Polk County Farm Bureau

10/19/2026

Florida Farm Bureau members receive 15% off online degree programs through Warner University, offering flexible learning options designed to fit busy schedules.
Want to learn more? Stop by the Warner University booth during the Annual Meeting Showcase next week and connect with their team to explore available programs and opportunities.

10/18/2026

Polk County 4-H is gathering input through our Access to Animal Projects and Shared Animal Housing survey to better understand what youth in Polk County need to participate.

Ag educators and youth-serving organizations, we ask you to please complete this survey. You see the interests, needs, and barriers young people face. We’d appreciate your perspective on youth involvement in agricultural production and animal-related projects, including whether access to a shared location for housing and caring for project animals could help expand participation.

10/13/2026

💚Florida Farm Bureau’s Disaster Relief Fund helps farmers and ranchers recover and rebuild after significant agricultural losses caused by natural disasters.

In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, please consider donating to the fund to provide much-needed assistance to farm families experiencing unexpected recovery expenses.

🔗Learn more and donate today: https://floridafarmbureau.org/disaster-relief-fund/

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Check out the latest Florida Cattle Market Update provided by Hannah Baker - ‘The Impact of Heifer Slaughter on Herd Expansion & Beef Supply.’https://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu/media/rcrec-onaifasufledu/pdf/2026_09_FCMU.pdf
These are published monthly in the Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal.

10/12/2026

Financial services made with members in mind. 💼 Florida Farm Bureau members enjoy access to competitive rates, trusted service, and banking built for rural lifestyles, all through Farm Bureau Bank.
Visit the Farm Bureau Bank booth at the Annual Meeting Showcase later this month to connect with their team to explore available financial solutions and member advantages.

10/09/2026

Congratulations, Jessica! You are so deserving of this award.

Congratulations to Jessica McDonald for being named the 2026 Newsperson of the Year for Florida Farm Bureau!

Jess McDonald has spent more than 20 years in journalism, helping tell the stories that matter to the communities she serves. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of South Florida and spent 15 years as a copy editor at The Ledger. She later worked for three years as a marketing copywriter and editor for a Fortune 500 company before joining Central Florida Media Group in 2019.

As Central Florida Media Group's managing editor, Jess plans and oversees content for the company's four magazines as well as social media and blog content for clients. She has a passion for storytelling and bridging the gap between the agricultural community and the broader public.

Thank you, Jess for being a !

Come celebrate Jess at this year's 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting:
Register today at https://floridafarmbureau.org/event/2026annualmeeting/

10/09/2026

Last night we hosted our 2026 Political Candidate Forum and 84th Annual Membership Meeting! 🇺🇸🐮🫐🍓🍊We got to hear from each of our upcoming candidates and our members had time to speak with them individually during the political rally. We then got to learn more about the upcoming Route 60 project and saw a the trailer for the new A Land Remembered TV series. The night ended with awards, recognitions, and board elections.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

10/05/2026

We are praying for all involved in today’s accident! 🙏🏼