Organizations Filed Purposes:
To promote, protect and represent the educational, social and business interests of the farmers of the county and to enhance the future of agriculture.
Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau sponsors a Sweet Corn Fiesta. It is a celebration of the growing season and a tribute to those who make it happen. It helps us promote our largest single product, sweet corn. Youth are educated on the importance that our county and state agriculture has on our community.
At the South Florida Fair Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau conducts tours for students. The South Florida Fair serves almost three quarters of a million patrons each year. We showcase agriculture with educational hands on displays and exhibits. Fresh produce is sold at the Farmer's Market and a portion of the proceeds are used for our Youth Scholarship program.
Palm Beach County is sometimes referred to as the Winter Vegetable Capital of the United States. Commodities grown in the county include sugar cane, sweet corn, bell peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, Chinese vegetables. We use farm tours as an opportunity to showcase the diverse agricultural environment; economic impact agriculture has in Palm Beach County and allows community members to connect with local farmers. We try to educate attendees on the importance of supporting locally grown food and dispel any misnomers about farming operations.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Katie Morris | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Wesley Ledesma | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Caroline Villanueva | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alleigh Reitz | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Krista Ericson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ethan Basore | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Orsenigo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark T Sodders | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Stein | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Holt | 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Perry Yance | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Keith Wedgworth | President | 8 | $0 |
| Judy C Sanchez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Raymond R Roth Jr | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Mckinstry | 2nd VP | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Erickson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
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