The mission of the Lewis County Farm Bureau is to increase public awareness and support of agriculture, promote agricultural production and positively impact the lives of farmers and ranchers in Lewis County and throughout Washington State with solutions for the challenges faced by agriculture, forestry and natural resources as we practice good stewardship of our lands.
Our Mission
At the Lewis County Farm Bureau, we are dedicated to promoting safe, affordable, and high-quality food production while supporting a robust local economy. As a grassroots organization, we are part of the broader Washington Farm Bureau (WFB), the state's largest agricultural organization, which is truly the Voice of Agriculture.
Farm Bureau is an independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization governed by and representing farm and ranch families. Our primary focus is on educational improvement, economic opportunities, and social advancement to enhance the well-being of agricultural families. We advocate for these principles at the local, county, state, and national levels.
Our policies and initiatives are born at the local level and move up through county, state, and national forums. Lewis County Farm Bureau is a local arm of this larger movement, and our politically active members are dedicated to speaking out on issues that matter to rural America.
Nationally, Farm Bureau represents over 5.5 million member families from 2,800 county Farm Bureaus, all federated to form state Farm Bureaus, which, in turn, make up the American Farm Bureau Federation. In Washington, the Farm Bureau includes more than 46,000 member families.
At the state level, Washington Farm Bureau's lobby team vigorously defends the rights of our state's farmers and ranchers. Our strength lies in our grassroots approach, advocating for agricultural interests from the county level to the state level and on to the national stage. Lewis County Farm Bureau is proud to be a vital part of this network, dedicated to supporting the needs of our local agricultural community and contributing to the broader agricultural movement in Washington and across the United States.
Our Function
Our Officers & Board of Directors
Maureen Harkcom, President
Maureen grew up on a dairy (Leprechaun Holsteins) outside of Centralia, the daughter of a large animal veterinarian. She raised four sons on the family’s second ranch in Lincoln Creek valley. Then they moved to Ethel where they raised beef and native grass hay and Maureen developed an equestrian competition
facility. She is retired, living out of Adna, working part-time helping people with Medicare insurance and spending time in her “palace” where she turns wooden pieces on a lathe.
Ryan Thode, Vice President
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Janet Meade, Secretary
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Lynn Mahoney, Treasurer (non-board)
Lynn Mahoney farms in the Lincoln Creek Valley where they raise and train horses. She give riding and training lessons & also hosts equine events.
Maynard Mallonee
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Dominique Woodham
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Jerry Owens
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Winsten Aldrich
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Jack Mallonee
Jack Mallonee is a 4th generation organic dairy farmer located in the Boistfort Valley. He and his dad, Maynard, milk 60 cows at Mallonee Family Farms LLC. Jack also serves on the Washington Farm Bureau YF&R Committee
Dennis Styger
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Zachary Zucati
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