MARCH 8, 2024 | VOLUME 27 | ISSUE 5
Farm Bureau Press A PEEK INSIDE
ArFB STRENGTHENS FOCUS ON YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Lindsey Rucker will take on a new role as Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) programs coordinator at Arkansas Farm Bureau. Jennifer Craig, previous YF&R coordinator, will shift her focus to the organization’s leadership development programs. In her new capacity, Rucker will provide ArFB Federation staff leadership for the state YF&R program and will seek opportunities to bolster engagement and participation at the county Farm Bureau level. Rucker will also continue to focus on the development, implementation and oversight of elementary agriculture education curriculum programs.
Arkansas Farm Bureau Continues Partnership with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Page 2
Lindsey Rucker
As director of leadership development, Craig will focus her efforts on creating leadership training for new and existing leaders at the county and state level within ArFB. In her capacity, Craig will be responsible for ArFB’s new leadership development program, Arkansas Grassroots Leadership (AG Leaders). Launched in 2024, AG Leaders is a two-year program that provides training and resources for emerging Farm Bureau leaders. AG Leaders introduces participants to all aspects of the organization, connecting them with current Jennifer Craig Farm Bureau leaders to ensure their success and offering leadership opportunities at the county, state, and national level.
Applications for 2024 YF&R Competitive Events, Page 3
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