Alachua County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers

Alachua County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers YF&R is a premier leadership and networking organization designed for ag professionals between the ages of 18 and 35. IG:

The program empowers the next generation of agricultural leaders to advocate for the industry and engage with their communities. Alachua County Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers program includes both men and women between the ages of 18-35. The objective of the Young Farmers and Ranchers program is to provide leadership in building a more effective Farm Bureau to preserve our individual freedoms and expand our opportunities in agriculture.

Come find us in the back pavilion!
08/25/2026

Come find us in the back pavilion!

Tonight’s the night, Alachua County! 🍻🚜We are kicking off fall tonight at Swamp Head Brewery starting at 6:30 PM! Come h...
08/25/2026

Tonight’s the night, Alachua County! 🍻🚜

We are kicking off fall tonight at Swamp Head Brewery starting at 6:30 PM! Come hang out with your ag family, grab a drink, and catch up. It’s all-ages and family-friendly, so bring everybody. Plus, if you’re joining us for the first time or bringing a new member, you’ll get entered to win an awesome RTIC cooler or cup! See you there!

Tag your plus-one or drop a 🍻 if you're pulling up tonight!

Excited to see all our YF&R besties at Swamphead tomorrow. Bring a friend for a chance to win some RTIC gear.See you the...
08/24/2026

Excited to see all our YF&R besties at Swamphead tomorrow. Bring a friend for a chance to win some RTIC gear.

See you there!

Win an RTIC cooler just by hanging out with us? Say less. 🧊Who doesn't love free gear? At our Fall Kickoff Social on Aug...
08/19/2026

Win an RTIC cooler just by hanging out with us? Say less. 🧊

Who doesn't love free gear? At our Fall Kickoff Social on August 25th at 6:30 PM at Swamp Head Brewery, anyone attending for the first time OR bringing a new member gets entered to win an awesome RTIC cooler or cup! Family-friendly and open to all ages.

Tag your plus-one in the comments below 👇

POV: You finally found a group of young ag folks who actually get it ✨That’s the exact vibe at our socials. Real people,...
08/17/2026

POV: You finally found a group of young ag folks who actually get it ✨

That’s the exact vibe at our socials. Real people, shared values, zero pretension. Kick off fall with us on August 25th at 6:30 PM at Swamp Head Brewery! Bring the whole family (it's all-ages!), grab a spot, and get your name entered to win an RTIC cooler or cup if you're brand new or bring a plus-one 🎒

You don’t have to farm solo. Come hang out with us 🚜Whether you're a full-time rancher, an ag student, or just passionat...
08/16/2026

You don’t have to farm solo. Come hang out with us 🚜

Whether you're a full-time rancher, an ag student, or just passionate about local food and farming, you belong here. Come kick off the fall season with Alachua County YF&R at Swamp Head Brewery on August 25th at 6:30 PM. Family-friendly, all-ages, and packed with good conversation. Oh, and did we mention the RTIC giveaway for new faces and members who bring a friend? See you there!

Drop a 🍻 in the comments if you're coming!

It is quiet. It’s freezing or humid, depending on the Florida season. And your flashlight battery is flickering. 🔦Unless...
08/15/2026

It is quiet. It’s freezing or humid, depending on the Florida season. And your flashlight battery is flickering. 🔦

Unless you’ve stood in a dark pasture at five in the morning, praying that a first-calf heifer has a smooth delivery, it’s hard to explain the weight of this lifestyle to people who work a standard desk job.

Your day-job coworkers don’t understand why you look exhausted on Monday morning. Your non-ag friends don’t get why you can’t just leave the farm for the weekend.

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your operation on your own shoulders.

But you don’t have to run this race on an island. 🏝️

There is a crew of young producers right here in Alachua County who know exactly what that 5 AM quiet feels like. We know the stress of market prices, the frustration of broken equipment, and the pure joy of a healthy calf hitting the ground.

Come trade stories with people who get your lifestyle! 🍻

Whether you are running cattle, raising row crops, growing vegetables, or supporting our local producers—your seat is saved. No stuffy agendas, no speeches—just cold beer, great people, and a community that has your back.

📍 Where: The back pavilion at Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, FL)
📅 When: Monday, August 25th starting at 6:30 PM
👥 Who: All 18-to-35-year-old agriculturalists and ag supporters!

You’ve been checking pastures alone all season. Let us welcome you to the family. 🌾

They said young people don’t want to work the land anymore. They said the next generation would rather chase screens tha...
08/13/2026

They said young people don’t want to work the land anymore. They said the next generation would rather chase screens than check fences. 🚜📱

But if you look closely at Alachua County, you’ll see a completely different story.

You’ll see a fierce, determined, and growing crew of young producers under 35 who are stepping up to carry the weight of Florida’s agricultural legacy.

Some of us are fifth-generation cattle ranchers honoring a family name. Some of us are first-generation builders leasing our very first pastures. And some of us are part-time growers balancing a 9-to-5 desk job just to fund our 5-to-9 ag dream.

We are different. We are diverse. But we share the exact same heartbeat. 🌾❤️

We believe that protecting our agricultural legacy doesn’t have to feel like a lonely, uphill struggle. And it certainly doesn't have to happen in a stuffy boardroom.

We are keeping this legacy alive our way:
➡️ Over tailgate conversations swapping independent mechanic recommendations.
➡️ Over casual farm tours sharing rotational grazing strategies.
➡️ And over cold drinks at our local brewery.

This isn’t just a social club. This is the future of our county's food, land, and community being built from the ground up. And we want you at the table. 🪑

📍 Where: The back pavilion at Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, FL)
📅 When: Monday, August 25th starting at 6:30 PM
👥 Who: All 18-to-35-year-old agriculturalists, ranchers, farmers, and supporters!

Your drive keeps this county moving.

3 reasons to clear your calendar on August 25th 🗓️Summer is winding down, which means our Fall Kickoff is heating up! Sl...
08/12/2026

3 reasons to clear your calendar on August 25th 🗓️

Summer is winding down, which means our Fall Kickoff is heating up! Slide through to see why you need to be at Swamp Head Brewery on August 25th at 6:30 PM.
1️⃣ Great local brews & family-friendly vibes.
2️⃣ Instant connection with other young ag folks.
3️⃣ A chance to win an RTIC cooler or cup just for showing up new or bringing a friend!

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Stop scrolling if you're looking for your ag family in Alachua County 🤠Finding your people in agriculture shouldn't be h...
08/11/2026

Stop scrolling if you're looking for your ag family in Alachua County 🤠

Finding your people in agriculture shouldn't be hard. Join us for our Fall Kickoff Social at Swamp Head Brewery on August 25th at 6:30 PM! It’s all-ages and family-friendly. Plus, bring a new member—or come for the first time—and get entered to win an RTIC cooler or cup! Let's grow together 🍻

Tag a friend you're bringing 👇

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16206 NW 163rd Lane
Alachua, FL
32615

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