Excellence in Action: Celebrating County Farm Bureau Initiatives

Join us for Excellence in Action: Celebrating County Farm Bureau Initiatives, a showcase of outstanding local projects from across the nation that exemplify Farm Bureau's commitment to community impact. This session will highlight a few of this year's County Activities of Excellence award winners in areas like Education & Ag Promotion, Member Services, Public Relations & Information, Leadership Development, Policy Implementation, and Safety. Discover the creativity and dedication of our county leaders and be inspired by their exceptional volunteer-driven programming!

Speakers:

Elise Cruce

CAE, MBA, PMP, Managing Director, Leadership Development | American Farm Bureau Federation

As the Managing Director of Leadership Development, Elise sets the strategic direction for the leadership development team at AFBF. She facilitates strategic planning, goal setting, and professional development opportunities for Farm Bureau leaders. Elise joined the AFBF team in 2017 from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, where she was the Leadership Programs Coordinator. Elise is certified in Game Design and Facilitation by the North American Gaming and Simulation Association and in Management Essentials from Harvard Business School. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education and communications from the University of Florida and holds an MBA from Louisiana State University. A member of the Society for Association Executives, Elise earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credential in 2022. Elise, her husband, and their son live in Alexandria, VA.

Short Bio: As the Managing Director of Leadership Development, Elise sets the strategic direction for the leadership development team at AFBF. Elise joined the AFBF team in 2017 from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education and communications from the University of Florida and holds an MBA from Louisiana State University.

A representative from the winning County of the County Activities of Excellence will join Elise for this discussion.