Nominate A Local Farmer/ Rancher for the 2023 CARES Award February FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau’s CARES program publicly recognizes Florida farmers and ranchers who demonstrate exemplary efforts to protect Florida’s natural resources by implementing Best Management Practices. Recipients are awarded a This Farm CARES sign to demonstrate to all Floridians that agricultural producers are [...]
Growing Forward: Steven Dicks, Columbia County February 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Steven Dicks Columbia County President, District 3 Farming has been a part of Steven Dicks’ family since August 3, 1900, when his great-grandfather purchased his first piece of land. Growing up on a 160-acre farm just ten miles south of Lake City, his family grew [...]
Director of Field Services Summary: This position will coordinate and supervise the activities of the Federation’s Field Staff, the Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership program, the State Women’s Committee, Membership and the records necessary to submit to American Farm Bureau, county Farm Bureau leadership development and training and other organizational activities as assigned. This position will [...]
Growing Forward: Olivia Pope January 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Olivia Pope YF&R State Leadership Group, District 8 Olivia Pope is a proud fourth-generation agriculturalist in the rural town of Pahokee. Her great-grandfather moved their family to Palm Beach County in 1926 after he worked as a produce salesman and realized the abundant farming opportunities. Since then, [...]
USDA Scientists Create Nanobodies to Prevent the Spread of Bacteria January 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have discovered that these nanobodies can be used to prevent and treat citrus greening disease. Through continued research, scientists have also found that they can aid in the prevention of [...]
DISTRICT FIELD REPRESENTATIVE 1 Florida Farm Bureau Federation is the Sunshine State’s oldest and largest general agriculture organization. We pride ourselves in being the voice of Florida’s farmers and ranchers and keeping their traditions, values and heritage alive for generations to come. Since our founding in 1941, the District Field Representative has been an integral [...]
The Many Uses of the Mason Jar Since its invention in 1858, the Mason jar has found itself a useful everyday item. From canning to décor to drinkware, people have found it to be very versatile. Invented and patented over 150 years ago by John Landis Mason, the unique glass jar features a screw threaded [...]
Growing Forward: Kayla Thomason December 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Kayla Thomason YF&R State Leadership Group, District 7 Agriculture runs deep in Kayla Thomason’s blood. Her father managed a fresh citrus packing house for 40 years in St. Lucie County which introduced her to agriculture at a young age. Thomason has fond memories riding around citrus groves [...]
Your Land Grant Partner: Dr. Angle November 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle jangle@ufl.edu @IFAS_VP In the near future, a new UF/IFAS hub dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture will help you make a leap forward in farming. A center for applied artificial intelligence in agriculture will be that hub. Last month we announced our plan [...]
Growing Forward: Chad Flint November 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Chad Flint is a fourth-generation Floridian with a passion for agriculture. Flint resides in Lee County with his wife, Kirstin, and their son Tripp. In addition to running the family business of Structural Moving and Home Elevations, Flint manages their cow/calf operation in Glades County. Although it [...]
