• County Farm Bureaus are Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Agriculture March 18, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgCounty Activities of Excellence recognizes the following counties for programs focused on education and agricultural promotion. photo credit: Coles County Farm Bureau, used with permission.Through its annual County Activities of Excellence Awards, the American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates county Farm Bureaus for their unique, volunteer-driven programming. The […]
  • H-2A Program Benefits Guest Workers, Alabama Farms March 12, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgDillon Turk, right, works hand-in-hand with guest workers on his family’s Martin’s Nursery in Semmes, Alabamaphoto credit: Alabama Farmers Federation, Used with PermissionEighteen guest workers arrive at Martin’s Nursery in Mobile County each January to cultivate ornamental plants that will beautify homes across the U.S.They’re […]
  • Vermont Farm Bureau Launches Virtual Town Halls March 4, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgphoto credit: Arkansas Farm Bureau, used with permission.With a goal of bringing members together to learn about prominent agriculture issues, Vermont Farm Bureau in 2023 created virtual town halls. These online events take place on the second Wednesday of each month, allowing members from across […]
  • Delaware Farm Bureau Creates a New Mental Health Initiative February 26, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgThe “Healthy Farmers Grow Healthy Crops” marketing campaign educated members on mental health warning signs and resources for help.photo credit: Getty ImagesRecognizing that farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time tending to their land, crops and livestock, but little time tending to their own […]
  • New York Farm Bureau Utilizes Virtual Reality to Highlight Agricultural Labor February 20, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgNew York Farm Bureau created a virtual reality video experience series highlighting the importance of agricultural labor.photo credit: Photo by Bartłomiej Jacak on UnsplashFeeding the world is no small task, and with much of the work being done in rural America, it can be hard […]
  • New Hampshire Farm Bureau Promotes Farm Bill and Farm Strong Mental Health Resources February 13, 2024
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgEight New Hampshire Young Farmer and Rancher members ventured to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.photo credit: New Hampshire Farm Bureau, used with permission.In spring 2023, eight New Hampshire Young Farmer and Rancher members ventured to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to meet with their U.S. […]
  • Dan and Seena Glessing: Nurturing Leadership Roots in Farm Bureau December 26, 2023
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgFor Dan and Seena Glessing, Farm Bureau is not just an organization, it's a family tradition that has shaped their lives and careers. While their paths into Farm Bureau differ, the couple shares a deep-rooted commitment to the organization and a passion for promoting its […]
  • Guest Workers Showcase Skills on Alabama Farms December 4, 2023
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgMoxie Baustistia is a pro at sculpting topiaries for Dairyland Nursery in Alabama. He’s a guest worker at co-owner Mark Williams’ dairy-turned-nursery and is like family, Williams said.photo credit: ALFA, Used with PermissionSlivers of greenery fall to the ground as Moxie Baustistia carefully and quickly […]
  • Farm Bureau Invites 4-H, FFA and Junior MANRRS to Experience ‘New Frontiers’ at Annual Convention November 27, 2023
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgAFBF prioritizes supporting the next generation of agriculturalists and is proud to partner with organizations focused on cultivating those leaders.photo credit: photo credit: AFBF photo/Philip GerlachThe American Farm Bureau Federation is excited to offer free registration to youth active in 4-H, FFA and Junior MANRRS […]
  • Western Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau Shows Appreciation for Farmers September 5, 2023
    figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgWestern Illinois University prepared over 400 snack bags to deliver to farmers during harvest season.photo credit: Western Illinois University, used with permissionFall harvest is arguably the busiest time of year for row crop farmers in the Midwest. Farmers work long hours harvesting their crops, starting […]
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