Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell September 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Surrounded by beef cattle and citrus groves, Valerie Ansell grew up running around on her family’s farm in Pasco County. Her father purchased part of the property when he was in high school, and bit by bit, purchased more pieces of land as they became available. Growing [...]
The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida September 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Giant African Land Snail (GALS) has been detected in South Florida after two previous eradications in the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the most recent population of GALS has been found in Pasco County and have a [...]
Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau Federation will celebrate football and agriculture by serving as the game-day sponsor for the Florida State University vs. Southern Miss game on Sept. 9 at Doak Campbell Stadium and again for the University of Florida homecoming game against Vanderbilt University on Oct. 7 [...]
FarmBot Inspires Next Generation of Gardeners August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter With the generosity of a $5,000 grant from the Orange County Farm Bureau, the Lake Nona High School Agriscience program is now home to a FarmBot. This is the first of its kind in Orange County, however, Orange County Farm Bureau President John Madison says [...]
Financial planning tips to increase profitability August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The financial health of the operations Florida growers manage depends on several variables: weather, commodity prices, interest rates and other market-driven fluctuations that impact costs. Florida growers face some of the most extreme conditions in the country, which only exacerbates these uncertainties. You can’t influence [...]
Growing Forward, Gary Reeder August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Gary Reeder Manatee County President (District 8) Gary Reeder is a fourth generation tomato producer in Manatee County who has been immersed in agriculture his whole life. Reeder recalls fond memories on his family’s farm when he was a young boy. Since finding his own place in [...]
Celebrate National Watermelon Day Watermelon is an iconic staple during hot summer. It is grown in the western part of Florida, spanning from north Collier County all the way to Columbia County. The refreshing fruit available from late March until mid-July and again from October to December. Florida is the top watermelon producing state in [...]
Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs Position Objective: Advocate on behalf of the organization with a focus on federal legislation and regulation. Apply Now Duties and Responsibilities: Works closely across the Legislative Affairs and Ag Policy Divisions to implement Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s policy priorities at the federal level. Will serve as a liaison with Florida’s 30 congressional offices [...]
Young Farmers & Ranchers Gather for Annual Conference The 2023 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference brought together more than 200 agriculturalists from across the state. Themed Growing Forward, the conference focused on equipping participants with leadership skills, industry insights and networking opportunities. Throughout the conference, participants engaged in a series of breakout sessions and [...]
Growing Forward, NoraBeth Carpenter July 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter NoraBeth Carpenter Women’s Leadership Committee, District 2 Having grown up on her family’s farm and being a lifelong Farm Bureau member, NoraBeth Carpenter strives every day to educate her community and family about the importance of agriculture. Carpenter was inspired by watching her grandfather, father and uncles [...]
