Young Farmers & Ranchers

Stanislaus County Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is made up of a group of active members ages 18-35. This committee plans socials, meetings with guest speakers, ag tours and events throughout the year. They also invite other young to attend to network and learn about different segments of the Stanislaus County ag industry. There is an officer team elected yearly to help plan these events and socials and to send out regular emails to members. Contact Abi Fair, abid@stanfarmbureau.org.

Regional Meetings

Each of the five regions in Stanislaus County hosts a Regional Meeting annually to nominate their board of directors for a two-year term. The Northeast, Eastside, Westside and Southern Regions have their Regional Meetings in February and Early March each year, with the Northwest Region hosting their Annual Dinner each November.

Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members takes place each year on the third Thursday of April. The event includes a Business Meeting to accept the Nominating Report, Directors from each Regional Meeting, and every two years, an officer team. Annual Meeting always has a great speaker or entertainer, a fantastic meal, a tradeshow and a silent auction that benefits our Educational Programs.

Agricultural Sector Partnership

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and Stanislaus County Workforce Development proudly lead the Agricultural Sector Partnership — an ongoing collaboration designed to support the region’s vital agriculture industry. Now in its third year, the partnership brings together agricultural employers, educators and industry stakeholders twice a year to share insights, provide updates and identify workforce needs and opportunities.

This employer-driven initiative has directly shaped workforce development offerings in our county. In response to feedback from local ag employers, we’ve successfully delivered Supervisory Development Training for the past three years — helping to build strong leadership within the ag workforce. New in 2025, we’ve launched an English Language Learner (ELL) Program specifically tailored for agricultural employees, further demonstrating our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our industry. For more information, contact Anna Genasci, annag@stanfarmbureau.org.

Adopt a Family

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Board Members and Staff work with county Social Services to “adopt” families around the holidays to ensure they have a wonderful Christmas during hard times. We receive their wish lists that include things the family needs. The Board Members, Staff and YF&R then work to ensure their needs are met during the holidays.