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‘Rooted in Resilience’: Register Now for the 2026 YF&R Leadership Conference
31 Dec 2025
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgphoto credit: AFBF Photo / Philip GerlachJoin more than 800 young agricultural leaders from across the country at the 2026 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference, March 13-16, in Portland, Oregon, to learn, share and grow together to build a sustainable…
Women Farmers in the Spotlight in 2026
29 Dec 2025
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgphoto credit: Washington Farm Bureau, Used with PermissionThe United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, aiming to spotlight the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness. The American Farm Bureau Federation and 15 other…
Ag Innovation Challenge: Meet the Four Teams Vying for the Top Prize
16 Dec 2025
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgSarah Hinkley, Barn Owl Precision Agriculturephoto credit: AFBF – Michael LoBiondoThe final four teams in the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge will go head-to-head in front of a live audience of Farm Bureau members, investors and industry representatives on Jan. 11…
Veteran Farmer Helps Other Military Retirees Continue Service Through Agriculture
10 Dec 2025
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Content origin www.FB.orgAfter 22 years of service, Ret. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Rutter of South Carolina didn’t so much retire as he repurposed his mission, now helping fellow retired veterans and their families build a life of purpose through agriculture. “When…
Center for Farm Transitions
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture – The Center for Farm Transitions is staffed by personnel who have knowledge and experience in many aspects of issues faced by a farmer in transition. The Center can assist: beginning farmers; next generation family farmers; retiring farmers; relocating farmers; and farmers wishing to expand, develop new areas of their operation or convert to another type of farm. If your situation is unique, the Center’s staff will research your situation and work with you to develop a plan of action.

















