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Make sure to check out this page often to keep up to date!
www.facebook.com/FCfarmbureau Check us out today!
Farmer for a Day 2011 was a huge success,
Please check out the Homepage for a preview of the pictures, and be sure to check out our Facebook page for the whole album!
Thanks again to everyone who made it possible.
Speaking of Farm Blogs:
Check out FCFB's new blog today at: http://franklincofarmbureau.blogspot.com/
We will be sharing photos of FCFB along with other local stories and the activites of the board members!
Farm Blogs:
Looking for a good farm blog with great up to date information? Check out Capital Press's Blogriculture.
Newly Updated Farm Gaming Site:
Looking for an educational website futuring games and exercises geared toward school age kids? My American Farm is the perfect resource for parents, teachers, and farmers to have for teaching agricultural literacy to everyone unfamiliar with farming. "Players learn where their food comes from and how those products get from the farm to their dinner plate". Check it out today at www.myamericanfarm.org to see the games, educator resources, and fun family activities!
A few of the games futured on the site which is sponsed by Pioneer Hi-Bred:
The Importance of Social Media:
Quote from NCBA president Bill Donald:
"Basically, we have a lot of agencies imposing regulations without truly understanding the implications....However, as an industry we have to do a better job telling our story. We must educate these government officials and the public about this industry.”
The only way to educate a vast amouint of people about agriculture in today's world is through newer forms of social media. AKA "Facebook, Blogging, Texting, Twitter, Youtube" we will never educate the new generations if we are not communicating the same way they are!
Feb 2-3, 2011--Leg Days
Don't miss this annual event includes key issues briefings, updates from key legislators in all four caucuses, and visits to legislative offices. Don’t miss this chance to answer the call for agriculture and have your voice heard by returning and brand new Senators and Representatives. Washington Farm Bureau Legislative Days will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Activities are also scheduled at the Legislative Building on the Capitol campus and at the WFB Professional Office Building in Lacey. To make your room reservations, please contact the Red Lion Hotel directly at (360) 943-4000. For more information, contact Jaime Rowland at jrowland@wsfb.com or (800) 331-3276 ext. 108.
Jan 20, 2011 --Ag Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Dave Manterola who received the Ag Hall of Fame award this year for "agribusiness man of the year"!
Here are some photos of the event:
Dave receiving the award from FCFB member Steve Cooper:
For those who don't know Dave Manterola is very active in the local Farm Bureau,
Farmer for a Day 2011 was a huge success,
Please check out the Homepage for a preview of the pictures, and be sure to check out our Facebook page for the whole album!
Thanks again to everyone who made it possible.
Speaking of Farm Blogs:
Check out FCFB's new blog today at: http://franklincofarmbureau.blogspot.com/
We will be sharing photos of FCFB along with other local stories and the activites of the board members!
Farm Blogs:
Looking for a good farm blog with great up to date information? Check out Capital Press's Blogriculture.
Newly Updated Farm Gaming Site:
Looking for an educational website futuring games and exercises geared toward school age kids? My American Farm is the perfect resource for parents, teachers, and farmers to have for teaching agricultural literacy to everyone unfamiliar with farming. "Players learn where their food comes from and how those products get from the farm to their dinner plate". Check it out today at www.myamericanfarm.org to see the games, educator resources, and fun family activities!
A few of the games futured on the site which is sponsed by Pioneer Hi-Bred:
The Importance of Social Media:
Quote from NCBA president Bill Donald:
"Basically, we have a lot of agencies imposing regulations without truly understanding the implications....However, as an industry we have to do a better job telling our story. We must educate these government officials and the public about this industry.”
The only way to educate a vast amouint of people about agriculture in today's world is through newer forms of social media. AKA "Facebook, Blogging, Texting, Twitter, Youtube" we will never educate the new generations if we are not communicating the same way they are!
Feb 2-3, 2011--Leg Days
Don't miss this annual event includes key issues briefings, updates from key legislators in all four caucuses, and visits to legislative offices. Don’t miss this chance to answer the call for agriculture and have your voice heard by returning and brand new Senators and Representatives. Washington Farm Bureau Legislative Days will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Activities are also scheduled at the Legislative Building on the Capitol campus and at the WFB Professional Office Building in Lacey. To make your room reservations, please contact the Red Lion Hotel directly at (360) 943-4000. For more information, contact Jaime Rowland at jrowland@wsfb.com or (800) 331-3276 ext. 108.
Jan 20, 2011 --Ag Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Dave Manterola who received the Ag Hall of Fame award this year for "agribusiness man of the year"!
Here are some photos of the event:
Dave receiving the award from FCFB member Steve Cooper:
For those who don't know Dave Manterola is very active in the local Farm Bureau,
First Aid Classes 2011
For everyone interested in having themselves or their workers receive first aid/CPR certification we have opening in upcoming classes this March and May 2011.
To register for our March classes, March 4th (spanish) and March 7th (english) please email Ramona at rommer@pocketinet.com
Classes will be $40 per person and come with a 2 year certification in First Aid and CPR.
For everyone interested in having themselves or their workers receive first aid/CPR certification we have opening in upcoming classes this March and May 2011.
To register for our March classes, March 4th (spanish) and March 7th (english) please email Ramona at rommer@pocketinet.com
Classes will be $40 per person and come with a 2 year certification in First Aid and CPR.
