With over 5100 members in 14 county Farm Bureaus statewide, Vermont Farm Bureau is the largest grassroots general farming organization in Vermont. It is the members of Farm Bureau that set the policies of Farm Bureau through a grassroots policy development process that begins at the county level. This process is widely respected as representing the collective will of the farmers of the state of Vermont.

The policies that are adopted at a statewide meeting of the membership of Vermont Farm Bureau are used to lobby on the behalf of the farmers of Vermont in the local, state and federal government levels. It is through the collaborative nature of Farm Bureau that we are able to protect and strengthen the stature of agricultural in Vermont.

Farm Bureau offers numerous services for members including a small but dedicated professional staff to help with questions concerning agriculture and diverse discount programs on services and products important to farmers in Vermont. As a member you have access to significant discount programs on long distant phone services, industry supplies, agricultural health insurance plans, vehicles and much more.

Opportunities for personal and professional development abound within Farm Bureau.

FB offers programs oriented to younger farmers between the ages of 18 and 35. These programs are all opportunities for younger or beginning farmers to explore new ideas, develop their personal skills in leadership roles, and share ideas and innovations with other farmers across the state and country. Vermont Farm Bureau was also instrumental in originating the New England LEAD program. A program designed solely for agriculturists in New England to develop their leadership skills as well as their knowledge of issues important to New England Farmers such as land use, water quality, the governmental process, and many others.

Programs such as these and others offered by Farm Bureau can be immensely helpful to all farmers, young and old. Perhaps more importantly, however, Farm Bureau offers a beginning farmer a voice. A voice to effect positive change for their new agricultural operation and the opportunity for meaningful interaction with other farmers in their local area, the state, and the country.

For more information, contact us at:

Phone: 877-434-8832

Fax: 802-434-6309

Email: staff@vtfb.org

or log onto www.vftb.org