Young Farmer Grows Strong Roots in Agriculture

Vermont Leader Shows How Passion Drives Agricultural Involvement

Sara Bullis of Vermont is a young farmer making an impact in agriculture despite not coming from a traditional farming background. Now a strong voice in her community and Farm Bureau, she’s showing that passion and involvement matter more than roots.

Growing up in the suburbs, Sara didn’t have access to farm life. “You can’t have a cow in a one-acre lot in the suburbs,” she said. But her journey began in high school with FFA and agriscience biotechnology. Her interest grew at the University of Vermont, where she joined the CREAM program, learning dairy health and management hands-on.

Sara faced challenges in identifying as a farmer early on since she wasn’t farming full-time. That changed with her involvement in Farm Bureau. She served as chair of the Grand Isle County Young Farmers & Ranchers and later on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee (2022–2024).

Outside of Farm Bureau, Sara works as a mail carrier and helps on her husband’s fourth-generation dairy farm. She assists with herd management, house rentals, and artificial insemination. She also serves as the Grand Isle County Farm Bureau president and chairs the Promotion & Engagement Committee.

Sara’s advocacy focuses on making agriculture inclusive. “As long as you tell your story, you're going to be a good advocate,” she said. Her work represents farmers who may not feel comfortable speaking up.

Encouraging others, Sara stresses that anyone can get involved. Conferences, networking, and asking questions helped her grow. She reminds others, “You don’t know unless you ask.” Her openness and leadership reflect the mission of Vermont Farm Bureau—to be the unifying voice of Vermont agriculture.