Alachua County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Alachua County Farm Bureau is located in Alachua, 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, Alachua County Farm Bureau employed 8 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Alachua 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, Alachua County Farm Bureau generated $805.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $711.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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

DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE AGRICULTURAL RIGHTS OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT FARM OR HAVE AN AG-RELATED BUSINESS. ACT AS AN ADVOCATE OVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TO PROMOTE YOUTH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, OUR WOMEN'S COMMITTEE AND YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS SPONSORED MANY EVENTS DURING THE ALACHUA COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW. DURING THE YOUTH FAIR SCHOOL TOURS WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHERE THEY VISITED BOOTHS HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE LOCAL 4-H AND FFA GROUPS DURING THE LIVESTOCK SHOW BY SPONSORING LIVESTOCK.


ALACHUA COUNTY FARM BUREAU HAS PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL TELEVISION STATION TO MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL ISSUES IMPACTING OUR LOCAL FARMERS AND RANCHERS. THIS IS THE ONLY LOCALLY PRODUCED PROGRAM IN NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA THAT FOCUSES ON OUR LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND RURAL CITIZENS. EACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOME ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE OR SOME IMPORTANT TOPIC OR ISSUE FACED BY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND RURAL RESIDENTS.


ALACHUA COUNTY FARM BUREAU PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. WE PROVIDED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHOSE APPLICATIONS ARE DEEMED OUTSTANDING BY OUR YOUTH & EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE WHO WANT TO PURSUE AN AGRICULTURE DEGREE. WE ALSO HOLD A YOUTH SPEECH CONTEST. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTEST IS TO PROMOTE A STRONGER INTEREST AND CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MANY ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE. IT GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION, AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Feagle
President
$0
Brittany H Lee
Secretary
$0
Kevin Lussier
Vice Preside
$0
Dean Cheshire
Treasurer
$0
James Fleming
Director
$0
Alan Hitchcock
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$376,413
Investment income $535
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $651
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,926
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $805,704

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Alachua County Farm Bureau has recieved totaling $27,369.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: COUNTY GRANT

$27,369
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