Polk County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Polk County Farm Bureau is located in Bartow, FL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Polk County Farm Bureau employed 7 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Polk County Farm Bureau is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Polk County Farm Bureau generated $892.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $571.9k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE AGRICULTURE IN POLK COUNTY. WE ARE A GRASSROOTS MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL DECISION MAKERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU NORMALLY HAS A 10 DAY AGRI-FEST EVENT FOR 4TH GRADERS. STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS EXPLORE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND ATTENDED HANDS ON WORKSHOPS EACH DAY ON CITRUS, BEEF CATTLE, HORTICULTURE, FORESTRY, BLUEBERRIES, PHOSPHATE AND SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE THE YOUTH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN OUR COUNTY AND PROMOTE THE BETTERMENT OF AGRICULUTRE.


PCFB IS CONTINUING EFFORTS ON ITS MULTI-YEAR 'CULTIVATING RURAL-URBAN CONNECTIONS' AG TOUR/WEBINAR PROJECT. THIS IS A JOINT PROJECT WITH THE POLK EXTENSION OFFICE, MULTIPLE CENTRAL FLORIDA UF/IFAS RESEARCH CENTERS, AND FLORIDA FARM BUREAU. PLANNED IS A SERIES OF WEBINARS THAT WILL SHOWCASE UF/IFAS RESEARCH CENTERS WORK IN THE AREAS OF MARKET SUPPLY AND DEMAND, SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AND CONNECTIONS, TALENT AND WORKFORCE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION, LAND USE,LONG RANGE PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS, AND REGULATORY CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. THE FIRST WEBINAR IN THE SERIES TITLED 'RAISING BEEF TO PRESERVE RURAL AND URBAN NATURAL RESOURCES' WILL HIGHLIGHT RESEARCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND RANCHING SUSTAINABILITY.


POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS SAW A NEED FOR A FOUR YEAR AGRICULTURAL DEGREE IN OUR COUNTY. WE ENCOURAGED AND FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF WARNER UNIVERSITYS AGRICULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM. THE PROJECT-BASED COURSES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MARKETABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, FIELD TRIPS, MENTORSHIPS, CAPSTONE PROJECTS, AND GUEST LECTURES LED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS. INNOVATIVE COURSES IN SPECIALTY CROPS, ANIMAL SCIENCE, SOILS, PLANT SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL AGRICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS WILL HELP PREPARE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND TRAINED PROFESSIONALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Charles A Counter
Director
$0
Christian Spinosa
Secretary
$0
Corby Myers
Treasurer
$0
Leigh Ann Wynn
President
$0
Michael Matteson
VP
$0
Kenneth Devane
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$225,326
Investment income $5,604
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $375,271
Net Income from Fundraising Events $57,498
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $960
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $892,397

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Polk County Farm Bureau has recieved totaling $15,282.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: COUNTY GRANT

$15,282
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