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Past Presidents

Honoring the leaders who have guided the Madera County Farm Bureau throughout its history of over 100 years of service to our agricultural community.

Jay Mahil

Current

Current President
J.W. Schmitz Jr.

J.W. Schmitz Jr.

1921–1933

James L. Davis

James L. Davis

1924

Ray Humphreys

Ray Humphreys

1927

L.F. Hillhouse

L.F. Hillhouse

1936

O.L. Baker

O.L. Baker

1938–1941

W.R. Ocheltree

W.R. Ocheltree

1941–1943

W.C. Ficklin Jr.

W.C. Ficklin Jr.

1945–1946

Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson

1948–1951

W.E. Wattenbarger

W.E. Wattenbarger

1951–1952

J.W. Schmitz Jr.

J.W. Schmitz Jr.

1952–1954

Robert Silkwood

Robert Silkwood

1954–1956

V.J. Roberts

V.J. Roberts

1956–1958

Walter Rosskopf

Walter Rosskopf

1960–1962

Robert Weber

Robert Weber

1962–1964

Lionel Rogers

Lionel Rogers

1964–1966

Maurice C. Barcus

Maurice C. Barcus

1968–1970

John Yakligian

John Yakligian

1972–1974

J. Gordon Kennedy

J. Gordon Kennedy

1976–1978

Protecting Agriculture Since 1920

1,200+ Members.
100+ Years of Impact.

The Madera County Farm Bureau has been the voice of local agriculture for over a century — advocating for farmers, supporting rural communities, and building the next generation of agricultural leaders.

$2.5B+

County Ag Revenue

1,800+

Farm Operations

“Being part of the Farm Bureau has connected me with fellow farmers and given us a real voice in Sacramento. The scholarships, the events, the advocacy — it all makes a difference for our community and our kids' future.”

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Terri Peal

President, MCFB