Gainesville – As Florida farmers begin the spring planting season, they will be moving tractors, plows and other agricultural machinery on area roadways. Please keep in mind that they must drive or pull equipment from one field to another so they that can produce food, fiber and renewable fuel for everyone.
Florida Farm Bureau urges drivers to exercise patience with this process. Farmers transport production equipment on public thoroughfares only when necessary to perform their vital job.
In most instances, a tractor or combine driver will spot a line of vehicles trailing behind the machine and move to the roadside shoulder, allowing cars and trucks to proceed without further delay. Please understand that if the road is lined by deep ditches or has little shoulder space, the driver must wait for an opportunity to move aside safely.
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Florida’s farmers contribute economic stability to communities throughout the state. They also help maintain our natural resources, greenspace, freshwater recharge areas and wildlife habitat.
We depend upon them to create the foundation of our quality of life. They depend upon you to help make sure everyone is safe on our roadways.
Florida Farm Bureau is the Sunshine State's largest general agricultural organization with more than 147,000 member-families representing Farm Bureaus in 60 counties. Membership provides a multitude of benefits and you don't have to be a farmer to be a member of Florida Farm Bureau.
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