This program recognizes outstanding county Young Farmers & Ag Professionals programs for community outreach and involvement, award participation and local Young Farmers & Ag Professionals activities. The top overall county is awarded $1,000 to take back to their county Farm Bureau.
Participants will acquire a better understanding of how people think in groups for the purpose of solving problems. Topics range from how to best approach day-to-day challenges to discussing modern agricultural issues.
This award recognizes Young Farmers & Ag Professionals who do not derive the majority of their income from a farming operation. Participants are judged on their involvement in the agriculture industry, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other community organizations.
This award recognizes outstanding young farmers whose farm management techniques and community commitment set a positive example to those involved in agriculture. Applicants must derive the majority of their income from a farming operation and are judged on their leadership involvement and farm management techniques.
The Rising Star Award is designed to honor an outstanding individual or couple, who are members of Indiana Farm Bureau. The award recognizes young farmers and ag professionals who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm Bureau and/or YF&AP programs, and display personal and professional growth by participating in those activities.
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