Founded by Dr. Howell Tyson Lykes and his seven sons in 1900, Lykes Bros. Inc. has been a leading agribusiness for more than a century. What began as a 500-acre operation near Brooksville, Florida, has grown to more than 610,000 acres across Florida and Texas.
Today, Lykes is a diverse enterprise that includes cattle, citrus, farming, forestry, recreational hunting, and land and water resource management for ecosystem services. We continue our commitment to responsible stewardship and community involvement.
After more than a century of growth and evolution, the Company is still guided by the basic principles upon which it was founded: hard work, honesty, integrity, and family.
The new report is now available here and showcases the story of our Company’s values, the family’s legacy, and our collective commitment to stewardship and community.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement South Region Alpha Landowner of the Year
2025-2026
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission 2023-2024
Florida Forest Service
2020
Florida Farm Bureau
2018
Texas Parks and Wildlife 2011 Lone Star Land Steward Awards for the Trans Pecos Region: O2 Ranch, Brewster and Presidio Counties
Conduct all of our activities with integrity, responsibility and competence.
Honor our heritage of good stewardship practices and community involvement.
Produce quality goods and services that result in economic success and industry leadership.
