The American Farm Bureau Convention is a place where Utah's Farm Bureau leadership can make connections with national leaders and with farmers and agriculture specialists from across the country.

In this episode of Cows, Plows and Things that Grow, we'll hear from American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall in a conversation with Utah Farm Bureau President ValJay Rigby. We'll also meet Kelly Pehrson, the Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, and from the team that represents the needs of Farm Bureau members to the Utah legislature.

A group of young farmers and ranchers who'd recently won awards at Utah's state Farm Bureau convention also made the trip and competed with others who represent the future of farming in America. We'll hear their thoughts on the national convention

There are many hazards that farm families and farm workers need to be aware of, and Utah Farm Bureau conducts training sessions with local farm bureaus around the state to make them aware of hazards and to build habits that will help avoid accidents.

In this episode of Cows, Plows and Things that Grow, Dan Bammes talks with AJ Ferguson, Utah Farm Bureau's Vice President for Farm Safety and with Jason Christensen, a rancher from Sanpete County who's been a part of many safety trainings in his community.

Political candidates from any party are welcome to attend the Utah Farm Bureau candidate school, where they can learn about messaging, fundraising, working with media and other important topics. In this edition of Cows, Plows and Things that Grow, we'll hear from Cody Lyon, who teaches campaign schools around the country for the American Farm Bureau Federation. We'll also hear from Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, who says campaign school was a great help for him before he ran for the legislature the first time.