Robertson County Farm Bureau

Public policy programs in order to protect & promote the agriculture industry the Robertson co Farm Bureau through its structure of volunteer leaders supports public policy efforts at the local, state & national level. This is accomplished through both legislative & regulatory monitoring communications with members & public awareness programs about farming & rural life & provide information about the agriculture industry. Volunteer board members participate in the sponsorship of meet the candidate activities & yearly policy meetings with their legislators to educate them about ag policy & how the industry is impacted by lawmakers.

Youth leadership development the Robertson County fb supports youth agriculture organizaions both financially and with volunteer hours. The organization is a primary sponsor of the Robertson County 4-h organization. The board members serve as judges for contests that the 4-h and ffa have and the Farm Bureau also donates money for awards and for needed supplies at the state and national level. The roberston County Farm Bureau has a Farm day where greade school children are able to see what goes on on a daily basis on the Farm and to see where their food and fiber comes from.

Agriculture leadership activities the Robertson County Farm Bureau structure of organizational leadership provides many opportunities for member leaders to keep abreast of issues that affect agriculture. Local board members attend organizational & educational meetings each month. They participate in other local agricultural, civic, & community organizations. Leaders attend district, state & national conferences to network with farmers & other agriculturalists to learn about current issues facing agriculture. A highly developed committee structure provides leadership opportunities for members through meetings, regular communications, and agricultural activities.