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- Leveraging Farm Dog Fame for a Good Cause August 21, 2024figcaption {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: AFBF Photo, Big Foot MediaThe winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year, Skippy, and her owners, Donald and Laura Adams, are leveraging the award to bring awareness to a special role working dogs can play on farms across the […]
- University of Idaho Collegiate Farm Bureau Explores Agriculture Through Industry Tours August 5, 2024figcaption {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.orgUniversity Of Idaho Collegiate Farm Bureau Members Explore the Idaho Timber Industry.photo credit: University of Idaho Collegiate Farm Bureau, Used with Permission The University of Idaho Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program recognizes the importance of exposing their members to all aspects of the […]
- ‘Teens Teach Tech’ Bridges Digital and Generational Divides August 1, 2024figcaption {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: Texas Farm Bureau member Laura HeinrichI’m a firm believer in having something to learn from everyone I encounter, even teenagers. And when it comes to learning about technology, “even” teenagers becomes “especially” teenagers. That’s why Connected Nation has tapped into Gen Z to […]
- EPA Seeks Farmers and Ranchers for Advisory Committee July 31, 2024figcaption {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: AFBF Photo, Sydney GarrettEPA is inviting nominations for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee, which was created in 2008 to provide policy advice, information and recommendations to the EPA administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are important […]
- Newly Established San Francisco Farm Bureau Works to Enhance City Residents’ Understanding of Agriculture July 30, 2024figcaption {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.orgCalifornia Treasurer Fiona Ma at California Farm Bureau's annual meeting where she urged attendees to approve the creation of the San Francisco Farm Bureau.photo credit: Brian Baer for the California Farm, used with permissionCalifornia’s newest county Farm Bureau – the first chartered in the state […]
- Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapters Empower Students by Utilizing YF&R Mini-Grants Program July 29, 2024figcaption {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.orgSouth Dakota State University Collegiate Farm Bureau planned a day-long industry tour with Mitchell Technical College and Lake Area Technical College.photo credit: South Dakota State University Collegiate Farm Bureau, used with permissionEach year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program awards mini-grants of […]
- Western Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau Expands Farmer Appreciation Efforts July 22, 2024figcaption {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 200 snack bags to deliver to farmers and agricultural workers during harvest season.photo credit: Western Illinois University, used with permissionFor the eighth consecutive year, the Western Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau has supported local farmers through their annual Harvest Bag […]
- Texas Farm Bureau Encourages Youth to ‘Speak Out for Agriculture’ July 15, 2024figcaption {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 Speak Out for Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge was created in partnership with Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo to promote youth interest in agriculture and develop informed consumers.photo credit: Texas Farm Bureau, used with permissionDuring a strategic planning meeting in 2018, Texas Farm Bureau outlined […]
- Connections and Career Development: From Agriculture Future of America College Student to American Farm Bureau Staff Member July 9, 2024figcaption {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: Matthew Myers, Used with PermissionWhen Matthew Myers got involved with Agriculture Future of America (AFA) during his senior year at Oklahoma State University, he didn’t imagine it would eventually lead to a career in Washington, D.C. Through AFA’s cornerstone event, AFA Leaders Conference […]
- Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Capitol Camp Encourages Student Interest in Public Policy July 8, 2024figcaption {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.orgOklahoma Farm Bureau hosted Capitol Camp, a two-day mock legislative experience for 4-H and FFA members.photo credit: Oklahoma Farm Bureau, used with permissionTo increase youth awareness about state government and agricultural advocacy, Oklahoma Farm Bureau created Capitol Camp, a two-day mock legislative experience that was […]
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