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(SAN ANTONIO) – Jan. 28, 2025 – Isabella Chism, Indiana Farm Bureau member from Howard County and former 2^nd vice president of INFB, was reelected chair of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee at AFBF’s 2025 Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Chism was unanimously reelected in the election that took place on Saturday, Jan. 25, and it was made official at the AFBF annual meeting of voting delegates on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

“Women in agriculture are more than just passionate advocates,” said Chism. “They have always been equal partners on our nation’s family farms. I’m honored to continue to lead a strong committee that is dedicated to helping women across the country realize their potential and empower them to be leaders in their ag community.”

The AFBF Women’s Leadership program provides women with leadership training, communication skills and networking opportunities to strengthen their ability to encourage positive change in their communities and in the agricultural industry.

Key programs spearheaded by the committee include the biannual Women’s Communication Boot Camp, advocacy training via the annual Women’s ACE (Advocate, Cultivate, Empower) Summit and Ag ConnectHER, which elevates and celebrates dynamic and successful women leaders in agriculture by showcasing their leadership journeys and connecting them through quarterly online events.

Previous to this role, Chism served as 2^nd vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau for 17 years and vice chair of the AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee. Chism currently serves on the AFBF board of directors as well as the AFBF trade advisory committee.

Chism is executive director of Howard County 4-H exhibit association capital projects and an at-large representative on the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council. She also is a member of the Regional Leadership Institute steering committee, and a board member for the Agriculture Council of America and the Community Foundation serving Howard, Clinton and Carroll counties.

Chism and her husband, Kent, farm in Howard County, raising corn, soybeans and sweet corn.

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About Indiana Farm Bureau: For more than 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has protected and enhanced the future of agriculture and our communities. As the state’s largest general farm organization, INFB works diligently to cultivate a thriving agricultural ecosystem to strengthen the viability of Indiana agriculture. Learn more at INFB.org.