Membership
FCTA Membership
Membership in the Florida Cracker Trail Association, Inc. is required for participation in any of the events sponsored by the Association and to take part in the annual cross-state ride. Membership dues are due on an annual basis. Two types of membership are offered.
Family Membership
Family membership is intended for a couple or family, consisting of parents/guardians with a child/children under the age of 18. There is a maximum of five (5) children in the immediate family covered under this membership.
Family membership is $35.00 annually and entitles the member to participate in scheduled member ride-meetings held on ranches and in parks in Central Florida, participate in various civic functions, pursue the mission of the Florida Cracker Trail Association and its endeavors, receive newsletters, and take part in the annual cross-state ride. Riders MUST be an FCTA member 30 days prior to the start of the Annual Cross State Ride in order to participate.
Individual Membership
Individual membership is intended for one person, over the age of 18, who has no other immediate family member wishing to become a member. Individual membership is $25.00 annually and entitles the member to the same benefits as a Family Membership holder.
Donate
The Florida Cracker Trail Association is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of “Keeping History Alive” and subsists solely on membership dues and the generosity of our sponsors. Please feel free to volunteer or donate to the association to help us “Keep History Alive”. Your time, energy, and donations are greatly appreciated. How Can I Help?
Sponsors
The Florida Cracker Trail Association greatly appreciates and whole-heartedly thanks all the people and organizations for their on-going support:
- Kibler Ag & Falkner Farms
- Bar Crescent S Ranches
- Kahn Ranch
- Adams Ranch
- Rocking Cross Ranch
- Hartt Ranch
- Bass Ranches
- Davis Ranch
- Putnam Groves & Ranch
- Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
- Hardee County Sheriff’s Office
- Highland County Sheriff’s Office
- Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office
- St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
- City of Ft. Pierce Police Department
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Cracker Trail School
- St. Lucie County BOCC
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- South Florida Water Management District
- St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation Dept.
- City of Ft. PierceVeg-King of Florida, Inc.
- A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, Inc.
- Tree Locators
- Mrs. Sally Hunter
- Mr. James Hunter
Florida Cracker Trail Association
The Florida Cracker Trail Association is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of “Keeping History Alive”, by educating through demonstration, the Old Florida Cracker Pioneer ways of agriculture, animal husbandry, and respect for the land as well as the hardships and joys of life on the original frontier.