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“YouTell Ag” Videography Contest

Designed and added in 2013, the "YouTell Ag" videography contest is designed to provide participants the opportunity to enlighten other producers and the general public...

Abe Hatcher Memorial Scholarships

Tennessee college sophomores, juniors and seniors may apply for the Abe Hatcher scholarships.

Young Leaders Conference

The Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee and the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives are excited to host the motivating and educational Young Leaders Conference February 16-17, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee.

County PowerPoint Presentations

We hope that your county YF&R has had a very successful year. This year, we are planning on having a County PowerPoint Presentation on...

YF&R Events

Listing of events for Tennessee Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers.

YF&R Fall Tour

Select young farmers or those involved in agriculture from your county to attend the annual Young Farmers Fall Tour to be hosted by Giles & Lincoln Counties October 6-7, 2023. Excellence in Ag contest is held at this fun, informative, eye-opening tour of farms and agribusinesses.

Young Farmer Achievement Award Program

The 45th Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...

General Information

Rural young people in Tennessee of the age group approximately 18 to 35 years. Members share a common bond for the agricultural lifestyle, are interested in leadership development and are dedicated to solving problems facing agriculture.

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Young Farmers & Ranchers Convention Information We need your help with the following: "¢ County Activity Program Report "“ Your county does not need to meet...

YF&R Summer Conference

Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers are excited to gather at the Farm Bureau Expo in Lebanon, Tennessee - for Summer Conference July 19-20, 2024. To register, contact your local county Farm Bureau.

Beef Backer Contest

The purpose of this contest is to encourage consumers to purchase and prepare more beef this summer, keeping it ‘King of the Grill’. And, of course, to identify the best Beef Backer in the state! This project is a great way to fellowship, promote beef, and build a good relationship with your local grocery stores/ beef retailer in your community.

Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Winners

Collegiate discussion meet winner - University of Tennessee student Amy Morgan was the 2016 Collegiate Discussion Meet winner during this year's YF&R summer conference....

YF&R Contests

A rundown of contest opportunities for Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers, including Young Farmer of the Year, Discussion Meet, Environmental Stewardship, Excellence in Agriculture and more.

Discussion Meet

The Discussion Meet 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.

TN Farm Bureau “Producing Results” at national meeting

The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation was recognized for numerous outstanding accomplishments during the opening session of the American Farm Bureau Federation's 92nd Annual Meeting...

County PowerPoint Presentation Information

We hope that your county YF&R has had a very successful year. This year, we are planning on having a County PowerPoint Presentation on...

Excellence in Agriculture

The Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers & Ranchers to be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Contest

The 42nd Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...

Young Farmer Achievement Award

Fill out an application for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Agricultural Achievement Award.

Environmental Stewardship

This award recognizes environmental stewardship efforts by young farmers while increasing public awareness of the agricultural community’s commitment to environmental stewardship, and is designed to help young farmers who strive for environmental preservation and best management practices to evaluate their progress and celebrate their successes.

YF&R County Presentations

This year, we are planning on having a County Presentation on Saturday, December 5, 2015 during the State Convention at the Embassy Suites Hotel...

Outstanding Young Woman

The Outstanding Young Woman contest will be held during the State Convention in Franklin at the Embassy Suites in December. Contestants will be judged on application and interview, Farm Bureau/YF&R activities, presentation and community involvement.

YF&R Fall Tour

There is no better way to see YF&R friends from across the state than at the "18th Annual Fall Agriculture Tour". This year, the...

Summer Internship Program

This is a twelve-week position for the summer established by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. The candidate selected will be working from the office of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation in Columbia, Tennessee. Some long hours, evening and weekend work will be required during special events and activities.

YouTell Ag Video Contest

The YouTell Ag Videography Contest is designed to provide participants the opportunity to enlighten other producers and the general public on methods of production and issues facing today’s farmers.

Young Farmer of the Year Application and Information

  The 43rd Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau...
no-till soybeans - environmental stewardship award

2019 Environmental Stewardship Award

The purpose of the Environmental Stewardship Award is to recognize outstanding environmental stewardship efforts of Tennessee young farmers.

Young Farmer of the Year

The Young Farmer of the Year, or Achievement Award program, rewards farmers for their commitment to excellence in the agriculture industry and their efficiency in farming practices, sound financial management and leadership in civic organizations.

Achievement Award

The 44th Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...

John Willis Memorial Scholarship

Tennessee college students may apply for the John Willis Memorial Scholarship.

YF&R State Convention

Have your voice heard as a voting delegate, discussion meet participant or general attendee at Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers sessions of TFBF Convention December 2-5, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee.