Arkansas Farm Bureau
Matthew Magdefrau is an experienced video production professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from the University of Central Arkansas. Since May 2019, Matthew has been employed at Arkansas Farm Bureau as a Video Production Specialist, having previously held the title of Visual Production Specialist. Additionally, Matthew has worked as a freelance filmmaker since September 2017. Earlier career experiences include a Public Relations Internship at Arkansas Farm Bureau and an internship at Bespoke Media Group. Matthew also has a background in education, having served as a teacher at Aftercare Express from May 2015 to May 2016.
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation (ArFB) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to agricultural advocacy. ArFB represents the interests of farmers and rural communities throughout the state of Arkansas through policy development, lobbying and other programs. The mission of Arkansas Farm Bureau: • Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena; • Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and • Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for its members. Farm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.