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The deadline for the Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards is May 1, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time:

Achievement Award – Recognizes young INFB members ages 18-35 as of Jan. 31, 2026, who earn the majority of their income from production agriculture.

Excellence in Agriculture Award – Honors members ages 18-35 as of Jan. 31, 2026, who don’t receive most of their income from a farm that they own but who actively contribute and grow their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture.

Rising Star Award – Recognizes young farmers and ag professionals ages 18-30 who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm Bureau or YF&AP programs.

For more information on any of these awards, visit infb.org/yfapawards. You also can contact Chelsea Poe, INFB executive director of education and engagement (cpoe@infb.org, 317-692-7874), or your regional manager.