Clay County Farm Bureau

08/31/2026

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08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We want to thank Clay County Farm Bureau for their generous contribution to our 4-H program. We appreciate your support for all of our amazing 4-H youth members. Thank you to Bailey & Everleigh, two members of Hoof Beats and the Clay County 4-H Equestrian Team for representing 4-H last night at the annual meeting.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Garrett and Robin Dixon for being named Alabama Farmers Federation Outstanding Young Farm Family! Robin is originally from Clay County and we could not be more proud of her and Garrett! Robin was active in the Wilkinson Jr High FFA and Middleburg FFA Chapters and went on to graduate from Auburn University with degrees in Agricultural Education and is currently an Ag Teacher / FFA Advisor in Alabama. Robin was a recipient of Clay County Farm Bureau scholarships. Her parents are Robert and Zanda Chandler and her aunt is one of our Clay County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Cereina Lancaster!

The 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family is Garrett and Robin Dixon of Lee County!💚

They grow row crops and raise cattle in Salem with their children, Chandler Jane and Cash. As the OYFF, the Dixons score $40,000 toward a Ford vehicle courtesy of Alfa Insurance; a year’s lease on a John Deere tractor from John Deere, SunSouth and TriGreen; and a John Deere Gator from Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit.

Read more: alfafarmers.org/young-farmers-shine-in-statewide-contests/

Watch their video: youtu.be/TTbwJeuGpQQ

08/18/2026

🎤 Congratulations to the 2026 Clay County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest Winners! 🌱🚜

We are proud to recognize the outstanding young speakers who competed in this year’s Clay County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest!

This year, 24 students stepped up to the microphone to share their knowledge, ideas, and passion for Florida agriculture. Contestants prepared and delivered speeches addressing the 2026 topic:

“What are some of the proactive, collaborative steps that farmers, ranchers, local communities and organizations like Farm Bureau can take to help guard against invasive species threatening Florida agriculture?”

🏆 INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
🥇 1st Place — Olivia Ressurrecion
🥈 2nd Place — Raegan Tatham
🥉 3rd Place — Kaylee Null

🏆 SENIOR DIVISION
🥇 1st Place — Aiden Kile
🥈 2nd Place — Iris Courtney
🥉 3rd Place — Carla Null

👏 A special THANK YOU to the 18 judges who volunteered their time to listen to our students, provide valuable feedback, and help make this contest possible. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in the next generation of agricultural leaders!

We would also like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Black Pond Baptist Church for being such a wonderful host for this year’s contest. We truly appreciate your hospitality and generosity in providing a welcoming place for our students, families, judges, and Farm Bureau members! ❤️

Congratulations to all 24 competitors for having the courage to step up, speak out, and advocate for Florida agriculture. We are proud of each of you! 💚🌾

Best of luck to our first-place winners, Olivia Ressurrecion and Aiden Kile, as they advance to the next level of competition! 🎤🏆