BAINBRIDGE — The Chenango County Farm Bureau's (CCFB) annual meeting and lunch will held at 1 p.m., October 26, at the Austin Farm Enterprise, located at 161 Jennison Lane in Bainbridge.

CCFB President Terry Ives said they will review reports from the previous year, discuss policy and resolutions for the coming year, elect directors and a president for 2026, and will be accepting membership applications.

“It is also a good chance to visit with other farmers and members,” said Ives.

He noted New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) Associate Director of Membership & Development Tom Denman will speak on membership benefits including policy development, state and federal lobbying, the young farmers and ranchers program, and more.

The barbecue lunch will be $18 a person and catered by Austin Farm Enterprise. Reservations must be sent in by October 17.

To reserve a meal, contact Jeff Austin or Terry Ives. Call Austin at 607-226-6220 or email afesales161@gmail.com. Ives can be reached at 607-287-7383, or email greenview1951@gmail.com. Dinners can be paid at the door.