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January 14, 2021 | News Releases
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd Annual Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2021. Key topics ranged from farm diversity to farm labor and dairy policy to livestock marketing. For the first time in AFBF history, delegates met and voted virtually due to COVID-19.
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January 13, 2021 | News Releases
Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitions were announced at the American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry.
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January 15, 2021 | Newsline
Farm Bureau delegates voted on policy priorities for 2021 at the conclusion of the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Annual Convention. Micheal Clements shares what issues top the list for the new year.
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January 15, 2021 | News Releases
John Newton, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s chief economist, was recently reappointed to serve on the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products, one of six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees.
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January 13, 2021 | Newsline
A Washington state software company was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Annual Convention. Micheal Clements shares how the contest will help the company serve farmers.
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January 13, 2021 | News Releases
Harvust is the winner of the seventh annual Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, becoming the 2021 Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year. AFBF, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner at AFBF’s Virtual Annual Convention.
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January 13, 2021 | News Releases
The American Farm Bureau’s final day of virtual convention programming includes the much-anticipated final round of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet and a conversation with the country’s leading advocate for skilled labor.
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January 12, 2021 | Newsline
The American Farm Bureau Federation this week announced the 2021 Farm Dog of the Year. Micheal Clements shares how the award recognizes the work and relationships dogs provide on the farm.
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January 12, 2021 | News Releases
The American Farm Bureau hosts a full day of virtual programming today, focused on the future of the farm economy, key social and technology issues affecting rural communities, innovations in agriculture and a keynote address from a Navy SEAL commander who is also a bestselling author and actor.
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January 11, 2021 | Newsline
The American Farm Bureau Federation is supporting Feeding America through sales of the #StillFarming to Feed America t-shirts. Micheal Clements shares how you can help needy Americans through the campaign.
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