County Farm Bureaus Engage Their Communities in Service and Education

By Lilly Stewart

Through its annual County Activities of Excellence Awards, the American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates county Farm Bureaus for their unique, volunteer-driven programming. The counties featured here were recognized for their public relations programs.

Hopkins County Farm Bureau Builds Medical Clinic for Liberia Community

Hopkins County (Kentucky) Farm Bureau converted a 40-foot shipping container into a medical clinic to be used in Liberia, Africa. Partnering with SOS International, Hopkins County Farm Bureau collected medical supplies and engaged over 400 high school students in building the clinic, involving them in everything from designing the clinic to putting in the plumbing.

Austin County Farm Bureau Hosts Feral Hog Management Meeting

Austin County (Texas) Farm Bureau educated members and non-members on best practices to deal with feral hogs, including entrapment.

Angelina County Farm Bureau Says ‘Thank You’ to Teachers

Angelina County (Texas) Farm Bureau provided a meal to teachers in one of the largest school districts in the county. During the meal they presented the teachers with Ag in the Classroom materials, information on Farm Bureau and a small appreciation gift.

County Activities of Excellence

Applications are now open for the 2025 County Activities of Excellence. Up to 24 counties will display their winning activities at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, in January. County award winners receive up to four free registrations to the Annual Convention (cost of travel and housing not included) and a $4,500 stipend to apply toward the cost of travel and exhibition.

Lilly Stewart was a summer 2025 intern in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Communications and Executive departments. She is a senior in agricultural business at the University of Wyoming.