• Important contributor to the   community
  • Jobs
  • Tax Revenue
  • Economic Output
  • Community Service
  • Hurricane Relief
  • Annual Rodeo
Deseret’s agricultural operations provide jobs, tax revenue, and other economic benefits to the region. Many of our supplies are bought locally. Employees and their families shop locally, attend local schools, and participate in the community. Although the Ranch is owned by a church, Deseret’s operations pay local, state and national taxes, and Deseret is an equal opportunity employer. For many years Deseret has been a major property tax payer in Central Florida. As a matter of principle, Deseret accepts no government subsidies or taxpayer supported price supports.

We support the community not only with our tax dollars, but with our time and service as well. Annually, Deseret employees are encouraged to engage in community building service activities as part of their employment. For example, we have sent equipment and people to aid in hurricane relief efforts. We also hold an annual rodeo, and numerous scout and church groups camp on our property. In addition, Deseret Ranches has donated two historic homes to the Fort Christmas Historical Museum and Park in Christmas, Florida.