2024 BIF COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS TO FENCO
production chain to harvest, where they collect and analyze data at each step. Their comprehensive data-driven approach has al- lowed them to make informed management decisions within their herd. “If BIF were a teacher, FENCO Farms would be one of your most accomplished students,” said International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) past Executive Vice President Darrell Wilkes. “In a large-scale commercial operation, they rigorously apply the principles of genetic improvement and truly
FARMS! The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented FENCO Farms with the 2024 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee, last year. This national award is presented annually to a producer in recognition of their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial level. FENCO Farms, Floral City, Florida, has a long-standing involvement in Florida agriculture, initially in the citrus industry before
expanding into the strawberry business, while maintaining a cattle herd. When the citrus market faced challenges, they utilized the opportunity to expand their cattle opera- tion. By revitalizing citrus land in pastureland, they have expanded their cow herd and now operate across multiple properties in central Florida and South Georgia. For more than 30 years, FENCO Farms has been at the forefront of technological advancements in production agriculture. Their herd, which includes 2,000-plus head of commercial Brangus cattle, 100 head of club calf cows and 300 registered Brangus cows, benefits from the advancements they have made. They track all animals individually and perform DNA testing. All feeder cattle are retained through the
view genetics as a vital technology that is key to their success and long-term sustainability. Hand in glove with their application of genetic principles, they illustrate how detailed individual animal performance data can be gathered and used in a commercial setting.” FENCO Farms has been able to supply seedstock for cattle producers across the U.S. because of their ability to adapt, their proficiency in long-term planning and their visionary mindset. The goal of FENCO Farms is to operate a progressive, data-driven cattle operation and produce high-quality beef products while contributing to the advancement of the beef industry through continuous improvement and new technology.
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FLORIDA PRIME BRANGUS GENETICS SALE | 10.23.2025 | FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA
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