Meet the 2021 YF&R Award Winners By Jason Brown
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The Bearden Family
The Dixon Family
his summer at Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Officers and Leaders conference in Hot Springs, the organization recognized outstanding young farmers and ranchers in Arkansas between the ages of 18 and 35. Recognition is given for innovation, excellence in farming and ranching operations, and outstanding leadership abilities. This year, two outstanding couples were selected to receive the major Young Farmers and Ranchers honors, the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award. The YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals or couples who do not earn the majority of their income through farming, but who are involved in farming and Arkansas Farm Bureau. Individuals considered for this award are evaluated on their understanding of agricultural issues, as well as leadership, achievements and involvement in Arkansas Farm Bureau and other organizations.
The YF&R Achievement Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers in Arkansas who have excelled in their farming and ranching operations and exhibited outstanding leadership abilities. The award is designed for an individual or couple involved in full-time production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. continued on page 14>>
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