TFB contests open for young farmers, ranchers
The Bandera County Farm Bureau (CFB) leaders are urging young farmers and ranchers in the area to showcase their unique and innovative operations though Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) annual contests.
TFB is currently accepting applications for the Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (OYF&R) and Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) contests.
Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 as of Jan. 31, 2023, and be current TFB members in good standing.
Applications are due online by Aug. 5.
“These contests highlight the diversity of agriculture in our area and our state,” Booker Young, Bandera CFB president said. “Regardless of size and how they farm, young farmers and ranchers are excelling in and out of the field. These contests recognize and reward those efforts.”
Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher Contest
The Outstanding YF&R Contest recognizes young farmers and ranchers who are actively engaged in farming or ranching with a majority of their net income subject to normal production risks.
One winner is chosen from each of TFB’s 13 districts. Of those, three finalists are selected after a second round of judging. The judges will then visit with the three finalists to determine the overall winner.
Excellence in Agriculture Contest
The EIA Contest rewards TFB members who are involved in agriculture but don’t make the majority of their income from production agriculture.
Eligible applicants for the contest include, but are not limited to, farm store managers, crop consultants, agricultural educators and those who are employed by an agricultural business or agency.
Contest Information
Applications for both the Outstanding YF&R and EIA contests are due Aug. 5.
Applications, sample questions and instructions are available online at https://texasfarmbureau.org/ YFR.
Prize packages for both contests will be released soon and will be available on the website.
For questions about the contest or other young farmer activities, email youngfarmers@txfb.org or call 254-399-5021.