Young Farmers & Ranchers

Who are Young Farmers & Ranchers?
Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers are active agriculturists between the ages of 18 and 35 and involved in production, banking, business, and many other areas of the industry. Young Farmers and Ranchers develop leadership skills while volunteering time as active, vital members of the county Farm Bureaus.

As a member of Young Farmers and Ranchers your voice will join those of your peers to speak out for agriculture. As you develop your skills and knowledge, your efforts will help Farm Bureau to effectively represent all farmers and ranchers.

Benefits
There are many returns for your time and effort as a Young Farmers and Ranchers participant.

You will have the opportunity to attend seminars focusing on leadership training, and you will gain valuable insights into all aspects of agriculture. You will learn how to promote your commodity as well as your industry. You will learn about issues and how to resolve them.

You will also make valuable professional contacts. You will meet and work with your elected officials. You will make friends for life with other young people in agriculture who share the same interests and challenges that you face daily.

Legislative Awareness
California agriculture is the most diverse in the world, and as a result, public policy issues affecting our agriculture can be very complex. Farm Bureau needs young leaders like you to be involved in the legislative process. Young Farmers and Ranchers offers programs that give you that opportunity.

The Legislative Conference provides a one-day training at the State Capitol building and the opportunity to speak with legislators.

Social Activities
Young Farmers and Ranchers activities create the opportunity to meet people. Whether you are participating on the county, state, or national level, there are others who share the same challenges and successes that you do. Social activities are where YF&Rs have fun and network at the same time!

How Do I Become Involved?
Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month
Contact your Butte County Farm Bureau office. Inquire about the status of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, the location of their next monthly meeting, and other upcoming events.

Officers
Lane Pearson - Chair
Sutter Long – 1st Vice Chair
Ricky Robledo – 2nd Vice Chair
Kurt Sheppard - Treasurer
Amanda King - Secretary
Ava James & Hana Hanson - Social Media Chair

Contact Info
butteyfr@gmail.com
(530) 533-1473
P.O. Box 360
Durham, CA 95938

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