Farm
Bureau has a long history of having members that have been leaders and even
trailblazers in the agriculture community.
While there have been numerous agriculture leaders over the years; there
have been thousands of farmer volunteers that have volunteered their time for
the betterment of agriculture and their community. Several years ago, the VFBF board of
directors decided to establish a monument to farmers. This impressive statue of a farmer in the
field stands today in the entrance lobby where everyone who enters the home
office sees it.
A few
county Farm Bureaus have also placed honorariums at their offices to honor and recognize
the work and leadership of farmers in their county. Buckingham County Farm Bureau recently
erected a flag pole with American flag and an engraved plaque at the base. The plaque reads, “This Memorial is dedicated
in Honor and Respect to the Memory of Bobby H. Bryan and R.S. Ellis, IV and to
all Buckingham County Farmers who have given their Life, Labor and Love to
serve as good Stewards of our land.”
Chesapeake Farm Bureau is installing something similar in memory of
their past president and longtime Farm Bureau member, Lyle Pugh, Sr.; and
Northumberland/ Lancaster Farm Bureau has a flag pole and flag.
The Farm
Bureau that was started by farmers to work for improvements in agriculture and
to solve problems still has that same purpose.
Farm Bureau has a proud history with numerous volunteers that made it
successful.
Remembering
the past and the honoring past leaders while at the same time looking to the
future and grooming future leaders is also a part of Farm Bureau’s
program. Thank you for being a member
because every member contributes to the success of Farm Bureau. If you would like to become more involved in
Farm Bureau and are willing to share some of your talents, please let us
know. We have lots of opportunities for
you.
Until
next time,
Mark
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