NC Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Program

The purpose of the NC Farm Bureau Women's Program is to promote agriculture and support Farm Bureau’s policies and initiatives through legislative involvement, educational programs, and safety activities. PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY
• Educate the community about agriculture and where their food comes from
• Support charities and nonprofits that are important to you
• Learn to emb

race your contribution to agriculture
• Inspire others by telling your agriculture story

ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE
• Host and participate in peer-to-peer farm tours
• Learn by networking with others in different agriculture industries
• Opportunities to connect with every segment of agriculture
• Learn why NC is the third most diverse agriculture state

ENACTING CHANGE BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES
• Opportunity to serve in positions that make a difference in policy initiatives
• Represent agriculture and rural communities in public hearings and forums
• Initiate and build relationships with elected officials
• Make a difference by telling your agriculture story

TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
• Guidance on how to become more active in your community
• Learn how and when to communicate with your elected officials
• Support Farm Bureau programs such as Farm Safety and Ag in the Classroom
• Develop tools and skills needed to plan a successful event

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES
• Opportunities to enhance your public speaking skills with real-life scenarios
• Learn to hone your message delivery
• Build a network of friends, professionals, and industry leaders
• Develop a better understanding of the complexities and the challenges of agriculture

VALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
• Meet like-minded individuals that are passionate about agriculture
• Engage peers and colleagues at the annual Women’s Conference
• Gain invaluable professional and personal contacts
• Engage in balanced community conversations with different industries

CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
• Engage our youth to help maintain interest in agriculture
• Share your experiences to help promote agriculture
• Highlight the role and contribution by women to agriculture
• Advocate for the importance of agriculture with consumers of all ages
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