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Indiana Farm Bureau has identified specific strategic goals for 2020, said Megan Ritter, INFB executive director of administration. Among these are:

• Influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes that benefit agriculture, including a campaign to support the creation of a health benefit for farmers.
• Connecting strategically with industry groups and leaders, and looking for connections beyond traditional agriculture. Building relationships with diverse groups.
• Creating a welcome campaign for new voting members.
• Investing in ag literacy programs that foster an appreciation for agriculture and expose students to opportunities within agriculture.
• Developing a program to grow INFB’s relationships in urban agriculture.
• Implementing programs that increase member participation in local, state and national advocacy efforts.

A major goal, Ritter added, is to help farmers succeed by creating programs and initiatives that meet their needs and goals. Among the program areas INFB sees a special need for, she explained, are a program that addresses farmers’ goals of financial sustainability, risk management and managing through challenging times; a program for agricultural employers that addresses domestic labor issues, including H2A challenges; a program for farmers looking to diversify farm income through organics, farmers markets, agritourism, locally grown or other value-added ag enterprises; and information about mental health resources.

“Our goals are all about serving our members,” she said.