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Tied to Ag: Benjamin Putnam

Tied to Ag: Benjamin Putnam January 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Benjamin Putnam comes from a family of agriculturalists in rural Polk County. He is a sixth-generation farmer and grew up working cattle with his uncle, fixing irrigation in the citrus grove, and helping around the farm where needed. His involvement on the family farm helped instill [...]

By |2024-01-09T16:07:11+00:00January 9th, 2024|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Tied to Ag: Benjamin Putnam

FFBF Prepares Legislative Priorities and 2024 Farm Bureau Day

FFBF Prepares Legislative Priorities and 2024 Farm Bureau Day Submitted by Madeline Wright, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs  As the Legislative session is rapidly approaching, we are working hard in Tallahassee to prepare and, hopefully, see our Farm Bureau priorities cross the finish line. Our two main initiatives for this year are crafting health plans [...]

By |2023-12-11T21:16:55+00:00December 11th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on FFBF Prepares Legislative Priorities and 2024 Farm Bureau Day

Tied to Ag: Erin Jones

Tied to Ag: Erin Jones December 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Growing up, Erin Jones was surrounded by agriculture on her family’s cattle, hay and peanut farm in Bell. Her family has approximately 60 commercial beef cows and a Simmental Angus bull. Jones was actively involved in 4-H and FFA during her youth and is involved with [...]

By |2023-12-11T21:17:02+00:00December 11th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Tied to Ag: Erin Jones

Tied to Ag: Ellie John, Manatee County

Tied to Ag: Ellie John, Manatee County November 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter A Florida native, Ellie John was raised in the town of Duette, located in Manatee County. She was part of the Mighty 4-Hers of Duette and raised pigs during her youth. Growing up, John spent many summers on her great-grandparents’ farm and cousins’ dairy [...]

By |2023-11-13T21:14:38+00:00November 13th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Tied to Ag: Ellie John, Manatee County

A Guide to Florida Farm Bureau Policy Development

A Guide to Florida Farm Bureau Policy Development November 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter As a grassroots organization, Florida Farm Bureau’s policies start with recommendations from members at the county level. This is predominantly accomplished through sixteen commodity-based advisory committees, which are comprised of nominated members at the county-level and appointed by the organization’s state president.   Each [...]

By |2023-11-13T21:14:45+00:00November 13th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on A Guide to Florida Farm Bureau Policy Development

AFBF Convention Registration Open Now

AFBF Convention Registration Open Now Join your fellow Ag professionals and enthusiasts and attend the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 19-24, 2024. Farm Bureau members and non-members alike are welcome to be a part of our nation’s largest general Ag organization. At this celebration you will hear motivational keynote [...]

By |2023-11-06T18:46:56+00:00November 6th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on AFBF Convention Registration Open Now

Growing Forward: Ivan Howard

Growing Forward: Ivan Howard Ivan Howard grew up in Immokalee, Fla. on his family’s farm. His father was a farmer and mother a teacher. He currently raises beef cattle and grass. After receiving his master’s in polymer science engineering from the University of Florida, Howard continued his education and completed his MBA at Mercer University. [...]

By |2023-10-03T20:12:13+00:00October 3rd, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Growing Forward: Ivan Howard

Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell

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 [...]

By |2023-09-13T16:50:56+00:00September 13th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell

The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida

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 [...]

By |2023-09-12T14:58:46+00:00September 12th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida

Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes

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 [...]

By |2023-08-08T16:20:49+00:00August 8th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes
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