Meet Banks, Candidate for Florida House, District 25

Meet Farmer Banks

Community Farmer

As a native Floridian, I love this state. As a resident of South Lake County, I love teaching farming and sustainability to the community I represent.

As a candidate for State House, I love finding solutions to the issues of our time. Regardless of political slant, I will work with all citizens.

Your issue, our solution.

Why I Am Running

In 2016, 63 of 120 Florida State Representatives were unopposed in the general election.

Democracy works only when We the People are engaged, involved and participate in our government.

We are the We in We the people.

Why Vote for Farmer Banks Helfrich

I can listen better. I can find better solutions and I can better represent you.

I am running to give South Lake County a sensible and solution-oriented alternative.

I can do a much better job.

Banks holding soil while working on a farm

Qualifications

IN Community

Downtown Clermont Mainstreet Partners
Groveland Historical Society
Lake County Beekeepers
Lake Permaculture
Mascotte/Groveland Garden Club Vice President
Solutions Networking Clermont
South Lake Art League
South Lake Chamber of Commerce
South Lake Connect

OF Community

Native Floridian, Born in Tarpon Springs
Here On The Farm / Teacher of Sustainability
Master Farmer for The Neighborhood Center of South Lake

WITH Community

City of Groveland Strategic Board Eco-agrarian
2022-present
Food Providers 2023-present

FOR Community

Candidate for Florida State House, District 25
Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District, Chairperson 2018-2022
Lake County Keep Lake Beautiful Committee Chairperson 2023-present

I'm With Banks!

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