County Farm Bureaus
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Districts
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Albany County
Alexa Kennedy
President
307-742-1519
kkmule64@yahoo.com
Mail membership applications to:
Albany County Farm Bureau
1275 N 15th Street, Suite 121
Laramie, WY 82072
Today's Ag Discussion Meet April 22, 2013 at 2 p.m.--Entry deadline April 19; space is limited
Application information/details Discussion Meet Flyer
WHO: Young business professionals and young agriculturalists under the age of 35
WHAT: Discussion Meet participants will engage in a committee style meeting competition for a chance to win prizes. Participation in the discussion meet helps develop a greater command of basic discussion skills. It also helps participants acquire a better understanding of how people think in groups for the sake of better understanding and solutions to problems.
WHY: $200 1st place prize. $100 2nd place prize. $50 3rd place prize.
Discussion Question: What can be done to encourage young people to return to Laramie to work when it means living in a rural area that does not provide the same amenities (education, health care, technology) as a metropolitan community?
Entry Information: Application deadline is April 19. Space is limited. Application and contest rules available at wyfb.org/albany or contact Sharleen Castle, 307.399.6205 or sharleen.castle@fib.com
Sponsored by: Albany County Farm Bureau and the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce AgriBusiness Committee
Today's Ag Dinner Event--April 22, 2013
Featured speaker is Scott Talbott with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Tickets required. Contact Sharleen Castle at 307.399.6205 or sharleen.castle@fib.com
Scholarship Deadline - March 31 - Click here for scholarship application
- One $1,500 scholarship; open to high school seniors and college students; available at county Farm Bureau offices; county Extension Office and Rock River and Laramie High Schools
Young Farmer and Rancher Committee
Contact ACFB YF&R County Chairs Kyle and Stacy Berger at 307.760.6354 or kyleandstacyberger@yahoo.com.
Big Horn County
John Preis
President
307-762-3374
Mail membership applications to:
Big Horn County Farm Bureau
325 N. 6th Street
Greybull, WY 82426
Campbell County
Troy Swartz
President
307-682-8165
Mail membership applications to:
Campbell County Farm Bureau
1309 W. 2nd
Gillette, WY 82716
Campbell County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application Deadline is March 1, 2012
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Click here for rules and application.
Carbon County
Gerald "G.G." Kortes
President
307-325-6309
kkortes@carbonpower.net
Mail membership applications to:
Carbon County Farm Bureau
PO Box 835
Saratoga, WY 82331
Visit the Carbon County Farm Bureau on Facebook
Scholarships
Carbon County Farm Bureau offers five $250 scholarships to graduating seniors. The application deadline is April 15.
Converse County
Aaron Clausen
President
307-351-3664
Mail membership applications to:
Converse County Farm Bureau
803 S. 10th
Douglas, WY 82633
County Scholarship Application Deadline - April 1, 2013
- Three $1,000 scholarships; open to members’ children for graduating seniors and college students. Available at either county Farm Bureau office; at Douglas and Glenrock High School Guidance offices; and at www.wyfb.org/converse.
Crook County
Frank Hawken
President
307-283-1864
fdhawken@rangeweb.net
Mail membership applications to:
Crook County Farm Bureau
PO Box 488
Sundance, WY 82729
Scholarship application deadline is March 1: See below for details
Crook County Farm Bureau Officers
President: Frank Hawken
Vice President: Keith Haiar
Treasurer: Minnie Williams
Secretary: Della Hawken
Information Chair: Della Hawken and Raenell Taylor
County Newsletters
Scholarships--March 1 deadline
Four$1,000 college scholarships will be awarded to the children of Crook County Farm Bureau member families. Click here for scholarship information/application.
Fremont County
Thad Dockery
President
307-544-2296
tadockery@hotmail.com
Mail membership applications to:
Fremont County Farm Bureau
824 Forest Drive
Riverton, WY 82501
Goshen County
Elden Baldwin
President
307-532-5716
Mail membership applications to:
Goshen County Farm Bureau
PO Box 1054
Torrington, WY 82240
Goshen County Farm Bureau 2013 "Ag Books for Kids" winners announced
Goshen County elementary students learned more about beef cattle production by participating in Farm Bureau’s “Ag Books for Kids” contests. Three Goshen County students were selected as runner-ups in the statewide competition and three students won district prizes. The Goshen County Farm Bureau donated agricultural books this winter to the elementary schools throughout the county. The students then had the opportunity to participate in a contest to show what they learned about agriculture. Nine Farm Bureau volunteers also read the book to many classes and conducted agriculture learning presentations.
Goshen County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application Deadline - April 15
- $500 scholarship; open to high school seniors or continuing college students who meet the requirements which include Farm Bureau membership by family or individual; preference given to applicants pursuing Ag-related degrees; available at county FB office.
Hot Springs County
Paul Ward
President
307.867.2201
Mail membership applications to:
Hot Springs County Farm Bureau
429 Broadway Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Hot Springs County Farm Bureau Spring 2012 Newsletter
Johnson County
Ryan Fieldgrove
President
307-758-4540
7cross7@wbaccess.net
Mail membership applications to:
Johnson County Farm Bureau
777 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
County Scholarship Deadline - April 1
- Two $500 scholarships; open to children of Farm Bureau members (graduating seniors or college students); available at county FB offices and schools
College Scholarships Awarded for 2013-14
Johnson County Farm Bureau awarded six $500 college scholarships to 2013 high school graduates from Johnson County for the 2013-2014 school year.
Shannon Horn will attend Sheridan College and study education. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Horn of Buffalo.
Garrett Kremers will attend Sheridan College and pursue an Associates Applied Science Degree of Engineering. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Kremers of Kaycee.
Misty Ballek will attend Black Hills State University and study elementary education. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ballek of Clearmont.
Isaac Kiefer will attend the University of Wyoming to study secondary education and coaching. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kiefer of Buffalo.
Candace Carder will attend the University of Wyoming to study pre-pharmacy. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jason Carder of Buffalo.
Beth Besel plans to attend Laramie County Community College. She plans to pursue an education in Human Services. She is the daughter of Celeste Besel and Bob Besel of Buffalo.
The scholarships are available to students who will graduate from a Johnson County high school or are continuing college students whose parents are dues-paying members of the Johnson County Farm Bureau.
County Young Farmer & Rancher Program
Anyone between the ages of 18-35 are invited to join the Young Farmer and Rancher group. For more information call Jackie Benton at 684-5902.
Johnson County Farm Bureau Meetings
All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Insurance Office unless otherwise noted January 8, March 12, May 14, September 10. The Johnson County Farm Bureau picnic and annual meeting is August 25 at noon at the Watt Cabin on Middle Fork.
Laramie County
Todd Fornstrom
President
307-245-3002
premiumhay@aol.com
Mail membership applications to:
Laramie County Farm Bureau
PO Box 858
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Laramie County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - Must be postmarked by April 2, 2012
- One $1000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship; available at county Farm Bureau offices
Lincoln County
LaVall Hirschi
President
307-886-3548
Mail membership applications to:
Lincoln County Farm Bureau
PO Box 1310
Thayne, WY 83127
County Scholarship Deadline - April 25, 2012
Three $500 scholarships; seniors who are children of Farm Bureau members; available at county FB offices and schools
Natrona County
Don Pavack
President
307-237-9373
donpavack33ranch@yahoo.com
Mail membership applications to:
Natrona County Farm & Ranch Bureau
PO Box 2620
Mills, WY 82644
Niobrara County
Andy Greer
President
307-334-2952
abgreer@wildblue.net
Mail membership applications to:
Niobrara County Farm Bureau
PO Box 689
Lusk, WY 82225
County Scholarship Deadline - April 1, 2012
- Two $300 scholarships; available to children of Farm Bureau members; graduating seniors and college students are eligible; available at the county FB office and local high school
Park County
Steve Jones
President
307-868-2399
mcd@tctwest.net
Mail membership applications to:
Park County Farm Bureau
1020 Rd 17
Powell, WY 82435
Platte County
Dick Dovey
President
307-322-3386
doveyopenre@live.com
Mail membership applications to:
Platte County Farm Bureau
1556 Gilchrist
Wheatland, WY 82201
Platte County Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Information Dinner--June 25, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Platte County Farm Bureau is hosting an informative dinner on June 25, at 6 p.m. at the Wheatland Country Club for any young agriculturalists interested in learning more about the Wyo. Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher program. Stop in for a free meal and to learn what Wyoming Farm Bureau and the YF&R Program have to offer you and your operation. Lance Creek area rancher and WyFB YF&R Committee State Vice Chair Heather Hamilton will be on hand to visit with young producers and share the opportunities. If you have questions, contact Dick or Sandy Dovey at 307.322.3386.
Platte County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - April 1
- Two $500 scholarships; available at schools; open to children of Platte County Farm Bureau members
Sheridan County
David Garber
President
307-672-7155
davidgarber@fiberpipe.net
Mail membership applications to:
Sheridan County Farm Bureau
PO Box 6396
Sheridan, WY 82801
Sheridan County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - March 1, 2012
2-3 $1,000 scholarships depending upon number of applications; available at county FB offices and schools
Sublette County
Steve James
President
307-859-8207
Mail membership applications to:
Sublette County Farm Bureau
PO Box 747
Pinedale, WY 82941
Sweetwater County
Scott Johnson
President
307-273-9230
Cowboy58@bvea.net
Mail membership applications to:
Sweetwater County Farm Bureau
400 2nd St. Ste D2
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Sweetwater County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - March 15, 2012
- One $500 scholarship; open to children of Farm Bureau members; available at schools and county Farm Bureau offices
Teton County
Abby Hardeman
President
307-733-6931
Mail membership applications to:
Teton County Farm Bureau
PO Box 9610
Jackson, WY 83002
Uinta County
Kristi Ellis
President
307-782-7659
ellis4ag@bvea.net
Mail membership applications to:
Uinta County Farm Bureau
170 County Road 165
Evanston, WY 82930
Uinta County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - April 1
- return to either county FB office; One $500 scholarship; available at county FB offices, schools or contact Kristi Elis at 307.782.7659.
Washakie County
James Miller
President
307-347-8113
jimmil@rtconnect.net
Mail membership applications to:
Washakie County Farm Bureau
PO Box 760
Worland, WY 82401
Weston County
Joe Simmons
President
307-746-9367
nlazyjranch@rtconnect.net
Mail membership applications to:
Weston County Farm Bureau
PO Box 896
Newcastle, WY 82701
Weston County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline - May 1, 2012
Three $500 scholarships; preference for students of regular members; available at county FB office and schools