Volusia County Farm Bureau

08/30/2026

Backyard Urban Chicken Program: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the UF/IFAS Extension Office, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Extension Agent Ashley Stonecipher will discuss chicken breeds, proper housing, general health care, nutrition, manure management, and food safety. She will also explain how to find out if your property is approved for raising backyard poultry. The registration fee is $15 per household. Each registration is good for all family members living at the same address. Registration and payment can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com/d/fl--deland/backyardchickeneventbrite/.

08/24/2026

Gainesville, FL - Registration is open for Florida Farm Bureau’s 85th Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Oct. 28-30. The meeting will recognize outstanding volunteer members, present educational opportunities and ratify policy. Attendees can participate in breakout sessions and take advantage of numerous networking opportunities. Voting delegates will also approve policy resolutions to help guide the organization's priorities for the coming year.

Register here -

Connect with old friends, make new ones and enjoy the wonderful setting of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Oct. 28-30, 2026.

08/15/2026

MINI-GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUSIA EDUCATORS

Does your school garden need a refresh? Would you like to teach your students about hydroponics? Volusia County Farm Bureau is offering up to $250 for agriculture and science classroom activities. Volusia educators (grades pre-K through 12) can apply now for the annual Farm Bureau mini-grant program.

These mini-grants may be used for any agriculture or science-related lessons in public, private or home school classrooms.

Farm Bureau believes it’s important to engage students in hands-on lessons where they get motivated and excited about what they learn. Prior grant recipients have grown a salsa garden and had a year-end salsa party. One used the money to purchase rocket supplies, and students launched their work into the air.

For the 2026-27 school year grants in the amount of up to $250 will be awarded. Application deadline is September 30. Grant winners will be notified by October 31, 2026.

For more details or to print off the application please visit volusiacountyfarmbureau.org.

Email completed applications to [email protected] or mail or deliver to Volusia County Farm Bureau, 3090 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724.

08/03/2026

Is your child showing livestock at the fair?

Showmanship workshops are happening soon. See the flyers for info.

07/27/2026

Save the Date!

The 2026 Volusia County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner will be held Thursday, October 1 at 6 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. It's free and is one of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member.

If you'd like to join Farm Bureau visit volusiacountyfarmbureau.org and click "membership."

07/21/2026

Dairy and Meat Goat Showmanship Workshop: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2552 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange. Youth exhibitors ages 8 to 18 can learn all the tips and tricks to goat showmanship. Bring your goat. Kristen Bowers and BJ Carbino will go over grooming, show ring etiquette, and animal handling. Youth under age 13 must have a parent or guardian present for the workshop, which is offered without charge. Register at https://goatshowmanship.eventbrite.com or contact Ashley Stonecipher at 386-822-5778 or [email protected].

Dairy & meat goat showmanship workshop open to youth exhibitors ages 8-18.

07/15/2026

ATTENTION INTERESTED FARMERS MARKET VENDORS - Due to an abundance of wonderful food vendors at the market, as of July 15, 2026, we are no longer accepting new vendors with food trucks or vendors who sell baked goods, sourdough products, coffee, lemonade, popcorn and cooked peanuts, etc. at the market. We appreciate your enthusiasm, so please check back for availability.

07/13/2026

Looking to save money on your grocery bill or for an antique tool? Check out the Volusia County Farm Bureau Farmers Market on Wednesdays at the fairgrounds in DeLand.

Our new video gives you a glimpse of what you'll find there.

The farmers' market is open every Wednesday morning from 7AM-noon f...

07/07/2026

Ag Hall of Fame Nominations Due August 1

Nominations are open for the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. You can nominate an agriculture veteran for consideration to be inducted. Just click on Floridaaghalloffame.org to enter a thorough account of what your nominee contributes to the industry. Nominations are due by August 1, 2026.

06/29/2026

Congratulations to the Volusia County Farm Bureau 2026-27 Harley V. Cutlip scholarship winners.

The four scholarship recipients for this year were Georgia Hough (Taylor High School) and Ava Siegmeister (DeLand High School) and college students Emily Cloudman and Hailey Luznar.

We had a lot of applications this year—all amazing students. It was a tough decision.