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Agriculture Programs

Celebrating Florida's Future

Experience the best of Florida agriculture! From livestock competitions to hands-on learning, celebrate with events that educate and entertain.

Agriculture

Agriculture at the Florida State Fairgrounds

Agriculture has always been at the heart of the Florida State Fairgrounds. From the best of the best in youth and open livestock competitions to enriching educational programs, there’s always something to discover!

Champion of Champions

Champion of Champions

Recognizing and rewarding champion animals and champion youth.

Be a Champion
Competitions and Shows

Competitions & Shows

Participate in a wide variety of youth and open events.

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Agriculture Learning Experiences

Agriculture Learning Experiences

Teaching students about the importance of agriculture.

Learn Agriculture
Florida Ethics Certification Program

Florida Ethics Certification Program

Providing education for raising and showing youth animal projects.

Get Certified
Agriculture at the Fair

Agriculture at the Fair

Showcasing Florida agriculture to a broad audience of fair-goers.

See Fair-Time Agriculture

Upcoming Agriculture Events

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  • Mooternity Ward
    Multiple Dates

    Mooternity Ward

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Meet expectant cows and learn about the miracle of birth on the farm. You might even witness the amazing moment…
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    Butter Sculpture

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Skilled sculptors will transform blocks of butter into an incredible work of art right before your eyes!
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  • Ag Hall of Fame
    Multiple Dates

    Ag Hall of Fame

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    A presentation of Florida's wide variety of agricultural commodities and products. Learn about the lives and accomplishments of the Ag…
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  • Fish and Wildlife Exhibit
    Multiple Dates

    Fish & Wildlife Exhibit

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Discover Florida’s amazing native wildlife and learn fun ways to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, or…
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  • Learning Garden
    Multiple Dates

    Learning Garden

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    This garden was developed in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. and other local businesses to educate about sustainable…
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  • Cattle Ranching Museum
    Multiple Dates

    Cattle Ranching Museum

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Florida's cattle industry is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Experience 500 years of tradition through stories,…
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    Together, We Are the Corridor

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    A vibrant traveling mural exhibition by artist Christian Stanley that celebrates the vital 18-million-acre network of connected lands and waters…
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  • Forest Discovery Center
    Multiple Dates

    Forest Discovery Center

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showcasing the vital ecological and economic role of Florida’s forests. Meet the foresters, firefighters, and dedicated professionals who protect and…
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  • Time Travel Through Florida Agriculture Hologram and America250 Show
    Multiple Dates

    Time Travel Through Florida Agriculture Hologram and America250 Show

    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Experience an immersive multimedia theater where stunning holographic visuals bring Florida’s agricultural story to life—from its indigenous roots to today’s…
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  • Thank a Farmer
    Multiple Dates

    Thank a Farmer Experience

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Celebrate Florida agriculture and the hardworking farmers who make it possible. Leave a thank-you note and get the chance to…
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  • Ag Venture
    Multiple Dates

    Ag-Venture

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    A hands-on learning experience focused on the importance of agriculture and where food comes from.
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  • Little Farm Hands
    Multiple Dates

    Little Farm Hands

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    A fun, hands-on agricultural learning adventure for kids! Children ages 3–8 can explore the journey from farm to market and…
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  • Great American Petting Zoo
    Multiple Dates

    Great American Petting Farm

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    America’s #1 petting farm, where all of the animals run freely with the public!
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  • Insect Encounter
    Multiple Dates

    Insect Encounter

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Explore the fascinating world of insects and discover how these tiny creatures play a big role in making our planet…
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  • Power of Steam
    Multiple Dates

    Power of Steam

    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Visit one of the largest collections of 19th- and 20th-century working engines and discover how steam power helped drive Florida’s…
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  • Livestock Barns
    Multiple Dates

    Livestock Barns

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Learn about beef and dairy cows, pygmy and dairy goats, sheep, and swine. Various species will be shown throughout the…
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  • Rabbit and Poultry Barn
    Multiple Dates

    Rabbit & Poultry Barn

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    See a variety of rabbit and chicken breeds, watch eggs hatch, and see adorable baby bunny litters up close.
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    Cowboy Bootcamp Equine Encounter

    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    An educational kids' area with hands-on activity stations and a beautiful Welsh pony on display.
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  • Milking Demonstrations
    Multiple Dates

    Milking Demonstrations

    11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Watch a live milking demonstration as a Milk Man explains the work behind the process. Kids might even get the…
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