President’s Letter

Hello and well wishes from Polk County Farm Bureau.

Members of the Polk Young Farmers and Ranchers committee joined more than 200 of their colleagues from around the state in West Palm Beach from July 12 – 14 for leadership training, competitive events, farm tours, and fellowship at Florida Farm Bureau’s 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference. We are pleased to share that our Polk YF&R Committee has once again received the Florida Farm Bureau YF&R Activity Award.  Congratulations Polk YF&R!  

Registration is now open for the 82nd Annual Polk County Farm Bureau Membership Meeting and Political Candidate Forum scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Polk Extension Office W.H. Stuart Center in Bartow. 

The program will include a Political Rally, Political Forum, Dinner and Fellowship, Award Recognitions, and a brief Member Business Meeting. 

5 – 6 p.m.  Political Rally – Mingle with candidates, members, and guests

6 – 7 p.m. Political Forum – Candidates present their platform

7 p.m. Dinner and Annual Membership Meeting

Farm Bureau members now receive a complimentary admission to this event!

The non-member admission cost is $10 per person.  If you are not a member, you can become a member today by visiting https://floridafarmbureau.org/membership/.  Sponsorship opportunities are available, including a reserved table.  To register, follow the QR code below or contact Sarah at Saraht@pcfb.org, 863-533-0561, Ext. 112.  Active PCFB members will also receive invitations by mail.  

We hope to see you on October 3!

Sincerely,

Michael Matteson 

President

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