Fulton County Farm Bureau

Fulton County Farm Bureau is the county chapter of New York Farm Bureau, the member-run advocacy organization for farmers and agribusinesses that dates to 1919. The county office is at 680 State Highway 29A in Gloversville. Farm Bureau is non-governmental and funded by member families, and its policy positions start with resolutions at the county level before going to the state annual meeting.

Membership brings a voice on state and federal farm policy, business tools and discount programs, and access to the Workers’ Compensation Safety Group 486, which has returned dividends to member farms. The organization also runs youth programs and a Young Farmers and Ranchers group for ages 18 to 35.

What to know

• The New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education is a separate 501(c)(3) that teaches the public about farming.
• Members have contributed more than 8 million pounds of food to food banks statewide.
• The state annual convention, known as StaCon, is held each winter with early registration in the fall.
• The Promotion and Engagement program sends members into schools to explain where food comes from.