Our Mission
Whatcom County Farm Bureau is a voluntary, grassroots advocacy organization representing the social and economic interests of farm and ranch families at the county level. By providing leadership and organizational skills, Farm Bureau seeks to gain public support on the issues affecting farm and ranch families.
Meet the Board Of Directors
Ben Elenbaas
President & Board Member
Ben and his wife Lindsey raise black Angus cattle that he direct markets to the local community and sells registered seed stock.
Ben is a Whatcom County Councilman.
Suzzi Snydar
1st Vice President & Board Member
Suzzi, and her husband Jeff, raise dairy replacement heifers on their farm and custom harvest grass and corn for Dairy farmers in Whatcom County.
Debi Gavette
Secretary & Board Member
Debi and her family farm pumpkins, apples & Christmas trees at Stoney Ridge Farms near Everson. They also raise Limousin show cattle.
Troy Lenssen
Board Member, & WA State Farm Bureau Board Member
Troy and his wife, Jamie, operate Lenssen Dairy with his brother Terry. Their farm is located close to Lynden.
Brenda Elenbaas-Hickey
Staff Treasurer & Board Member
Brenda is the 5th generation at Elenbaas Company. It is super important to her that people support local companies to keep small family owned businesses alive.
Branden Brink
Board Member
Branden and his wife, Heather, own and operate Double B Angus, a registered Black Angus cow-calf operation located north of Lynden.
Kyle Haugens
2nd Vice President & Board Member
Dan Noteboom
Board Member
Dan & his wife Terri own and operation a dairy farm south of Lynden.
Debbie VanderVeen
Board Member
Debbie and her husband, Jason, owned and operated Veen Huizen Farms, a dairy and crop farm in Everson until its sale in 2019.
Amanda Stidham
Volunteer Admin Asst.
Amanda grew up on a small farm, showing in 4-H & FFA. Amanda is currently is the Whatcom County Youth Fair Manager and spends her days promoting Ag to Youth in our community.
Amanda and her husband, Tim, have two boys and 2 exchange students.