The Volusia County Farm Bureau holds many events for members throughout the year. These events are just a fun way to get together and make new friends with other Farm Bureau member families.
A new event for 2024 is the Women’s Committee Lunch and Learn. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 23, 2024 and come learn from agriculture experts how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread. Participants will learn the complete process and take home starter. The class will be at the Volusia County Ag Center Extension Office, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price is $30 for Farm Bureau members, $40 for non-members. Price includes lunch and starter. RSVP to Amanda Tyler by Wednesday, November 20 at 386-734-1612.
The 2024 Annual Dinner will be held October 3, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the Daugharty Building at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The dinner is for Farm Bureau members only and their family members who reside in their home. The dinner is free and is one of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member.
If you’re not a member and would like to attend the dinner, please join by calling Amanda at 386-734-1612 or click the “Join Farm Bureau” link at the bottom of the page. This annual event is a delicious, free banquet with entertainment and door prizes for MEMBERS ONLY. Already a member? Call to RSVP for the dinner or email Amanda.tyler@ffbf.org. Include your member number and number of people attending in the email.
The Volusia County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest gives money to teens ages 14 to 18 just for delivering a five minute speech. The 2024 Youth Speech Contest topic is: “How does Florida Farm Bureau Federation help connect youth with Florida agriculture?”
The top three winners receive cash prizes of $300, $250 and $200, respectively. Winners at the county level will move into the district competition and be eligible to win more cash prizes. District winners then move on to the state competition in October. State competition grand prize is $500.
The contest will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office boardroom, 3090 E. New York Ave., DeLand. To enter, please contact Amanda Tyler or Steve Crump at 386-734-1612.
Food Check-Out week is February 18, 2024 – February 24, 2024 and the Volusia County Farm Bureau is celebrating food and farms with special posts on their Facebook page.
Volusia County Farm Tour – A self-guided tour of selected farms happens each year around Thanksgiving. The tour dates and locations are announced by Volusia County Farm Bureau’s partners at the UF/IFAS Extension office. The tour is free and open to the public.