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Florida Farm Bureau has special programs for Young Farmers & Ranchers (active members between the ages of 18 and 35) and Farm Bureau women of all ages. For more information on the Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher and Women's programs, contact Scott Christmas, 352-378-8100, Extension 1030. 

Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers are active members between the ages of 18 and 35. There are several programs which recognize the importance of young farmers' and ranchers' contributions. Each year, active members in that age group have the opportunity to compete for the title of Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher and participate in the state Discussion Meet. In addition, the Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers & Ranchers who do not derive the majority of their income from an owned agricultural operation to earn recognition. Participants are judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community). The application deadline for this event is May 3, 2004.

Win a Dodge Ram Pickup! 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 June 1. The judges visit the operations of the top three finalists. The Outstanding YF&R is announced at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Florida's Outstanding YF&R receives clear title a Dodge Ram Quad Cab pickup! The outstanding YF&R and spouse receive an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau annual meeting, where they represent Florida in the national YF&R competition.

The contestant who earns the privilege of being named the National Achievement Award winner receives some incredible awards:

• A 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 pickup truck with a 5.9L Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine.
• Paid registration to the 2005 YF&R Leadership Conference, Feb.12-14 in New Orleans, LA.
• A $2,500 product voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection.
  
  The four National Runners-up each receive:
• Each of the four runners-up will receive a Case IH DX compact tractor.
• The top ten National Runners-up (9 contestants) each receive:
• $1,500 voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection.

The application deadline for this event is April 1.

DOWNLOAD THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER & RANCHER APPLICATION in Word Format: (oyfrapp04)

DOWNLOAD THE EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE APPLICATION in Word Format: (excelapp04)

DOWNLOAD THE DISCUSSION MEET APPLICATION in Word Format: (yfrdmapp)

For more information on the Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher program, contact Scott Christmas, 352-378-8100, Extension 1030.