American Farm Bureau Federation is the leading advocate for farmers and ranchers in the United States. With a focus on representing the interests of farm and ranch families, this national organization works tirelessly to shape policy that impacts agriculture. Their grassroots approach involves farmers and ranchers from over 2,800 counties, who come together to discuss and vote on policies affecting their communities.

These policies then set the agenda for their state Farm Bureaus and ultimately the American Farm Bureau Federation. Apart from advocacy, American Farm Bureau Federation also offers programs and tools to help farmers and ranchers succeed in business and leadership. They believe in cultivating the leaders of tomorrow and offer development programs like Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women’s Leadership, and Promotion & Education.

In fact, many of their national board members began their leadership journey through these programs. Since its establishment in 1919, American Farm Bureau Federation has been the unified voice of agriculture, working towards building strong agricultural communities. They believe that by working together, they can support their communities and sustainably grow the food, fiber, and renewable fuel that we all depend on