JANUARY 24, 2025 | VOLUME 28 | ISSUE 2
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A PEEK INSIDE
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 YF&R COMPETITIVE EVENTS The Excellence in Ag (EA) and Achievement Award (AA) applications are now available. There are two rounds of competition. In the initial round, applicants will fill out an Arkansas specific application, due March 15. The top three contestants will be chosen from these applicants. The second round will require the top three competitors to complete the more extensive American Farm Bureau applications and participate in either an interview (AA) or presentation (EA). The interviews and presentations will be held, and winners announced during the Officers and Leaders Conference in July. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers in Arkansas who have excelled in their farming/ ranching operations and exhibited outstanding leadership abilities. The award is designed for an individual or couple involved full-time in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. Competitors are judged on a combination of farming operation growth and financial progress, excellence in operation management and scope, and selfinitiative displayed throughout the development of their operation. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes the accomplishments of contestants who derive the majority of their income from efforts other than agriculture, but are involved in farming and Farm Bureau. Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of agricultural issues, leadership experiences and achievement, ability to communicate their agricultural story, and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e. civic, service, and community). These awards provide opportunities to give recognition for achievements in agriculture, business and leadership to our young farmers and ranchers. The future of Arkansas Farm Bureau relies on the success of our young leaders and recognizing those leaders and their accomplishments is vital to the
Six inductees added to XXXVII Class Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, Page 2-3
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