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INDEX DECEMBER 4 - 5, 2018 Page No. CORPORATE STRUCTURE .............................................................................................................. 3 Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 4 Minutes - Federation – September 18 and October 26, 2018 .................................... 9 Minutes – Executive Committee & Investment Committee - November 2018 ...... 16 President's Report ........................................................................................................... 22 Recap of Mailings ........................................................................................................... 26 Assistant to the President ............................................................................................... 30 Federation & Associated Companies Financial Statements: Federation ....................................................................................................................... 34 Florida FarmPAC ............................................................................................................. 41 FFBF FedPAC.................................................................................................................... 42 FFB Enterprises, Inc. ......................................................................................................... 43 FFB Marketing Association (FAMA) .............................................................................. 46 FFB Scholarship Fund ...................................................................................................... 51 FFB Holding Corporation ................................................................................................ 52 FFBF Investment Corporation ........................................................................................ 53 Center for Agriculture Education, Inc. ........................................................................ 54 Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. ................................................... 55

Division Reports Federation Accounting – County Services ................................................................. 57 Field Services Division, Field Staff Reports, YF&R/Women’s Programs ..................... 58

Public Relations Division ................................................................................................. 62 Agricultural Policy, CARES, National Affairs Division .................................................. 64 State Legislative Affairs .................................................................................................. 73

Government & Community Affairs ........................................................................... 75 Legal ................................................................................................................................. 79 Voting Delegate Expense Allowance (AFBF) ............................................................. 83 New Business 1. FFBF 2019 Calendar .................................................................................................... 86 2. 2019 Hotel Proposals .................................................................................................. 92

Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc. - Annual Meeting Agenda ............................................................................................................................. 99 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................. 101 Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation – Stockholders Agenda ............................................................................................................................. 105 Minutes – December 2017 .............................................................................................. 106

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Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation – Board Agenda ............................................................................................................................ 108 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................. 110

Florida FarmPAC Agenda ............................................................................................................................. 114 Minutes – September 2018 ............................................................................................. 116

FFBF FedPAC Agenda............................................................................................................................. 119

Minutes – September 2018 ............................................................................................ 121 Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc. – Stockholders Agenda ............................................................................................................................ 124 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................. 125 Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc. – Board Agenda ............................................................................................................................. 127 Minutes – August 2018 ..................................................................................................... 129 Florida Farm Bureau Marketing Association (FAMA) – Stockholders Agenda.............................................................................................................................. 132 Minutes – December 2017 .............................................................................................. 133 Florida Farm Bureau Marketing Association (FAMA) – Board Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 135 Minutes - August 2018 ....................................................................................................... 137 Florida Farm Bureau Investment Corporation (FFBF Investment Corp.) – Stockholders Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 140 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................... 141 Florida Farm Bureau Investment Corporation (FFBF Investment Corp.) – Board Agenda ............................................................................................................................... 143 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................... 145 Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 149 Minutes – December 2017 .............................................................................................. 151 Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. - Stockholders Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 155 Minutes – December 2017 ............................................................................................... 156 Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. – Board Agenda .............................................................................................................................. 158 Minutes – December 2017 & August 2018 ..................................................................... 160 Management Report ........................................................................................................ 164

Florida Farm Bureau Federation Organization Chart/Ownership Interest

Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation

(100%)

Southern Farm Bureau Life

Insurance Company (10%)

Agriculture Education Services & Technology Inc.

(100%)

Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises

(100%)

FFBF Investment Corporation (16.7%)

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company

Center for Agricultural

Education Inc. (100%)

Florida Agricultural Marketing

Association (100%)

FFB Casualty Insurance Company

(100%) Owned by Southern Farm Bureau

Casualty Insurance Company

Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company

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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 4 - 5, 2018

1. Call to Order……………………………………………………….…John L. Hoblick, President

a. Invocation………………………………………………….Danielle Daum, Vice Chair

Women’s Leadership Committee

b. Pledge of Allegiance……………………...Andrew Taylor, YF &R Class President YF&R Leadership Committee

2. Approval of Agenda……………………………………………………………..John L. Hoblick

3. Minutes………………………………………………………………..…………….John L. Hoblick

a. Federation .................................................... September 18 and October 26, 2018

b. Executive Committee……………………………………………….…November 2018

4. Reports

a. President..……………………………………...…………………………..John L. Hoblick

b. Assistant to the President………………………………….......……..Kevin M. Morgan 2019 Volunteer Reimbursement Guidelines (Please see Support Materials) AFBF Convention

c. Financials……………………………………..……………………..Debbie Westbrook

d. Women’s Leadership Committee……………………………....Sarah Carte, Chair

e. Young Farmers & Ranchers ......................... Andrew Taylor, YF&R Class President

5. District Director Reports…………………………………………….…………..District Directors

6. Committee Reports

a. Audit…………………………………………...………………… …..…Kelly Rice, Chair

b. Convention…………………………………………………...………...Dan West, Chair

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c. County Action Partnership (CAP)...……...………………………Mark Byrd, Chair

d. County Recognition Program (CRP)……………………….…….Mark Wilson, Chair

e. Distinguished Service Award (DSA) ............................................ Jeff Pittman, Chair

f. Member Benefits .......................................................................... Ken Harrison, Chair

g. National Legislative Program ................................................... Jacob Larson, Chair

h. Strategic Plan Implementation ...................................................Sarah Carte, Chair

7. Division/Department Reports

a. Field Services…………………………………………………………..….Jason Davison

b. Public Relations…………………………………………...………….……G.B. Crawford

c. Ag Policy………………………………………………………………….…Jaime Jerrels 1. CARES Update.………………………………………………………Cacee Hilliard

2. National Affairs…………………………………………………John Walt Boatright

d. State Legislative Affairs…………………………………….…………….Adam Basford

e. Government & Community Affairs……………………………...………Charlie Shinn

f. Legal …………………………………………………………………………….Staci Sims

8. Board Actions 1. 2.

9. Old Business a. Review of 2019 AFBF Voting Delegates ........................................... John L. Hoblick

b.

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10. New Business

a. Women’s Leadership Committee Appointments .......................... John L. Hoblick

b. Appointment AFBF Women’s Delegates…………………………….John L. Hoblick

c. Appointment of 2019 Finance/Investment Committee………….John L. Hoblick (FFBF; FFB Scholarship Fund, Inc., FFB Holding Corp.; FedPAC, FFB Enterprises, Inc.; FAMA; FFBF Investment Corp.; Center for Agricultural Education, Inc.; Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.) *Executive Committee *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan

d. Appointment of Registered Agent…...…………………………….John L. Hoblick *Staci Sims (FFBF; FFB Scholarship Fund, Inc.; FFB Holding Corp.; FedPAC; FFB Enterprises, Inc.; FAMA; FFBF Investment Corp.; Center for Agricultural Education, Inc.; Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.) *Adam Basford (Florida FarmPAC)

e. Appointment of Executive Committee ………………………...….. John L. Hoblick (FFBF; FFB Scholarship Fund, Inc., FFB Holding Corp.; FedPAC, FFB Enterprises, Inc.; FAMA; FFBF Investment Corp.; Center for Agricultural Education, Inc.; Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.)

f. FFBF Board Committee Appointments……………………………….John L. Hoblick *Audit *Convention *County Action Partnership (CAP) *County Recognition Program (CRP) *Distinguished Service Award *Member Benefits *National Legislative *Strategic Plan *Florida FarmPAC – John Hoblick, Chair *FedPAC – John Hoblick, Chair

g. 2019 FFBF Calendar ............................................................................ John L. Hoblick

h. 2019 Hotel Proposals .......................................................................... John L. Hoblick

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i. Joint Annual Shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association…………………………………………………..John L. Hoblick

j. Joint Annual Meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc., Center

for Agricultural Education, Inc., Florida FarmPAC and FedPAC ………………………………………………..…………………….………..John L. Hoblick

***Holiday Reception – Tuesday, December 4th

6:00 p.m. – FFB Cafeteria***

**** Adjournment ****

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Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GAINESVILLE, FL SEPTEMBER 18 - 19, 2018

The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation was called to order at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office, Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. The invocation was given by Women’s Leadership Committee Vice-Chair Danielle Daum. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Young Farmers and Ranchers Class President Andrew Taylor. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Ford, Harrison,

Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, Norris, Pittman, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor and West.(Wilson – Wednesday, September 19, 2018)

Via Conference Call: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 –

Peterson, Wilson DIRECTORS ABSENT: McCrone, Pittman OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Davison, Jerrels,

Morgan, Richardson, Roberts, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, and Westbrook.

Guests: Tuesday, September 18 and Wednesday, September 19, 2018: Dr. Jon Dain and Wendy-Lin Bartels – UF/IFAS

President Hoblick reviewed the agenda and announced that the facilitated “Opportunities Session” with Dr. Jon Dain and Wendy-Lin Bartels – UF/IFAS, will begin immediately following an Executive Session at 3:00 p.m. in the FFB Auditorium and will continue into Wednesday, September 19th. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Andrew Taylor and carried to approve the agenda for the September 2018 board meeting as presented.

MINUTES

The minutes of the August 2018 Federation Board meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEDERATION – AUGUST 2018

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Motion by Morgan Norris, seconded by Andrew Taylor and carried to approve the August 2018 Federation minutes as presented.

REPORTS

PRESIDENT: President Hoblick recognized Roy Singleton, Director of FAMA, for his forty years of dedicated service to Florida Farm Bureau. Mr. Hoblick announced that Mr. Chad Roberts, Assistant Director of FAMA, would assume the title as Director of FAMA. Mr. Hoblick’s report included an update on the Florida Governor’s race and recent Industry meetings with candidates Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum. Mr. Hoblick stated his meetings with County Farm Bureau Presidents to discuss the results of the Grassroots Survey, have been successful and productive. Mr. Hoblick reported that feedback from several County Presidents was to schedule the Council of Presidents’ meeting in December, rather than in October at FFBF Annual Meeting. ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT: Assistant to the President Kevin Morgan requested that each Director complete the FFBF Annual Meeting registration form prior to adjournment to ensure their hotel accomodations. Mr. Morgan discussed the 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting and the FFBF delegate rotation schedule. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the audited financial statements for Federation and Associated Companies. AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Kelly Rice presented the Auditor’s Report stating that FFBF received an “unmodified opinion”. ACTION NO. 4 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

Motion by Kelly Rice, seconded by Rod Land and carried to receive and file the financial statements and approve the Auditors Report with the committee’s proposed amendment. (A copy is appended to the original minutes).

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Sarah Carte announced the 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference will be March 28 - 30 at the Lake Mary Orlando Marriott and noted that the 2019 theme will be “A Time to Bloom”. The committee is finalizing plans for the Women’s Annual Meeting and the Youth Speech Contest held at the State Annual Meeting.

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YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS: Young Farmers & Ranchers Class President Andrew Taylor reported the Leadership Program Donation Drawing tickets are available. The Leadership Group is looking forward to graduation and hosting the YF&R Leadership Group Alumni reception at the State Annual Meeting. The 2018 – 2020 YF& R Leadership Group has been selected and notified. The new group will meet on November 1st for their orientation and first meeting.

DISTRICT DIRECTORS REPORTS

DISTRICT 17 – MARK SODDERS: Mr. Sodders expressed his appreciation to staff who attended the District 8 Annual Meeting. DISTRICT 14 – STEVE JOHNSON: Mr. Johnson reported on video crews traveling in a yellow box truck who are creating negative videos targeting agriculture.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CONVENTION COMMITTEE: Chair Dan West reported Annual Meeting registration to date is at 166 attendees and includes 25 counties. NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Chair Jacob Larson reported that staff will have an update under the FedPAC agenda. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE: Chair Sarah Carte reported Committee will report at a later date following the “Opportunities Session “.

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Mr. Richardson announced that November 1st is his last day at Florida Farm Bureau after 42 years and he is looking forward to retirement. President Hoblick expressed his appreciation to Mr. Richardson for his dedicated service to Florida Farm Bureau. AG POLICY: Director of Ag Policy Jaime Jerrels reviewed the 2019 Advisory Committee selections for the board’s consideration/approval. ACTION NO. 9 APPROVAL OF 2019 ADVISORY COMMITTEE SELECTIONS Motion by Thomas Ford, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to approve the 2019 Advisory Committee selections as presented. LEGAL: General Counsel Staci Sims reviewed the 2018 FFBF Convention Ground Rules.

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ACTION NO. 10 APPROVAL OF 2018 FFBF CONVENTION GROUND RULES

Motion by Mark Sodders, seconded by Brant Schirard and carried to approve the 2018 FFBF Convention Ground Rules as presented. Ms. Sims announced that Ms. Samantha Dodge has accepted the position of Assistant Director of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. (AEST). Ms. Sims discussed the 2018 FFBF Credentials Committee procedures and meeting agenda for the upcoming FFBF Annual meeting. FIELD SERVICES: Director of Field Services Jason Davison provided a year-to-date Membership report. GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Director of Government & Community Affairs Charlie Shinn discussed the South Florida Ecosystem report.

BOARD ACTIONS

NONE

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE

The Federation meeting was recessed at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 and at 2:55 p.m. the State Board of Directors moved to an Executive Session. The Opportunities Session convened at 3:45 p.m. in the FFB Auditorium and reconvened at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. _________________________________ _________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary _______________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WORLD GOLF VILLAGE RENAISSANCE, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation was called to order at 10:55 a.m. on Friday, October 26 2018 by John L. Hoblick following the 77th Annual FFBF Convention at the World Golf Village Renaissance, St. Augustine, Florida, pursuant to notice duly given. The invocation was given by Women’s Leadership Committee Vice – Chair Danielle Daum. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Young Farmers & Ranchers Class President Andrew Taylor. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Ford,

Harrison, Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, Norris, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor, West and Wilson.

Via Conference Call: Davis, McCrone, Pittman. OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Cannamela, Crawford, Davison, Hill,

Jerrels, Lentz, Morgan, Murray, Richardson, Roberts, Shinn and Sims.

President Hoblick reported there were no changes to the members of the State Board of Directors following the District Caucuses. The floor was opened for nominations of Secretary for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Director Mark Sodders nominated Steve Johnson. No other nominations were made and nominations closed. ACTION NO. 1 JOHNSON RE-ELECTED SECRETARY

Director Steve Johnson was re-elected to serve as Secretary of Florida Farm Bureau Federation for 2018 - 2019.

The floor was opened for nominations of Treasurer. Director Mark Byrd nominated Kelly Rice. Director Jon Deas nominated Rod Land. No other nominations were made and nominations closed. Individual ballots were distributed and tallied.

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ACTION NO. 2 LAND RE-ELECTED TREASURER

Director Rod Land was re-elected as Treasurer of Florida Farm Bureau Federation for 2018 - 2019.

President Hoblick explained the Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant to the President. ACTION NO. 3 ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Dan West and carried to appoint the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant to the President as the 2018 – 2019 FFBF Executive Committee. 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention President Hoblick reviewed the FFBF delegate rotation schedule for the 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, to be held January 11 - 16, 2019 in New Orleans. Florida is entitled to eight (8) voting delegates. President Hoblick reviewed FFBF policy on AFBF Convention delegates which calls for the FFBF Executive Committee to serve as delegates and the remaining seats to be appointed by rotation of Director’s districts. The current rotation schedule is attached to the original minutes.

OTHER BUSINESS

ACTION NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION TO HURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF FUND Motion by Mark Wilson, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve a Federation contribution of $10,000.00 to the FFBF Women’s Committee Hurricane

Michael Relief Fund. ACTION NO. 5 APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION TO HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF FUND Motion by Mark Byrd, seconded by Jacob Larson and carried to approve

contribution of $2,000.00 each to North Carolina and South Carolina Hurricane Florence Relief Fund.

ACTION NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO GRANT BANKING AUTHORITY Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve FFBF grant banking authority to John L. Hoblick, President Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Kevin M. Morgan, Assistant to the President and whomever the President designates in the future.

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There being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018. _____________________________ ___________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary _____________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation was called to order at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office, Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. Members Present: Hoblick, Schirard, Johnson and Land Members Absent: None Staff Present: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Davison,

Hill, Jerrels, Lentz, Morgan, Shinn, Sims and Westbrook President Hoblick called upon Charles Shinn for the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was led by President Hoblick.

REPORTS PRESIDENT: President Hoblick reviewed the agenda and explained he presented his report to the committee at the Monday night dinner meeting. Mr. Hoblick stated the Executive Committee will be attending the Alachua County Farm-City luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook presented the September 30, 2018 financial statements of Federation and Associated Companies. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT: Assistant to the President Kevin Morgan discussed the registration process and the agenda for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Meeting, January 11 – 16, 2019 in New Orleans. The FFBF delegate rotation was reviewed and Mr. Morgan explained that the 2019 FFBF delegates are as follows: the Executive Committee, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Deas, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Rice; alternate delegates would be Mr. Pittman and Mr. Larson. AGRICULTURAL POLICY: Director of Ag Policy Jaime Jerrels discussed the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) IAC members confirmation; the Resolution submittal process to AFBF and the County Farm Bureau Financial Needs Survey. Responses for the survey are due this Friday, November 16th and a final report will be presented at the December board meeting.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS: National Affairs Coordinator John Walt Boatright provided an update on Hurricane Michael disaster relief and the Farm Bill. ***A brief recess was taken at 9:10 a.m.*** ***The meeting reconvened at 9:20 a.m.*** STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Director of State Legislative Affairs Adam Basford discussed the election results and the process of voting recounts. Mr. Basford reviewed the tentative agenda for Florida Farm Bureau Days scheduled for March 5 – 6, 2019. GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Director of Government & Community Affairs Charlie Shinn reported on the Industrial Mulch Operation in Hillsborough County and the impacts of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) on Florida agriculture. FIELD SERVICES: Director of Field Services Jason Davison discussed the 2018 - 19 membership totals; highlights of the 2018 Annual Meeting evaluation results and the billboard membership marketing campaign. LEGAL: General Counsel Staci Sims reported the Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture has received approximately $130,000.00 in donations; $30,000.00 from State and County Farm Bureaus’ and $100,000.00 from Bayer. An application was released in this week’s County President’s Weekly and is also available on the FFBF website. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Director of Public Relations G.B. Crawford discussed support for Farm-City Week events and explained that the Public Relations and Field Staff plan to attend as many events as possible. Mr. Crawford reported on national publicity for Florida Farm Bureau’s Hurricane Relief Fund and the Public Relation’s training/workshops available for local Farm Bureau members.

BOARD ACTIONS

NONE

FLORIDA FarmPAC

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the September 30, 2018, financial statements. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). MANAGEMENT: Director of State Legislative Affairs Adam Basford discussed 2018 PAC results.

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FedPAC FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the September 30, 2018 financial statements. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). MANAGEMENT: National Affairs Coordinator John Walt Boatright gave a brief update on the 2018 election results. Mr. Boatright discussed the FedPAC Clay Shoot Fundraiser to be held at the Florida FFA Leadership Training Facility in Haines City on February 4, 2019.

FFB ENTERPRISES, INC.

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the September 30, 2018, financial statements. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). MANAGEMENT: No report. INSURANCE REPORTS: Director of Finance/Insurance Mike Hill reviewed the September 30, 2018 financial statements. Mr. Hill gave a brief management report in President/CEO Steve Murray’s absence. State Sales Manager Bob Lentz gave a brief sales and production report.

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC. (FAMA)

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the September 30, 2018, financial statements. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). MANAGEMENT: President Hoblick gave a brief FAMA update in Director of Marketing Chad Robert’s absence.

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

AEST

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the September 30, 2018, financial statements. The financial statements were received and filed. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). MANAGEMENT: Director of AEST Keitha Bennett discussed the opening of the new Lakeland office and announced that Ms. Samantha Dodge has accepted the position of Assistant Director of AEST.

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Ms. Bennett provided an update on AEST terms, conditions, video tutorials, invoicing and the AEC Partnership/Sponsorship.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

The Executive Committee reviewed the tentative 2019 FFBF Calendar which will be presented to the State Board of Directors for approval at the December 2018 meeting. There being no further business to come before the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Executive Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Note: The FFBF Investment Committee was called to order at 11:05 a.m. ____________________________ ________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary ____________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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Investment Committee Meeting November 13, 2018

11:05 a.m. Members Present: John Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Rod Land and Steve Johnson. Staff Present: Kevin Morgan, Staci Sims and Debbie Westbrook Guests Present: Philip Moses and Charlie Cowen Mr. Hoblick called the Investment Committee Meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. Mr. Moses and Mr. Cowen joined the meeting via conference call. Mr. Moses thanked the Committee for the opportunity and stated they would be happy to attend a face-to-face meeting in the future. Mr. Moses presented the following recommendations:

• Metabank (FDIC # 30776)– 2.65% – Matures 11/15/2019 – Recommend purchasing $247,000

• Bank Baroda (FDIC# 33681) – 2.65% – Matures 11/22/2019 – Recommend purchasing $247,000

• Safra National Bank (FDIC# 26876) – 2.65% – Matures 11/14/2019 – Recommend purchasing $246,000

The Committee discussed the term and agreed that a 1-year term was best, given the increase in interest rates. A question was asked in regards to withdraw penalty. Mr. Moses explained that there was no penalty with this type of CD, rather there is a daily liquid offer on the CD. Mr. Moses stated that given there are multiple CDs, they would offer advice on which to liquidate if the need arises. Motion by Mr. Schirard, seconded by Mr. Land and carried to accept the recommendations as presented:

• Metabank (FDIC # 30776)– 2.65% – Matures 11/15/2019 – Purchasing $247,000 • Bank Baroda (FDIC# 33681) – 2.65% – Matures 11/22/2019 – Purchasing $247,000 • Safra National Bank (FDIC# 26876) – 2.65% – Matures 11/14/2019 – Purchasing

$246,000

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President’s Report

Recap of Mailings

Assistant to the President

Report

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John L. Hoblick President

Florida Farm Bureau Federation Board Report

September 19 – December 4, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 18 – 19............................................................................ FFBF State Board of Directors’ Meeting Gainesville 19 ...................................................................................................... Welcomed new FFB Agents Gainesville 20 ................................................................................ Big Six Industry Leaders Conference Call Gainesville 20 ................................................ Attended Escambia County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Molino 24 ..................................................... Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Management Meeting Howie-in-the-Hills 25 ......................................................................... FFBF Retirement Reception for Roy Singleton Gainesville 25 ................................................................................ Big Six Industry Leaders Conference Call Gainesville 25 .................................................. Attended Bradford County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Starke 26 ...................................................................................................... County Presidents Meetings Gilchrist, Levy & Marion Counties 27 ...................................................................................................... County Presidents Meetings Clay, Nassau and Duval Counties OCTOBER 2018 1 .................................................................................. Big Six Industry Leaders Conference Call Gainesville

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President’s Board Report September 19 - December 4, 2018 1 ........................................................................ Orange County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Orlando 2 .................................................................... Conference Call with American Energy Alliance

Gainesville

2 ....................................................................................... AFBF Trade Advisory Conference Call Gainesville 2 – 4 ............................................................................ AFBF Board of Directors Conference Call Gainesville 4 ....................................................................................................... FFB and FFBF Milk Challenge Gainesville 5 ............................................................................................................. IFAS Dinner of Distinction Gainesville

8 ........................................................................................................ County Presidents Meetings Alachua, Union and Bradford Counties 9 .........................................Guest Speaker – Hernando/Citrus Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Brooksville 15 – 16............................................ Southern Farm Bureau Casualty and Life Board Meetings Jackson, MS 17 ....................................................................................... Hurricane Michael Conference Call Gainesville 17 ....................................................................... Farm Bureau Bank/Bancorp Conference Call Gainesville 17 ............................................... Staff Overview - County President’s Financial Needs Survey Gainesville 18 ................................................. Farm Bureau Bancorp Board of Directors Conference Call Gainesville 18 ................................................ Attended Highlands County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Sebring

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President’s Board Report September 19 - December 4, 2018 24 – 26........................................................................................................... FFBF Annual Meeting St. Augustine 26 ........................................................................... FFBF State Board Post Convention Meeting St. Augustine 30 .............................................................. County Farm Bureau Financial Needs Staff Briefing Gainesville 31 .............................................................................. FFBF Pension Task Force Conference Call Gainesville 31 ..................................................................... FFBF Retirement Reception for Bob Richardson Gainesville NOVEMBER 2018 1 ......................................................... Attended Volusia County Farm Bureau Board Meeting DeLand 7 ............................................. Traveled to Panama City – Hurricane Michael Claims Update 8 ....................................................................................................... Welcomed New FFB Agents Gainesville 8 ................................................................................. Welcomed New YF&R Leadership Group Gainesville 8 ........................................................................ Welcomed UF/IFAS Deans and Administrators FFB Auditorium 9 ................................................................................. Meeting with Winkie LeFils and Bob Lentz New Smyrna Beach 12 ........................................................................... FFBF Executive Committee Dinner Meeting Gainesville 13 ........................................................................................ FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville 13 ....................................................................... FFBF Investment Committee Conference Call Gainesville

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President’s Board Report September 19 - December 4, 2018 13 ......................................................................... Alachua County Farm-City Week Luncheon Gainesville 14 ............................................................................... Director of Finance Candidate Interview Gainesville 14 ..................................................................................................... FFB/FFBF Fall Service Awards Gainesville 15 ............................................................... Director of Finance Candidate Interviews (Three) Gainesville 15 ................................................................ Lunch meeting with Justin Teuton/Acting FSA SED Gainesville 15 ................................................................................. Meeting with FFBF Public Relations Staff Gainesville 16 .................................................................................... FFB/FFBF Employee Fall Festival/Picnic Gainesville 26 - 27 .............................................................. Florida/Georgia Farm Bureaus’ Water Meeting Live Oak 28 ............................................................. Meeting with Patrick Spinosa/Ag America Lending Gainesville DECEMBER 2018 3 ........................................................................... Lunch meeting with Dr. Jackie Burns-UF/IFAS Gainesville 4 ............................................................................................... FFBF Pension Task Force Meeting Gainesville 4 – 5 ................................................................................ FFBF State Board of Directors’ Meeting Gainesville

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Summary of Mailings Florida Farm Bureau Federation

September 25, 2018 – November 20, 2018

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 District Directorship Candidacy – Executive Office – (Morgan) AFBF Annual Convention Centennial Celebration – Executive Office Florida Farmworker Student Scholarships Available for 50 Eligible Students – AEST – (Bennett) 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Oct. 3 Deadline to Register – Field Services 2018 Annual Meeting Resolutions Workbook – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) County Farm Bureau Resolution Submittal Process – Ag Policy County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals Excellence in Crop Advising Award Application Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops Charlotte County Citrus Growers Must Obtain Harvesting Permits Dairy Revenue Protection Webinar Slated for Friday, Sept. 28 – (Eubanks) The Complexities of Red Tide – Govt. & Comm. Affairs – (Shinn) County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photos – Public Relations – (Crawford) Farm-City Week is set for November 14-21 A Speech for Your Annual Meeting OCTOBER 2, 2018 Commissioner Putnam Announces 2019 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Honorees North Carolina Farm Bureau & South Carolina Farm Bureau Establish Hurricane Florence Relief Funds American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Oct. 3 Deadline to Register Using Group Rate Conservation Easement Guide Now Available – Govt. & Comm. Affairs – (Shinn) Friends of Florida Farm Bureau announced – Ag Policy- (Boatright) Agreement Announced Between U.S., Mexico, Canada 2018 Annual Meeting Resolutions Workbook County Farm Bureau Resolution Submittal Process – Ag Policy County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals Florida Farmworker Student Scholarships Available for 50 Eligible Students – AEST – (Bennett) Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 Your Annual Meeting Speech Photos from County Farm Bureau Annual Meetings OCTOBER 9, 2018 Special Advisory - Hurricane Michael – Conference Call October 17 – Executive Office 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Oct. 3 Deadline to Register – Field Services

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2018 Annual Meeting Resolutions Workbook – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) County Farm Bureau Resolution Submittal Process – Ag Policy County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated in Miami-Dade County Friends of Farm Bureau Announced Agreement Announced Between U.S., Mexico, Canada Press Release for County Farm Bureau Awards – Public Relations – (Crawford) Your Annual Meeting Speech Photos from County Farm Bureau Annual Meetings Volunteer Events Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Field Services Conservation Easement Guide Now Available – Govt. & Comm. Affairs – (Shinn) North Carolina Farm Bureau & South Carolina Farm Bureau Establish Hurricane Florence Relief Funds American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration OCTOBER 16, 2018 Hurricane Michael Conference Call – Executive Office – (Morgan) Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture Collection for Post-Hurricane Supplies at FFBF’s Annual Meeting IRS Extends Oct. 15 and Other Upcoming Deadlines, Provides Expanded Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Michael – (Richardson) USDA’s Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs Available at Federal Level – National Affairs – (Boatright) Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) Disaster Distress Hotline After the Storm: Assessing Hurricane Damaged Timber State Agricultural Response Team (SART) Coordination 2018 Annual Meeting Resolutions Workbook – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) County Farm Bureau Resolution Submittal Process – Ag Policy County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Albums – Public Relations – (Crawford) Promote Farm Bureau Volunteer Activity Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Field Services North Carolina Farm Bureau & South Carolina Farm Bureau Establish Hurricane Florence Relief Funds American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration OCTOBER 23, 2018 Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture – (Sims) Collection for Post-Hurricane Supplies at FFBF’s Annual Meeting IRS Extends Oct. 15 and Other Upcoming Deadlines, Provides Expanded Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Michael – (Richardson)

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs Available at Federal Level – National Affairs – (Boatright) Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) Disaster Distress Hotline After the Storm: Assessing Hurricane Damaged Timber State Agricultural Response Team (SART) Coordination 2018 Annual Meeting Resolutions Workbook – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) County Farm Bureau Resolution Submittal Process – Ag Policy County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals Water Hotline for Livestock and Animals in Critical Need – (Eubanks) Ten Gallon Challenge – Public Relations – (Lucas) Press Release for County Farm Bureau Awards County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Albums – Public Relations – (Crawford) Promote Farm Bureau Volunteer Activity Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 2018 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Field Services North Carolina Farm Bureau & South Carolina Farm Bureau Establish Hurricane Florence Relief Funds American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration OCTOBER 30, 2018 2018 FFB Annual Meeting Photographs – Public Relations – Crawford Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 Press Release for County Farm Bureau Awards County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Albums Ten Gallon Challenge – Public Relations Promote Farm Bureau Volunteer Activity Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture – (Sims) Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th - State Legislative Affairs – (Basford) County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals Disaster Relief Options for Blueberries After Irma – National Affairs – (Boatright) North Carolina Farm Bureau & South Carolina Farm Bureau Establish Hurricane Florence Relief Funds American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration NOVEMBER 6, 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration Registration and Agenda Information – Executive Office – (Morgan) A Message from President Hoblick Regarding Staff Changes President Hoblick Requests Additional FSA Assistance for Those Impacted by Hurricane Michael Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture Today is Election Day! – State Legislative Affairs – (Basford) Tax Reform Changes to Depreciation Deduction Affect Farmers’ Bottom Line Here’s How Tax Reform Affects Farmers and Ranchers CARES Program Signs New MOU – Ag Policy – (Hilliard)

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LECALE Training Course, Dec. 10-14, 2018 – (Eubanks) EPA Proposes EPCRA Exemption for Livestock Emissions NRCS Disaster Relief Program Details Announced – National Affairs – (Boatright) Dade County Farm Bureau Holds Tractor Rally at Trump National Doral County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals 2018 FFB Annual Meeting Photographs – Public Relations – Crawford Promote Farm Bureau Volunteer Activity NOVEMBER 13, 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration Registration and Agenda Information – Executive Office – (Morgan) Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture – (Sims) Timber Losses – Can You Claim Timber Damages from Hurricanes or Fires on Your Taxes? Accounting – (Bradford) Here’s How Tax Reform Affects Farmers and Ranchers County Action Partnership Request for Funding Proposals – Ag Policy – (Jerrels) Requirements for Open Burning in Hurricane – Impacted Areas Friday is WHIP Sign-Up Deadline NRCS Disaster Relief Program Details Announced LECALE Training Course, Dec. 10 – 14, 2018 EPA Proposes EPCRA Exemption for Livestock Emissions Sample Speech for Farm-City Week – Public Relations – (Crawford) Plan Now for Farm-City Week, Nov. 14-21 2018 FFB Annual Meeting Photographs Press Release for County Farm Bureau Awards County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Albums NOVEMBER 20, 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Centennial Celebration Registration and Agenda Information – Executive Office – (Morgan) Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for Agriculture – (Sims) Timber Losses – Can You Claim Timber Damages from Hurricanes or Fires on Your Taxes? Accounting – (Bradford) Tax Reform Changes to Depreciation Deduction Affect Farmers’ Bottom Line Here’s How Tax Reform Affects Farmers and Ranchers LECALE Training Course, Dec. 10 – 14, 2018 2018 FFB Annual Meeting Photographs Press Release for County Farm Bureau Awards County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Albums

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Kevin M. Morgan Assistant to the President


September 19 – December 4, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 18 – 19............................................................................ FFBF State Board of Directors’ Meeting Gainesville 20 ................................................................ Public Relations Staff Meeting – Texting Members Gainesville 21 .......................................................................................... Lunch meeting with Dr. Nick Place Gainesville 25 ................................................................................. Retirement Reception for Roy Singleton Gainesville 27 ............................................................... County Financial Assistance Committee Meeting Gainesville 27 ..................................................Attended Hamilton County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Jasper OCTOBER 2018 5 .................................................................................... Staff Meeting re: AFBF Annual Meeting Gainesville 8 ............................................................................................. Sunbelt Ag Expo – Board Meeting Moultrie 9 .................................................................. County Financial Assistance Committee Meeting Gainesville 17 ............................................ Staff Overview of County President’s Financial Needs Survey Gainesville 18 ......................................................................... Hurricane Michael Update Conference Call Gainesville

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Assistant to the President September 19 – December 4, 2018

18 .................................................................. Highlands County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Sebring 22 ....................................................................................... AEC Presentation on Intern Program Gainesville 23 ................................. F&V Supply Chains: CAMO - Advisory Committee Conference Call Gainesville 24 – 26........................................................................................................... FFBF Annual Meeting St. Augustine 26 ...................................................... FFBF State Board of Directors Post Convention Meeting St. Augustine 29 ........................................................................................... Annual Meeting - Staff Debriefing Gainesville 30 .............................................................. County Farm Bureau Financial Needs Staff Briefing Gainesville 31 .............................................................................. FFBF Pension Task Force Conference Call Gainesville 31 ..................................................................... FFBF Retirement Reception for Bob Richardson Gainesville NOVEMBER 2018 2 ....................................................................................................... Club Animal Policy Meeting Gainesville 12 .................................................................................... Executive Committee Dinner Meeting Gainesville 13 ........................................................................................ FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville 13 ....................................................................... FFBF Investment Committee Conference Call Gainesville 13 ......................................................................... Alachua County Farm-City Week Luncheon Gainesville

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Assistant to the President September 19 – December 4, 2018

14 ............................................................................... Director of Finance Candidate Interview Gainesville 14 ..................................................................................................... FFB/FFBF Fall Service Awards Gainesville 15 ................................................................ Director of Finance Candidate Interviews (Three) Gainesville 15 ................................................................ Lunch meeting with Justin Teuton/Acting FSA SED Gainesville 15 ................................................................................. Meeting with FFBF Public Relations Staff Gainesville 16 .................................................................................... FFB/FFBF Employee Fall Festival/Picnic Gainesville DECEMBER 2018 3 .................................................................................................................. FFA Officer Luncheon Gainesville 4 ............................................................................................... FFBF Pension Task Force Meeting Gainesville 4 – 5 ................................................................................ FFBF State Board of Directors’ Meeting Gainesville

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FEDERATION &

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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AGRICULTUREFFBF EDUCATION

HOLDING INVESTMENT SERVICES & TOTAL TOTALASSETS FFBF CORPORATION CORP TECHNOLOGY FFBE FAMA ELIMINATIONS 2018-2019 2017-2018

CURRENT ASSETS 12,561,087 1,981,072 64,449 869,622 1,076,733 792,275 (444,190) 16,901,047 14,757,379

INVESTMENTS 15,377,310 80,000 220,000 4,404,132 3,708,818 (19,121,542) 4,668,718 10,500,679

PROP. PLANT & EQUIP. 1,831,118 - - 5,543 5,949 46,429 - 1,889,040 1,781,554

OTHER ASSETS 380,513 - - 1,350 38,249 55,652 - 475,764 480,912

TOTAL ASSETS 30,150,028 2,061,072 284,449 876,515 5,525,063 4,603,174 (19,565,732) 23,934,569 27,520,524

LIABILITIES / NET WORTH

CURRENT LIABILITIES 691,755 0 0 276,550 36,994 625,910 (444,190) 1,187,019 1,107,819

LONG TERM LIABILITIES 1,290,362 - - - 110,153 173,097 - 1,573,612 1,942,012 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,982,117 0 0 276,550 147,147 799,007 (444,190) 2,760,631 3,049,831

NET WORTH/-DEFICIT 28,167,912 2,061,072 284,449 599,965 5,377,916 3,804,167 (19,121,542) 21,173,939 24,470,693 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND

NET WORTH/-DEFICIT 30,150,028 2,061,072 284,449 876,515 5,525,063 4,603,174 (19,565,732) 23,934,569 27,520,524

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION AND ASSOCIATED CORPORATIONS

COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

OCTOBER 31, 2018

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AGRICULTUREFFBF EDUCATION

HOLDING INVESTMENT SERVICES & TOTAL TOTAL FFBF CORPORATION CORP TECHNOLOGY FFBE FAMA ELIMINATIONS 2018 -2019 2017-2018NET SALES, FEES AND INCOME 2,238,442 0 0 19,060 215,030 154,070 (161,335) 2,465,268 2,745,455 COST OF GOODS SOLD 22,629 - - - - 116,352 - 138,981 126,596 GROSS MARGIN ON NET SALES, FEES, INCOME 2,215,813 0 0 19,060 215,030 37,718 (161,335) 2,326,287 2,618,859 LESS: OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXP. 2,288,930 0 15 64,603 524,390 356,714 (461,863) 2,772,789 3,638,559

ADD: OTHER INCOME 139,286 9,359 6 3,337 330,636 25,519 (300,529) 207,614 834,579

INCOME/-LOSS FROM OPERA- TIONS BEFORE TAXES 66,169 9,359 (9) (42,206) 21,276 (293,478) 0 (238,888) (185,121) INCOME TAX EXPENSE/ BENEFIT 10,611 2,480 (2) (11,185) 5,638 (5,638) - 1,904 25,972

INCOME/-LOSS FROM OPERATIONS 55,558 6,879 (7) (31,021) 15,638 (287,839) 0 (240,792) (211,093)

MEMBERS' EQUITY IN CONSOL. SUBSIDIARIES (296,351) - - - (318,861) - 615,211 - -

YEAR-TO-DATE INCOME/-LOSS (240,792) 6,879 (7) (31,021) (303,223) (287,839) 615,211 (240,792) (211,093)

COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION AND ASSOCIATED CORPORATIONS

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CURRENT PRIORASSETS YEAR YEAR CHANGE

CURRENT ASSETS CASH 107,846 293,913 (186,068)REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 738,718 548,779 189,939 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS 11,344,022 10,578,321 765,700

RECEIVABLES NET OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS TRADE ACCOUNTS 749 550 199 RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 354,347 322,341 32,006 MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE-CURRENT 9,821 9,555 266 INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 0 65,731 (65,731) OTHER 55,770 40,372 15,398 INTEREST RECEIVABLE 0 3,159 (3,159) LOANS - FAMA 0 0 0 INVENTORY 16,141 4,020 12,121 PREPAID EXPENSES (69,947) (219,420) 149,474 DEFERRED TAX BENEFIT 3,621 3,565 56

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 12,561,087 11,650,887 910,200

INVESTMENTS IN STOCK 659,900 659,900 0LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 0 0 0INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS INVESTMENT AT COST 4,708,563 4,708,563 0 EQUITY IN EARNINGS 10,008,847 7,524,010 2,484,837

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 15,377,310 12,892,473 2,484,837

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT AT COST 2,234,960 2,078,909 156,051 DEPRECIATION TAKEN (403,842) (355,327) (48,515)

TOTAL PROPERTY 1,831,118 1,723,582 107,536

DEFERRED INCOME TAX - NONCURRENT 9,241 5,286 3,955MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE-LONG TERM 371,272 381,182 (9,909)

TOTAL ASSETS 30,150,028 26,653,410 3,496,619

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018

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CURRENT PRIORLIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY YEAR YEAR CHANGE

CURRENT LIABLITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - TRADE 218,932 148,504 70,428 RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 66,116 105,988 (39,872) OTHER PAYABLES 120,261 54,106 66,155 TAXES PAYABLE 32,425 3,429 28,997 ACCRUED EXPENSES 254,021 258,748 (4,727) LONG TERM LIABILITIES 1,290,362 1,611,871 (321,509)

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,982,117 2,182,645 (200,529)

MEMBERS' EQUITY

DONATED CAPITAL 25,000 25,000 0 RETAINED EARNINGS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 18,079,518 16,878,666 1,200,852 CURRENT YEAR'S PROFIT OR LOSS FROM OPERATIONS 55,558 43,088 12,470

TOTAL 18,160,077 16,946,754 1,213,323

MEMBERS' EQUITY IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES-BEGINNING OF YEAR 10,304,186 7,778,120 2,526,066 CURRENT YEAR'S PROFIT OR LOSS OF SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS (296,351) (254,110) (42,241)

TOTAL 10,007,835 7,524,010 2,483,825

TOTAL MEMBERS' EQUITY 28,167,912 24,470,764 3,697,147

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY 30,150,028 26,653,410 3,496,619

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAT OCTOBER 31, 2018

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ANNUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET TO DATE TO DATE VARIANCE

INCOME

MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,293,000 798,779 856,187 57,408

ROYALTY INCOME 4,440,000 1,267,612 1,323,920 56,308

OTHER INCOME OTHER SALES 650 217 0 (217) INTEREST 57,950 19,317 50,945 31,628 DIVIDENDS FROM SUBSIDIARIES 0 0 0 0 DIVIDEND INCOME - OTHER 30,000 10,000 25,007 15,007 UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS 25,000 8,333 (72,688) (81,021) MISCELLANOUS 500 167 317 150 MEMBER SERVICES INCOME 155,000 51,667 34,768 (16,899) SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT 255,000 75,000 2,000 (73,000) PROJECT REVENUES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 185,335 85,145 83,215 (1,930) ACCIDENTAL DEATH 3,000 1,000 17,502 16,502 SERVICE FEE INCOME-FAMA 104,250 2,378 2,311 (67) RENT INCOME 100,000 33,333 31,616 (1,717)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME 916,685 286,557 174,993 (111,564)

TOTAL INCOME 7,649,685 2,352,948 2,355,100 2,152

EXPENSE

PERSONAL SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES 2,225,044 741,681 755,732 (14,051) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 507,600 211,099 181,898 29,201 SHARED SERVICES 878,964 292,988 286,534 6,454

TOTAL SERVICES 3,611,608 1,245,768 1,224,164 21,604

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND SUPPLIES 74,010 30,337 12,879 17,458 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 55,975 18,758 19,768 (1,010) MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 24,260 11,245 8,805 2,440

TOTAL SUPPLIES 154,245 60,340 41,453 18,887

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018

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ANNUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET TO DATE TO DATE VARIANCE OTHER EXPENSES PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING 138,950 52,067 42,942 9,125 PUBLICATION FEE 444,000 148,000 148,000 0 CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDS 196,850 80,617 75,521 5,096 DUES 26,545 8,848 16,480 (7,632) SUBSCRIPTIONS 15,275 5,092 0 5,092 BENEFITS 546,942 182,312 152,121 30,191 RETIREMENT BENEFITS 391,567 130,522 125,423 5,099 MISCELLANEOUS 1,048 350 54 297 ON-LINE SERVICES 58,280 19,427 2,644 16,783 INSURANCE 65,404 21,802 19,366 2,436 INTEREST EXPENSE 0 0 0 0 PAYROLL TAXES 173,920 57,973 58,100 (127) OTHER TAXES 25,485 8,495 1,243 7,252 TELEPHONE 45,545 15,182 15,433 (251) DEPRECIATION 87,306 29,102 17,936 11,166 STAFF TRAVEL 210,110 70,038 46,357 23,681 OTHERS' TRAVEL 568,125 283,775 138,889 144,886 GASOLINE AND REPAIRS 90,945 30,315 24,827 5,488 VEHICLE RENTAL 161,791 54,263 52,198 2,065 MAINTENANCE / UTILITIES-TALLAHASSEE BLDG 40,500 13,500 19,018 (5,518) BUILDING COSTS 172,147 57,382 57,393 (11) OUTSIDE RENT EXPENSE 7,750 2,750 1,533 1,217 COUNTY FEDPAC FUNDRAISERS 10,000 3,333 0 3,333 SUNBELT EXPO 150 50 0 50 WASHINGTON COST SHARE 15,000 0 0 0 FERTILIZER SPECIAL COMMITTEE 2,500 1,250 0 1,250 INTERN PROGRAM 15,600 5,200 2,835 2,365 ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 COUNTY GRANTS EXPENSE 15,000 5,000 5,000 0

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 3,526,735 1,286,645 1,023,314 263,331

TOTAL EXPENSE 7,292,589 2,592,754 2,288,930 303,823

NET ADDITION TO MEMBERS' EQUITY BEFORE INCOME TAXES 357,096 (239,806) 66,169 305,975 FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES 48,200 16,067 10,611 5,456

NET ADDITION TO MEMBERS'EQUITY THROUGH CURRENT PERIOD 308,896 (255,873) 55,558 311,431

STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONSTHROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018


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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CURRENT CURRENTMONTH MONTH CURRENT LAST

THIS YEAR LAST YEAR CHANGE DESCRIPTION YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE CHANGE

470,524 540,373 (69,850) DUES, FEES, AND INCOME 2,355,100 2,348,411 6,689

LESS: OPERATING AND592,402 619,308 26,906 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,288,930 2,294,323 5,393

INCOME/-LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(121,878) (78,935) (42,944) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 66,169 54,088 12,081

2,294 (13,211) 15,505 INCOME TAX EXPENSE/-BENEFIT 10,611 11,000 (389)

INCOME/-LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(124,172) (65,724) (58,449) AFTER TAXES 55,558 43,088 12,470

INCOME/LOSS FROM 15,087 (34,644) 49,731 CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (296,351) (254,110) (42,241)

(109,085) (100,368) (8,718) NET INCOME (240,792) (211,022) (29,771)



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Income

Advocate Member Contributions - $1 164 Representative Contributions - $2 87,236 Vice Chairman Contributions - $5 20 Whip Contributions - $25 0 Leadership Contributions - $50 50 Speaker Contributions - $100 100 Other Amounts - Contributions 40 Pro-rata Returns from Candidates 0 Interest Income 280

Total Income 87,889

Operating Expense Administrative Expense 3 Promotional Expense 0 Donations, Senate 15,500 Donations, State Offices 30,000 Donations, House 0 Donations, Other 0 Electioneering 75,163

Income Tax Expense 15

Total Expense and Donations 184,781

Excess of Revenues Over Expenses (96,891)

Fund Balance Beginning of Year 119,133Fund Balance End of This Month 22,242

Pac Members 43,828

FFB Members 127,229

Per Cent 34%

Committed: 0.00

FLORIDA FARM PACSTATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSE, AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018

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REVENUE AND SUPPORT

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED 1,100

INTEREST INCOME 19

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT 1,119

EXPENSE

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 4

DONATIONS GIVEN 12,500

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 0

TOTAL EXPENSE 12,504

COMMITTEE BALANCE (11,385)

BEGINNING COMMITTEE BALANCE 31,981

COMMITTEE BALANCE END OF THIS MONTH 20,596

COMMITTED: 0.00

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSE, AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCEFLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FEDPAC

FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU ENTERPRISES, INC.

CURRENT PRIORASSETS YEAR YEAR CHANGECURRENT ASSETSCASH AND EQUIVALENTS 687 39,326 (38,638)REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 121,847 277,150 (155,303)CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 310,610 305,971 4,639RECEIVABLESTRADE ACCOUNTS 42,402 40,403 1,999OTHER RECEIVABLES 442,627 227,933 214,694PREPAID EXPENSES 29,239 19,782 9,457DEFERRED INCOME TAX 12,931 13,480 (549)INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 116,389 97,623 18,766


INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AT COST 4,404,132 3,820,391 583,741

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AT COST 100,395 98,194 2,201LESS: DEPRECIATION TAKEN (94,446) (90,362) (4,084)

TOTAL PROPERTY 5,949 7,832 (1,883)

OTHER ASSETS - NONCURRENT 38,249 26,263 11,986

TOTAL ASSETS 5,525,063 4,876,154 648,909

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCURRENT LIABILITIESACCOUNTS PAYABLETRADE 3,392 18,089 (14,697)OTHER PAYABLES 33,601 29,917 3,685LONG TERM LIABILITIES 110,153 116,520 (6,367)

TOTAL LIABILITIES 147,147 164,525 (17,379)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCOMMON STOCK 10,000 10,000 0RETAINED EARNINGS 974,284 891,737 82,547EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF RELATED CORPORATIONS 4,393,632 3,809,891 583,741

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,377,916 4,711,628 666,288

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,525,063 4,876,154 648,909


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ANNUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET TO DATE TO DATE VARIANCE

INCOME

NET SALES 644,000 214,667 215,030 363

OTHER INCOME INTEREST 2,750 917 1,946 1,029 COMMISSION 47,000 15,667 20,162 4,495 MISCELLANEOUS 25 8 0 (8) EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 974,683 321,561 308,527 (13,034)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME 1,024,458 338,153 330,636 (7,517)

TOTAL INCOME 1,668,458 552,820 545,666 (7,154)

EXPENSE

PERSONAL SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES 298,021 99,340 99,205 135 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 240,700 80,233 97,419 (17,186) SHARED SERVICES 45,876 15,292 15,278 14

TOTAL SERVICES 584,597 194,865 211,903 (17,038)

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND SUPPLIES 253,000 84,333 82,137 2,196 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 276,800 92,267 87,843 4,424 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1,350 450 326 124

TOTAL SUPPLIES 531,150 177,050 170,306 6,744

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ANNUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET TO DATE TO DATE VARIANCE OTHER EXPENSES COMMISSION EXPENSE 25,000 8,333 0 8,333 UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 250 83 0 83 PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING 31,500 10,500 9,244 1,256 CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDS 25,600 8,533 2,562 5,971 DUES 1,382 461 682 (221) SUBSCRIPTIONS 24 8 BENEFITS 39,500 13,167 11,953 1,214 RETIREMENT BENEFITS 55,990 18,663 19,070 (407) MISCELLANEOUS 1,500 500 82 418 ON-LINE SERVICES 6,600 2,200 2,431 (231) UTILITIES & MAINTENANCE 2,800 933 730 203 INSURANCE 25,327 8,442 9,354 (912) PAYROLL TAXES 23,308 7,769 6,557 1,212 OTHER TAXES 300 100 127 (27) TELEPHONE 7,400 2,467 2,019 448 DEPRECIATION 3,780 1,260 1,117 143 STAFF TRAVEL 15,300 5,100 4,038 1,062 OTHERS' TRAVEL 222,925 74,308 57,270 17,038 GASOLINE AND REPAIRS 6,500 2,166 2,365 (199) VEHICLE RENTAL 16,579 5,526 3,844 1,682 BUILDING COSTS 26,198 8,733 8,737 (4) ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 0 0 0

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 537,763 179,252 142,181 37,071

TOTAL EXPENSE 1,653,510 551,167 524,390 26,777

NET PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAXES 14,948 1,653 21,276 19,623

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 3,740 1,247 5,638 (4,391)

NET INCOME (LOSS) 11,208 406 15,638 15,232

STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONSTHROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018

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CURRENT PRIORASSETS YEAR YEAR CHANGECURRENT ASSETSCASH 122,690 114,141 8,548TREASURY BILLS AND REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AT COST 3,801,268 3,505,998 295,270RECEIVABLES NET OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTSTRADE ACCOUNTS 49,280 37,201 12,079OTHER 566 514 52INTEREST RECEIVABLE 40,156 1,188 38,969AFFILIATES RECEIVABLE 0 0 0INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 5,638 7,194 (1,556)INVENTORIES 479,469 155,065 324,404PREPAID EXPENSES (7,541) (35,873) 28,332NOTES RECEIVABLE 0 0 0LOANS FFBF 0 0 0DEFERRED INCOME TAX 9,567 8,726 841OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 0 0 0


PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT AT COST 325,000 321,014 3,986 DEPRECIATION TAKEN (278,571) (272,792) (5,778)

TOTAL PROPERTY 46,429 48,221 (1,792)

DEFERRED INCOME TAX - NONCURRENT 55,652 68,180 (12,528)

TOTAL ASSETS 4,603,174 3,910,555 692,619

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCURRENT LIABLITIESACCOUNTS PAYABLE - TRADE 373,230 39,347 333,884AFFILIATES PAYABLE 203,856 118,050 85,806OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 48,824 48,526 298LONG TERM LIABILITIES 173,097 213,621 (40,524)

TOTAL LIABILITIES 799,007 419,544 379,464 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYPREFERRED STOCK 500 500 0EARNED SURPLUS 3,803,667 3,490,512 313,156

TOTAL EQUITY 3,804,167 3,491,012 313,156TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,603,174 3,910,555 692,619

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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CURRENT CURRENTMONTH MONTH CURRENT LAST

THIS YEAR LAST YEAR CHANGE DESCRIPTION YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE CHANGE

80,119 94,648 (14,529) SALES 154,070 156,607 (2,537)

57,783 71,076 (13,293) LESS COST OF GOODS SOLD 116,352 119,934 (3,581)

22,336 23,572 (1,236) GROSS MARGIN 37,718 36,673 1,045

ADMINISTRATIVE AND61,235 87,478 (26,243) OPERATING EXPENSE 354,403 342,097 12,3061,202 1,150 52 SERVICE FEE EXPENSE 2,311 2,079 232

62,437 88,628 (26,191) TOTAL EXPENSES 356,714 344,176 12,538

5,732 2,269 3,464 INTEREST INCOME 22,766 9,619 13,1472,621 2,579 41 OTHER INCOME 2,753 2,667 86

8,353 4,848 3,505 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 25,519 12,286 13,232

(31,748) (60,208) 28,460 PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAXES (293,478) (295,217) 1,739

FEDERAL AND STATE(5,589) 6,814 (12,403) INCOME TAXES (5,638) (7,194) 1,556

(26,159) (67,021) 40,862 NET INCOME (287,839) (288,021) 182

COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018

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BEGINNING PURCHASES LESS: ENDING COST OF GROSS GROSSNET SALES INVENTORY AND FREIGHT INVENTORY GOODS SOLD MARGIN $ MARGIN %

ORANGES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0GRAPEFRUIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0OTHER CITRUS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0MIXED FRUIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0APPLES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0CHEESE 7,375 4,015 3,979 2,094 5,899 1,476 20MEAT 23,185 2,074 35,054 18,786 18,341 4,844 21JERKY 14,243 0 11,680 0 11,680 2,564 18PEANUTS 41,647 122,240 277,897 370,151 29,986 11,661 28PECANS 7,218 22,481 59,776 76,577 5,680 1,539 21FRESH STRAWBERRIES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FROZEN FOOD 40,965 2,929 31,166 2,865 31,229 9,736 24BRASWELL'S 5,973 246 4,323 447 4,122 1,852 31GIFT FRUIT 1,557 0 732 0 732 825 53OTHER 11,906 3,303 13,930 8,549 8,684 3,222 27

TOTALS 154,070 157,286 438,536 479,469 116,352 37,718 24

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATIONPRODUCT LINE SALES ANALYSIS

FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018

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CURRENT CURRENTMONTH MONTH CURRENT YR LAST YEAR

THIS YEAR LAST YEAR CHANGE DESCRIPTION TO-DATE TO-DATE CHANGE

14,670 25,174 (10,504) SALARIES AND WAGES 144,949 98,132 46,8165,347 1,119 4,228 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,671 14,855 8163,967 4,549 (582) SHARED SERVICES 16,758 14,457 2,3001,572 534 1,038 PRINTING AND OFFICE EXPENSES 5,035 4,239 795

493 1,550 (1,057) POSTAGE 3,791 4,983 (1,192)850 1,450 (600) FREIGHT OUT EXPENSE 11,402 11,812 (410)

0 0 0 FREIGHT ALLOWANCE EXPENSE 0 0 04,255 892 3,362 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 6,519 2,826 3,692

0 0 0 UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 0 0 04,351 5,950 (1,599) ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 44,985 48,815 (3,831)

154 425 (271) CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDS 715 620 950 0 0 DUES 0 0 0

3,521 4,316 (795) BENEFITS 17,072 17,900 (828)3,964 10,543 (6,580) RETIREMENT 17,531 44,195 (26,664)

0 101 (101) MISCELLANEOUS 11 213 (202)90 225 (135) DATA PROCESSING EXPENSE 1,190 1,372 (183)

1,012 1,008 4 UTILITIES 4,195 4,078 1171,321 1,203 118 INSURANCE 5,132 4,808 324

0 0 0 INTEREST EXPENSE 0 0 01,107 1,639 (532) PAYROLL TAXES 9,078 7,537 1,5421,066 891 175 OTHER TAXES 4,504 3,563 942

447 175 273 TELEPHONE 2,034 2,042 (9)277 627 (351) DEPRECIATION 1,107 2,509 (1,403)487 1,618 (1,131) TRAVEL STAFF 6,321 8,131 (1,811)239 0 239 TRAVEL OTHER 751 905 (153)

1,597 1,442 154 GASOLINE EXPENSE 5,069 3,951 1,1181,120 1,547 (427) MAINTENANCE 5,248 6,938 (1,689)7,490 7,223 268 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,490 7,223 268

0 7,623 (7,623) COMMISSIONS 6,721 13,856 (7,135)1,328 2,101 (773) VEHICLE RENT 8,205 8,496 (291)

513 3,551 (3,039) VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 2,922 3,640 (718)1,202 1,150 52 SERVICE FEES 2,311 2,079 232

0 0 0 ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 0 0

62,437 88,628 (26,191) 356,714 344,176 12,538

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING EXPENSE REPORTFOR THE MONTH AND YEAR TO DATE AT OCTOBER 31, 2018


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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETSCASH - FARM BUREAU BANK 71,540CASH - TOBACCO SCHOLASHIP PROGRAM 2,316PREPAID EXPENSE 0

TOTAL ASSETS 73,856

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCEACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,849MASON SMOAK SCHOLARSHIP 6,250FUND BALANCE - TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 63,441FUND BALANCE - TOBACCO SCHOLARSHIPS 2,316

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 73,856

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

REVENUE AND SUPPORT 0MASON SMOAK EMERGING LEADER AWARD 0MOSAIC GRANT INCOME 0TOBACCO SCHOLARSHIP INCOME 173PCS (POTASH) AND OTHER INCOME 0INTEREST INCOME 13MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 0

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT 186

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 0C.A.R.E.S. 1,849MOSAIC GRANT 250TOBACCO SCHOLARSHIP GRANT EXPENSE 72,800OTHER GRANTS 0MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 0OTHER TAXES 0

TOTAL GRANTS AND EXPENSE 74,899

TRADITIONAL: GRANTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF SCHOLARSHIPS (2,086)FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF YEAR 65,527FUND BALANCE END OF THIS MONTH 63,441

TOBACCO: GRANTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF SCHOLARSHIPS (72,627)FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF YEAR 74,943FUND BALANCE END OF THIS MONTH 2,316


FLORIDA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INCORPORATED

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INCORPORATED

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018

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ASSETS

CASH - FARM BUREAU BANK 12,165INSURED CASH SWEEP (ICS) - FB BANK 1,872,034CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (FB BANK CDARS) 0INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 96,873INVESTMENTS 80,000

TOTAL ASSETS 2,061,072

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0FFBF PAYABLE 0TAXES PAYABLE 0RETAINED EARNINGS 1,980,072CAPITAL STOCK PREFERRED STOCK 76,000 COMMON STOCK 5,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,061,072

DIVIDEND INCOME 0INTEREST INCOME 9,359MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 0

TOTAL REVENUE 9,359

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - FFBF 0OTHER TAXES 0

TOTAL EXPENSES 0

NET INCOME BEFORE TAXES 9,359

INCOME TAX ESTIMATE 2,480

NET INCOME AFTER TAXES 6,879

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION



STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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ASSETSCASH 63,025INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 1,424SFB CASUALTY CAPITAL STOCK 220,000

TOTAL ASSETS 284,449

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITYACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0FFBF PAYABLE 0TAXES PAYABLE 0RETAINED EARNINGS 44,449CAPITAL STOCK 240,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY 284,449

REVENUEINTEREST INCOME 6DIVIDEND INCOME 0

TOTAL REVENUE 6

OPERATING EXPENSE 15

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 15

NET INCOME BEFORE TAXES (9)

INCOME TAX ESTIMATE (2)

NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (7)


FFBF INVESTMENT CORPORATIONSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018

FFBF INVESTMENT CORPORATIONSTATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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ASSETS

CASH 28,534ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0

TOTAL ASSETS 28,534

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0INCOME TAXES PAYABLE 0RETAINED EARNINGS 28,534

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY 28,534

REVENUE 0OTHER INCOME 0

TOTAL REVENUE 0

OPERATING EXPENSE 0

NET INCOME BEFORE TAXES 0

INCOME TAX ESTIMATE 0

NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES 0


CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION , INC.STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018

STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION , INC.

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ASSETS CASH 232,793 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 48,635 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS (1,000) INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE 11,185 PREPAID INSURANCE 3,009 PREPAID EXPENSE 0 INTER-COMPANY RECEIVABLE 0 OTHER RECEIVABLES 0 SUNTRUST CD 575,000 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 3,029 ACCUM. DEPRECIATION - M&E (367) FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2,882 ACCUM. DEPRECIATION - F&F 0 SECRITY DEPOSITS (LAKELAND OFFICE SPACE) 1,350 TOTAL ASSETS 876,515

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 159 INTER-COMPANY PAYABLE 206,064 SALES & USE TAX PAYABLE 5 INCOME TAXES PAYABLE 0 DEFERRED INCOME 70,322 RETAINED EARNINGS 589,965 CAPITAL STOCK 10,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY 876,515

REVENUE 19,060 INTEREST INCOME 3,335 OTHER INCOME 2 TOTAL REVENUE 22,397

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 44,524 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 11,997 CONTRIBUTIONS 0 TRAVEL EXPENSE 6,609 VEHICLE RENT 1,473 TOTAL EXPENSE 64,603

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES (42,206)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) (11,185)

NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (31,021)


AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AT OCTOBER 31, 2018

STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONSAGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Division/Department Reports

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County Services Accounting


September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018

September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018 We assisted the County Farm Bureau bookkeepers in all areas of their work. We continue to assist Martin with their bookkeeping. We processed the county corporate tax returns and all were mailed to the appropriate tax agency. All Fed PAC filings were processed. We began working on the Commodity calendar. Watched several free webinars on various topics such as; Ethics, Financial Statement presentation for NFP, and IRS red flags.

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Field Services


Board Report


2017-18 Membership Year and 2018-19 Membership Update

The 2017-18 FFBF Membership year has come to a close with our state once again

growing its total membership to 147,992 or 1,209 member above last years. This is a little

short of our internal goals but a great effort on behalf of our county Farm Bureau staffs

and volunteers. This membership year was not easy nor was it smooth sailing, but I a m

proud of the efforts our county Farm Bureaus put forth on behalf of growing our

organization.

The 2018-19 FFBF Membership year is well underway, and through the first month of the

membership year we are experiencing a bit of a false positive. October membership

shows us at 2,175 members or 21.37% above last October. While growth is always good,

this one is a little misleading. First, last October there was a problem with our

membership billing which was responsible for a temporary decline. Second, there is

always the issue of “sandbagging” by some county Farm Bureaus. Finally, Hurricane

Michael pressured some members to pay their dues early due to concern about their

insurance coverage.

Ultimately, this is a short term blimp and we should see the membership totals come

back together in the upcoming months. The membership climate is currently very weak

and soft. We will continue to monitor the situation and make plans or adjustments to our

membership program as we move forward.

Young Farmers & Ranchers

The new YF&R Leadership Group had their first seminar Orientation Training on

November 8-10, 2018, in Gainesville at the State Office. After two days of leadership

training, team building and conference planning, the new YF&R Leadership Group

elected Adam Cook (District 4) as the new Class President. Sydney Armstrong (District

6) was chosen the Women’s YF&R Representative and Jared Plair (District 8) & Kyle

Patterson (District 7) to the Ombudsman Committee. The next seminar will be in March

at Farm Bureau Days in Tallahassee. Final preparations are being made to submit the

Florida YF&R award winners for the AFBF YF&R competitions. Adam & Ashley Cook will

compete in the Achievement in Ag, Jake & Melissa Raburn will compete in Excellence

in Ag and Brian Norris will compete in the Discussion Meet, in New Orleans in January

2019.

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Women’s Leadership

The Women’s Leadership Committee held their Annual Women’s Meeting and

Reception at the State Annual Meeting in October. They recognized counties that

contributed to the Women’s Fund and enjoyed a check presentation on behalf of the

Women’s Committee to the Florida Agriculture Museum. Florida Farm Bureau Teacher

Mini-Grants have been selected and notified. The checks will be delivered by the

Women’s Committee and the Field Representatives. The ladies held their December

Board Meeting on December 3rd and 4th in Gainesville and are diligently working to

finalize planning for the Women’s Leadership Conference at the end of March. Ten of

the eleven Women’s Committee members are planning to attend and serve as

Women’s delegates/alternates at the American Farm Bureau Convention in January

2019.

District Field Representatives

Allen Scheffer in District 1 reports, Hurricane Michael was the issue for the last few

months. Almost half of District 1 and 2 were impacted, with parts of six Counties having

life changing impacts. The Farm Bureau and Cattlemen’s support from across the State

has been unbelievable from the first day. Alachua County put together meals for 1000

and brought to Jackson County, serving 500 there and sending 500 more to other

areas. They again brought 300 meals a week later to another area of Jackson County.

Baker County and other Counties brought supplies and distributed them out of the

Jackson County parking lot, as well as took them down to the Calhoun/Gulf/Liberty

County office for distribution. Counties from District 3 put together a semi load of 2”x4”

and had them delivered to Calhoun County. Many Counties from across the state

have contributed monetary donations and supplies, as well. The Membership

attending the State Annual Membership meeting brought supplies that were distributed

to the Bay, Jackson and Calhoun/Gulf/Liberty County offices. Volunteer crews with skid

steers/tractors and chainsaws have come from Desoto, Gilchrist, Hardee and Levy

Counties, so far that I’m aware of, with more groups coming almost every week.

District 2 Field Representative Halee McBeth resigned her position with Florida Farm

Bureau on September 30th. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity but she was

pulled to return home to Citrus County. Halle accomplished a lot in her short time and

we wish her the best in the future. The District 2 Field Rep. position is currently open and

being advertised.

District 3 Field Representative Greg Harden reports Farm-City events were present all

over the District in mid- November. All eight County Farm Bureaus in District 3 held some

sort of celebration to bring awareness of the co-dependency that exists between the

farming community and the City dwellers. Duval County Farm-City Luncheon was

attended by approximately 250 People and the group heard a presentation from Dr.

Terrell Baker from the University of Florida School of forestry, and the economical

footprint that the Forest Industry has in the Northeast Florida Area. Columbia County

Farm Bureau partnered with Kiwanis of Lake City. The local County Farm Bureau

sponsored a portion of the meal and provided the speaker for the week. This year the

civic group heard a presentation from three Ft. White FFA students who competed in

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the National contest at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Hamilton County

held a pancake supper and announced the winners of their annual fourth grade

writing contest.

District 4 Field Representative Jared Lanier reports on September 27th, Gilchrist County

President Wilson stepped down from his role as President for over 40 years. He has done

an excellent job over the years and a video and plaque was made for him in his honor.

There is now a new Board that is eager to get out and be a positive light in agriculture.

Just recently three members went to the panhandle to spend two days helping farmers

clean up and put up fence. This showed that they are selfless and not afraid to work.

There will be a lot to come from Gilchrist County in the near future and I am excited to

see how they do.

The new Field Representative for District 5 Brianne Putnam reports, Pinellas County Farm

Bureau sponsored a tent at the local “Pinellas County Country Fair” on October 31

through November 4th which has a general attendance of nearly 10,000 people

annually. Their tent hosted a variety of games, educational activities, demonstrations,

and a plant sale. Children were invited to participate in the ‘Little Farmer” exhibit where

they learned through hands on activities things such as where potatoes come from,

what real wool feels like, and what types of feed livestock eat. Local 4-H clubs were

invited to bring items they had grown through their club projects to sell in a “Kid’s

Farmer’s Market.” In addition, the Pinellas County Beekeepers Association teamed up

with Pinellas County Farm Bureau B with a “Build-A-Hive” exhibit where the individuals

who had built bee hive boxes had the opportunity to decorate them and put them on

display. The FNGLA also teamed up with FB and brought plants for sale.

District 6 Field Representative Andy Neuhofer reports the Manatee County Women’s

Leadership Group hosted their second Wine and Women event. This year they

cooperated with the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy to help raise

some funds for both organizations. The SMART representatives were able to inform

attendees about their organization. Those who attended learned about Farm Bureau

and local agriculture, as well.

District 7 Field Representative Tom Hill reports Orange Co. board members attended the

September 18, 2018, County Commissioner meeting and received the proclamation for

their 75th anniversary. Bobby Beagles spoke on many of the projects the Board and

County Commission have done together over the years. On October 29, 2018, many

Board members and I attended the ribbon cutting for the new Special Hearts Farm with

much more and better space to teach the students with Autism skills they can use.

Bobby Beagles delivered the FFBF Mini-Grant check last year. After talking with the

teachers and learning of their dream for an independent corporation to control the

farm, they worked with the School Board member and others to see it through to

success..

District 8 Field Representative Eva Webb reports Dade County Women continue to lead

the District in activities and meet on a regular schedule. Recently the Dade County

Women’s Chair helped coordinate a tractor caravan through Miami-Dade exclusive

Doral community to get President Trump’s attention about Farm Bill and NAFTA. While

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this was a County Farm Bureau activity, Carol Harris worked out most of the details,

organized people and her Women made signs for everyone to carry and hold up.

Carol Harris and the Women’s Committee were recognized and commended by

members of the Board during the November Dade County Farm Bureau Board

Meeting. These Women are actively involved in Farm-City Week activities. During

November and December the Dade Women conducted food and toy drive for food

insecure and migrant children.

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Public Relations Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Board Report September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018

Promotion of the 2018 FFB Annual Meeting PR staff members prepared press releases, posted materials on our electronic platforms and created other materials to promote the meeting in advance. We also covered all activities at the event and produced live Facebook posts for several sessions. We created video promotions for use at the meeting and posting on Facebook and the Federation website. We also produced the FFB Annual Report for distribution at the meeting. A special press release is available for county Farm Bureau volunteers and staff to announce their well-earned awards at the meeting. Hundreds of photographs taken at the event can be downloaded from our Flickr account by clicking here. Promotion of FFB’s Hurricane Relief Fund The PR Division has promoted awareness of FFB’s relief fund for farm families recovering from Hurricane Michael with the full range of Federation communications platforms. We also served as the source of an American Farm Bureau Federation podcast on the storm’s impact upon Florida farm families, giving a national promotion for the fund.

Promotion of Farm-City Week Activities PR staff members created a tool kit for use by county Farm Bureau volunteers and staff to promote local Farm-City Week events. As photos became available, we highlighted them on our electronic platforms. We also covered as many of these activities as schedules would permit. A selection of Farm-City Week photos will appear in the January/February issue of FloridAgriculture magazine. National Publicity for FFBF Articles The American Farm Bureau Federation has published two of our articles in the organization’s national newsletter, FBNews, this fall. A news story about a visit to Florida Farm Bureau’s headquarters by animal science experts from Afghanistan appeared in

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/floridafarmbureau/sets/72157701257214041/

https://www.fb.org/podcast/florida-agriculture-still-recovering-from-hurricane-damage?utm_source=Communications+Master+List&utm_campaign=9b6770d651-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_06_07_46&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74112010c8-9b6770d651-260815441

http://www.floridafarmbureau.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Farm-City-Week-Communications-Toolkit-2018rev.pdf

Public Relations September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018

the Oct. 2 edition. The Nov. 28 issue contained a FFBF article on Clay County’s Seamark Ranch (and our members’ support of it). FFBF’s Electronic Media Platforms Our electronic platforms continue to gain audiences. We have increased the Federation’s website visitor total by a monthly average of 77 percent since last year. Our Facebook page “Likes” have also increased by 17 percent; our Twitter account followers have spiked by more than 24 percent; our Pinterest account has drawn 28 percent more followers; and our Instagram channel has increased by 24 percent.

FloridAgriculture Magazine In the October edition of FloridAgriculture we included original article on the mobile irrigation labs operated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, an overview of school food programs, a feature on a small nursery and a news story on living with changing weather and climate conditions, among other items. The November/December issue gives readers a perspective on how Farm Bureau members contribute to their communities, multiple articles about and photos of awardees at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, a parting word from Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, a profile of a family-owned meat packing business and various other original materials. Editing AgWatch PR staff members continue to edit AgWatch, FFBF’s legislative newsletter. FloridAgriculture e-News We continue to present agricultural news and Farm Bureau program information in FloridAgriculture e-News, our active member newsletter, for nearly 18,000 subscribers. FFBF’s Internal Publications and Other Services We continue to produce County President’s Weekly, Priority Issues (our monthly publication for Field Services District Representatives) and the Bureau Banner (our monthly employee newsletter). Staff members also serve as leaders and board members of several outside organizations. Our regular work with researchers and staff members at UF/IFAS, public agencies and other organizations maintains positive mutual relationships for the division and for the Federation.

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Agricultural Policy


Board Report


September

19…………………………………………………..…..FDACS Animal Industry Technical Council

Kissimmee

Scot Eubanks

20…………………………………..Clay County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Guest Speaker

Green Cove Springs

Jaime Jerrels

20……………………………………..……….Suwannee County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Live Oak

John Walt Boatright

21………………………………………………………………………Polk County CARES Farm Tour

Bartow

Cacee Hilliard

24………………………………………………………………….....Florida FFA Hall of Fame Dinner

Haines City

Jaime Jerrels

24…………………………………………….....Putnam/St. Johns Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Palatka

Ag Policy Staff

25……………………………………..…………Jefferson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Monticello

Jason Mathis

26……………………………………………………...….………Meeting with Afghanistan Famers

Gainesville

Jaime Jerrels

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Sep 19 – Dec 4, 2018

26-27………………………………….………Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention

Naples

John Walt Boatright

27…………………………………...…………………Levy County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Bronson

Jaime Jerrels

27……………………………………..……..…….Pinellas County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Largo

John Walt Boatright

27………………..……CARES Recognition at DeSoto County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Arcadia

Cacee Hilliard

27…………………………………………………….Duval County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Jacksonville

Jason Mathis

October

2………………………………….FDACS Feed, Seed and Fertilizer Advisory Council Meeting

Citra

Jaime Jerrels

4………………………………………….…………Flagler County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Vero Beach

Scot Eubanks

4………………………………………………Indian River County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Palm Coast

John Walt Boatright

5…………………………………………………………………………..UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction

Gainesville

John Walt Boatright

5…………………………………………………………………………………UF/IFAS Manure Lunch

Alachua

Ag Policy Staff

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Sep 19 – Dec 4, 2018

8……………….……………………………..……………….…………Animal Traceability Meeting

Kissimmee

Scot Eubanks

9………..…CARES Recognition at Hernando/ Citrus County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Brooksville

Cacee Hilliard

10……………………………………….....….Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Judging

Gainesville

Cacee Hilliard

8-11……………………………………………..……………………….…………Pork Board Meeting

Des Moines, IA

Scot Eubanks

11……………….……………………………Hillsborough County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Plant City

Jaime Jerrels

11…………………...………………………………….Polk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Bartow

Ag Policy Staff

11………………………………………………….Hardee County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Wauchula

Jason Mathis

15…………………………….………………………..Lake County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Eustis

Jaime Jerrels

15………..………………………………………Manatee County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Palmetto

John Walt Boatright

16…………………...…………..Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Luncheon

Moultrie, GA

Ag Policy Staff

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Sep 19 – Dec 4, 2018

16- 17………………………………………………………………………………….….CARES Filming

Putnam, Flagler, St. Johns Counties

Cacee Hilliard

17…….…………………….2019 Winter Advisory Committee Conference Planning Meeting

Haines City

Ag Policy Staff

18………….………CARES Recognition at Highlands County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Sebring

Cacee Hilliard

18……………………………………………...…….Collier County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Immokalee

John Walt Boatright

19……………….Center for Public Issues Education (Center PIE) Advisory Council Meeting

Gainesville

Jaime Jerrels

22……………………..……UF/IFAS Agricultural Education and Communication Unit Review

Gainesville

Jaime Jerrels

23………………………...……AFBF Food Safety Issue Advisory Committee Conference Call

Jaime Jerrels

24………………………………………………………..………FFBF Council of Presidents Meeting

St. Augustine

Jaime Jerrels

24-26…………………………………………………………….………………..FFBF Annual Meeting

St. Augustine

Ag Policy Staff

29……………………………………………..FDACS Specialty Crop Block Grant Research Tour

Gainesville

Jaime Jerrels

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30………………………...…………..……………….…………Sarasota County CAP Grant Video

Sarasota

Scot Eubanks

30………………………Friend of Farm Bureau Award Presentation to Rep. John Rutherford

Jacksonville

John Walt Boatright

30…………………………………….…………Alachua County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Alachua

Ag Policy Staff

November

1…………………………………………………………Legislative Priorities with Sen. Rubio’s Staff

Gainesville

John Walt Boatright

1……………………………………………………………………………Polk County YF&R Meeting

Bartow

John Walt Boatright

2……………………………………………………………………………...….UF/IFAS Manure Lunch

Alachua

Jason Mathis

7…..……………National Cotton Council Conference Call for Disaster Assistance Strategy

Jaime Jerrels

7…………………………..………………………………………..FSA Disaster Assistance Meetings

Blountstown/Quincy

John Walt Boatright

8…………..….Putnam/St. Johns County Farm Bureau Farm City Week CARES Recognition

St. Augustine

Ag Policy Staff

9………………..FFVA Statewide Red Tide and Algae Nutrient Mitigation Initiative Meeting

Maitland

Jaime Jerrels

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9…………………………………………..……..2019-2020 YF&R Leadership Team Presentations

Gainesville

Ag Policy Staff

13……………………………………………………………….FFBF Executive Committee Meeting

Gainesville

Ag Policy Staff

13…………………………………..……………WHIP Conference Call with State Farm Bureaus

John Walt Boatright

14………………………………………AFBF Labor Issue Advisory Committee Conference Call

John Walt Boatright

14……………….…………………………………………UF Collegiate Farm Bureau Presentation

Gainesville

John Walt Boatright

14…………………CARES Speaking Presentation at Jefferson County Farm- City Luncheon

Monticello

Cacee Hilliard

15………………………… CARES Speaking Presentation at Union County Farm- City Dinner

Lake Butler

Cacee Hilliard

19…………….………………………AFBF Conference Call on new Dicamba Label from EPA

Jaime Jerrels

27………………………………………………..……………………UF Ag Issues Class Presentation

Gainesville

John Walt Boatright

27-28…………………………………Southern Region State Executive Director Pork Meeting

Nashville

Scot Eubanks

27………………………………………………………………………………..FL/ GA Water Meeting

Live Oak

Cacee Hilliard

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28………………………………………………………….CARES Presentation at Ag BMP Meeting

Marianna

Cacee Hilliard

30…………………….…………..CARES Recognition at Jackson County Farm- City Breakfast

Marianna

Cacee Hilliard

30…………………………………...…………Suwannee CARES Celebration Planning Meeting

Live Oak

Cacee Hilliard

December

4…………………………...………………FFBF County Action Partnership Committee Meeting

Gainesville

Ag Policy Staff

US/Mexico/Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA)

The revised trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the United States will

replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. However, USMCA lacks an

updated antidumping remedy for Florida’s fruit and vegetable sector. Florida Farm

Bureau joined other statewide agricultural interests in pushing the Administration and

Congress to support a proposal during negotiations to streamline the process of proving

injury to our domestic specialty crop sector. Throughout formal talks, the Mexican

government defiantly maintained an unwillingness to budge on this issue, and the

Trump administration ultimately wanted a finalized deal with other priorities.

Since the USMCA announcement, Senators Rubio and Nelson, along with Rep.’s

Curbelo and Lawson, have introduced legislation that would have the same effect as

the seasonal/perishable proposal supported by FFBF within NAFTA renegotiations.

Farm Bill

The forewarned September 30th deadline to achieve a 2018 Farm Bill came… and went.

An amended deadline of December is imminent, for that is when many of the

programs in the Farm Bill will expire due to lack of authorized funding. While this was not

the intended outcome at this point, there are some assurances in the frequency of

negotiations.

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The four principals in conversations – House Ag Chairman Mike Conaway and Ranking

Member Collin Peterson, and Senate Ag Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member

Debbie Stabenow – hold regular face-to-face meetings to discuss remaining

outstanding issues and titles, which are rumored to include the Commodity and

Conservation titles. Democrats and Republicans reaffirm their commitment to a final

agreement before the new Congress convenes in January. Few details will be released

until a deal is closed between these four.

Disaster Relief

After initial assessments, it is evident that supplemental appropriations from Congress

are warranted to aid our Panhandle producers in their Hurricane Michael recovery

efforts. A deadline of December 7th looms for federal government funding; this is

viewed as the best timely opportunity for Congress to offer assistance. FFBF has

delivered suggestions to key lawmakers for a potential revised 2018 WHIP.

In the meantime, Florida Farm Bureau is communicating and collaborating with

congressional offices and the Florida Farm Service Agency (FSA) to relay grower issues

and concerns regarding program responsiveness and implementation. FFBF continues

to coordinate with American Farm Bureau and state Farm Bureaus in the Southeast to

share information and coordinate communications with key decision makers.

CARES Horizon Award Submitted

The AFBF New Horizon Award recognizes one new and innovative program per

membership category each year. This award program is also used to help share ideas

between state Farm Bureaus. The CARES program has applied for this year’s award.

The results will be announced on- stage during the first general session at AFBF

Convention in January. As the CARES program continues to grow and implement new

programming that accomplishes the overall mission, we felt this award was a great

opportunity to share the success of CARES with other state Farm Bureaus.

Fall CARES Recognitions

To round out 2018, 18 farmers and ranchers have been awarded a CARES designation

and sign. Recognitions took place at County Farm Bureau annual meetings and Farm-

City Week events. One of the highlights of this recognition season was the Putnam/ St.

Johns County Farm- City Week Luncheon. The County Farm Bureau graciously hosted a

luncheon for nearly 100 legislators and local government officials and themed the

luncheon around the CARES program. We recognized 3 outstanding farmers/ranchers

from Putnam, Flagler and St. Johns counties and included a program with the

recognitions. In addition to the public recognitions, press releases were sent to local

media to share about their award. We have seen numerous positive results from doing

so. Multiple recipients have had videos made and follow- up articles written by local

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news stations about them. We feel this positively accomplishes the goal of CARES to

educate consumers about how farmers and ranchers protect our environment.

Florida Represented on the Reestablished USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory

Committee

Originally chartered in 2001, the FVIAC advises the Secretary of Agriculture on issues

affecting the fruit and vegetable industry. Committee members represent organic and

non-organic growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations,

importers, processors, food service suppliers, food brokers, state departments of

agriculture and farmers markets; and represent local, regional and national levels.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) ensures the committee is administered

according to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Newly appointed members will serve terms of up to two years beginning immediately

and ending in 2020.

-Richard Brown, JJ Family of Farms, Loxahatchee, FL

-Kiley Harper-Larsen, NK Lago Farms LLC, Pahokee, FL

-Luis Perez-Codina, Liaison CAN/US logistics, Miami, FL

-Greg Tison, Jacksonville Farmers Market, Jacksonville, FL

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State Legislative Affairs Florida Farm Bureau Federation


2018 Election Review Republicans Win 4 of 5 Statewide Races After the dust settled on multiple recounts in a number of statewide and legislative races, Republicans emerged victorious in four of the five statewide races. The only statewide elected Democrat in Florida will be Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, who beat Republican Matt Caldwell by only 6,100 votes. Rep. Caldwell conceded the race on Monday. Commissioner Fried will be joined on the Cabinet by Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, all Republicans. Gov. Rick Scott won his race over incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Nelson by less than 13,000 votes. Florida Farm Bureau looks forward to working with our elected officials at the state and federal levels as we continue to make agriculture in our state stronger. Democrats Pick Up a Net Gain of 5 House Seats and 1 Senate Seat While the results weren’t nearly the same in Florida as they were nationally, Democrats were able to chip away at the Republican majority in both chambers of the state legislature. Democrats flipped one state Senate seat, ousting incumbent Sen. Dana Young in Tampa by a very slim margin that also required a recount. In the House of Representatives, Democrats picked up a net gain of five seats, flipping a total of seven seats from Republican control to Democrat, including upsetting three Republican incumbents (Rep. Shawn Harrison in Tampa, Rep. Bobby Olszewski in Orlando and Rep. Bob Cortes in Altamonte Springs). However, Republicans flipped two seats of their own, with Elizabeth Fetterhoff topping incumbent Democrat Rep. Patrick Henry in a race that went to a recount. Also, in Dade County, Anthony Rodriguez defeated Democrat incumbent Rep. Robert Asencio by less than 1,300 votes. Regardless, Republicans still hold large majorities in both chambers. Rep. Jose Oliva will be named Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and Sen. Bill Galvano will be elected Senate President today. As if we didn’t already know, Florida is a deeply divided state, with several races coming down to the wire and many races decided via recount. In Florida, the third largest state in the country, more than 8.2 million votes were cast out of 13 million registered voters (a 62% turnout), and every vote truly does count as we have seen in most every election since the 2000 Presidential election when Florida first took the spotlight as America’s largest swing state. Turnout matters, and in 2018, it looks like Republicans were able to match the large turnout by Democrats to keep pace and retain their control of the Cabinet and the Legislature.

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State Legislative Affairs September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018 Voters Approve 11 Amendments, Reject 1 After the Florida Supreme Court removed Amendment 8 from the ballot, Floridians voted on twelve proposed amendments to the state constitution. Eleven of them passed. The only amendment to fail was Amendment 1, an increase in the homestead exemption. Meanwhile, all other amendments passed, most notably an amendment that automatically restores voting rights to more than 1 million non-violent felons, an amendment that bans offshore oil drilling and indoor vaping and an amendment that bans all greyhound racing in Florida by 2021. Farm Bureau Legislative Days – March 5-6, 2018 With the 2018 election season finally behind us, Florida Farm Bureau can now begin preparations for the 2019 legislative session which begins March 5. The 60-day session is scheduled to conclude on Friday, May 3. There are many issues Farm Bureau is looking to tackle in 2019, but one priority will definitely be to offer assistance to the farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle that were impacted by Hurricane Michael in October. Last year, Farm Bureau helped provide $25 million in sales tax relief to producers affected by Hurricane Irma, and will look at assisting our members and growers as much as possible in the coming months. Also, please mark your calendars for Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative Days event, which will be held Tues., March 5 and Wed., March 6. The annual “Taste of Florida Agriculture” reception will be held on the evening of March 6. As we head into 2019 with new Cabinet leadership including a new Governor and Agriculture Commissioner, a new House Speaker and a new Senate President, it is critical to have Florida Farm Bureau members from every corner of the state travel to Tallahassee and join us as the Voice of Agriculture at the state Capitol as we kick off the 2019 legislative session with Farm Bureau Legislative Days.

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Government & Community Affairs Florida Farm Bureau Federation


Florida and Georgia Farm Bureau Meet to Collaborate on Water Supply Florida Farm Bureau will host Georgia Farm Bureau at the end of November to discuss regional agricultural water supply.

The primary water supply for agriculture throughout the region is the Floridan Aquifer with continuing development of urban centers north and east of the region. New groundwater modeling is showing increasing impacts from the urban centers, which will affect agricultural supply during a drought.

This is the second meeting between the state Farm Bureaus where the focus is to facilitate a better understanding of water use and management throughout the region. We have determined that collaboration between the agricultural producers in Florida and Georgia will help to prioritize issues that can lead to policy development. EAA Southern Storage Land Lease Renewed In South Florida Water Management District’s November meeting, the governing board voted to amend the land lease in the A1 (southern storage) reservoir footprint. This allows the district to begin moving rock into area and renews the lease to grow crops for another 20 months. The lease can be terminated at any time subsequent to construction design approval that will likely take about two years. The decision was made in spite of a request of Representative Brian Mast who was also speaking on behalf of the Governor-elect DeSantis requesting to delay the vote to allow the lease to expire in three months or so the land can go fallow. The district has a history of letting land go fallow for extended periods before construction. The land is then subject to exotic growth, wetland encroachment and threatened/endangered species habitation, which all cause extensive cost and construction delays by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lease provides close to $1 million to the district over the lease period.

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Government & Community Affairs September 19, 2018 – December 4, 2018

New WOTUS Rule Roll-out As of this writing, EPA is expected to roll-out the new Waters of the U.S. rule after extensive collaboration with state agencies and the regulated community.

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) expects the text to be extensive and they will have legal staff quickly review the rule before convening a conference with state Farm Bureaus. They are optimistic that EPA has listened to our concerns but they will need to analyze the rule before providing any additional comment.

If the rule is in line with the original intent of the Clean Water Act and U.S. Supreme Court decisions, AFBF will help state Farm Bureaus in a strategic message campaign to support the rule in public comment. AFBF notes that we will need to stay positive in messaging and avoid any comparisons to what was regulated before versus now (i.e. the Obama WOTUS rule). Osceola County Staff Workshop on Ag Related Statutes As county budgets continue to constrict, Florida Farm Bureau staff have been working diligently to keep up with local ordinances that conflict with agricultural exemptions found in Florida Statute. In a recent event, Osceola County staff tried to require a bona fide agricultural operation to pay unlawful permit fees for an electrical connection to their farm.

The issue was quickly resolved and state staff is working closely with Osceola County Farm Bureau to coordinate a Florida Agricultural Statute training course to educate county staff on the laws and exemptions allowed to agricultural operations. This training will include discussions of current issues related to agricultural exemptions, a briefing of current agricultural related laws, and the proper interpretation of the laws by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. State staff will present at this workshop and will continue to assist Osceola County Farm Bureau and other county Farm Bureaus who desire to develop similar workshops. Volusia County Agritourism Ordinance Florida Farm Bureau staff have been working with Volusia County Code Enforcement on a local ordinance adopted this past October dealing with agritourism. The new ordinance currently includes restrictions on minimum lot areas, landscape buffers, structure setback requirements, hours of operation, parking restrictions, and overnight stay restrictions.

Florida’s agritourism statute gives jurisdiction to local governments to minimize substantial offsite impacts but according to a legal opinion by the Florida Department of Agriculture

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and Consumer Services, the ordinance stipulations set forth by the county do not address offsite impacts but instead restrict and regulate agritourism.

Volusia County staff noted that this ordinance was to help restrict businesses from using the Florida’s agritourism statute as a loophole to obtain exemptions afforded to bona fide agriculture, but as the current ordinance is written it will have unintended consequences for our active members. Farm Bureau staff has contacted the county code enforcement office and has communicated our concerns in writing to the county attorney.

Staff will continue to work on the issue until the ordinance is modified to exempt bona fide agricultural operations. SWFWMD Citrus Task Force Update Earlier this year, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) conducted several meetings with citrus growers to generate ideas that would make business transactions with the district less burdensome. The goal was to find ways to make permitting easier and less expensive for the growers because they have many difficult issues including HLB, labor, and recent losses due to Hurricane Irma.

Farm Bureau staff helped to coordinate several of the meetings with local county Farm Bureau members and feedback was recorded to be considered by district staff.

The district drafted some options in late September and is in Phase II of the process where the Citrus Task Force is meeting with district staff to quantify the feasibility of the options. The outcome will then be considered by SWFWMD’s Agricultural Advisory Committee during the December meeting. Farm Bureau staff will continue to stay engaged and provide appropriate comments at that advisory committee meeting. Lake Okeechobee BMAP Review Forthcoming Lake Okeechobee’s Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) 5-year review will take place in 2019. Due to Hurricane Irma’s wide spread rainfall throughout the Okeechobee basin providing a “first flush effect” from the newly rechanneled Kissimmee River, phosphorus loads entering Lake Okeechobee from the north spiked to more than 1,000 metric tons according to the South Florida Environmental Report. In past years phosphorus loads ranged between 300 to 500 metric tons depending on rainfall. The total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the lake is 105 metric tons.

The current loading rate has generated a great deal of questions as to whether agricultural best management practices north of the Lake are working. Farm Bureau staff continues to engage with state agencies to determine sources of phosphorus in the northern basins (which we deem to be latent loads) and encourage farmers to continue

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their diligence in the FDACS BMP program. Third-party groups are continuing to push for stricter regulations and our new state leadership has not demonstrated an agricultural friendly posture when it comes to Everglades Restoration.

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Staci B. Sims General Counsel



September 2018 18-19 ............................................................................................................... FFBF Board Meeting

Gainesville 20 ..................................................................... Meeting with IT re: texting service for members

Gainesville

20 ........................................................................... Leon County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Tallahassee

27 ......................................................................... Duval County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Jacksonville

October 2018

2 ........................................................................... Dade County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Homestead

5 ................................................................................................. UF/IFAS SHARE Council Meeting

Gainesville

5 ....................................................................................................... UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction Gainesville

9 ................................................Staff Committee Meeting re: County Financial Need Survey

Gainesville

17 ....................................................................................... Hurricane Michael Conference Call Gainesville

18 ................................................................................... Florida FFA Foundation Board Meeting

Haines City

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October 2018, cont. 18 .................................................................. Highlands County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Sebring

24 ......................................................................................... FFBF Council of Presidents Meeting St. Augustine

24-26 ............................................................................................................. FFBF Annual Meeting

St. Augustine

30 ........................................................................................... Audit School with Bob Richardson Gainesville

31 ....................................................................................... Pension Task Force Conference Call

Gainesville

November 2018 1 ..................................................................................... Florida FFA Association Board Meeting

Gainesville

2 .................................................................... Meeting with FFBIC re: Project Animal Insurance Gainesville

7 ................................................................................. Meeting with Director of Public Relations

Gainesville

8 ..................................................................................... Meeting with Director of Field Services Gainesville

9 ............................................................................ Present at YF&R Leadership Group Meeting

Gainesville

9 ............................................................................ Meeting with Member Benefits Coordinator Gainesville

12 ........................................................................................... FFBF Executive Committee Dinner

Gainesville

13 ........................................................................................ FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville

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General Counsel September 18, 2018 – December 4, 2018

November 2018, cont. 13 ....................................................................................... Alachua Farm City Week Luncheon

Gainesville

14 .................................................................................................. Director of Finance Interviews Gainesville

14 .................................................................................................. FFB Employee Service Awards

Gainesville

15 .................................................................................................. Director of Finance Interviews Gainesville

15 ....................................................................................................... Field Staff Conference Call

Gainesville

16 ............................................................................................................. Meeting with AEST Staff Lakeland

26 ...................................... Staff Committee Meeting re: leadership & training opportunities

Gainesville

December 2018 3 ................................................................................................. 4H/FFA State Officers Luncheon

Gainesville

4 .................................................................................. Pension Task Force Committee Meeting Gainesville

4-5 ................................................................................................................... FFBF Board Meeting

Gainesville

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AFBF VOTING DELEGATE

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE 2018

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Approved October 3, 2018

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION VOTING DELEGATE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE POLICY

2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF VOTING DELEGATES

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shall provide an expense allowance for

a regular Voting Delegate attending the 2019 AFBF Annual Meeting as follows:

A. Hotel and Meals

(1) An amount of $ 35.00 per day, not to exceed four days, for meals; plus

(2) An amount to be determined by AFBF which is equal to the actual cost

of a standard hotel room at a single occupancy rate for a period not to

exceed four nights for the hotel assigned by AFBF to the Delegate.

B. Transportation

AFBF shall reimburse the transportation expenses for a regular Voting

Delegate attending the 2019 AFBF Annual Meeting by paying an amount to

be determined by AFBF for the cost of transportation to attend the meeting

based on the distance between the residence of the regular delegate and the

meeting location, excluding the following costs:

(1) the cost of rental vehicles,

(2) the cost of transportation at the meeting site after arrival at the

delegate’s hotel and before departure,

(3) the cost of all parking except airport parking,

(4) the cost of air travel not to exceed the cost of the lowest available

excursion coach fare at the time of ticketing and purchased 14 days in

advance of the meeting; and,

(5) the cost of use of a personal vehicle or other ground transportation

which exceeds the reimbursable cost of an airplane ticket in (4) above.

Use of a personal vehicle is reimbursed at the IRS maximum allowed

per mile rate.

C. Convention Registration Fee

AFBF will not reimburse Annual Convention registration fees paid by Voting

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D. Shared Allowances and Expense Reimbursement

In the event that one or more alternate delegates are officially substituted to act

for a regular delegate, the allowances and expenses of the alternate delegates

and the regular delegate shall not exceed the amount for the regular delegate;

and expenses of the alternate delegates and the regular delegate shall not

exceed the amount for the regular delegate.

E. Expense Reporting

Requests for payment for Voting Delegate allowances and reimbursement of

transportation expenses must be submitted to AFBF on or before May 30th

of

the year in which the Annual Convention occurred.

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TENTATIVE 2019 FFBF CALENDAR

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 2019 CALENDAR

____________________________________________________________________________ JANUARY January 1, 2019 ................................................................................................ New Year’s Holiday (observed) January 11 - 16, 2019 ............................................................................................ AFBF ANNUAL MEETING New Orleans, LA January 16, 2019 ........................................................................................................ AFBF Board Meeting New Orleans, LA January 22, 2019 .............................................................................. FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville

FEBRUARY February 4, 2019 ....................................................................................... FedPAC Clay Shoot Fundraiser Haines City February 5, 2019 ...................................................................... Winter Advisory Committee Conference Haines City February 9, 2019 ...................... St. Lucie County Farm Bureau – Bryan Schirard Memorial Clay Shoot Fort Pierce February 7 - 18, 2019 ........................................................................................................ Florida State Fair Tampa February 12, 2019 .............................................................................................................. Ag Hall of Fame Tampa February 12 – 13, 2019....…………………………………………....FFBF State Board of Directors Meeting Gainesville February 18 - 19, 2019 .................................... . Southern Farm Bureau Life & Casualty Board Meeting Jackson, MS February 18 -22, 2019 ............................................................................................ Food Check-Out Week TBA February 21 – 22, 2019 ........................................................... AFBF Issue Advisory Committee Meetings Washington, DC MARCH March 4 - 5, 2019 .................................................... FB Bank/Bancorp Board of Directors Joint Meeting Washington, DC

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March 5, 2019 ................................................................................... FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Tallahassee March 5 – 6, 2019 ............................................................................................. 2019 FFBF Legislative Days Tallahassee March 5 – 6, 2019…………………………………………..AFBF & Affiliated Companies Board Meetings Washington, DC March 13 – 15, 2019 ................................................................................. Statewide Agents Conference Howey-in-the-Hills March 28 – 30, 2019 ......................................................... FFBF State Women’s Leadership Conference Lake Mary Orlando Marriott ***March 2019 ................................................................................................................. FFBF Staff Retreat TBD ***Date to be determined*** APRIL April 2 – 3, 2019 ............................................................... FFBF Audit Committee & State Board Meeting

Gainesville April 9 – 17, 2019 ............................................................................................................... SFB Round Table Hawaii April 19, 2019 ................................................................................ Good Friday- Holiday – Office Closed ***April 2019 .................................................................................................................. FFBF Field to the Hill Washington, DC ***April 2019 .............................................. Southern Region Presidents’ & Administrators’ Conference TBD ***Date to be determined*** MAY May 2, 2019 ..................................................................................................................... Suwannee CARES Live Oak May 7 - 8, 2019……………………………………………………………………………AAIC Board Meetings Rosemont, IL May 14, 2019 .................................................................................... FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville May 15 - 17, 2019 ................................................................ State Administrative Assistants Conference TBD

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May 20 - 21, 2019 ............................................. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty & Life Board Meeting Jackson, MS May 27, 2019 ....................................................................................... .Memorial Day Holiday – Office Closed JUNE June 6 – 9, 2019 .....................................................................................................FFB Claims Conference TBD June 11 – 12, 2019 .................................................................................................... AFBF Advocacy Fly-In Washington, DC June 18 - 19, 2019……………………………………………………………….…..FFBF State Board Meeting Gainesville JULY July 4, 2019 .................................................................................. .Fourth of July Holiday – Office Closed July 8 - 11, 2019................................. AFBF & AAIC Board Meetings & Council of Presidents Meetings Washington, DC

July 12 - 14, 2019………………. ............................................... 2019 State YF&R Leadership Conference Hilton Daytona July 16, 2019 ............................................................................................. Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville July 21 – 24, 2019 ...................................................................................... Southern Farm Bureau All Stars AUGUST August 13 - 14, 2019......................................................................................... .FFBF State Board Meeting Gainesville August 19 - 20, 2019 ........................................ Southern Farm Bureau Casualty & Life Board Meetings Jackson, MS SEPTEMBER September 2, 2019 ............................................................................ Labor Day Holiday – Office Closed September 16, 2019 ...................................................................................................Audit Committee Meeting Gainesville September 16 - 18, 2019……………………………………………………………FFBF State Board Meeting TBD

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OCTOBER October 1 - 3, 2019 .......................................................................... AFBF, AAIC & AFBF Board Meetings Washington, DC October 8 – 11, 2019……. ................................................................................................ Agent’s Holiday St. Simons October 15 - 18, 2019...….…………………………………………………………………… Sunbelt Ag Expo Moultrie, GA October 21 - 22, 2019 .............................................. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty & Life Board Meetings Jackson, MS October 24 - 25, 2019 ....................................................FB Bank/BanCorp Board of Directors Joint Meeting San Antonio, TX October 30, 2019 .......................................................................................... Agency Managers Meeting Caribe Royale, Orlando October 30 – November 1, 2019 ............................................................................. FFBF Annual Meeting Caribe Royale, Orlando NOVEMBER November 12, 2019 ................................................................................. .FFBF Executive Committee Meeting Gainesville Farm-City Week Events.................................................................................................................... …..TBA November 28 - 29, 2019 .............................................................. Thanksgiving Holiday – Office Closed DECEMBER December 3 - 4, 2019 .................................................................................................. FFBF State Board Meeting Gainesville

December 4 – 5, 2019 ............................................................................. Council of President’s Meeting Gainesville December 16 - 18, 2019 ........................................................................ AFBF, AAIC & AFBFA Board Meetings Washington, DC December 19 - 20, 2019...…………………………………………..AFBF Resolutions Committee Meeting Washington, DC

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December 23, 2019 ............................................................................................................ Office Closes at noon December 24, 2019 .................................................................................. Christmas Eve – Office Closed December 25, 2019 .................................................................................... Christmas Holiday – Office Closed January 2020 January 1, 2020 ............................................................................... New Year’s Holiday – Office Closed

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2019 HOTEL PROPOSALS ________________________________

FFBF STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Drury Inn & Suites – Gainesville, Florida (Exit 384 Archer Road, off of I-75)

4000 SW 40th Boulevard

#1 on Trip Advisor

Drury Hotels will provide the following amenities to your travelers: • Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet

Items Include: Scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, biscuits, gravy, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and other continental items

• Free Hot Food and Cold Drinks each night from 5:30pm–7:00pm during the 5:30 Kickback® Items Rotate Daily: Our rotating menu features a variety of hot food, including chicken, pasta, hot dogs, baked potatoes, various soups and salads and more! Each guest receives (3) drinks each night of their stay, to include: beer, wine and mixed drinks. Now offering local craft beer

• Microwaves and refrigerators in every room • Free Wireless Internet throughout the entire hotel (no password needed) • Enrolling travelers in Drury Rewards® preferred membership program, at no cost, upon request • Swimming Pool and Spa • 24 hour Pantry, Business Center, and Fitness Center • Most importantly: Award Winning Service

Rest assured that your travelers will be well taken care of when staying with Drury. Drury Inn & Suites has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates with the award for "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Limited Service Hotel Chains, Thirteen Years in a Row ".

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Drury Inn & Suites – Gainesville, Florida

Room Type Florida Farm

Bureau Federation 2 Queen Bed

Deluxe $99

1 King Bed Deluxe $99 Suite $129

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you in the future. Best regards, Robin Back Area Sales Manager 352-372-5600 ext 7077 [email protected]

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Proposal Prepared on October 31, 2018 for:

Florida Farm Bureau 2019 Corporate Rate Proposal

To: Florida Farm Bureau Board of Directors

Thank you so much for considering the SpringHill Suites Gainesville to host your guests in 2019. The SpringHill Suites Gainesville offers spacious and comfortable accommodations right in the heart of Gainesville (Located right off I-75 on Archer Rd). This Marriott all suites hotel offers amenities such as a complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor swimming pool and a fitness facility. Each well appointed suite has a living area with sleeper sofa, kitchenette with wet bar, microwave and refrigerator, and a work area with an ergonomic chair and complimentary internet access.

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Lounge Pool

King Suite Double Queen Suite

Guestroom Availability & Rates

We are pleased to offer the following dates and rates and includes the following concessions:

Complimentary Hot breakfast (Includes: Scrambled eggs 1 meat option (varies daily – breakfast burrito, link sausage, sausage patties, breakfast potato sausage casserole)

variety of breakfast breads with a variety of spreads and pastries 4 cereal options, Cold hard-boiled eggs

Grits, fresh fruit (several options) cheeses and ham, Oatmeal with a variety of toppings

Yogurt varieties, Milk, Juices Coffee & Tea Service available all day).

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Complimentary parking Complimentary Shuttle Service (15 passenger van), complimentary meeting room

Dates Jan. 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Rooms King or Double Queen Suites

Rate $100.00 based on availability and not valid on Special Event dates.

Double Marriott Rewards *These rates are per room/per night, include breakfast and Wi-Fi.

They are net non-commissionable and do not include tax, currently at 11.5%. Please see the attached link for restaurants on Archer Road and within 2 miles:

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ABOUT McKibbon Hospitality is headquartered in Tampa, FL and overseas 85 hotels in 40 cities across 19 brands. In Gainesville, McKibbon manages the Hilton Garden Inn, the Homewood Suites by Hilton, and the Courtyard by Marriott. We propose establishing an exclusive Florida Farm Bureau rate at the Hilton Garden Inn located near Butler Plaza at 4075 SW 33rd Place, Gainesville, FL 32608. LOCATION Enjoy a convenient location just off I-75 and Archer Road at the Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville hotel, with easy access to the ever-expanding Butler Plaza which has various shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. We’re located 2.6 miles from the Florida Farm Bureau office. DIRECTIONS From the Hilton Garden Inn, head east on SW 33 Pl toward Clark Butler Blvd. Then, turn right at the 1st cross street onto Clark Butler Blvd and continue onto SW 37 Blvd for 0.2 miles. Continue onto SW 39 Blvd for 0.3 miles and turn right onto SW 34th St. Florida Farm Bureau Group will be 0.5 miles ahead on the right. Estimated drive time is a mere 7 minutes and a total of 2.5 miles. HOTEL FEATURES Our Hotel offers a comfortable setting for your travelers, such as:

• 104 modern guest rooms featuring microwave, mini-fridge & Keurig coffee makers in every room • 1542 combined sq. ft. of meeting space • Complimentary high speed internet access in all guestrooms • Full-service restaurant on site offering made-to-order breakfast and dinner service with a full bar • On Site 24 Hour Business Center • On Site 24 Hour Fitness Center

Chef Eric Turner makes all items in house (nothing frozen!), and we can serve a private dinner for your members within our Executive Boardroom, which seats up to 10 people. Boardroom provided complimentary (a $200+ value). LOCAL NEGOTIATED RATE $106 for Single Kings or Double Queen Beds - 11.5% Combined Sales and Bed Tax Not Included in the Rate - 48 hour cancellation - Blackout dates during special events such as Gator Nationals, Home Football Games and UF graduations

Once accepted, we will build the rate and create a company ID number that travelers can use to book their upcoming stays at the local negotiated rate. In addition to booking online, travelers can call the 24 hour toll-free reservations number or the hotel's front desk. The Sales Team is also available to make reservations via email or their direct lines.

Sincerely, Mary Fink Sales Coordinator 4075 SW 33rd Place Gainesville, FL 32608 Direct: 352-225-4810 Fax: 352-338-1481 Email: [email protected]

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ABOUT McKibbon Hospitality is headquartered in Tampa, FL and overseas 85 hotels in 40 cities across 19 brands. In Gainesville, McKibbon manages the Hilton Garden Inn, the Homewood Suites by Hilton, and the Courtyard by Marriott. We propose establishing an exclusive Florida Farm Bureau rate at the Courtyard by Marriott located by Target at 3700 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608. LOCATION Enjoy a convenient location just off I-75 and Archer Road at the Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville hotel, with easy access to the expanding Butler Plaza's shopping, dining, and entertainment venues as well as the University of Florida and the Santa Fe Community College. The hotel is also close to Shands Medical Center, North Florida Regional Medical Center and several local companies. DIRECTIONS From Courtyard by Marriott, head south on 40th Blvd towards Archer Road. Then, turn right onto Archer road and head south on I-75. Take I-75 south one exit-to-exit 382. Make a left onto Williston Road. In 0.5 miles, make right onto 34th street. Florida Farm Bureau Group will be 0.5 miles ahead on the right. Estimated drive time is a mere 7 minutes and a total of 2.5 miles. HOTEL FEATURES Our Hotel offers a comfortable setting for your travelers, such as:

• 81 modern guest rooms • 576 sq. feet of meeting space • Complimentary High Speed Internet Access in all Guestrooms and Meeting Space • Bistro is open for breakfast, dinner and features Starbucks • On Site 24 Hour Business Center and Fitness Center

LOCAL NEGOTIATED RATE $106 for Single Kings or Double Beds - 11.5% Combined Sales and Bed Tax Not Included in the Rate - 48 hour cancellation - Blackout dates during special events such as Gator Nationals, Home Football Games and UF graduations Once accepted, we will build the rate and create a company ID number that travelers can use to book their upcoming stays at the local negotiated rate. In addition to booking online, travelers can call the 24 hour toll-free reservations number or the hotel's front desk. The Sales Team is also available to make reservations via email or their direct lines. Sincerely,

Mary Fink Sales Coordinator 4075 SW 33rd Place Gainesville, FL 32608 Direct: 352-225-4810 Fax: 352-338-1481 Email: [email protected]

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FFBF SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

ANNUAL MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 5, 2018

1. Call to Order…………………………………………………………………….…John L. Hoblick 2. Determination of Quorum ............................................................................. John L. Hoblick

3. Minutes ........................................................................................................... December 2017

4. Reports

a. Financial………………………………………..……………………..Debbie Westbrook

*Covered in Federation

b. Management .......................................................................................... …Staci Sims

c. Tobacco Scholarship Fund…………………………………………………..Staci Sims

5. Ratify Actions of Directors/Officers .............................................................. John L. Hoblick

6. Election of Directors…………………………………………..………………….John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Annual Meeting Motion

7. Election of Officers…………………………………………..……………………John L. Hoblick *President John L. Hoblick *Vice President Brantley Schirard *Secretary Steve Johnson *Treasurer Rod Land *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan

8. Appointment of Registered Agent……………….……………………………John L. Hoblick *Staci Sims – Covered in Federation

9. Appointment of Executive Committee ....................................................... John L. Hoblick


10. Appointment of Investment Committee……………………………………..John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation *Executive Committee *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan

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11. Appointment of Audit Committee……………………………..……………..John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation

12. Old Business

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. ANNUAL MEETING

MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 2017

The annual meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc. (Scholarship Fund) was called to order by President John L. Hoblick on December 6, 2017 at the Florida Farm Bureau office, Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice printed in FloridAgriculture. A quorum was present. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Ford, Harrison, Hoblick,

Johnson, Land, Larson, McCrone, Norris, Peterson, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor, West and Wilson.

DIRECTORS ABSENT: Davis, Etheridge, Pittman OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts,

Davison, Eubanks, Hilliard, Jerrels, Lucas, Mathis, Morgan, Richardson, Shinn, Sims, Smith, Williams and Westbrook.

MINUTES The minutes of the December 2016 annual meeting and August 2017 meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016 AND

AUGUST 2017

Motion by Michael Dooner, seconded by Ken Harrison and carried to approve the December 2016 annual meeting minutes and the August 2017 meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes).

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the October 31, 2017 Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc. financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: Staci Sims gave a brief update on the Tobacco Scholarship Program. All funds have been disbursed for the 2017 year and the account balance is $70,000.00. The scholarship program will end in 2018.

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ACTION NO. 2 RATIFY ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE/OFFICERS Motion by Kelly Rice, seconded by Brant Schirard and carried to ratify the actions of the committee and officers since the last meeting.

ACTION NO. 3 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Motion by Brant Schirard, seconded by Andrew Taylor and carried to approve the following shall serve as directors of Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc. and Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. and as committee members of Florida FarmPAC and FedPAC: John L. Hoblick, J. Brantley Schirard, Jr., Steve Johnson, Rod Land, Jerry Davis, Jeff Pittman, Henry McCrone, Michael J. Dooner, Jon W. Deas, Ed Shadd, Brad Etheridge, Jeb Smith, Kelly Rice, J. Daniel Peterson, Mark Byrd, Daniel West, Ken Harrison, Mark Sodders, Jacob Larson, Mark R. Wilson, Sarah Carte, Danielle Daum, Andrew Taylor, and Thomas Ford. (Joint Motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

ACTION NO. 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Motion by Dan West, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to appoint the officers of FFB Scholarship Fund, Inc: President John L. Hoblick; Vice President Brantley Schirard; Secretary Steve Johnson; Treasurer Rod Land and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan.

ACTION NO. 5 APPOINTMENT OF REGISTERED AGENT

Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to elect General Counsel Staci Sims as Registered Agent of FFB Scholarship Fund.

ACTION NO. 6 ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve the appointment of the Executive Committee: John L. Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Steve Johnson and Rod Land. (Joint Motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

ACTION NO. 7 APPOINTMENT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Motion by Dan West, seconded by Danny Peterson and carried to appoint the 2018 Finance/Investment Committee as follows: President John L. Hoblick, Vice President Brantley Schirard, Secretary Steve Johnson, Treasurer Rod Land, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan and Executive Director Bob Richardson. (Joint Motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

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President Hoblick appointed the following Board members to serve as the Audit Committee: Kelly Rice, Chair; Rod Land, Jacob Larson, Henry McCrone and Jeb Smith. (Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS NONE

The annual meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, Inc. adjourned at 10:22 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

__________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary

__________________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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FFBF HOLDING CORPORATION

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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION

ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 5, 2018

1. Call to Order…………………………………………………………………….…John L. Hoblick

2. Determination of Quorum ............................................................................. John L. Hoblick


4. Reports

a. Financial ........................................................................................ Debbie Westbrook *Covered in Federation

b. Management ......................................................................................... .….Staci Sims


6. Election of Directors ....................................................................................... John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Annual Shareholder Meeting Motion

7. Old Business

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b.

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING


The annual stockholders meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation (Holding) was called to order on December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. A quorum was present. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Ford, Harrison, Hoblick,

Johnson, Land, Larson, McCrone, Norris, Peterson, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor, West and Wilson.

DIRECTORS ABSENT: Davis, Etheridge, Pittman OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts,


MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 2016

Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Henry McCrone and carried to approve the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS


ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the October 2017 FFBF Holding Corporation financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: No report.

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ACTION NO. 3 RATIFY ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS/OFFICERS

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Dan West and carried to ratify the actions of the directors and officers since the last meeting.


Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve holding a joint annual shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association since the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is, directly or indirectly, the sole shareholder. Minutes to be separately prepared and maintained for each corporation. The following shall serve as directors of Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, John L. Hoblick, J. Brantley Schirard, Jr., Steve Johnson, Rod Land, Jerry Davis, Jeff Pittman, Henry McCrone, Michael J. Dooner, Jon W. Deas, Ed Shadd, Brad Etheridge, Jeb Smith, Kelly Rice, J. Daniel Peterson, Mark A. Byrd, Daniel West, Ken Harrison, Mark Sodders, Jacob Larson, Mark R. Wilson, Sarah Carte, Danielle Daum, Morgan Norris, Andrew Taylor and Thomas Ford.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE The annual stockholders meeting of Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation adjourned at 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. __________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary


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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION


DECEMBER 5, 2018



3. Reports

a. Financial………………………………………..……………………..Debbie Westbrook *Covered in Federation

b. Management.…………….…………………………………………………...Staci Sims

4. Ratify Actions of Directors/Officers….…………………………………………John L. Hoblick





8. Appointment of Investment Committee……………………………………..John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation *Executive Committee *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgon


10. Old Business

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS


The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation (Holding) was called to order on December 6, 2017 by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,

Dooner, Ford, Harrison, Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, McCrone, Norris, Peterson, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor, West and Wilson.

DIRECTORS ABSENT: Etheridge, Pittman OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts,


MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 annual meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016 AND

AUGUST 2017

Motion by Jeb Smith, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve the December 2016 annual meeting minutes and the August 2017 meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 Holding Corporation financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the October 2017 FFBF Holding Corporation financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: General Counsel Staci Sims explained the purpose of the FFB Holding Corporation is for holding Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company stock.

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ACTION NO. 3 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Mark Sodders, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to appoint the officers of FFB Holding Corporation: President John L. Hoblick; Vice President Brantley Schirard; Secretary Steve Johnson; Treasurer Rod Land and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan.


Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to elect General Counsel Staci Sims as Registered Agent for Holding Corporation.


Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve the appointment of the Executive Committee: John L. Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Steve Johnson and Rod Land.


Motion by Dan West, seconded by Danny Peterson and carried to appoint the 2018 Finance/Investment Committee as follows: President John L. Hoblick, Vice President Brantley Schirard, Secretary Steve Johnson, Treasurer Rod Land, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan and Executive Director Bob Richardson. (Joint Motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS NONE

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The annual meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation Board of Directors adjourned at 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. __________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary


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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee

Florida FarmPAC

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POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FLORIDA FarmPAC) ANNUAL MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 5, 2018


2. Determination of Quorum...………………………………………………….…John L. Hoblick

3. Minutes………………………………………………………………………….. September 2018

4. Reports


b. Management.…………….……………………………………………….Adam Basford

5. Ratify Actions of the Committee/Officers………..…………………………..John L. Hoblick

6. Appointment of Committee………………………………………....…………John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Annual Meeting Motion

7. Appointment of Officers…...……………..…………………………..…………John L. Hoblick

*Chair John L. Hoblick *Vice Chair Brantley Schirard *Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan

8. Appointment of Registered Agent….…………………………………………John L. Hoblick *Adam Basford – Covered in Federation

9. Appointment of Executive Committee ....................................................... John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation

10. Old Business

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a.

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

(FLORIDA FarmPAC) GAINESVILLE, FL

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee (Florida FarmPAC) was called to order on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, by Chairman John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. COMMITTEE PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Ford, Harrison,

Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, Norris, Pittman, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor and West.


Peterson, Wilson DIRECTORS ABSENT: McCrone, Pittman

OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Davison, Jerrels,

Morgan, Richardson, Roberts, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, and Westbrook.

MINUTES

The minutes of the August 2018 Florida FarmPAC meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 2018

Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve the August 2018 Florida FarmPAC meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: President Hoblick briefly reviewed the August 31, 2018 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes.) MANAGEMENT: Director of State Legislative Affairs Adam Basford provided a Primary Election update and presented the September FarmPAC Requests. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2018 FARMPAC REQUESTS Motion by Mark Byrd, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to approve the September 2018 FarmPAC Requests. (A copy of the FarmPAC Chart is attached). Motion by Jerry Davis, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve

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the following FarmPAC contributions: $10,000.00 each to Friends of Ron DeSantis-R and Friends of Matt Caldwell – R $5,000.00 each to Friends of Ashley Moody-R and Treasure Florida – (Jimmy

Patronis–R, PC).

OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS NONE

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. ACTION NO. 3 Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Steve Johnson, the September

FarmPAC meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

__________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Linda M. Cannamela Chairman Recording Secretary

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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Federal Political Action

Committee FedPAC

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FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FedPAC)


DECEMBER 5, 2018



3. Minutes…………………………………………………………………………….September 2018

4. Reports


b. Management..………….…………………………………………John Walt Boatright

5. Ratify Actions of the Committee/Officers ................................................... John L. Hoblick

6. Appointment of Committee ......................................................................... John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Annual Meeting Motion

7. Appointment of Officers ................................................................................ John L. Hoblick *Chair John L. Hoblick *Vice Chair Brantley Schirard *Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan *Assistant Treasurer John Walt Boatright

8. Appointment of Registered Agent….…………………………………………John L. Hoblick

*Staci Sims – Covered in Federation 9. Appointment of Executive Committee ....................................................... John L. Hoblick


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a.

b.

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

(FedPAC) GAINESVILLE, FL

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation Federal Political Action Committee (FedPAC) was called to order on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, by Chairman John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given.

COMMITTEE PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Ford, Harrison,

Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, Norris, Pittman, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor and West.


Peterson, Wilson COMMITTEE ABSENT: McCrone, Pittman

OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Davison, Jerrels, Morgan, Richardson, Roberts, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, and Westbrook.

MINUTES The minutes of the August 2018 FedPAC meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 2018

Motion by Dan West, seconded by Michael Dooner and carried to approve the August 2018 FedPAC meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: President Hoblick reviewed the August 31, 2018 financial statements (A copy is appended to the original minutes.) MANAGEMENT: John Walt Boatright, National Affairs Coordinator gave a brief management report and presented the September FedPAC requests. ACTION NO. 2 APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2018 FEDPAC REQUESTS

Motion by Jerry Davis, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve the following FedPAC requests:

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$1,000.00 to the campaign of All Lawson, as requested by Columbia County Farm Bureau

$1,000.00 to the campaign of Ross Spano – CD 15, as requested by Hillsborough County Farm Bureau

$1,000.00 to the campaign of Carlos Curbelo, as requested by Dade

County Farm Bureau $1,000.00 to the campaign of Greg Steube – CD – 17, requested by Hardee

County Farm Bureau.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

National Legislative Program Update: Mr. Boatright discussed possible recipients of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Friend of Farm Bureau Award” and requested that board members’ forward their recommendations. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

__________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson Chairman Secretary __________________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc.

Enterprises

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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU ENTERPRISES, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018




4. Reports


b. Management..………….………………………………………………….Kevin Morgan



7. Old Business

a.

b.

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU ENTERPRISES, INC. (ENTERPRISES)

ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The annual stockholders meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc. (Enterprises) was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. A quorum was present. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 annual Enterprises Stockholders meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016

Motion by Mark Sodders, seconded by Thomas Ford and carried to approve the December 2016 Enterprises annual stockholders meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the

October 31, 2017 Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc. financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


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ACTION NO. 3 RATIFY ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE/OFFICERS Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Kelly Rice and carried to ratify the actions of the committee and officers since the last meeting.


Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve holding a joint annual shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association since the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is, directly or indirectly, the sole shareholder. Minutes to be separately prepared and maintained for each corporation. The following shall serve as directors of Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., John L. Hoblick, J. Brantley Schirard, Jr., Steve Johnson, Rod Land, Jerry Davis, Jeff Pittman, Henry McCrone, Michael J. Dooner, Jon W. Deas, Ed Shadd, Brad Etheridge, Jeb Smith, Kelly Rice, J. Daniel Peterson, Mark A. Byrd, Daniel West, Ken Harrison, Mark Sodders, Jacob Larson, Mark R. Wilson, Sarah Carte, Danielle Daum, Morgan Norris, Andrew Taylor and Thomas Ford.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE The Enterprises annual stockholders meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.



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AGENDA FLORIDA FARM BUREAU ENTERPRISES, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018


2. Minutes ................................................................................................................. August 2018

3. Reports


b. Management..………….………………………………………………….Kevin Morgan

c. Insurance Reports

i. Financial……………………………………………………..……………..Mike Hill

ii. Sales...…………………………………………………………………….Bob Lentz

iii. Management……………………………………………………….Steve Murray







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10. Nominations for Directors of FAMA and Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc……………………..………………………………..…………..John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Motion

11. Old Business

a.

b.

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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU ENTERPRISES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(ENTERPRISES) GAINESVILLE, FL AUGUST 15, 2018

The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc. was called to order on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Carte, Daum, Davis, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Harrison,

Hoblick, Johnson, Land, Larson, McCrone, Norris, Peterson, Pittman, Rice, Schirard, Shadd, Smith, Sodders, Taylor, West and Wilson.

DIRECTORS ABSENT: Byrd, Ford

OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts, Davison, Eubanks, M. Hill, Hilliard, Jerrels, Lentz, Lucas, Mathis, McBeth, Morgan, Murray, Putnam, Richardson, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, Smith and Westbrook.

MINUTES

The minutes of the June 2018 Enterprises meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 2018

Motion by, Jon Deas seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to approve the June 2018 Enterprises meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the June 30, 2018 Enterprises financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes).

ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Dan West and carried to receive and file the June 2018 Financial Statements for Federation, FarmPAC, FedPAC, Enterprises, FAMA and Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. as presented.


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INSURANCE REPORTS: FINANCIAL: Director of Finance Mike Hill reviewed the June 30, 2018 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). SALES: State Sales Manager Bob Lentz gave a brief sales and production report. MANAGEMENT: President and CEO Steve Murray gave a brief management report.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE There being no further business, the Enterprises meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

__________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson Chairman Secretary


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Florida Agricultural Marketing Association, Inc.

FAMA

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AGENDA FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018




4. Reports


b. Management.…………….……………………………………………….Chad Roberts



7. Old Business

a.

b.

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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC. (FAMA)

ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The annual stockholders meeting of the Florida Agricultural Marketing, Inc. (FAMA) was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. It was determined a quorum was present inasmuch as the Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., owns 100% of the stock of FAMA and the Enterprises directors present have proxy rights to vote the shares.

DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 2016

Motion by Jeb Smith, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to approve the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS


ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the

October 31, 2017 Florida Agricultural Marketing Association financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

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MANAGEMENT: Executive Director Bob Richardson gave a brief sales report. ACTION NO. 3 RATIFY ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS/OFFICERS

Motion by Jeb Smith, seconded by Sarah Carte and carried to ratify the actions of the committee and officers since the last meeting.


Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve holding a joint annual shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association since the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is, directly or indirectly, the sole shareholder. Minutes to be separately prepared and maintained for each corporation. The following shall serve as directors of Florida Agricultural Marketing Association, John L. Hoblick, J. Brantley Schirard, Jr., Steve Johnson, Rod Land, Jerry Davis, Jeff Pittman, Henry McCrone, Michael J. Dooner, Jon W. Deas, Ed Shadd, Brad Etheridge, Jeb Smith, Kelly Rice, J. Daniel Peterson, Mark A. Byrd, Daniel West, Ken Harrison, Mark Sodders, Jacob Larson, Mark R. Wilson, Sarah Carte, Danielle Daum, Morgan Norris, Andrew Taylor and Thomas Ford.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE The FAMA annual stockholders meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.



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AGENDA FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018


2. Minutes……………………………………………………….....................................August 2018

3. Reports


b. Management..………….………………………………………………….Chad Roberts 4. Ratify Actions of Directors/Officers….…………………………………………John L. Hoblick

5. Election of Officers…………………………………………..……………………John L. Hoblick

*President John L. Hoblick *Vice President Brantley Schirard *Secretary Steve Johnson *Treasurer Rod Land *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan






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10. Old Business

a.

b.

11. New Business

a.

b.

****Adjournment ****

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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(FAMA) GAINESVILLE, FL AUGUST 15, 2018

The Florida Agricultural Marketing Association, Inc. (FAMA) meeting was called to order on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Carte, Daum, Davis, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Harrison,



OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts, Davison, Eubanks, M. Hill, Hilliard, Jerrels, Lentz, Lucas, Mathis, McBeth, Morgan, Murray, Putnam, Richardson, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, Smith and Westbrook.

MINUTES

The minutes of the June 2018 FAMA meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 2018

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Brant Schirard and carried to approve the June 2018 FAMA meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the June 2018 FAMA financial statements (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion Jon Deas, seconded by Dan West and carried to receive and file the June 30, 2018 Financial Statements for Federation, Florida FarmPAC, FedPAC, Enterprises, FAMA and Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. as presented.

MANAGEMENT: Director of Marketing Roy Singleton gave a brief management report.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

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NEW BUSINESS

NONE

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. __________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson Chairman Secretary __________________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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FFBF INVESTMENT

CORPORATION

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AGENDA FFBF INVESTMENT CORPORATION


DECEMBER 5, 2018




4. Reports


b. Management ............................................................................................... Staci Sims



7. Old Business

a.

b.

8. New Business

a.

b.


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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU INVESTMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

GAINESVILLE, FL DECEMBER 6, 2017

The annual stockholders meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Investment Corporation was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. It was determined a quorum was present inasmuch as the Florida Farm Bureau Federation owns 100% of the stock of Investment Corporation and the Federation directors present have proxy rights to vote the shares. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,


DIRECTORS ABSENT: Etheridge, Pittman

OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts,


MINUTES The minutes of the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016

Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes).

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the October 31, 2017 FFBF Investment Corporation financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: Executive Director Bob Richardson reviewed the purpose of the FFBF Investment Corporation which holds the stock for Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company.

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ACTION NO. 2 RATIFY ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS/OFFICERS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jacob Larson and carried to ratify the actions of the directors and officers since the last meeting.


Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve holding a joint annual shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association since the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is, directly or indirectly, the sole shareholder. Minutes to be separately prepared and maintained for each corporation. The following shall serve as directors of FFBF Investment Corporation, John L. Hoblick, J. Brantley Schirard, Jr., Steve Johnson, Rod Land, Jerry Davis, Jeff Pittman, Henry McCrone, Michael J. Dooner, Jon W. Deas, Ed Shadd, Brad Etheridge, Jeb Smith, Kelly Rice, J. Daniel Peterson, Mark A. Byrd, Daniel West, Ken Harrison, Mark Sodders, Jacob Larson, Mark R. Wilson, Sarah Carte, Danielle Daum, Morgan Norris, Andrew Taylor and Thomas Ford.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE The Florida Farm Bureau Investment Corporation annual stockholders meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. __________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary __________________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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AGENDA FFBF INVESTMENT CORPORATION


DECEMBER 5, 2018



3. Reports

a. Financial ........................................................................................ Debbie Westbrook *Covered in Federation

b. Management ............................................................................................... Staci Sims








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10. Old Business

a.

b.

11. New Business

a.

b.


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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU INVESTMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS


The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Investment Corporation was called to order at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 FFBF Investment Corporation meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016

Motion by Thomas Ford, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve the December 2016 annual meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 FFBF Investment Corporation financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the

October 31, 2017 FFBF Investment Corporation financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


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ACTION NO. 3 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Brant Schirard and carried to appoint the officers of FFBF Investment Corporation: President John L. Hoblick; Vice President Brantley Schirard; Secretary Steve Johnson; Treasurer Rod Land and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan.


Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to elect General Counsel Staci Sims as Registered Agent for FFBF Investment Corporation.


Motion by Mark Sodders, seconded by Ed Shadd and carried to approve the appointment of the Executive Committee: John L. Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Steve Johnson and Rod Land. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


Motion by Dan West, seconded by Danny Peterson and carried to appoint the 2018 Finance/Investment Committee as follows: President John L. Hoblick, Vice President Brantley Schirard, Secretary Steve Johnson, Treasurer Rod Land, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan and Executive Director Bob Richardson. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS NONE

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The annual meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Investment Corporation board of directors adjourned at 10:31 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.



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FFB CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL

EDUCATION, INC.

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AGENDA CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018

1. Call to Order…………………………………………………………………….…John L. Hoblick 2. Determination of Quorum ............................................................................. John L. Hoblick

3. Minutes .......................................................................................................... December 2017

4. Reports

a. Financial………………………………………..……………………..Debbie Westbrook


b. Management ............................................................................................... Staci Sims 5. Ratify Actions of the Committee/Officers………..…………………………..John L. Hoblick

6. Election of Directors….…………..…………………………………....…………John L. Hoblick

*Covered in Joint Annual Meeting Motion


8. Appointment of Registered Agent……………….……………………………John L. Hoblick *Staci Braswell – Covered in Federation





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12. Old Business

a.

b.

13. New Business

a.

b.


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CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, INC. ANNUAL MEETING GAINESVILLE, FL

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. A quorum was present. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 and June 2017 Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. meetings were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016 AND JUNE 2017

Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Ed Shadd and carried to approve the December 2016 annual meeting minutes and the June 2017 meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the October 31, 2017 Center for Agriculture Education, Inc. financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: General Counsel Staci Sims stated the purpose of this C-3 Corporation is for accepting grants for Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. to develop curriculum.

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ACTION NO. 3 RATIFY ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE/OFFICERS Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to ratify the actions of the committee and officers since the last meeting.

ACTION NO. 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Motion by Mark Byrd, seconded by Rod Land and carried to appoint the officers of Center for Agricultural Education, Inc: President John L. Hoblick; Vice President Brantley Schirard; Secretary Steve Johnson; Treasurer Rod Land and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan.


Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to elect General Counsel Staci Sims as Registered Agent for Center for Agricultural Education, Inc.


Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve the appointment of the Executive Committee: John L. Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Steve Johnson and Rod Land. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


Motion by Dan West, seconded by Danny Peterson and carried to appoint the 2016 Finance/Investment Committee as follows: President John L. Hoblick, Vice President Brantley Schirard, Secretary Steve Johnson, Treasurer Rod Land, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan and Executive Director Bob Richardson. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS NONE

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The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Center for Agricultural Education, Inc. adjourned at 10:58 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.



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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND

TECHNOLOGY, INC. (AEST)

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AGENDA AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018




4. Reports


b. Management.…………….………………………………………………Keitha Bennett


6. Election of Directors ....................................................................................... John L. Hoblick *Covered in Joint Shareholder Meeting Motion

7. Old Business

a.

b.

8. New Business

a.

b.


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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING


The annual stockholders meeting of the Board of Directors of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. It was determined a quorum was present inasmuch as the Florida Farm Bureau Federation owns 100% of the stock of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. and the Federation directors present have proxy rights to vote the shares. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 2015

Motion by Mark Byrd, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve the December 2016 annual stockholders meeting minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the

October 31, 2017 Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: AEST Coordinator Keitha Bennett presented a brief annual report.

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ACTION NO. 3 RATIFY ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS/OFFICERS Motion by Jeb Smith, seconded by Kelly Rice and carried to ratify the actions of the directors and officers since the last meeting.


Motion by Danny Peterson, seconded by Morgan Norris and carried to approve holding a joint annual shareholder meeting for Florida Farm Bureau Enterprises, Inc., Florida Farm Bureau Holding Corporation, FFBF Investment Corporation, Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc., and Florida Agricultural Marketing Association since the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is, directly or indirectly, the sole shareholder. Minutes to be separately prepared and maintained for each corporation.

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE

The Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. annual stockholders meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

_______________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson President Secretary __________________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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AGENDA AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY, INC.


DECEMBER 5, 2018


2. Minutes ................................................................................. December 2017 & August 2018

3. Reports


b. Management…………………………………………………………….Keitha Bennett

4. Ratify Actions of Directors/Officers .............................................................. John L. Hoblick 5. Election of Officers…………………………………………..……………………John L. Hoblick

*President John L. Hoblick *Vice President Brantley Schirard *Secretary Steve Johnson *Treasurer Rod Land *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan


7. Appointment of Executive Committee ...................................................... John L. Hoblick


8. Appointment of Investment Committee…………………………………….John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation *Executive Committee *Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan

9. Appointment of Audit Committee ............................................................... John L. Hoblick *Covered in Federation

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10. Old Business

a. b.

11. New Business

a.

b.


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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS


The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. was called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida pursuant to notice duly given. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Byrd, Carte, Daum, Davis (via conference call) Deas,




MINUTES

The minutes of the December 2016 and June 2017 Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. meetings were reviewed. ACTION NO. 1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2016 & JUNE 2017

Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Danny Peterson and carried to approve the December 2016 annual meeting minutes and the June 2017 minutes as presented.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the October 2017 Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 2 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion by Rod Land, seconded by Jon Deas and carried to receive and file the

October 31, 2017 Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.financial statements as presented. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)

MANAGEMENT: AEST Coordinator Keitha Bennett provided a brief management report.

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ACTION NO. 3 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Brant Schirard, seconded by Andrew Taylor and carried to appoint the officers of Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.: President John L. Hoblick; Vice President Brantley Schirard; Secretary Steve Johnson; Treasurer Rod Land and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morgan.


Motion by Steve Johnson, seconded by Mark Sodders and carried to elect General Counsel Staci Sims as Registered Agent of Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc.


Motion by Jon Deas, seconded by Jeb Smith and carried to approve the appointment of the Executive Committee: John L. Hoblick, Brant Schirard, Steve Johnson and Rod Land. (Joint motion – Federation meeting, December 6, 2017)


OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE The annual meeting of the board of directors of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. adjourned at 11:07 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. __________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson Chairman Secretary

______________________________ Linda M. Cannamela Recording Secretary

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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GAINESVILLE, FL AUGUST 15, 2018

The meeting of the Board of Directors of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. was called to order on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, by President John L. Hoblick at the Florida Farm Bureau office in Gainesville, Florida. COMMITTEE PRESENT: Carte, Daum, Davis, Deas, Dooner, Etheridge, Harrison,



OTHERS PRESENT: Basford, Bennett, Boatright, Cannamela, Crawford, Curts,

Davison, Eubanks, M. Hill, Hilliard, Jerrels, Lentz, Lucas, Mathis, McBeth, Morgan, Murray, Putnam, Richardson, Shinn, Singleton, Sims, Smith and Westbrook.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL: Controller Debbie Westbrook reviewed the June 30, 2018 Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. financial statements. (A copy is appended to the original minutes). ACTION NO. 1 RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Motion Jon Deas, seconded by Dan West and carried to receive and file the June 30, 2018 Financial Statements for Federation, Florida FarmPAC, FedPAC, Enterprises, FAMA and Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. as presented.

MANAGEMENT: AEST Coordinator Keitha Bennett gave a brief management report. General Counsel Staci Sims presented the Proposed 2018 Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. (AEST) budget.

ACTION NO. 2 APPROVAL OF AEST 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET Motion by Mark Wilson, seconded by Jeff Pittman and carried to approve the Proposed 2018 Agriculture and Education Services and Technology, Inc. (AEST) budget as presented.

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OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NONE

The meeting of the board of directors of Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. adjourned at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

__________________________________ __________________________________ John L. Hoblick Steve A. Johnson Chairman Secretary


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September 2018

18 .................................................................................................. FAAE New Teacher Workshop

Ocala

21 .............................................................................................................. Polk FB County Ag Tour Bartow

25-28 ........................................................................................ COLT Conference—Ag Teachers

FFA LTC, Haines City

October 2018

2 ............................................................................................... COLT Conference—Ag Teachers Marianna

3 ......................................................................... AEST Meeting Columbia County CTE Director

Lake City

4…………………………………………...……………………….COLT Conference—Ag Teachers High Springs

8……………………………………………..….AEST Meeting George Jenkins HS Administration

Lakeland

11…………………………………………………………………...………….Polk FB Annual Meeting Bartow

16…………………………………………………………….………………….AEST Website Meeting

Gainesville

17…………………………………..…………………..AEST Meeting Flagler County CTE Director Palm Coast

18…………………………………………………………………….FFA Foundation Board Meeting

Haines City

Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. September 18, 2018 – December 4, 2018

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24-26……………………………………………………………………………………Annual Meeting

St. Augustine

November 2018 2………………………………………………………………………………………….Discussion Meet

Warner University, Lake Wales

13……………………………………………………………………….……………Executive Meeting Gainesville

13……………………………………….…………….………………..Columbia County FB Meeting

Lake City

14……………………………………………..……………..HiTEC Aparicio-Levy Technical Center Tampa

14……………………………………………………...…………AEST Meeting Pinellas FB Members

Clearwater

15………………………………………………………………………………………..FNGLA Meeting Orlando

11/27-12/2……………….………National Association of Agriculture Educators Conference

San Antonio, Texas

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