Blount County Farm Bureau

Agriculture leadership activities the blount county farm bureau structure of organizational leadership provides many opportunities for member leaders to keep abreast of issues that affect agriculture. Local board members attend organizational & educational meetings each month. They participate in other local agricultural, civic, & community organizations. Leaders attend district, state & national conferences to network with farmers & other agriculturalists to learn about current issues facing agriculture. A highly developed committee structure provides leadership opportunities for members through meetings, regular communications, and agricultural activities.

Youth education efforts annually the blount county farm bureau remains involved as part of the oversight of agriculture youth development in the area. The efforts include outreach to rural, suburban, & urban youth. The bcfb assists in manning and funding a ag field day where grade school students get to see how important ag is to everyday life and to educate them on where our food and fiber comes from. The blount county farm bureau also gives donations to the county ffa program and agriculture in the classroom.