The 2024 Polk County Agri-Fest event was a great success once again this year with almost 5,000 fourth-grade students and over 235 classrooms attending over the 10-day event. Students, parents, and teachers experienced interactive sessions on Citrus, Beef, Small Farms, Phosphate, Forestry and Horticulture. (See photos on page 14). I would like to say a special thanks to all of the volunteers who make this event a success each year. Educating Polk fourth-grade students about agriculture every spring is one of our most meaningful programs and all partners work hard to make the event impactful for our student attendees. Our thanks to the Polk County School Board, Polk County Extension Office, Polk County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Bartow. A special thank you to this year’s Agri-Fest sponsors: Alcoma Caretaking, Florida Natural Growers Foundation, The Mosaic Company, Peace River Packing Company, and The Story Companies.
Register today! Our 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, March 27 at the Bonnet Springs Park Event Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is open to all PCFB members and supporters, but seating is limited. The cost to attend is $10 per person. You may register today on your smartphone via the QR Code below or contact Sarah True at SarahT@pcfb.com or 863-533-0561, Ext. 112.
Our farmer and rancher members in Polk and surrounding counties are invited to attend the Central Florida Ag Deputy Luncheon on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Center. Due to generous sponsors, there is no charge to attend this event, but seating is limited, and registration is required to attend. You may register today on your smartphone via the QR Code below or contact Sarah True at SarahT@pcfb.com or 863-533-0561, Ext. 112.
SAVE THE DATE! Our 2024 Harvest Celebration event is scheduled for the evening of May 10 at Venue 650 in Winter Haven. For more information or tickets to attend, contact Sarah True at 863-533-0561, ext. 112 or saraht@pcfb.org.
We hope to see you at these upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Michael Matteson
President