Kevin works with regulatory agencies,
elected officials as well as other associations to implement
Farm Bureau’s policy initiatives. The Ag Policy
Division is responsible for organizing large groups
of individuals with diversified farming operations and
helping them reach consensus on organizational policy
and related issues.
Kevin is familiar with various types
of agriculture law and regulatory requirements with
special expertise in Agricultural Labor and Employment
Law, pesticide regulations and Worker Protection Standards.
He has experience with Vegetable, Horticulture, Tobacco,
Forestry and Invasive Pest-related regulatory issues.
He joined Florida Farm Bureau in 1984
as Coordinator of Young Farmer and Women’s Programs.
He was a charter member of the Ag in the Classroom Board
of Directors and served as Chairman for two terms. Kevin
started with the agricultural policy division in 1992
as assistant director and became associate director
in 1997. Kevin became division director in 2004. Kevin
attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and graduated
from Lake City Community College in 1978.
As
Director for Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Policy Division,
Kevin is responsible for managing Farm Bureau’s
Policy Development and implementation programs, National
Affairs Program and the Environmental Services Program.
He works closely with the Division staff to achieve the
goals of the organization through policy implementation,
regulatory and legislative efforts.