2020 VFBF Women’s Spring Conference

"The Magic of Farming"

Tentative Agenda

Friday, March 20

Vendor stations: Health, member benefits and more

Keynote speaker: Chris Knicely—AITC 2019 Teacher of the Year, Mark Twain Middle School, Fairfax County

Live auction after dinner; silent auction through Saturday

Saturday, March 21

Workshops:

Farm Finances—Dr. Alex White, Virginia Tech

Women’s Health & Nutrition—Jennifer Madden Smith, RD, CLC

Medicare 101—Gina Gentilini, individual account executive, Health Care Consultants

Protecting Farmland—Laura Thurman, easement project manager, Virginia Outdoors Foundation

Preparing to Fulfill the Mission—Dr. Paige Pratt, VFBF grassroots development specialist

Entertainment: Magician

Tours and afternoon activities:

Tour Rockingham Poultry Center and White Oak Lavender Farm

Tour Route 11 Potato Chips and Showalter’s Orchard/Old Hill Hard Cider

Canvas and rock painting

Agriculture in the Classroom activity

Sunday, March 22

District and State Awards

Additional opportunity!

Prior to the start of the Women's Spring Conference, please join us for the Farm Credit Knowledge Center Farm Management Institute, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Hotel Madison.

Featured speaker Dr. Dave Kohl will speak on the business of agriculture, and current trends from a local and global perspective.

Guest speaker Greta Halahan of Lebanon, Pa., will speak on personalities and teamwork.

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Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young adults for their interest and achievements in agriculture and provide an opportunity to serve as an ambassador for agriculture and Farm Bureau. Eligible applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 can apply online or return a completed paper application to Virginia Farm Bureau Federation ATTN: Women & Young Farmers Dept 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23261

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Distinguished Farm Bureau Woman

Recognizes a Farm Bureau producer and/or associate woman member for her contribution in either farm business and community activities; agricultural business and community activities; or agricultural leadership and community involvement. All candidates must be nominated and will be asked to complete an application upon receipt of nomination.

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Hay Bale Decorating Contest

Are you looking for a fun way to promote agriculture? Consider decorating round and square bales of hay to spotlight agriculture in your community this fall. The contest runs from September 1 through November 1. Please see the application for more details and award categories.

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County Women's Committee Program Awards Report

The purpose of the Program Awards Report is to recognize outstanding women’s committees for their efforts in promoting agriculture and their involvement in Farm Bureau throughout the year. Recognition will take place at the Women’s Spring Conference. This report should be submitted by each women’s committee by Jan. 15.

Download the report as a document file.

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