Hamilton County Farm Bureau

09/29/2026

Join or renew your Florida Farm Bureau membership by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30th, and be entered to win one of 3 awesome prizes from your member benefit partner, Grainger!

Prizes include:
- Leatherman 2 ½ in Aluminum Knife
- Igloo 50 qt Chest Cooler
- Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Kit

Winners will be announced on October 1st.

Visit MyFFBF.org to join or renew today!

08/19/2026

This Monday! Students must register online to compete.

🎤 Hamilton County Youth Speech Contest! 🌱

Calling young agricultural advocates ages 11–18! Join us August 24 at 5 PM at the Hamilton Extension Office for the 2026 Youth Speech Contest.

This year’s topic focuses on protecting Florida agriculture from invasive species. 🌾

🏆 Winners will advance to the District competition on September 10 and compete for cash prizes!

📧 Questions: mailto:[email protected]

08/11/2026

🎤 Hamilton County Youth Speech Contest! 🌱

Calling young agricultural advocates ages 11–18! Join us August 24 at 5 PM at the Hamilton Extension Office for the 2026 Youth Speech Contest.

This year’s topic focuses on protecting Florida agriculture from invasive species. 🌾

🏆 Winners will advance to the District competition on September 10 and compete for cash prizes!

📧 Questions: mailto:[email protected]

06/12/2026

Thank you Florida Farm Bureau Federation for highlighting one of the best!

Joining us for this month's Rural Recharge Podcast is Mr. Bob Hochmuth, the Center Director for the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Educational Center.

He was the first Florida Farm Bureau Extension Professional of the Year award recipient in 2017, and he has been a driving force behind the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and UF/IFAS partnership Suwanee CARES event that will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 7th, 2026.

Listen to the episode today: https://loom.ly/FuUmNuQ
RSVP for the 2026 CARES dinner here: https://loom.ly/9cMQnsQ

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04/28/2026

Register today!

Equipment Demonstrations, Simulations, Presentations and More!

04/27/2026

A beautiful day connecting, learning, and supporting local agriculture! 🌿 The Hamilton Farm Bureau Women’s Committee had the opportunity to tour North Florida Elderberry Farms in Jasper and see firsthand the hard work behind this growing industry. Grateful for the farmers who keep our communities thriving!💜

04/21/2026

🚜 Farm Safety Day is coming to District 3! 🌾

Join us for a hands-on day of learning focused on keeping you, your family, and your operation safe. From equipment demonstrations to real-life safety simulations, this event is packed with practical knowledge you can put to work right away.

🛠️ What you’ll learn:
• Why farm safety matters
• Identifying and ranking hazards
• Key risks like PTOs, runovers & extra riders
• Where to find safety resources

📍 UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Research & Education Center, Live Oak
🗓️ Friday, May 22
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM

👩‍🌾 Open to agriculturists 18+

⚠️ Don’t wait — registration closes Friday, April 24!
Secure your spot today and invest in a safer future for your farm.

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Equipment Demonstrations, Simulations, Presentations and More!