CHAPTER 4
 RESULTS

 This study examined the need for individuals to step forward and assume

leadership positions within a changing agricultural industry. The purpose of this study

was to examine the leadership expectations and perceptions of Florida Farm Bureau

members.

 Chapter one provided the background to this study, the problem statement, and

significance of this study, definitions of key terms and several limitations to the study.

The objectives of the study were: (1) identify demographics of county Farm Bureau

membership, (2) identify perceived leadership roles of county Farm Bureau leaders by

the state Farm Bureau leadership, (3) measure the extent to which county Farm Bureau

members practice the leadership expectations held by state Farm Bureau leaders, (4)

determine leadership attitude, will, and desire of active Florida Farm Bureau members,

and (5) determine reason why local Farm Bureau members chose to participate or not

participate in leadership roles in local county Farm Bureau boards.

 The theoretical and conceptual framework for this study was found in Chapter

 two. This framework focused on research in seven areas: the history of the Farm Bureau

 and other agricultural organizations, political interest groups, grassroots organizations,

 organizational leadership, motivations of volunteers, social capital and agricultural

 leadership.