The Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program introduces farmers ages 18-35 to the Farm Bureau organization and provides them with education, leadership development, and fellowship opportunities. Activities specifically planned for young farmers include Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture contests and the annual YF&R Leadership Conference.

YF&R activities provide a platform for younger members to get involved in the entire Farm Bureau organization while getting to know other young farmers from across the state. For more information download the YF&R chair manual or call 651-768-2115 or email at info@fbmn.org.

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Minnesota Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference

The annual Young Farmers and Ranchers conference will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Bruce Vincent, a motivational speaker and businessman, will deliver the keynote address, "Activism 101," to the young farmers and ranchers.” In “Activism 101,” attendees will learn how to make activism a business line item – and avoid having it take over your life.

On Saturday, attendees will spend the day at the Capitol working through a mock legislative session along with a tour of the Capitol. Conference sessions also include “Contact with an Impact” and “How to Make Your Voice Heard.” Preliminary rounds of the Discussion Meet will also be held at the conference. Discussion Meet registration deadline is January 15, 2010.

2010 YF&R Conference Brochure

American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference

The AFBF YF&R Conference will be held February 19-23, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The conference will include leadership development, ag tours and networking opportunites.

Conference attendees will hear from Matt Roloff, farmer and TV star of“Little People, Big World” from the TLC Network. Attendees will also hear from Mike Henning who works for The Henning Family Business Center, an organizational consulting firm and seminar company committed to helping families in business succeed and grow, year after year, generation after generation in the hands of a competent and committed famly management consultant.

2010 American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference Flyer

Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

District 1	Glen Groth (Chair) Winona County
District II	Joe & April Sullivan Renville County
District III	DiDi Christopherson Nobles County
District IV	Nick & Tara Meyer Stearns County
District V	Nathan & Suzanna Nelson Pine County
District VI	Miles & Sarah Kuschel Cass County
District VII	Kirk & Chrissa Luckow West Polk County