YATES NAME Ar FB EVP

Continued from page 1 in support of the state’s farm and ranch communities.

“The challenge of Farm Bureau is to ensure that farmers and ranchers are an engaged part of our organization,” Yates said. “Collectively, they make up our state’s largest economic engine. Ensuring their needs are reflected and conveyed effectively to lawmakers, regulators and decision makers is the most important function of our organization.

“I am humbled by the faith and trust our board has demonstrated by this decision. I will do my best to ensure the mission of Farm Bureau continues to be the focus of our staff and our leaders.”

2023 A r FB O&L AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

The ArFB 2023 Officers & Leaders Conference will be held July 20–21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center, the theme is Navigating the Future.

Registration is open online, check in will begin at 10 a.m. July 20, with a 1 p.m. general session to get the conference started. Get all the details for the conference here.

Highlights of the 2023 Officers & Leaders conference include:

• Farm Bureau perspective from Arkansas Farm Bureau President Rich Hillman;

• Presentation of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement and Excellence in Ag awards;

• Workshops and Summer Commodity Division Meetings;

• A keynote address by Coach Steve Roberts;

• The first ever Foundation BBQ Thursday night, tickets will be available for $40.

The ArFB 2023 Women’s Leadership Conference will be held