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03/31/2024
Happy Easter from the Farm Bureau family!
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Farm Bureau represents America's farmers and ranchers on the local, state and national and international levels. AFBF has been ranked as the most influential farm group in Washington. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan but politically active to achieve members' goals.
Happy Easter from the Farm Bureau family!
As you watch the and eat your favorite snacks, here are some facts about how that food makes it to your table. 👇
Winners of the competitive events were announced at .
Congratulations to👇
Excellence in Ag: 's Justin Hargrove
Achievement Award: 's Daniel & Megan Roberts
Discussion Meet: 's Matthew McClanahan
Young farmers and ranchers from across the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge, achievement and commitment to promoting agriculture.
The farm bill matters to all Americans. Few pieces of legislation are more significant than the farm bill when it comes to ensuring our food system is secure. Make your voice heard today: https://p2a.co/fsw7tmi
The future of agriculture relies on innovative solutions to the challenges we face.
Congrats to the 2024 Ag Innovation Challenge winner, in partnership with Farm Credit. Colorado Farm Bureau's Barn Owl manufactures a fully autonomous robot that helps support farmers as they plant crops, control weeds and collect soil samples.
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Happy New Year!
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!
Happy Christmas Eve!
Poinsettias are a staple for many homes and businesses throughout the holidays. Did you know poinsettias aren’t always red? While red poinsettias are the most common, there are over 100 different colored poinsettias available today.
Learn more about the flower of the season in the latest episode of the Farmside Chat where President Zippy Duvall sits down with poinsettia grower and Alabama Farmers Federation member Hank Richardson.
Time is running out to help us choose the next in this year’s contest. Each of these pups are crucial to their farm or ranch, but only one can be crowned the 2024 People’s Choice Pup! Explore each pup’s story and vote at FB.org/FarmDog. Voting ends December 20.
Global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich will address attendees as the mid general session keynote speaker at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Jack Uldrich will challenge us to look beyond today’s realities to anticipate what’s coming around the corner and how we can position ourselves to successfully lead through it and ensure our members succeed. Register TODAY to secure your spot at : https://bit.ly/3TEaEz9
Best-selling author, life coach and motivational speaker, Greg Harden, will address attendees as a keynote speaker during the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday, Jan. 22. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the Farm Bureau Family and explore New Frontiers in Salt Lake City, UT!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Farm Bureau family!
Let's talk turkey. This year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 will run you
$61.17—about $6 dollars per person, according to Farm Bureau's . That's a 4.5% decrease from last year, but a Thanksgiving meal is still 25% higher than in 2019.
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For generations, men and women in uniform have made tremendous sacrifices for our freedom. This and every day, we thank them.
1 in every 6 farms has a producer who is currently serving or who has served in the military.
For generations, men and women in uniform have made tremendous sacrifices for our freedom. This Veterans Day and every day, we thank them.
This and every day, we’re proud to serve the men and women who treat their work as much more than just a job. It’s a calling and an honor to serve our neighbors near and far.
Happy National 4-H Week! We continue to be inspired by 4-H members’ ability to bring innovative ideas to agriculture. They could be the next agriculture researchers, scientists, veterinarians, or even farmers.
Registration is open for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. Join us Jan 19-24 as we explore some of agriculture’s new frontiers and hear from experts who are helping to blaze the trail. Register for TODAY: https://bit.ly/3s1LXMH
Young readers can embark on a swashbuckling adventure to learn where potatoes come from in “Potatoes for Pirate Pearl”—the newest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture's publishing venture.
📰 https://bit.ly/3LrB9Ta
Twenty-two years later, .
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and the American Farm Bureau Federation announced a new national collaboration designed to support the vital connection between farmers, ranchers and the culinary industry with education-focused programs, interactive events and training sessions.
Join us as the collaboration kicks off Aug. 10 at 8:00 p.m. EDT with Farm Bureau Promotion & Education's “Amplify Agriculture” free online episode.
AgConnectHER inspires and equips women in agriculture to succeed in leadership. Register for the Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Program's online event featuring Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Applegate, President Bayer Crop Science North America. Don’t miss out: FB.Org/AgConnectHER
America's Young Farmers & Ranchers' Harvest for All program helps address hunger in rural America by harnessing the collaborative power of grassroots farmer & rancher members, county and state Farm Bureaus, and AFBF—earning top honors from the American Society of Association Executives.
📰 https://bit.ly/3Obrb9n
The Farm Bill for America’s Families mission is to protect America’s food security, support future job growth, advance environmental sustainability and ensure farmers are able to continue stocking America’s pantries. Together, let’s ensure our food system remains thriving and sustainable—advocating for an effective farm bill: https://bit.ly/3DbSivW
The average cost of this year’s July 4th cookout for 10 is $67.73—down slightly compared to 10-year high, according to the Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey.
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Nearly 90% of Americans trust farmers and ranchers. That's one of the highest trust ratings of any profession in America. And it gives Farm Bureau members an amazing platform to tell their stories. The Farm Bureau Promotion and Education program empowers farmers to share their story with consumers—bridging the gap between field and fork.
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This National Ag Day and everyday, it’s an honor to serve the men and women who grow our food, fuel and fiber.
Nearly 900 young farmers and ranchers gathered together in Omaha, Nebraska for #YFR24 to connect, learn and grow together. “You’ll always have a family at Farm Bureau”#GrowLeadNE
Your #SuperBowlLVIII party will be the real winner this Sunday thanks to a team of 2 million farm families working on your behalf.
A healthy farm or ranch is nothing without a healthy you. The Farm State of Mind campaign provides resources for farmers and ranchers who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges. Access an anonymous peer-to-peer online community that empowers farmers and their families to get and give support through Togetherall. Visit FarmStateOfMind.Org for more.
The farm bill matters to all Americans. Few pieces of legislation are more significant than the farm bill when it comes to ensuring our food system is secure. Make your voice heard today: https://p2a.co/fsw7tmi
Meet the 2024 Farm Dog of the Year, Skippy. After Donald Adams was injured on the farm, he faced a long road to recovery. Skippy joined the Adams family and quickly became more than just a farm dog. Thanks to Skippy, Donald continues to farm, growing stronger every day.
More than 4,500 farmers and ranchers traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the American Farm Bureau Convention to explore new frontiers. Farmers and ranchers are always eager to see what’s next and how we can get there together. #AFBF24
The spirit of farm and ranch communities has always been one of working together and giving back. America's Young Farmers & Ranchers kicked off #AFBF24 by giving back to the local community in Salt Lake City, Utah through the Harvest for All campaign. Farm Bureau’s young farmers and ranchers have worked for over 20 years to help provide food to those in need around our country through Harvest for All campaign.
The future of relies on innovation to address the challenges facing farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The #AgInnovationChallenge identifies the top entrepreneurs who are addressing current and new challenges facing American agriculture. Meet this year’s finalists.
As farmers and ranchers, we're always looking for what's next and how we can get there together. Strap-in as we look to the next frontier for Farm Bureau and American agriculture.
Meet Casper, a great companion and fearless guardian of his farm in Georgia! He is responsible for protecting a variety of animals on the farm and is best known for fending off coyotes to protect his flock of sheep. Vote for him by liking this post or visit FB.Org/FarmDog #FarmDog #PeoplesChoicePup
Innovation drives agriculture forward. The #AgInnovationChallenge helps entrepreneurs grow their ideas into products that support farmers and ranchers in their mission to provide the food, fuel and fiber we all rely on. Meet this year’s finalists.
Best-selling author, life coach and motivational speaker, Greg Harden, will address attendees as a keynote speaker during the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday, Jan. 22. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the Farm Bureau Family and explore New Frontiers in Salt Lake City, UT!
Do cranberries really grow in water? What are the different varieties? We answer all of your cranberry questions on this episode of #FarmsideChat. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with 5th generation Wisconsin cranberry farmer Amber Bristow about her passion for growing cranberries and how she shares her farm story on social media through her Cranberry Chats account and the Forward Farming Podcast
Honor, duty and sacrifice are just some of the life lessons that service members learn first-hand while serving their country. On this episode of #FarmsideChat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Montana Farm Bureau Federation member, rancher and veteran Nick Courville about his time in the military and how it prepared him for a career in agriculture.
The opioid crisis is impacting rural America at an alarming rate. October 28th is prescription drug #TakeBackDay — an opportunity to remove unwanted medications that could prevent opioid misuse from ever starting. Find out more: www.DEATakeBack.com
On this #FarmsideChat, learn how agritourism at Mortimer Farms continues to make an impact on local communities by providing agricultural education and access to farm-to-table produce for the families that visit.
This #WorldMentalHealth day and every day, remember that It's OK not to be OK. Visit Farm State of Mind for resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges: https://bit.ly/3rKxOIm
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