Maryland Farm Bureau

Educational outreach - the Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc. (mfb) attempts to educate the general public on the safe and abundant food supply in the united states. This is accomplished in a variety of ways. Mfb's quarterly magazine carries many articles that explain modern agriculture and just how ones food gets from the field to their fork. Other pamphlets and brochures explain various segments of the agricultural industry. With the help of other organizations, mfb trains teachers to be prepared to teach kids about agriculture in elementary and secondary schools.

Support of county Farm bureaus - the Farm Bureau structure at the county level is all voluntary. Individual members who are farmers or people who have a passion/love for agriculture make up the boards and committees that carry out the work at the county level. Mfb provides support to the county Farm bureaus through staff who assist them with program planning, leadership development, training, membership solicitation, etc.

Government relations - as each generation is further removed from the Farm, it's increasingly important to be active in the legislative and regulatory arenas. Maryland Farm Bureau works with local, state, and national lawmakers and regulators to assure that agriculture's issues are raised and addressed. Mfb also works with individual members who need help with a variety of issues including zoning, water, drainage, regulatory compliance, etc.