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“Being part of this grassroots organization is empowering because it gives us the knowledge to understand agricultural issues and adversities and gives us a tool to help drive policies which affect all farmers and ranchers,” said Kathy and Russ Austin of Albany County. “Attending the AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico allowed us to see the whole picture. We would love it if all members could experience this opportunity.” Read Full Article
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Convention on January 10, 2023 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2023. Key topics ranged from expanding risk management programs and improving dairy pricing transparency to battling hunger. Read Full Article
January 4, 2023–The administration’s December 30, 2022 announcement to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule with yet another Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, will create uncertainty and disruption in the management of natural resources, according to the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. “As farmers and ranchers, we share the goal of protecting the nation’s water,” said Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) President Todd Fornstrom. “Reverting to a rule that was unreasonable and unworkable is a threat to the nation’s water. The 2015 Rule made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers and ranchers.” Read Full Article
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented December 30, 2022 on EPA’s issuance of yet another Waters of the United States Rule, which will replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Read Full Article
—Hosted by Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB)Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Committee for agriculturalists of all ages “Building our Future” is the theme for a Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, Jan. 20-21, 2023 in Pinedale, Wyoming. Sessions will take place discussing the Cattle Market, Green River Drift, Inflation, Range Monitoring, Green River Basin, Beef and Bitcoin and much more over the two-day event. Read Full Article
November 29, 2022—The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) recently presented the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award to United States Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and United States Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., for the 114th Congress for their support of America’s farmers and ranchers and food security for consumers. Read Full Article
Nov. 17, 2022–Wyoming families facing hunger received a boost mid-November with the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Committee “Harvest for All” project. The 20th annual fund drive and raffle to benefit the Food Bank of Wyoming raised $2,745 which is the equivalent of 8,235 meals for Wyoming families. Read Full Article
November 17, 2022—Central Wyoming College (CWC) student Giana Biagioni (pronounced Bee-ah-joe-nee) discussed agriculture issues at the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Collegiate Discussion Meet and earned $300 cash and an expense-paid trip to Jacksonville, Florida. Biagioni competed Nov. 10 in Casper. Read Full Article
November 16, 2022—Corner crossing trespass, aging irrigation infrastructure, social governance scores, and foreign ownership of land, water and minerals were among the many topics included in policies adopted at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB). Held Nov. 10-12, 2022 in Casper, Wyo., the meeting is an important step in the grassroots policy development process of the Farm Bureau Federation. The need for the protection of property rights resonated through the discussions as Farm Bureau Federation members developed policy. Read Full Article
Nov. 14, 2022—Todd Fornstrom, of Laramie County, was elected to his seventh term as President of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) at the organization’s 103rd Annual Meeting in Casper. “Being trusted to be a representative for what I believe to be best agricultural organization in our country, if not the world, is an extreme honor,” said Fornstrom. “I’m ready to continue working for our farmers and ranchers in Wyoming.” Read Full Article
