Through its annual County Activities of Excellence Awards, the American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates county Farm Bureaus for their unique, volunteer-driven programming. The following counties are being recognized for their programs and activities in 2022 and 2023. The programs featured here focused on education and agricultural promotion.
Farm Bureau Market Night –Mercer County Farm Bureau, Kentucky
Mercer County Farm Bureau hosted a Farm Bureau Market Night to encourage members to buy locally grown products. Educational signage was displayed throughout the event explaining the value that buying local adds to the community.
The event was held during the annual county meeting and attracted over 250 members. Eight vendors participated, including the agritourism venue where the market night was held.
Attendees and vendors enjoyed being able to connect and build relationships. Mercer County Farm Bureau plans to continue hosting this event with the goal of increasing their vendors and attendees each year.
Choo Choo Choose Agriculture! –Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau, Missouri
With a goal of reaching a new audience within their community, Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau sponsored a historic train ride. Normally, just one train ride takes place each Saturday, but the idea of an agricultural-related theme ride was so well received they held two rides to accommodate all the interested community members.
The event also featured agricultural vendors, activities for participants and programming on the train. Activities included a reading of an accurate agriculture book, scavenger hunt, a commodity booth and play areas. Choo Choo Choose Agriculture reached over 150 community members with many of them asking for additional resources related to agriculture.
Small Agriculture Conference – Clark County Farm Bureau, Nevada
Clark County Farm Bureau held an agriculture-focused conference to provide small-scale and urban agricultural producers with educational opportunities and a chance to network with one another. The conference featured breakout sessions on beekeeping, vegetable production, hydroponics, poultry, agritourism, value-added agriculture and research from the local demonstration garden.
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