Congratulations to Amy Martinez for being FFBF Team player of the Quarter winner for nomination period of January 1 – March 31, 2026.
Amy’s dedication to service to members has truly made an impact to her county Farm Bureau and us as a community! She had many submissions from members, but these really stood out:
“No matter what I need or when I need it, Amy always goes out of her way to get it done quickly. She is a pleasure to work with."
“Amy provides a level of exceptional customer service. She is very professional and knowledgeable on the insurance matters that I have questions about - auto, residential, and commercial.”
“Always responds promptly and takes care of my needs immediately. Consistently courteous, professional, and reliable.”
Bob Fuchs was inducted into the Dade County Farm Bureau Hall of Honor at the 46th Annual BBQ.
We are thrilled to announce the presentation of this year's scholarships by Board Director Larry Dunagan. This year, we awarded four outstanding scholarships: two $1,500 Dade County Farm Bureau scholarships, the $3,000 Wayne Dunagan Memorial Scholarship, and the $1,000 Phil & Mary Marraccini Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations to all deserving recipients for their hard work and dedication!
Bob Fuchs was honored by local, state, and federal representatives in a heartfelt ceremony recognizing his achievements. They celebrated his contributions to the community and highlighted the impact he has made throughout his career. Attendees shared stories of his dedication and commitment, making the occasion truly memorable. It was a fitting tribute to a remarkable individual who has left a lasting legacy.
Congratulations to Detective Josue Guerra on being named this year's Ag Patrol Officer of the Year! Board Director David Hanck, President Heather Moehling, and Vice President, David Torbert are proud to recognize your outstanding dedication and service to agriculture. Thank you for all you do to support and protect our vital agricultural community!
It's that time of year again! The Dade County Farm Bureau's 46th Annual BBQ, Honoring Bob Fuchs will be Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Come into the office or reach out to a board director to get your tickets.
This year's Prime Sponsor is Kelly Tractor!
Richard Lovett of Lovett Irrigation and the Lovett Family were honored as the Farm Family of the Year at our Annual Meeting in October!
Come out to this year's BBQ on April 26th and purchase entries for a chance to win this C.F. Martin acoustic guitar signed by Country Music Star and 3 Time Entertainer of the year: Jason Aldean-
Gates open at 5:30 PM
A look back at the 43rd Annual BBQ
Stop in to your local Dade County Farm Bureau office or reach out to a board director to get tickets for any of the prize drawings.
Enter for your chance to win the choice of a Winter Quail Hunt or a Spring Turkey Hunt
Dade County Farm Bureau's 45th Annual BBQ - Honoring Hal Arve is right around the corner! April 26th! You can purchase tickets in the office or from a board director. This is an event you don't want to miss! Sponsorship opportunities available!
This year's Presenting Sponsor is Kelly Tractor!
We also want to thank all of our generous sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Dade County Farm Bureau wants to hear from youth ages 11 through 18, for the annual Florida Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest!!!
Applications due April 25th, 2025!
Heather & Erik Tietig of Pine Island Nursery recently received the Florida Farm Bureau CARES award which recognizes farmers and nursery owners for their stewardship of the land with the use of BMP's. Congratulations Heather and Erik !
Pedro & Victor Sifuentes and the Sifuentes Family were honored at the Annual Dade County Farm Bureau meeting in October as the Farm Family of the Year. They are the true definition of the American Dream. Congratulations. We are honored to have you as a member of our board.
Classroom Mini-Grant Applications are due by September 15th, 2024. Don't miss the opportunity to earn $ 250.00 for your classroom.
Charles LaPradd was inducted into the Hall of Honor at the Dade County Farm Bureau's 44th Annual BBQ and "Fun Raiser."
Come into the Dade County Farm Bureau office to get your raffle tickets, or reach out to one of our Board of Directors.
It's that time of year again! Our Annual BBQ and "Fun Raiser" honoring Miami Dade Agricultural Manager, Charles LaPradd will be held April 27th, 2024. Reach out to members of our Board of Directors or come into the office to get your BBQ and Raffle tickets.
Thank you Railroad Nursery for being our presenting sponsor!
We are very pleased that the Miami- Dade County Commission did not support the overreaching and egregious ordinance as proposed, and we appreciate every person who reached out to commissioners to voice concerns over its duplicative content. With the legislative item expected to be revisited by the commission in March 2024, the significant impact of this ordinance- to more than 80,000 local outdoor workers, their families, and local businesses- and the need to voice our commitment to pursuing education, training, and best practices programs cannot waiver.
We look forward to collaborating with the commission as it contemplates next steps in the coming months, with the hope of finding a resolution to this ordinance that benefits both employees and employers alike.
Dade County Farm Bureau wants to congratulate Margaret " Margie" Pikarsky for recently being the recipient of the Florida Farm Bureau CARES (County Alliance Responsible Environmental Stewardship) designation.
The County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship, or CARES publicly recognizes farmers and ranchers who have voluntarily implemented Best Management Practices, or BMPs, to promote environmentally-sound and economically viable farming practices on our state’s farms. Public benefits of these conservation practices include open spaces, fresh air, wildlife habitat and water recharge for our aquifers.
Bee Heaven Farms is a certified organic fruit and vegetable farm located in Redland, Florida.
Bee Heaven Farms has been part of the USDA National Organic Program since 1997 and follows a rigid nutrient and pesticide management plan. Ms. Pikarsky produces compost from plant debris, reusing any waste back on the farm to build the soil.
Drip irrigation is used on vegetable beds and microjet sprinklers are used on avocado groves to maximize water conservation. For soil health and preservation, a no-till system is used along with permeable ground cover to retain soil moisture and reduce soil erosion. Native Vegetation provides a safe environment for birds and pollinators.
Dade County Farm Bureau attended the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando last month where they received the
President's Award for Excellence in Legislative/ Policy Implementation, Public Relations/ Information, Organizational Management, Education/ Agriculture Promotion, Leadership Development and Membership. They also received the coveted Apex Award which is bestowed to the Farm Bureau exhibiting the highest level of innovation program effectiveness, involvement of volunteers, and goal achievements in each of the six membership group sizes.
Dade County Farm Bureau recently held the 81st Annual Meeting on Oct. 3rd, 2023 where the Carpenter Family was honored as the Farm Family of the year. Kern Carpenter is a third generation tomato farmer. Congratulations, to the Carpenter family.
Dade County Farm Bureau held the 43rd Annual BBQ and "Fun Raiser" Dinner, honoring George Suarez on April 29th. Over 800 members and hometown locals showed up to enjoy delicious options of prime rib, chicken or pork, with vegetables grown from local farmers. There was something for everyone to enjoy. There were many sponsors who helped make the event a huge success.
Dade County Farm Bureau's 43rd Annual BBQ "Fun Raiser" raffle winner, Timothy Jones, Pictured with presenting sponsor Everglades Equipment Group's, Homestead Manager, Bobby Doyle and Dade County Farm Bureau's Executive Assistant, Joanne Dean selecting his new piece of equipment.
Call the office to get your raffle tickets!!! 305.246.5514
Contact Dade County Farm Bureau to get your BBQ and Raffle tickets ahead of time. This is definitely one event you don't want to miss. Delicious food, fun entertainment and lots of great prizes to win.
Dade County Farm Bureau held our 80th Annual Meeting and Installation on October 4th, 2022 and Recognized the Dunagan Family as Farm Family of the year.
Dade County Farm Bureau started off the Grow season with our fellow agriculture community at the 2022 GrowFest
at Fruit and Spice Park. South Dade Senior High FFA members were there to assist.
