PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Florida Farm Bureau Federation is excited to announce the 2017 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference to be held in Punta Gorda, FL, July 14 – 16, 2017. This year’s theme is “Hooked on Agriculture” and we could not have a better location to get “hooked” than the Four Points by Sheraton at Punta Gorda Harborside. Located on the edge of the Charlotte Harbor waterfront in beautiful South Florida, you can wander through the unique shops and cobblestone streets through revitalized downtown Punta Gorda. Just steps from the hotel you can experience this boating town’s rich history via outdoor murals, trolley tours, museums and restored period homes. Our hotel features 106 well-appointed rooms with an outdoor heated pool, fitness facility and tennis, golf, sand volleyball and beaches nearby.
This year’s YF&R Conference will offer more breakout sessions and opportunities to learn about various topics that affect the agriculture industry and businesses.
The first night of the Conference will host keynote speaker Chad Prather who hosts the YouTube video “Unapologetically Southern” where he has been referred to as an armchair philosopher, as he is most notably recognized in a cowboy hat, speaking to the camera from the cab of his truck, expounding on the problems of the world. The Conference will also feature the preliminary Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, as well as our annual Volleyball Tournament.
So cast your line and get “Hooked on Agriculture” and we’ll see you in Punta Gorda!
Registration is $100 per person and covers most meals and all conference materials.
Register at https://floridafarmbureau.formstack.com/forms/17yfrlc
The deadline to reserve a room and be guaranteed our group rate of $99 plus tax (Single or Double Occupancy) is June 14, 2017. You can make reservations by calling (866) 716-8133. Don’t forget to tell them that you are with Florida Farm Bureau Federation. All room rates include complimentary self-parking and guestroom internet.
PLEASE NOTE
Make checks payable to Florida Farm Bureau Federation and mail to:
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Attention: Debra Jones
PO Box 147030
Gainesville, FL 32614-7030
Refunds for cancellations will only be granted if notification is given on or before June 21, 2017.
For further assistance, please contact Debra Jones
Phone: (352) 384-2630
Email: Debra.Jones@ffbf.org
–Florida Farm Bureau Federation
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