Leadership Development
The future of agriculture is bright with a new generation of leaders emerging! We equip members with kills they need to make a positive impact in agriculture. Nebraska Farm Bureau is committed to providing opportunities for young people to network, connect, and grow within agriculture.
Young Farmers and Ranchers
The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program is comprised of men and women ages 18-35 who are Farm Bureau members and looking to develop their leadership skills while also meeting and networking with their peers. For more than 50 years, young farmers and ranchers from across Nebraska have come together to share their experiences and to gather ideas and information.
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy equips the future leaders of Farm Bureau with the tools they need to successfully advocate for agriculture, connect with members and embody the grassroots mission. Academy members will participate in five sessions focused on leadership development, understanding the county, state, and national structure of Farm Bureau and its grassroots network, policy work on agricultural issues, and the importance of agricultural literacy. Leadership Academy is a great experience for county board members and rising leaders ready to move Nebraska Farm Bureau forward.
Promotion and Engagement Committee
The Promotion and Education Committee serves as an active, statewide voice promoting a positive perception of agriculture to consumers of all ages. With a goal to create an agriculturally literate Nebraska, the P&E committee goes into their communities to help consumers know how their food gets from farm to plate!
PURPOSE: To serve as an active, statewide voice promoting a positive public perception of agriculture to consumers of all ages.
MISSION: To lead Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s volunteer promotion and education efforts through member engagement, training and outreach education.
APPOINTMENT: Committee members are appointed by the President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation and serve at the pleasure of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.
Collegiate Farm Bureau
The Collegiate Farm Bureau (CFB) is a student organization dedicated to serving as “The Voice of Agriculture on Campus”; through a wide variety of education, service, and advocacy efforts. CFB offers opportunities for students in leadership and citizenship engagement, career development, service learning and professional networking.
Student Membership
Student members of Farm Bureau are leading the charge to keep the agricultural industry thriving. By serving as agricultural leaders in our program, students 16-23 are granted access to a look inside the industry they cannot get anywhere else.
Discussion Meet
Discussion Meet competition is your chance to discuss current ag issues and work with other students to implement creative solutions to one of five questions.