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The Utah Young Farmers and Ranchers program sponsors three competitions for young farmers and ranchers 18-35. Listed here are the contest summaries and applicable forms and information. The state winners are announced at the annual UFBF Convention in November and go on to represent Utah at the American Farm Bureau Convention in January. For more information on any of the competitions listed below, contact Sterling Brown, Staff Advisor, at 801-233-3020.
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Achievement Award: The Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize those young farmers and ranchers that have excelled in their farming/ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority. The contestants will be evaluated on a combination of their farming operation growth and financial progress of operation, FB Leadership, as well as leadership outside of Farm Bureau. More specifically, the judges will be looking for excellence in management, growth and scope of the enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the operation. A contestant's participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations is a definite point getter from the judges. For more information about the rules or application click below.
State winners receive a new Polaris ATV from Utah Polaris Dealers, a $500 cash award from Dodge, a year's insurance on the ATV From Farm Bureau Insurance, a safety helmet from Utah Farm Bureau, and an expense paid trip to the AFBF Convention in San Antonio in January 2009. Second and third place winners will receive cash prizes during the awards and recognition program at the UFBF Convention.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by August 29, 2008.
The contestant who earns the privilege of being named the National Achievement Award winner receives some incredible awards including a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 pickup truck with a 5.9L Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine; paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference; a $2,500 product voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection. The four National Runners-up each receive a Case IH DX compact tractor. The top ten National Runners-up (9 contestants) each receive a $1,500 voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection.
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Excellence in Agriculture Award: The Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers & Ranchers, while actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture, to earn recognition. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).
State winners receive a new Polaris ATV from Utah Polaris Dealers, a $500 cash award from Dodge, a year's insurance on the ATV From Farm Bureau Insurance, a safety helmet from Utah Farm Bureau, and an expense paid trip to the AFBF Convention in San Antonio in January 2009. Second and third place winners will receive cash prizes during the awards and recognition program at the UFBF Convention.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by August 29, 2008.
The contestant who earns the privilege of being named the National Excellence in Agriculture winner receives some incredible awards, including a 2009 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 1500 pickup with SLT trim and a 4.7L Magnum V8 engine; and paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference. The three National Runners-up each receive a $2,000 U.S. Savings Bond and a Farm Boss Chain saw, courtesy of Stihl Outdoor Power Equipment.
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Discussion Meet: The Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. The judges are looking for the contestant that offers constructive criticism, cooperation, and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. To find out more information about the Discussion Meet competition click below.
The contest is held at the beginning of the Annual UFBF Convention in Layton in November. Winners of the state contest are announced during the Thursday evening awards and recognition program. Practice competitions are often held at the county and district levels. Contact your local YF&R representative for more information on those events.
The state winner receives a new Polaris ATV sponsored by Intermountain Farmers Association; a $500 cash award from Dodge; a year's insurance policy on the ATV from Farm Bureau Insurance; a safety helmet from Farm Bureau; and an expense paid trip to the AFBF Convention.
National winner receives a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 pickup with a 5.7L HEMI Magnum engine and paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference. The three runners-up in the Discussion Meet competition will each receive a $6,000 Savings Bond courtesy of Cummins Engine Company.
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