2011 YF&R Competitions
Here are application forms and information about this year’s YF&R competitive events!
Have questions? Contact Jayde Van Cleave at (719) 478-2832 or jvancleave@colofb.com.
CFB Discussion Meet:
The Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. The judges are looking for the contestant that offers constructive criticism, cooperation, and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. To find out more information about the Discussion Meet competition click below.
CFB YF&R Annual meeting Discussion Meet Schedule
2011 YF&R Discussion Meet Recording
2011 YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet Recording
Training Calls
In preparation for the 2012 Discussion Meet interested individuals can participate in training calls that will feature experts on the 2012 discussion meet topics. After the calls, handouts and recorded calls have been posted below
Tuesday August 30, 2011 Outline
Tuesday September 13, 2011 PPT. (Click here for recording)
Tuesday September 27, 2011 (Click here for recording) For center of food integrity webinars (click here)
Tuesday October 11, 2011 (Click here for recording) For “Skinny on Obesity” blog, (Click Here)
The next training call is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 8:00pm EST.
Call Information:
All calls will use the following toll free number and passcode:
Toll Free Number: 1-888-537-7715
Participant Passcode: 96519540 #
CFB Emerging Leader Award:
The Emerging Leader Award is designed to honor one outstanding YF&R each year at the CFB Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity for County Farm Bureaus to nominate active Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18-35 that have been active within their county, community and organization by showing the skills they have gained through the Young farmer and Rancher Program.
The attached documents include a quick overview of Emerging Leader Award rules, as well as a template for the application process.
FY&R Emerging Leader Award cover letter 2011
YFR Emerging Leader Award 2011
AFBF Excellence in Agriculture Application:
The Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers & 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 organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).
If you are interested in competing for the Excellence in Agriculture Award please contact Jayde Van Cleave at (719) 478-2832 or jvancleave@colofb.com.
AFBF Achievement Award Application:
The American Farm Bureau Federation Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize those Young Farmers & Ranchers that have excelled in their farming/ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority.
The contestants will be evaluated on a combination of their farming operation growth and financial progress of operation, FB Leadership, as well as leadership outside of Farm Bureau. More specifically, the judges will be looking for excellence in management, growth and scope of the enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the operation. A contestant’s participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations is a definite point getter from the judges.
If you are interested in competing for the Achievement Award please contact Jayde Van Cleave at (719) 478-2832 or jvancleave@colofb.com.
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