Our Community
Cultivating Connections, Nurturing Change
We are proud of the support we receive from donors, volunteers, industry professionals, and educators. The strength of our community is reflected in the power our organization holds, enabling us to make a meaningful impact in promoting agricultural literacy.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a crucial role in advancing ag literacy by distributing educational materials, visiting classrooms, providing booth support at conferences and fairs, and actively engaging in spreading awareness through social participation and word-of-mouth.
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Agricultural Communities
Agricultural communities, recognizing the significance of educating future generations, provide unwavering support, enabling us to promote ag literacy, preserve their cherished traditions, and ensure the sustainability of their way of life.
Food & Ag Industry
Food and agricultural businesses play a vital role by providing resources, expertise, and financial backing, allowing us to expand our reach and impact in promoting ag literacy. Their partnership strengthens our efforts and enables us to create a lasting difference in agricultural education.
Parents & Public
Curiosity and engagement from those who are interested in food and agriculture contribute to raising awareness about the importance of the sustainable production of food. By supporting us, they actively participate in fostering ag literacy, ensuring a well-informed society that values and appreciates the journey from farm to table.
Educators
Educators form the heart of our community, utilizing our materials and training opportunities to gain free continuing education credit hours and other benefits while promoting agricultural literacy in their classrooms.
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Board
Zippy Duvall, President
American Farm Bureau Federation
Scott VanderWal, Vice President
American Farm Bureau Federation
Angela Bailey
AFBF Western Region
Frank Burkett
Nationwide
Isabella Chism
AFBF Midwest Region
Michael Conlon
American Agricultural Insurance Company (AAIC)
Trey Davis
Bayer Crop Science
Patti Fisher
AFB Promotion & Education Representative
Lauren Goble
Ag in the Classroom Representative
Beth Hunt
Farm Bureau Bank
Sarah Kuschel
AFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Representative
Paul Larson
AFBF Northeast Region
Susan Moore
IAA Foundation
Cindy Ramsey
AFB Women's Leadership Representative
Amanda Rinehart
Corteva Agriscience
Jack Scott
Nestle Purina
Jeb Smith
AFBF Southern Region