The Lampasas County Farm Bureau will conduct its annual membership drive from May 18-19. During that period, special efforts will be made by the local organization to enroll new members.

Lampasas County Farm Bureau ended 2008 with 1,452 farm families. Membership in the local organization automatically makes one a member of Texas Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau.

The state organization is influential in both state and national affairs on behalf of agriculture, said Barney Groves, Lampasas County FB vice president.

Its purpose is to analyze the problems of farm and ranch families, and to formulate action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity and social advancement, thereby promoting the national welfare.

"One does not need to own a farm or ranch to be a Farm Bureau member, but many participate because they want to help agriculture and take advantage of the services offered by the organization," said Groves.

To become a member or for more information, phone the local office at 556-6271 or call Christine Groves, membership chairman, at 556-5511.