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AFB Honors Young Farmers
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American Farm Bureau Honors Young Farmer and Rancher Competitive Event Winners
New YF&R Executive Team also Elected Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitions were announced at the American
Farm Bureau Virtual Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. Each won a new Ford Truck and paid registration to the March AFBF FUSION Conference. Caleb and Leanne Ragland of Kentucky won the Achievement Award which recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operations and exhibited superior leadership abilities. Marquee Ricks of Idaho won the Discussion Meet which simulates a committee meeting in which active discussion and participation are expected. Participants are evaluated on their ability to exchange ideas and information on a predetermined topic. Jackie Mundt of Kansas won the Excellence in Agriculture Award which recognizes young farmers and ranchers who do not derive the majority of their income from an agricultural operation, but actively contribute and grow through their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations. Also during the convention, members of the AFBF YF&R Committee elected a new executive team. Jon Iverson of Oregon will be the committee’s chair for 2021, taking over the position in March at the end of the FUSION Conference, and will serve for one year. He will also serve a one-year term on the AFBF board of directors. Jocelyn Anderson of California was elected vice chair and April Castle of Kansas was elected secretary. They will each serve one-year terms. For the full article and photos, visit: www.fb.org/newsroom/american-farm-bureau-honorsyoung-farmer-and-rancher-competitive-event-winn 2 AFB Honors Young Farmers 3 NCA President’s Perspective 7 Teaming Up with your Vet 11 CAB - Sire Selection
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