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Nov 22, 2005
“Second only to interest rates, the price of
energy related inputs most affects U.S. agriculture’s bottom line on
an annual basis,” Troy Bredenkamp, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
Director of Congressional Relations, told Wyoming Farm Bureau
members at their annual meeting in Casper. “At the same time, U.S.
agriculture has a tremendous opportunity, through renewable energy
production, to play a significant role in solving the U.S. energy
situation.” |
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Nov 21, 2005
COOL, eminent domain, instream flow and capital
tax gains were among the issues discussed at the 86th
annual meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB). Held
in mid-November, the meeting is an important step in the grassroots
policy development process of Farm Bureau. Voting delegates
gathered in Casper to discuss resolutions that had surfaced at the
county level.
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Strand (right) receives his award from
outgoing WyFB president Karen Henry. |
Nov 16, 2005
Herman Strand, of Casper, was awarded the 2005
Farm Bureau Leadership Award
at the 86th annual meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau
Federation (WyFB) held Nov. 10-12. The award is given to those who
have dedicated their time and talents to the betterment of Farm
Bureau and Wyoming agriculture. Strand has provided leadership to
the Wyoming Farm Bureau for over 30 years. |
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Stihl representative Kyhl Thompson
(left) presents Ami and Kerby Barker with their new chainsaw for winning
the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award. WyFB YF&R Committee member
Chalsey Kortes (second from right) congratulates the Barkers. |
Nov 16, 2005
Fuel and energy costs, beef export market and the need for water
development were three important issues identified by the 2005
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R)
Excellence in Agriculture Award winners. Kerby and Ami Barker, of
Evanston, received their award at the organization’s annual meeting
last week in Casper. Barker’s stated that these three areas are
important for agriculture to address in the next five years. |
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Amy Johnston, of Wheatland, (right)
receives her Discussion Meet award from Farm Bureau YF&R Committee
member Chalsey Kortes at last week’s annual meeting in Casper. |
Nov 16, 2005
Discussing day-to-day issues at the coffee shop is one thing.
Discussing them with a microphone and an audience is another.
The latter discussion can get you $500 cash and a trip to Nashville.
And, that is just what Amy Johnston, of Wheatland, did.
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Nov 15, 2005
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation applauded today's Department of Interior announcement of a draft delisting rule for the grizzly bear population in Wyoming.
"We are hopeful that this will lead to some relief for our agriculture producers," Ken Hamilton, WyFB executive vice president, said. "We feel this is something that has been denied Wyoming producers for way too long. We are hoping there will not be any legal challenges in an effort to draw this out."
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Former WyFB President Karen Henry (right)
receives the Distinguished Service award from Perry Livingston, WyFB
President. |
Nov 12, 2005
“How do you say any more about a lady who has given her life to
agriculture?” WyFB Vice President Perry Livingston said. “Karen
Henry has dedicated eleven years as our president and it has been my
honor to serve with her on the board.” |
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Nov 12, 2005
Perry Livingston, of Sundance, was elected president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation by the delegates of the 86th annual meeting held in Casper. Livingston will lead the state’s largest agriculture organization through the next year.
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Oct 25, 2005
“Passing the Torch” is the theme for the 86th annual meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. This year’s meeting will be Nov. 10-12, 2005 at the Parkway Plaza in Casper.
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Oct 12, 2005
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation will hold its 86th annual meeting Nov. 10-12, 2005 at the Parkway Plaza in Casper.
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Oct 10, 2005
Discussions about today’s perception of the agriculture industry and agri-terrorism led University of Wyoming (UW) student Clayton Elliott to win the second annual Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) Young Farmer & Rancher Collegiate Discussion Meet. Elliott competed Oct. 5 with six other agriculture students in the event held at the UW College of Agriculture.
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Aug 2, 2005
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Committee is seeking contestants for the 2005 YF&R competitive events. The Discussion Meet, Achievement Award and Excellence in Agriculture Award all carry a $500 cash award and a trip to Nashville, Tenn. to compete in the national competition for a Dodge Truck.
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June 24, 2005
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June 20, 2005
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June 9, 2005
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