District 2, Grower
Term Ends: 5/31/14
President and Owner, Clark Farms Inc.
J.A. (Jay) Clark, III is owner and operator of Jay and Linda Clark Citrus and Cattle located in Hardee, Hillsborough and Polk counties.
Previously, Clark taught agriculture, served as president of the Federal Land Bank Association in Tampa and Wauchula, and was president of Farm Credit Service of Southwest Florida.
A native Floridian, he is a third generation citrus grower and has been actively involved in the citrus industry for 52 years. Clark has held various roles for Florida Citrus Mutual including secretary, president and interim CEO. He is a past board member of Peace River Citrus Growers and past secretary of the Hardee County Cattlemen’s Association.
He serves as chair of the Domestic Marketing Committee and vice chair of the Administrative & Budget Committee.
