Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc

Organization Overview

Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc 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 06/2023, Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc generated $572.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $515.9k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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 HELD ITS 34TH ANNUAL MULTI-DAY AGRI-FEST EVENT FOR 4TH GRADERS. STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS EXPLORE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND ATTEND 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.


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.


POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU PARTNERED SEVERAL COMMITTEES TO SPONSOR AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT THE FLORIDA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN LAKELAND. THE FRUIT WASHING STATION EXHIBIT ALONG WITH OTHER AGRICULTURE THEMED EXHIBITS IN THE MUSEUM WILL EDUCATE YOUTH IN POLK COUNTY AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Charles A Counter
Director
$0
Kenneth Devane
Director
$0
Dean T Evans
Director
$0
Nelson Kirkland
Director
$0
Ed Lassiter
Director
$0
Corby Myers
Treasurer
$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$255,844
Investment income $15,726
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,115
Net Income from Fundraising Events $49,359
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,101
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $572,445

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