Membership work is driven by individuals and county Farm Bureau Federations dedicated to the mission of the organization. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) annually recognizes those who share the message of the Farm Bureau Federation and help grow and retain membership.The 2025 WyFB Outstanding Membership Worker awards were presented at the 106th annual meeting in Gillette.  

In the Volunteer category, Crook County Farm Bureau Federation’s Cassie Pickrell took home the award. In her nomination, Crook County President Vance Steedly noted, “ Crook County Farm Bureau Federation believes Cassie is an asset to our Federation in all ways. She is always willing to step up and take on any task the county needs done.”  

Additionally, Steedly commented you can “throw a lot Cassie’s way and rest assured she will do it and do it well.” 

Merridian Walmsley with Holly Borton’s Office was awarded in the county office staff category. In her nomination, Weston County Vice President Matt Stroh noted, “Merridian has worked hard to recruit regular members on behalf of Weston County Farm Bureau Federation.”  

Stroh also noted her work put Weston County in contention to be the first county to reach quota in 2025.  

“We appreciate the membership work of Cassie and Merridian,” said WyFB President Todd Fornstrom. “Their dedication to sharing the benefits of membership in the Federation is appreciated.” 

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots advocacy organization founded in 1920. In 1948, members of the Federation saw a need for farmers and ranchers to have insurance, so they formed an affiliated insurance company now known as Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (MWFBMIC). MWFBMIC is a separate entity. Policyholders are not required to have a Federation membership or vice versa. However, membership in the Federation offers benefit discounts to MWFBMIC policyholders.