Behind the Voice EP 8: Halee Winder - Membership Acquisition Manager
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Our guest joining us today is Halee Winder, Membership Acquisition Manger for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Our conversation today will detail how Halee and the Membership team serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 30: Jake Pendergrass - Leading the Future of Farming
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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Jake Pendergrass, the Class 10 Young Farmers & Ranchers President for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Jake grew up on his family’s cow/calf operation in North Alabama and moved to Florida when he was 12 years old. He spent his teenage years helping on the family’s citrus grove in Zolfo Springs, which would lead Jake to get his degree in citrus and horticultural sciences from Florida Southern College. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 7: Keitha Bennett - Director of AEST
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Our guest joining us today is Keitha Bennett, Director of Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. or AEST. Our conversation today will detail how Keitha and the AEST team serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 29: Adam Cook - Ag in Melon County
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Our guest joining us today is Adam Cook, owner-operator of Cook Farms with his wife, Ashley. Mr. Cook is a fifth-generation farmer from Gilchrist County, Florida, producing a variety of crops. He serves on the Florida Farm Bureau Federation State Board of Directors and has an extensive history participating with the Young Farmers & Ranchers Program. Adam and Ashley were the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement in Agriculture Winners for 2018, and their farm also received a CARES Award in 2014. Visit to learn how you can get involved in...
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Behind the Voice EP 6: Mitzi Lucas - Leadership Programs Coordinator
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Our guest joining us today is Mitzi Lucas, Leadership Programs Coordinator for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mitzi and the Leadership Programs serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 28: Steve Johnson - Citrus & Service
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Our guest joining us today is Vice President of Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Mr. Steve Johnson. Mr. Johnson is a fourth-generation farmer from Wauchula, Florida producing beef cattle, citrus and custom harvesting in Hardee and Manatee Counties under Treeair Cattle Company and Johnson Harvesting, Inc. He has been involved with Florida Farm Bureau Federation dating back to 2002 and has served his county and state Farm Bureau in many roles over the years including 18 years on our State Board of Directors. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 5: Christopher Horne - Senior Director of Business Development
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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Christopher Horne. Mr. Horne serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Horne serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 27: Sarah Solano - Aquatic Seeds in Cedar Keys
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Our guest joining us today is Sarah Solano of Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, located in Levy County. Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms is a family run wholesale operation, where they harvest upwards of 25,000 clams per week. You can find these clams in groceries from Miami all the way to Massachusetts. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 4: Jaime Jerrels - Senior Director of Policy and Outreach
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Our guest joining us today is Mrs. Jaime Jerrels. Mrs. Jerrels serves as the Senior Director of Policy and Outreach for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mrs. Jerrels serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 26: David O'Farrell - Florida Bred Winners
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Our guest joining us today is David O’Farrell of Ocala Stud, located in Marion County. Mr. O’Farrell manages and owns with his family Ocala Stud, where they train and breed world renowned Thoroughbreds. He serves as the Thoroughbred Owners and breeders Association Board of Trustees chair, as a steward at The Jockey Club and is a member of Breeder’s Cup Limited. Since 1958 Ocala Stud has bred, raised and sold runners ranked among the best of their divisions in the U.S. and abroad. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
info_outlineOur guest joining us today is Mr. Scott Kirouac, a longtime friend of Florida Farm Bureau and a strong advocate for agriculture. Mr. Kirouac serves on the Highlands County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and received a Distinguished Service Award in 2023. Scott Kirouac successfully founded and runs a non-profit organization called “Ag Angels”.
Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.