Young Agricultural Professionals
Are you between the ages of 16 and 40?
The Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Agriculture Professionals (YAP) Committee is made up of Farm Bureau members ages 16–40 who are engaged in, support, or are connected to agriculture and the food system. This program cultivates Farm Bureau’s next generation of leaders through leadership development, advocacy engagement, and meaningful training and networking opportunities.
The YAP Committee supports personal and professional growth by helping members:
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Gain cutting-edge knowledge through educational conferences and programs
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Build a strong network of peers and professionals across agriculture
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Earn recognition for achievements in leadership, business, and service
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Continue developing skills that support both career and community impact
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Competitors
*Please email [email protected] if you are interested in competing in any of these award programs.
American Farm Bureau Federation’s Achievement Award
The Achievement Award recognizes Young Farmers & Ranchers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities to superiority. Participants are involved in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. Judges evaluate competitor’s excellence in management, growth and scope of their enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the farm or ranch.
The Excellence in Agriculture Award spotlights young Farm Bureau members who are agricultural enthusiasts but have not earned a majority of their income from an owned production agriculture enterprise in the past three years. Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of agricultural issues, leadership experiences and achievement, and their ability to communicate their agricultural story.
American Farm Bureau Federation’s Discussion Meet Competition
The American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet competitive event simulates 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. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.
