Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wp-plugin-bluehost domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the breadcrumb-navxt domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php:6114) in /home2/carolze4/public_html/wp-includes/rest-api/class-wp-rest-server.php on line 1893
{"id":1139,"date":"2013-11-25T07:25:42","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T13:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolyncares.wordpress.com\/?p=1139"},"modified":"2013-11-25T07:25:42","modified_gmt":"2013-11-25T13:25:42","slug":"30-days-of-thanksgiving-day-25-farm-bureau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolyncaresblog.com\/2013\/11\/25\/30-days-of-thanksgiving-day-25-farm-bureau\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Days of Thanksgiving – Day 25: Farm Bureau"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CarolynCares<\/a><\/p>\n

This past weekend I was in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. I look forward to this meeting every year, and seeing friends from all over the state.<\/p>\n

One of the coolest things about attending the Annual Meeting, is to see farmers of every type and every age sharing meals, sharing laughter, and sharing stories. Farm Bureau is one place where Democrats, Republicans, Independents, young farmers, “seasoned” farmers, dairy, beef, pig, turkey, conventional, organic, large, small, hobby, fruit, and vegetable farmers all meet together for one common goal. We all care about our farms and ranches, and we want to be able to pass them on to another generation. We want to learn how best to care for the land, tend to our animals, and meet consumer’s wishes while being able to make enough money to support our families and better our farms.<\/p>\n

The delegate session is always interesting. My county in Southwestern Minnesota is very different from my friend’s farm in Northwestern Minnesota. The resolutions passed at their county meetings may not have any bearing on my county, yet we get the chance to debate and vote on the resolutions brought to the voting floor. It is one of the strongest grassroots organizations I know of. Every member has a voice, and has the chance to be heard. I wish our government was like that!<\/p>\n

I am thankful for Farm Bureau, the leadership, and staff. They organized an awesome Annual Meeting this year. I came away from the weekend tired, yet excited for the future of Farm Bureau, and the future of Agriculture. I know I have some work to do to help our county continue to grow. It is so reassuring to know that we have a great staff that we can call on for answers to our questions, no matter how big or small.<\/p>\n

After this weekend, I am really looking forward to the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention in San Antonio in January. I am excited to meet some of my social media friends in person, and to engage with Farm Bureau members from all over the United States and Puerto Rico. Who will I see in San Antonio?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

To follow other 30 Day Blog Challenge participants, click here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n