Friday, April 6 Farm Bureau hosts Ag Literacy Conference, July 13. Farmer volunteers, educators, extension staff, and others who want to develop, expand or improve their local ag literacy program and outreach are invited to attend. Tuesday, May 2 Food prices drop in April. Lower potato, tomato and apple prices accounted for most of the savings. American Farm Bureau submits ideas for new farm bill.
Governor calls special session on wetlands.
Hearings scheduled for ag sales tax exemptions. Joint Finance Committee starting to whittle budget. Britain foot and mouth disease cases dropping. AFBF president calls for trade assistance. Leadership development and achievement opportunities for Farm Bureau Young Farmers.