Wilson County Farm Bureau

Agriculture leadership activities the wilson 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 & educational meetings each month. They participate in other local acricultural 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 agriculture activities.

Youth education and leadership efforts the wilson county farm bureau remains involved as part of the oversight of agriculture youth development in the area. The efforts include outreach to rural suburban and urban youth. The wilson co fb assists in manning & funding an ag field day where 1450 2nd grade students get to visit an actual working farm. This experience shows these students how important agriculture is to sustaining their everyday lives. The wilson co fb also sponsors future farmers of america chapters in the county as well as sponsoring the county 4-h livestock project.