new member: Elk County Farm Bureau

[indygal]

And I was afraid he would, Diane. I'm sure he hasn't ruled it out.

[pepelect]

How many drawers are in.......I won't touch your drawers comment.   

FB  QUIZ:



How long has there been a Farm Bureau in Elk County?   

KFB started in what year and why?   

What local rural development projects are we working on locally?

[Elk County Farm Bureau]

pepelect has asked some questions that have easy answers! Here is some info from the Kansas Farm Bureau web site:

"What is Kansas Farm Bureau?

Kansas Farm Bureau represents grassroots agriculture. Established in 1919, this non-profit advocacy organization supports farm families who earn their living in a changing industry.  

FARM BUREAU'S MISSION: To serve Farm Bureau members in Kansas through programs, products and services which enhance the business and profession of farming, increase members' net income, provide superior value in the marketplace and improve the quality of life in Kansas.  

Simply put, if it impacts farmers, ranchers or rural Kansas communities, Kansas Farm Bureau is involved with it."

Each of Kansas' 105 counties has a Farm Bureau Association. Elk County's was established in 1951.

[Elk County Farm Bureau]

The cut-and-paste from the KFB web site caused a few problems with the message text box, hence Part II of the answer.

The most recent activity by Elk County Farm Bureau regarding rural development at the local level was a legislative ag tour on Aug. 27. Congressional aides from the offices of Brownback, Tiahrt, Moran and Roberts, as well as KFB legal counsel, attended the tour hosted by Elk County Farm Bureau. The group traveled around the county to discuss highway safety conditions,  and watershed maintenance with Ron Rader. They also visited the Pat Elliott farm, where they learned about the lack of accessible quality drinking water in rural areas. There was a great deal of interest expressed by the aides concerning the water dilemma, and Terry Holdren of KFB is helping with this as well. FB tour task force members were John Black, Bo Downing, Chuck Norris and Jerry Dellinger.

Elk County Farm Bureau also supports the wind farm project proposed for the county.

[Tobina+1]

Pep is now a drawer in the Bureau.  I think his is empty, though.  They keep Lynn around to keep the drawers from falling out and to keep the comedians contained.  Poor girl.

[Diane Amberg]

 

[pepelect]

FARM BUREAU'S MISSION: To serve Farm Bureau members in Kansas through programs, products and services which enhance the business and profession of farming, increase members' net income, provide superior value in the marketplace and improve the quality of life in Kansas. 


If I were a like minded individual and would want to join the Elk County Farm Bureau because I can relate to one or more of its views or aspirations how would I do that? 


Do I contact the dresser or the lamp table?


PS....I think one drawer is stuck.

[Tobina+1]

I know, I know!  Pick me, pick me!
You can join the Farm Bureau by contacting your local county FB office and paying a meager $35 per year in membership fees.  With your FB card, you are eligible free products and services...
Subscriptions, Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Theft/Arson/Vandalism reward.
Along with specials and discounts from the following companies:
Grainger, Animal Mortality coverage for 4-H and FFA, Worlds of Fun, Lands End, Choice Hotels, GM, NexTech Wireless, T-Mobile, Sherwin-Williams, Valley Vet, High Plains Journal, Wyndham Hotels, Avis and Budget car rentals, and Silver Dollar City (http://www.kfb.org/memberbenefits/default.htm)

OK, I've got one for you...
True or False...
You have to use Farm Bureau Insurance if you are in the Farm Bureau membership program.

FALSE... the two companies are no longer connected. 

[Elk County Farm Bureau]

Wow, just step away from the desk for a few minutes and look what happens! It's great to see some Elk County folks who have a good understanding of what Farm Bureau is and what it has to offer its members. It can be a little confusing at first, but once you understand a few key points, it does make sense. There is a minor correction to Tobina's statement: the association and the insurance are two different entities but they are still related. Here's how: You don't have to buy insurance from Farm Bureau to be a member of the association, but you do need to be a member if you want to buy insurance. Because the farm policies were designed for those who farm and ranch, they are an exceptional value.

Another misconception is you have to be a farmer or rancher to be a Farm Bureau member, and that's not true. While the association was first formed to represent farmers and ranchers, today's members are from all walks of life. Those who don't make their living through agriculture are associate members. Those who do raise crops or livestock are voting members, and can cast their votes on important farm-related issues that are in various stages of legislation.

Each county has a board of directors who make decisions at the local level. County activities mainly focus on safety on and off the farm,  ag education for adults and children, state legislator visits, and community involvement.

Now can't y'all just see Pep and Tobina doing a TV commercial together...LOL

[pepelect]

What if you raise crops or livestock but you don't want to vote but still need insurance?

If you are to vote at the annual meeting and you weren't even there who can represent you as a proxy?


Name a current important farm-related or livestock-related issue that is in various stages of legislation that affects producers in Elk County?   no not pork flew.