WV Farm Bureau Magazine April 2013 | Page 4

PRESIDENTIAL PARADIGMS We Pull the Most When We Pull Together Charles Wilfong, President, West Virginia Farm Bureau Membership in Farm Bureau has never been more important than it is today. Since its beginning nearly a century ago, Farm Bureau has been THE organization that has worked to achieve positive progress for farmers and people in rural areas – none of which they could have attained as individuals. accomplishments in this arena are the result of having an involved membership who establishes policies that are clear and relevant, and who personally participate in the legislative process. I also cannot say enough about our exceptional WVFB staff members who have the trust and respect of our legislators as they work to carry out our objectives. As we look ahead to the future, we know we are going to have to be even more involved. We need more members, willing to work to get the job done. We all have friends and neighbors who Today, we in agriculture face challenges that should be Farm Bureau members, but presently would be insurmountable for anyone to confront alone. However, through Farm Bureau, we are able are not. The impact Farm Bureau can have at the to deal effectively with many issues. West Virginia local, state and national level is unmatched by any Farm Bureau is constantly at work, helping farmers other organization. Our consistent conservative policies and philosophy have gained the respect of to deal with burdensome regulatory concerns. Literally hundreds of pieces of proposed legislation most elected officials. Let’s invest a little time and explain the importance of Farm Bureau to these must be sifted through each year to determine folks, and encourage them to join us and be a part the impac Ё