2017 Wyoming Agriculture Archive

Wyoming Agriculture is the official publication of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. Published 10 times per year with combined July/August and December/January issues, this newspaper reaches nearly 12,000 families throughout Wyoming.

Kerin Clark, Editor.
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December 2017/January 2018

Todd Fornstrom elected to 2nd term as WyFB President
WyFB sets policy for coming year
G.G. and Kim Kortes receive WyFB Leadership Award
WyFB honors Distinguished Service Award recipients: Carleton Perry (posthumously); Perry Livingston; and David and Judy Garber
Legal efforts necessary to protect agriculture
WyFB donates equivalent of 10,021 meals to help Wyoming families in need
UW Student Rachel Derner wins Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet
AFBF’s legal advocacy
Donations to foundation help provide educational forums and support legal efforts
WyFB Outstanding Membership Workers

November 2017

98th WyFB Annual Meeting
De facto wilderness area
WyFB YF&R Conference Jan. 19-20 in Thermopolis
Farm Bureau supports GIPSA Rule do-over
2017 abandoned brands

October 2017

WyFB 98th Annual Meeting Nov. 16-18, 2017 in Cheyenne
Wyoming’s Data Trespass Law remanded back to District Court
“Wyoming Needs Agriculture” event at UW football game
Rural broadband
EPA land grab appeal
Tax code revamp
County and district meetings

September 2017

Legislative Revenue Committee looks at new taxes and tax increases
Budd-Falen says county governments and citizens need to be engaged
Engagement critical for future of agriculture
Ag land valuation set for 2018
Member benefits insert

July/August 2017

Farm Bureau applauds EPA move to ditch flawed WOTUS rule
New law changes ag requirements for driver’s license
Grizzly bears returned to state management
Hyperbole should not drive political discussions
Consumer protection for hiring contractors
County news

June 2017

Legislative interim committee summary
Ag Books for Kids winners
COOL—a food safety issue?
Wolves returned to state management
WyFB scholarship winners
WyAG Matters photo contest winners

April 2017

2017 Wyoming Legislative Review
Senator Barrasso honored with Golden Plow award
EPA Chief: Agency will be states partner in addressing environmental issues
Wildfire relief efforts
Is your local government prepared

March 2017

“Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” is March 6-11
Tenth Circuit rules against EPA
Grizzly bear delisting has moving finishing line
Preparing for Veterinary Feed Directive
The Worker Protection Standard—2017 compliance
Just say yes and go for the gold

February 2017

WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 2-3 in Cheyenne
2017 State of the State address
YF&R Conference a great success
Veterinary Feed Directive
Farm Bureau Convention concludes with 2017 policy roadmap
Worker Protection Standards–what they mean
County and state scholarships

December 2016/January 2017

Todd Fornstrom elected WyFB President
WyFB sets policy
WyFB thanks Perry Livingston
Crook County’s Frank Hawken receives WyFB Distinguished Service Award
WyFB Legislative Meeting
YF&R Conference
WyFB membership awards
WyFB Foundation fundraiser