The Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership program strives to change the perceptions about agriculture, family farms and ranches and about the role of women in agriculture. Changing those perceptions through direct contact, educational programming, leadership development programs, speaking out for our industry, and recognizing the unlimited possibilities for women in agriculture.
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Photo Contest: Congratulations to this year’s photo contest winners!
2012′s theme is “Grandpa’s Old Barn.” More details to come soon.
Thank you to Deb Bricker for making this year’s fundraiser quilt and to David McMillen for purchasing! All proceeds are going towards the 2012 scholarship winners.
Meet the new Women’s Leadership Committee Chairwoman, Gretchen Schubert!
2012 Women’s Leadership Committee Scholarship application now available!
Download here.
The MFBF Women’s Leadership Committee
| Name | Area |
|---|---|
| Gretchen Schubert | Chair |
| Beth Blevins, Niki Sardot | District 1 |
| Bonnie Marchesseault | District 2 |
| Deb Bricker | District 3 |
| Lisa McFarland | District 4 |
| Lillian Ostendorf, Catherine McDowell | District 5 |
| Gail Staffanson, Leslie McMillen | District 6 |
| Nancy Bowman, Sue Sather | District 7 |
| Julie Meyer, Cindy Denning | District 8 |
| Sheryl Erickson, Linda Johns | District 9 |
| Carole Plymale, Shirley Lucas | District 10 |
Staff Contact is Megan Chancellor, meganc@mfbf.org.
Food Check-Out Day: To recognize the outstanding efficiency and productivity of America’s farmers and ranchers, the Montana Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Committee officially commemorates Food Check-Out each year. Food Check-Out Day recognizes the farmer’s contribution to the affordability of food in the United States. The event is held annually by MT farm women on the day of the year, when, on average, Americans have earned enough income to pay for their yearly food supply. Montana Farm Bureau celebrates Food Checkout Day by gathering food and food certificates for the Ronald McDonald House in Billings.
National Agriculture Month Table Tents: MFBF Women’s Leadership Committee has combined the efforts of safety precautions and agriculture facts on table tents and distributed them to restaurants and businesses in all areas of Montana.
Favorite Recipes of Montana Cook Book: This cookbook has been compiled by the Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. In it we have gathered 775 recipes from Farm Bureau members across the entire state. It is our sincere wish that you find many tempting dishes to serve to your family and friends for many years to come. It is also a great gift idea or Montana keepsake. Favorite Recipes of Montana sell for $15 each, plus $5.00 shipping and handling per book ordered.