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2011 YF&R State Committee
(Visit our committee page)
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The Young Farmers & Ranchers Program provides opportunities
for young adults to earn recognition for their achievements in agriculture
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YF&R Leadership Conference
will be held February 10-12, 2012
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Get Involved!
YF&R Opportunities Brochure
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YF&R Achievement Award Contest
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Young farmers and ranchers (age 35 and under) can enter the Missouri YF&R Achievement Award contest. Application
Deadline for YF&R Achievement Award contest is September 9, 2011
After receiving the applications, judges narrow the field down to five entries. Those five prepare a more extensive entry form and a new set of judges choose the winner, along with two runners-up. The winners are announced at the MFB Annual Meeting each December.
The winner of the state YF&R Achievement Award receives cash awards, which includes $500 from the MFB Foundation for Agriculture. The winner also receives a year's free use of a Kubota M Series diesel tractor (350 hour limit) with the option to purchase at the end of the year. The runners-up also receive cash awards and plaques. The state winner moves on to compete in the national contest at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in January for a chance to win more.
If you have any inquiries about the Achievement Award, please contact the
MFB Field Services Department.
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Farm Bureau members must enter the contest through their county Farm Bureau.
The county secretary will email to Field Services the entrant’s name, address, phone number, county of residence, date of birth and membership number.
Deadline for YF&R Discussion Meet contest is November 10, 2011
Those selected will compete at the MFB Annual Meeting at Tan-Tar-A in December. Contestants will discuss one of the following five topics:
- Are the current and proposed Renewable Energy Policies beneficial to all segments of American agriculture? Why or why not?
- How can we convince the public that the animal agriculture industry balances production efficiencies with the public’s expectations of animal care?
- Have farmers and ranchers effectively utilized social media to educate and influence the public? What strategies can be implemented to expand the interaction between producers and consumers?
- How do we capitalize on the growing world demand for agricultural products?
- What role, if any, should agriculture play in addressing health and obesity issues?
The state Discussion Meet winner receives cash awards, which includes $500 from the MFB Foundation for Agriculture. The winner also receives a year's free use (150 hour limit) of a Case-IH Farmall tractor. The state winner moves on to compete in the national contest at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in January for a chance to win more.
» Click here to see resources that will aid in preparing for the Discussion Meet.
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Excellence in Agriculture Award Sponsored by
This award is designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers, while actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture, to earn recognition. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic, service and community organizations.
Contest Application>> user-friendly Excel form (tabs at bottom of form will advance you to the next page.)
Deadline for Excellence in Agriculture Award is November 4, 2011
The state Excellence in Agriculture Award winner receives cash awards, which includes $500 from the MFB Foundation for Agriculture. The winner also receives a new 625i John Deere Gator provided by FCS Financial Services. The state winner moves on to compete in the national contest at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in January for a chance to win more.
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Collegiate Farm Bureau Program
(Collegiate Brochure)
Collegiate Farm Bureau provides excellent opportunities for today's
college agriculture students, who will become the agriculture leaders of
tomorrow. The first Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter in the nation began in
1986 at the University of Missouri. Today there are chapters at six of our
state universities. (Sanctioned by Missouri Farm Bureau)
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University of Missouri - Columbia
Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Central Missouri
Truman State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Purposes of the Collegiate Farm Bureau:
• To foster active participation in legislative and lobbying activities
• To gain information about the work of farm organizations
• To keep up-to-date on agriculture policies and activities
• To promote the profession of ag-related occupations
Join your university’s Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter and learn more about the exciting opportunities available now and in the future. And, have some fun at the same time!
Club activities include:
• Monthly meetings with informative speakers
• Annual Legislative Tour to State Capitol
• Social activities & service projects
• Participation in Farm Bureau policy process
• Interaction with local county Farm Bureaus
• Hosting Ag Forums
• Discussion Meet contest
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Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet (Discussion Meet Brochure) 
The Discussion Meet is designed to simulate a committee meeting with questions, answers and statements coming from any person at any time. Contestants discuss preselected topics as an exercise in cooperative problem solving, with discussion
and active participation expected from each committee member.
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Participants will be judged on: communication, cooperation, problem solving,
and constructive criticism.
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