Young Farmers and Ranchers: 

 

Want to win a pickup, a tractor, or a trip, and a chance at thousands of $ worth of crop protection products, US Savings Bonds?
 

Want to express your opinions about the future of AgricultureYF&R Committee to our decision makers?

 Each year, active  Farm Bureau's members have the opportunity to compete in several programs that recognize their accomplishments and test their skills. Farm Bureau members can download applications from the Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers website, or use the links below for applications.  Click on button at right for information about the America Farm Bureau Young Farmers Program.

 

Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher  Each year, all Young Farmer & Rancher members can vie for the title of Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher. To compete, qualifying YF&Rs must submit an application by April 1. The judges visit the operations of the top three finalists. The Outstanding YF&R is announced at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

April 1, 2005 is the deadline to return the Application for the Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Award
PDF File: Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher Application (.pdf)  Word Document: Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher Application (Word) 

Excellence in Ag   Young Farmers & Ranchers who do not derive the majority of their income from an owned agricultural operation to earn recognition. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).  

May 1, 2005 is the deadline to return the Application for the Excellence in Agriculture Award.

Word Document: YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Application (Word)  PDF File: YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award (.pdf) 

Discussion Meet   The State Discussion Meet takes place at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers demonstrate their ability to express ideas and opinions on major agricultural issues. 

October 3, 2005 is  deadline to return the 2005 Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet topics and registration form.

Word Document: YF&R Discussion Meet Topics and Registration (Word) PDF File:   YF&R Discussion Meet Topics and Registration Form (.pdf)