At the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Investigations Farm, located at 1001 W Highway 316, Citra, FL 32113.

No, the sale is only held in person.

Through cash, cashier’s check, or certified check.

The means to pay for any livestock purchased, photo identification, and a vehicle capable of removing any livestock purchased (i.e. a truck and trailer).

Sales will only be held as needed. Typically, a sale will only be held if there are cattle which go unclaimed.

Any livestock which is to be sold will published with the notification of sale.

No, the Sheriff’s Office does not receive any profit from the proceeds of the sale. Any proceeds get paid into the county’s fine and forfeiture fund, if not claimed in the manner set forth in Florida State Statute 588.20(3).

Unless the livestock owner places their phone number or other identifiable information on the ear tag, the owner is not identified through the ear tag. Ear tags can be bought online or in any farm-related store in bulk which means numerous owners can, and do, have the same ear tags. These ear tags are typically used for a specific owner to identify something about their own livestock.

Conduct frequent fence checks and head counts of livestock owned by them. If an animal is noticed to be missing, notify the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Livestock owners are also encouraged to register for the Sheriff’s Ag Watch program with accurate contact information.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, please contact a member of our Agriculture Unit at (352) 351-4731.

Pursuant to F.S. 588, any cattle impounded by the Sheriff which were found to be roaming at large, will be offered for public sale to the highest bidder. Any other livestock found roaming at large will be offered for adoption.

Please be sure to complete the Livestock Adoption Application and submit the completed application to AgriculturalTips@marionso.com.