St. Johns County Agriculture Takes the Spotlight on First Coast Living

• 10 April 2026
• Category: Organizational Excellence Enhance Conservation Economic Prosperity Community Well-Being Community Trust Agriculture SJC News
• Tags: 2026

Tour de Farm, Spring Plant Sale, Hastings Festival, Spud Run, and new Agriculture Advisory Committee highlight Spring 2026 season

St. Johns County’s agricultural community and spring events calendar were featured on First Coast Living on April 9, showcasing local farms, family-friendly events, and new County initiatives supporting agriculture in Northeast Florida.

Prissy Fletcher, Agricultural Liaison and Grants and Policy Analyst for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Tyler Jarnagin, Public Affairs Manager for the Office of Public Affairs, joined host Jordan Wilkerson to highlight upcoming agricultural events in St. Johns County and discuss how residents can engage with local farmers and producers. The full segment is available to watch online.

Spring Agricultural Events in St. Johns County

During the segment, Fletcher and Jarnagin highlighted several upcoming events that connect residents with St. Johns County agriculture:

• Tour de Farm (April 12, 2026) – A countywide farm tour inviting residents to visit working farms, meet local growers, and experience the spring harvest across St. Johns County.
• St. Johns County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale (April 17–18, 2026) – A popular biannual plant sale offering landscape plants, houseplants, and seedlings suited for Northeast Florida gardens.
• Hastings Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival (April 25–26, 2026) – A signature Hastings event celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage, local food, and community culture.
• Spud Run (April 25, 2026) – A community race event featuring multiple distances and a family-friendly fun run in Hastings.

These events highlight the importance of agriculture in St. Johns County’s economy, culture, and quality of life, while promoting agritourism and local food systems. All of these key issues support the St. Johns County Strategic Plan.

New Agriculture Advisory Committee

Fletcher and Jarnagin also promoted the inaugural St. Johns County Agriculture Advisory Committee, a newly established board appointed by the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.

The committee will:

• Provide guidance on agricultural policies and programs
• Support local farmers and agribusinesses
• Strengthen the long-term sustainability of agriculture in St. Johns County

Supporting Local Agriculture in Northeast Florida

The First Coast Living appearance reinforces St. Johns County’s commitment to preserving agricultural land, supporting local farmers, and expanding public awareness of agriculture in Northeast Florida.

With a full schedule of spring events and new initiatives like the Agriculture Advisory Committee, St. Johns County continues to connect residents with the people, products, and traditions that define its farming community.