CLIMATE ACTION ...
new hires ...
Biden taps Va.’s Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, heads Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
FARMER LEADER ...
Oregon’s Iverson to chair AFBF committee
Elected chair of National Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
beef cattle ...
Experts predict a bright outlook for Va. beef cattle market this year
Panelists also advised farmers interested in changing or diversifying to start small
young farmers ...
Virginia young farmers rank among top national competitors
Virginia was well represented in 2021 AFBF competitions
NEW REPORT ...
New report recommends improvements to NASS
Also provides recommendations to improve accuracy and farmer confidence in the survey results
Virtual Convention ...
GFB members leave mark on 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention
Annual convention took place virtually January 10-13
LEADERSHIP ...
Krentz elected to American Farm Bureau Board
Wisconsin well represented at national level
POLICIES SET ...
Farm Bureau establishes 2021 policies
For the first time in AFBF history, delegates met and voted virtually due to COVID-19
LEADERSHIP ...