Aubree Thomas Named Coordinator for Utah Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee

The Utah Farm Bureau Federation (UFBF) has announced that Aubree Thomas has been named as the new coordinator for the organization's Women's Leadership Committee, helping lead the Committee's efforts in providing opportunities for growth and development in leadership, engagement, advocacy, and developing relationships.

Thomas will continue the great efforts of Susan Furner, who is retiring at the end of May.

"Women are essential to agriculture on and off the farm and are critical to our organization's success in connecting all Utahns to agriculture," Thomas said. "I'm excited to jump in and continue the great momentum that has already been achieved. It's inspiring to work with these women in agriculture, and to share their enthusiasm with others in our state."

The committee leadership responsibilities are in addition to her continued work as Communications Coordinator, which has included social media and digital communications, as well as coordinating communications and events for the Miracle of Agriculture Foundation.

"Aubree has been a tremendous asset to our organization for the past five years, working to share agriculture's story," said Spencer Gibbons, CEO of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. "While she will continue in that amazing work, we're glad that she's willing to take on this additional responsibility and build upon the leadership talents she has."

Aubree Thomas working with Utah Farm Bureau President ValJay Rigby on a video at his wheat farm in northern Utah.

A native of McKinnon, Wyoming, has been with the Utah Farm Bureau for nearly five years, and has been recognized by the American Farm Bureau and the Public Relations Society of America for award-winning communications work.

Thomas grew up on a small cattle ranch in southwestern Wyoming and is the oldest of four children. Thomas graduated first from Casper College, where she was a member of the Collegiate Livestock Judging team. She later attended Utah State University, graduating in 2018 with a degree in agricultural communications and journalism.