Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to engage the future of agriculture — and your county Farm Bureau plays a key role in building those connections. Now’s the time to reach out to high school and collegiate students who are passionate about agriculture, leadership and making a difference.
Why it Matters
Today’s students are tomorrow’s Farm Bureau members, ag advocates and community leaders. If we want strong county Farm Bureaus tomorrow, we need to grow, connect and advocate with them today.
GROW: Invite students to grow their skills and knowledge by connecting them with local events, leadership workshops, and Farm Bureau programs.
Whether it’s an ag career day, leadership panel or farm tour, every experience helps build their future — and ours.
CONNECT: Create opportunities for young people to connect with Farm Bureau members who can inspire, mentor and share real-world insights.
Simple things like inviting FFA chapters, 4-H groups or ag students to your next county meeting or event can open doors to lasting relationships.
ADVOCATE: Show students what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves — an organization that safeguards agriculture and gives them a voice.
Share how Farm Bureau advocacy starts at the grassroots level, and how they can be a part of shaping agriculture’s future.
How to Start
- Host a “Farm Bureau 101” lunch-and-learn with local FFA or collegiate ag groups.
- Invite students to attend summer county events or volunteer at Promotion & Education experiences.
- Partner with MSU Extension, ag teachers and Collegiate Farm Bureau advisors to identify student leaders ready to get involved.
- Spotlight student members on social media — showing their passion for ag and leadership.
The Bottom Line
Students today are looking for ways to belong, grow and lead — and Farm Bureau offers all of that and more.
By reaching out this spring and summer your county can help build a stronger, smarter more connected future for Michigan agriculture. Let’s keep the Farm Bureau family growing — one student at a time.
