American Farm Bureau Federation

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 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

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.

Farmer Veterans, a Legacy of Service in Rural America 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.

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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.

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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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