MEMBERSHIP >> Click here to download our Membership Application

We had great success with the membership incentive program. We gave over 130 tickets away to members that recruited a new member. For all members; if a member signs a new member (a person that has not been a member of the association for 1 year or longer) you will receive 5 free bull tickets. You can contact any of the board members for an application, or we also have some displayed at Cattlemen’s Livestock Market or use the link above.

We currently have 265 members. The largest association in the state. Last years membership contest had 48 new members, the highest number of any county. The contest was won by Sumter County, which had the best percentage number. Be sure to read the member incentive program for the next contest. All in all it was a great contest and a win win situation for Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the cattle industry, the beef business in general!


Membership has it's privileges:

General Meetings Twice a Year
* General Meeting and dinner in July and November
* Includes steak dinner for you and a guest/spouse
* Annual Trade Show that highlights agricultural commodities in the county
* Fundraisers include a drawing for an Angus bull / cash option of $1,000
* Guest Speakers from University of Florida and the political arena

Educational Programs and Tours for Members and Guests
* Tours may include Ona Research Station and ecological tours of nearby ranches
* Informational programs on noxious weeds and invasive plants
* Courses on branding, pasture management and cattle vaccinations
* Future classes on Animal Identification & Country of Origin Labeling
* County Newsletter of cattle industry first of each quarter
* A county Web site for Polk County Cattlemen's members www.polkcountycattlemensassociation.com

Legislative Liaison
* Keeping Polk County cattlemen aware of of legislative actions and laws
* Liaise with the Polk County Sheriff's Department Agricultural Unit
* Annual dinner with elected officials and state representatives with the Polk County Farm Bureau

Support of Polk County Youth
* We support the Junior Cattlemen's Association
* A Youth Fair add-on of $1,000 awarded to top heifer winner
* Our Cattlemen's Sweetheart sponsorship helps send a young lady from Polk County to the state competition
* In close communication with FFA advisors around the county

Polk County Extension Office
* County supported bull sale to provide good genetics for Polk County residents
* The extension office works closely with us. Their telephone # is (863) 519-8677
* The Extension office uses all resources to help members - if you call, tell them you are a member
* Information on USDA's Farm Service Agency and use of their Web site: www.ffsa.usda.gov

Support of the Polk County Cattlewomen, Inc.
* Cake auction at the July steak dinner
* Individual cake slice sale at the November meeting
* Fundraisers throughout the year to help support a student with a $2,000 scholarship
* Beef in-store demonstrations at local grocery stores