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Growing Forward: Stormie Bigham, Jackson County

Growing Forward: Stormie Bigham, Jackson County May 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Stormie Bigham Women’s Leadership Committee , District 1 Although she did not grow up on a farm, Stormie Bigham has been welcomed with open arms in the agricultural community. After marrying a rancher, Bigham worked as the bookkeeper for the family farm.  In 2006, they [...]

By |2023-05-03T17:58:27+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Growing Forward: Stormie Bigham, Jackson County

National Affairs Coordinator (Gainesville)

National Affairs Coordinator (Gainesville) SUMMARY: Coordinates Florida Farm Bureau’s national affairs programs and serves as liaison with our 29 congressional offices and staff. Coordinates FFB’s Political Action Committee, including fundraising and other political activities. Provides support to the Ag Policy Division with policy development and implementation efforts through regulatory and legislative involvement. Is responsible for [...]

By |2023-05-01T19:28:12+00:00May 1st, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on National Affairs Coordinator (Gainesville)

2024 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Open

2024 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Open The 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest is now open to farmers nationwide. Entering its sixth year, the contest is sponsored by Purina and celebrates farm dogs and their roles they play in supporting and protecting farmers and ranchers across America. The Farm Dog [...]

By |2023-04-11T19:12:46+00:00April 11th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on 2024 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Open

The Farmer’s Plight

The Farmer’s Plight by Joe Brent Gilmore Too little rain and too much heat, Scrambled eggs and smoked pork meat. Flies, manure, and not much shade, GOOD says he, if a dollar he’s made. Up hours before down, still work’n at dusk, Can’t take time out or he’ll go bust. Truck needs tires and tractor’s [...]

By |2023-04-06T17:45:21+00:00April 6th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on The Farmer’s Plight

Every Day is Earth Day for Farmers

Every Day is Earth Day for Farmers April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Earth Day is celebrated April 22. A national Earth Day toolkit encourages citizens to band together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of the day. Practicing sustainability is a way of life for Florida farmers and ranchers. More than 10 million acres [...]

By |2023-04-06T14:33:49+00:00April 6th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Every Day is Earth Day for Farmers

AFBF President Zippy Duvall Tours Florida Farms

AFBF President Zippy Duvall Tours Florida Farms April FloridAgriculture eNewsletter American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, made his way to Washington and Jackson Counties last week to discuss issues that Florida producers are facing and to explore the diversity of farming in the area. On Tuesday, along with Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith, President [...]

By |2023-04-04T21:29:13+00:00April 4th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on AFBF President Zippy Duvall Tours Florida Farms

Annual Legislative Session Update

Annual Legislative Session Update April FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Florida legislature convened on February 7, 2023 to begin the sixty day process for the annual legislative session. Florida Farm Bureau Federation, in the conjunction with the Florida Ag Coalition, are working together with our friends in the legislature to help promote policy which supports Florida’s agriculture [...]

By |2023-04-04T20:27:03+00:00April 4th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Annual Legislative Session Update

District 1 Field Representative

District 1 Field Representative SUMMARY: 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 [...]

By |2023-04-04T16:16:53+00:00April 4th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on District 1 Field Representative

Growing Forward: James Sutton, Sumter County

Growing Forward: James Sutton, Sumter County April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter James Sutton Sumter County President, District 11 James Sutton grew up in Pasco County but moved to Sumter County when he was young. He grew up on his father’s cow/calf ranch and inherited it alongside his uncles and cousins. Sutton attended Hillsborough Community College where [...]

By |2023-03-28T20:34:13+00:00March 28th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on Growing Forward: James Sutton, Sumter County

What to Know about Mosquitoes and Hurricane Recovery

What to Know about Mosquitoes and Hurricane Recovery With hurricane season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what can be done to minimize mosquito populations and protect Florida residents from harm. Dr. Eva Buckner, an Extension specialist at UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory in Vero Beach, reports that an increase in mosquito numbers [...]

By |2023-03-28T18:27:19+00:00March 28th, 2023|Florida Farm Bureau|Comments Off on What to Know about Mosquitoes and Hurricane Recovery
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