Florida Farm Bureau Federation

09/19/2025

Florida Farm Bureau's Leadership Programs are hosting a donation drawing during the 84th Annual Meeting!

Enter to win exciting prizes:
🏈2 tickets to FSU @ UF on November 29th
✈️7-Night Resort Stay
🎁and so much more!

Tickets are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20🎟️
Order an online ticket today: https://loom.ly/huyFtnA

Winners will be announced Wednesday, October 29th, but you do not need to be present to win.

09/18/2025

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on an EPA proposal to reallocate renewable fuel production that will be lost to small refinery exemptions.

“Renewable fuels are an important tool in meeting America’s domestic energy needs. EPA’s proposal takes a positive step toward strengthening the Renewable Fuel Standard and reinforcing the role farmers play in growing crops for biofuels," said President Duvall.

Read more: https://loom.ly/2DQrdV0

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on an EPA proposal to reallocate renewable fuel production that will be lost to small refinery exemptions.

09/18/2025

According to ancient records passed down through the centuries, the making of cheese dates back more than 4,000 years, and beef production have been central to Florida’s heritage for more than 400 years.

Happy Cheeseburger Day to both a historically significant and delicious piece of food!🍔

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09/16/2025

Cattle rancher Amy Stotler has gained a social media following for short videos with the cows on her Central Florida ranch, Lazy A Angus.🐮

“I had so many pictures and videos on my phone that I thought I would start posting them. I thought if they made me happy, maybe they would make other people happy, too,” Stotler said.

Racking up more than 23 million views, she went viral for posting a simple video showing a mama cow named Queeda and her new calf walking across the pasture, and she continues to post videos on her platform to educate followers on the cattle industry.📈

Read more about Stotler's mooovie stars here: https://loom.ly/W0zqom0

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09/15/2025

Save on fall travel plans with discounted hotel rates!

Florida Farm Bureau Federation members save 20% at Choice Hotels worldwide. Enjoy discounted rates at more than 7,400 locations, including brands you love like Radisson, Country Inn & Suites and more!

Not a member? Join today at bit.ly/joinffbf
Already a member? Visit bit.ly/ffbchoicehotels to view your benefit!

09/14/2025

A quick educational lesson on the benefits of elderberries with Chase Cannady, owner of North Florida Elderberry Farm✏️

The North Florida Elderberry Farm recently represented Florida at the Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.🧺

Listen to the latest episode of the Rural Recharge Podcast featuring Mr. Cannady here: https://loom.ly/p2d4h4s

09/13/2025

We are totally nuts about National Peanut Day, celebrating a popular commodity grown in the Sunshine State🥜

Did you know Florida's peanut production totaled 550 million pounds in 2024?

In Florida, peanuts are planted in the spring because of the ideal weather conditions, however, unlike other nuts that grow on trees, peanuts grow underground.

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09/13/2025

When it comes to mental health, one size doesn’t fit all. The Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey asked individuals in Florida’s agricultural industry what kinds of support would actually make a difference and they told us.

However, more than half of the survey respondents reported never using mental health services. This tells us there might be plenty of farmers and ranchers who aren’t getting the help they need.

Now’s the time to bring those ideas to life and close the gap. Let’s work together to create support systems that meet those serving Florida agriculture right where they are.

Where we can start:
✅ Normalize help-seeking
✅ Make services culturally relevant and accessible
✅ Promote prevention and early intervention for total farmer health

Find support and resources statewide here: https://loom.ly/SaBfB60
Read the full survey report here: https://loom.ly/nCORmCg

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09/12/2025

Through the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey, we were able to get initial insight on these and other key stressors and challenges individuals in Florida’s agricultural industry are facing.

This data is critical to building the right support systems and shows where support systems can grow. By understanding what's working, we can strengthen mental health resources that feel familiar, accessible, and rooted in real life.

Do the coping mechanisms listed below resonate with? Coping mechanisms come in many different forms, including journaling, organizing, cooking and stretching.

Read the full survey report here: https://loom.ly/nCORmCg

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09/12/2025

So proud to see Florida Farm Bureau members recognized in the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced Woody Larson, Dennis Wedgworth, and Jack Vogel as 2026 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees.

Since 1980, the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame has honored men and women who have made lasting contributions to agriculture in this state and to the mentoring of our youth, who represent the future of agriculture in Florida.

The induction ceremony will be held at the Florida State Fair’s Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet on February 10, 2026.

09/12/2025

Be sure to follow Florida Farm & Family for the perfect tailgate recipes this football season! 🏈

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, serving as a powerful reminder to both love and take care of your mind🧠

Thank you to the Mind Your Melon Foundation for being a champion of mental health, today and every day🍉💚

For additional mental health resources, we encourage you to visit here: https://loom.ly/SaBfB60