What We Believe
Agriculture and rural communities need strong leaders. All our learning opportunities are rooted in the theory of experiential learning and transformational leadership.


At a Glance: How We Build Leaders
Farm Bureau Leaders
- Online Learning
- Strategic Planning
- State Board Training
Foundational Traits
- Emotional Intelligence
- Exploring Personal Strengths
- Managing Change
- Goal and Vision Setting
Advocacy Leaders
- Compelling Storytelling
- Influence through Media
- Influence on the Hill
- Engage Key Stakeholders


American Farm Bureau Federation works in collaboration with state staff to provide free or low cost in-person and online learning opportunities to build rural community and advocacy leaders. Below are our most requested learning opportunities and suggestions for in-person learning at the state level.
- Board Essentials on FB University
- Engage in County Leader Week
- Field staff training or individualized FB University training calls
- Strategic Planning
- Peer Review
- State Staff Development
- State Board Training
- Public Speaking Training
- Media Training
- Compelling Storytelling
- Advocacy through Social Media
- Advocacy on the Hill
- Increase Self Awareness through StrengthsFinder and Emotional Intelligence
- Public Speaking Training & Coaching
- Media Training & Coaching
- Engaging Stakeholders and Opposing Views
- Skype in an AFBF Expert
We suggest one of our Featured Learning Sessions
- How to Confidently Engage Consumers
- Bridging the Generational Divide
- The Untapped Talent Pool: the Need for Female Leaders
- The Hidden Influence in your Decision Making
- Advocating through Social Media
- Laptop Lessons: How to Use FB University
- Media Training
- State Committee Training and Stage Coaching for Banquets
Call us today. We love designing unique learning experiences for your members and state staff.
For More Information
Contact Johnna (johnnam@fb.org) for sessions on media advocacy, social media, consumer engagement and effective messaging. Contact Elise (elises@fb.org) for sessions on board development, organization planning, engaging multiple generations and committee training.