Bruce Herr, Indiana Farm Bureau’s new District 4 director, is no stranger to the organization. Having been a member for 30 years, he has taken advantage of many opportunities to get involved with INFB.

Herr became active in the organization after graduating from Purdue University with a degree in agricultural economics. He served as the Wells County Farm Bureau president before replacing Steve Maple, who retired in December, as District 4 director.

“As president, I developed an understanding for the struggles faced by local Farm Bureau boards,” said Herr. “Membership, policy, finding volunteers and addressing local agricultural issues – whew, what a job.”

As district director, Herr represents Adams, Blackford, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Tipton and Wabash counties in addition to Wells.

Herr said he looks forward to working with each of his counties, advocating for agriculture, and striving to improve the way of life in rural Indiana. He is excited to meet new people and make new friends along the way.

“Without a doubt, Farm Bureau is the most influential and forward-thinking agricultural organization in the country,” said Herr. “I want to do my part to continue providing strong leadership.”

When he is not busy working on INFB issues, Herr can be found on his first-generation grain and livestock farm in Wells County. Together, he, his wife and their five children raise 60,000 chickens and 25 Dorset ewes, farm 200 acres of corn and soybeans and are working toward starting a winery. Herr also serves as a township trustee and drives a school bus.

Whether he is in the board room or the barn, Herr says his passion is and always will be agriculture.