This weekend during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturists (YFA) Conference, there will be a passing of the gavel.  Bob Nash from Ozaukee County will be stepping down as president, after enjoying some life altering experiences.

Pam Jahnke visits with Nash about how his passion for agriculture developed despite the fact that he doesn't come from a farming background, and owns no land or animals today.  Nash also explains the network of friends he's cultivated through the past year's involvement with YFA.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program is for members between 18 and 35 years old. The YFA program offers opportunities for leadership and skills development, along with the chance to meet and network with peers.

The YFA program also offers some competitive events for members.

Farming for the Future Award
The Farming for the Future Award judges participants for their on the farm work, goals for the future, leadership ability and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic and service organizations. Applicants derive a majority of their income from on-farm production agriculture.

Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award
The Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award judges participants on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic and service organizations. Applicant(s) for this award must derive a majority of their income from an off-farm job. Examples would be an agriculture teacher, fertilizer salesperson, veterinarian, farm employee, agricultural writer or marketer.

Discussion Meet
The YFA Discussion Meet gives a young member an opportunity to demonstrate his or her speaking skills on agricultural-related topics. A contestant is judged on his or her problem-solving skills as he or she discuss timely topics with colleagues.

35 Under 35
The 35 Under 35 program recognizes and celebrates the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists who are preserving agriculture through leadership in environmental, social and economic practices. This is the inaugural year of the program developed by the YFA committee.

This weekend during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturists (YFA) Conference, there will be a passing of the gavel.  Bob Nash from Ozaukee County will be stepping down as president, after enjoying some life altering experiences.
Pam Jahnke visits with Nash about how his passion for agriculture developed despite the fact that he doesn't come from a farming background, and owns no land or animals today.  Nash also explains the network of friends he's cultivated through the past year's involvement with YFA.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program is for members between 18 and 35 years old. The YFA program offers opportunities for leadership and skills development, along with the chance to meet and network with peers.
The YFA program also offers some competitive events for members.
<a href="https://wfbf.com/programs/young-farmer-and-agriculturist-program/yfa-contests/farming-for-the-future-award/">Farming for the Future Award</a> The Farming for the Future Award judges participants for their on the farm work, goals for the future, leadership ability and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic and service organizations. Applicants derive a majority of their income from on-farm production agriculture.
<a href="https://wfbf.com/programs/young-farmer-and-agriculturist-program/yfa-contests/outstanding-agriculture-professional-award/">Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award</a> The Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award judges participants on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic and service organizations. Applicant(s) for this award must derive a majority of their income from an off-farm job. Examples would be an agriculture teacher, fertilizer salesperson, veterinarian, farm employee, agricultural writer or marketer.
<a href="https://wfbf.com/programs/young-farmer-and-agriculturist-program/yfa-contests/discussion-meet-2/">Discussion Meet</a> The YFA Discussion Meet gives a young member an opportunity to demonstrate his or her speaking skills on agricultural-related topics. A contestant is judged on his or her problem-solving skills as he or she discuss timely topics with colleagues.
<a href="https://wfbf.com/programs/young-farmer-and-agriculturist-program/yfa-contests/35-under-35/">35 Under 35 </a>The 35 Under 35 program recognizes and celebrates the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists who are preserving agriculture through leadership in environmental, social and economic practices. This is the inaugural year of the program developed by the YFA committee.

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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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