American Farm Bureau Foundation Online Auction Starts Today

Jan 07, 2013

Second Annual AFBFA Online Bidding Auction Jan 7 to Jan 14, 2013

Thousands of American Farm Bureau members are heading to Nashville, TN, this week for the second annual American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture online auction. The organization raises money for agricultural causes and reaped more than $32,000 last year in its first such auction.

Almost 40 state Farm Bureaus have participated this year by donating special items that will be placed up for auction via the internet. Some of the donated items include, Omaha Beef from Nebraska, a maple syrup and pancake basket from New Hampshire, citrus gift baskets from Florida, wine from California and beautiful Indian jewelry from New Mexico.

The online auction will be held at BiddingForGood.com and proceeds from the auction benefit multiple projects currently underway at the American Farm Bureau Foundation, with a mission to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education.

The online auction runs from January 7, 2013 to January 14, 2013. Bidding will begin at 8:30 am Central Time on Jan 7 and conclude on January 14 at 5:30pm Central Time.

Video: Early Fall Colors | Scenic Ontario Road Trip!

All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.