Chaplain Bob |
The Ocala Farm Ministry is a division of the Race Track Chaplaincy Of America (RTCA).
Our mission is to provide, with excellence, for the spiritual, emotional, physical, social and educational needs of the horse industry's vast workforce.
"We are the people who take care of the people who take care of the horses."
It is the goal of the Ocala Farm Ministry to provide our valuable employees with the support system they need. Florida is home to some 600 Thoroughbred breeding farms and training centers, with more than 75% located in Ocala/Marion County. Florida Thoroughbred breeders and owners have a multi-billion dollar investment in the State. This investment in breeding farms, training centers, and racing stock creates an economic impact in excess of $1 Billion dollars which is dependent on our dedicated workforce.
FACTS ABOUT:
The Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing in the Ocala/Marion County Area:
Total Economic Impact $1.3 Billion
Direct Economic Impact $ .8 Billion
Total Jobs Generated 31,020
Direct Jobs Generated 13,200
Number of Farms 431
Acreage Involved 56,391
* Stats courtesy of the FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDER'S and OWNERS. (Oct. 2006)