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Tulsa County Farm Bureau One of Fifteen Nationally That Wins Excellence Award in Seattle
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:42:28 CSTTulsa County Farm Bureau was one of fifteen county Farm Bureaus were recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for innovative new program ideas in this year's County Activities of Excellence program. The winners shared their successful efforts in an exhibit at AFBF 91st annual meeting.
The awards spotlight innovative programs by county Farm Bureaus in five categories: Education & Agriculture Promotion; Leadership Development; Membership Services; Policy Implementation; and Public Relations & Information.
"County Farm Bureaus from across the country compete for the best new program ideas and these winning entries are true trailblazers. They offer great ideas that other Farm Bureau leaders can take home with them," said AFBF President Bob Stallman.
The Tulsa County Farm Bureau Women's Committee adopted Kendall-Whititer elementary school in inner-city Tulsa. Support included start-up and sustaining funds for the building of a greenhouse, community garden and Ag in the Classroom curriculum. The Ag Education efforts were spotlighted nationally in Seattle on Sunday.
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