Okeechobee County Ag-Venture

We appreciate our teachers and all they do to pour into the next generation every single day.

Congratulations to our 3 Ag-Venture Teacher Appreciation Gift Basket winners:
*Elizabeth Pearce (pictured) with Colleen Larson and Mindy Jaquith of the Ag-Venture Board
*Karen Carrier
*Scott Vandeman

Thank you to all of the educators who help students learn, grow, and explore the world around them, including the agriculture that helps make Okeechobee so special.

Congratulations to the winners of our survey drawing! We would like to thank all of our teachers who took the time to fill out our post-event survey to help us continue making Ag Venture such a high-quality, educational event for all of our 4th-grade students!

Ag-Venture comes to life thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors and community partners who believe in the importance of agricultural education.
We are also deeply grateful for the many volunteers who make this event possible. From dedicated 4-H and FFA members to community volunteers, their time and enthusiasm help inspire the next generation.
Because of this amazing team, Ag-Venture continues to provide meaningful experiences for students across our community. 🌱🚜

That’s a wrap on Ag-Venture 2026!
Over the past two days, hundreds of students got a hands-on look at Florida agriculture.
A huge thank you to the many volunteers, farmers, ranchers, and industry partners who gave their time to make this event possible. Because of you, the kids of Okeechobee were able to learn just how important agriculture is to our community and our state.
We are so grateful to everyone who helped plant these seeds of knowledge for the next generation.

We had an AG-solutely awesome first day at Ag-Venture! From gators to groves, bees to beef, students explored the incredible world of Florida agriculture. Safe to say we’re tire-d and wiped out after all that learning… Good thing we' will rest up because tomorrow we get to roll right into Day 2 fun!

Volunteer with us by clicking the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/AgVenture2026

No matter the vibe — this is what we do. We support students as they explore what’s next: college, career, or military service. Whether they’re enrolling, employing, or enlisting, we’re here to help them find the path that fits. Because every student deserves a plan—and a future they’re excited about. 💡🌟 #EduationFoundationofOkeechobee #SupportOurStudents #BrightFuturesAhead

Okeechobee County Ag Venture 2025 is in the books. Thank you teachers for all the survey feedback to help us make next year's event even better. Our first winner of a gift card and a few goodies was Mrs. Rachel Jones. Stay tuned for the next winner.

So glad the kids enjoyed their day!

AgVenture and Cattlemen's Trade Show planned in January - South Central Florida Life Okeechobee County children and adults will have opportunities to learn about local agriculture in January.