Smith County Farm Bureau

Agriculture leadership activities the smith 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 leadership development the smith county farm bureau supports youth agriculture organizations both financially and with volunteer hours. The organization donates to the smith county 4-h and smith county ffa. The smith county farm bureau also puts on a farm day where elementary school children can tour a farm where exhibits are set up to show the children how livestock is taken care of and how our food is grown and harvested. This is an eye opening and educational experience for the children to see how important agriculture is to sustaining life and where our food and fiber come from.