Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) First Vice President Steve Breeding has been reappointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Promotion and Engagement (P&E) Committee. In this role, Breeding will continue traveling across the country to engage with producers and consumers on various agricultural topics.
Breeding was first appointed to the national committee in 2024 and recently completed his first term. During that time, he strengthened his communication and leadership skills, expanded his professional network, and deepened his understanding of agriculture. His position also provided numerous meaningful opportunities, including speaking on a panel at the AFBF Convention in San Antonio in January 2025, where he shared a vulnerable and inspiring story about his mental health journey, an experience that resonated with people nationwide.
Another highlight of Breeding’s first term was participating in an “Ask a Farmer” event in New York City in Times Square, the subway, and Central Park. This initiative invited people walking the street to ask farmers questions about agriculture, helping bridge the gap between consumers and producers.
“While handing out seed packets in Times Square, I met a woman who was hesitant to take them because she didn’t know what to do with them. When I suggested she simply ‘sow’ them in the soil, she replied, ‘Oh no, I don’t know how to sew.’ It was a powerful reminder that what we take for granted every day can be entirely foreign to those outside of agriculture. That experience made me even more passionate about sharing our world and the work we do to grow food and fiber,” Breeding said.
In his upcoming term, Breeding will serve alongside ten other representatives from across the country, including Massachusetts, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Idaho, Minnesota, Utah, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Montana, and Missouri. With the committee typically consisting of only 10 to 12 members, earning a spot is a significant achievement that reflects Breeding’s dedication to agricultural advocacy.
