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..

Banks Helfrich smiling for a headshot while wearing a suit

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!

The News

How do WE get to YES?

Roughly 100,000 years ago, our foremothers and forefathers started trusting. So, why have we lost that trust in our fellow human today?  The threat of the unknown keeps us fearful of virtually everyone. We live alone in our own ideological silos. We look at outsiders as strangers and untrustworthy. We are navigated by fear.   With…
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We The People

We The People November 5, 2024, 89.9% of eligible voters in Lake County showed up. Let that sink in for a moment. The first three words of the preamble to the Constitution and the most important words in the entire document, “We the People” highly participated in our democracy. We the People made our voices…
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Community Farming

Imagine a farm built by Willy Wonka. Blades of grass curl up between your toes tickling your feet as you walk barefoot. Chiming bamboo dances in the breeze.
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