April 27, 2022

US AFBF selects 11th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently selected a group of young farmer and rancher leaders — whom it considers as outstanding — as the organization's 11th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class.

AFBF designed PAL to help agricultural leaders accelerate their engagement abilities and solidify their roles as advocates for agriculture.

"Advocating for agricultural issues benefits rural communities at the local, state and national levels," said AFBF president Zippy Duvall. "Today, more than ever before, it's critical for farmers and ranchers to step forward with confidence as they promote issues important to those in the farm-to-consumer food chain."

PAL training involves four learning modules designed to develop specific advocacy skills while exploring components of leadership and its theories and philosophies. The modules build on one another over the two years of the programme and include intense, in-person hands-on training.

PAL graduates emerge with the experience and confidence — in everything from legislative policy making and issues management to social media and media relations — to effectively engage all critical stakeholders.

- AFBF