About Lykes Bros.

About Lykes Bros.

A Leading agribusiness for more than a century

Rooted in Family. Committed to the Land.

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.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Lykes is proud to have been honored with these awards:

Conservation Partner Honor Award

Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission 2023-2024

Land Stewardship Award

Florida Forest Service 2020 & 2023

This Farm Cares Award

Florida Farm Bureau, 2018

Lone Star Land Steward Award

Texas Parks and Wildlife
2011 Lone Star Land Steward Awards for the Trans Pecos Region: O2 Ranch, Brewster and Presidio Counties

Our Core Values

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.