Young Farmers and Ranchers
The YF&R Committee thanks you for a great 2017 YF&R Leaders Conference!
Read more about the conference here.
Mission Statement
The Young Farmers and Ranchers, an integral part of Kansas Farm Bureau, are hard-working agriculture professionals dedicated to developing their leadership skills and empowering others to become actively involved in agriculture advocacy, promotion and education.
Get Involved
The Young Farmers & Ranchers program offers opportunities for KFB members between the ages of 18 and 35 years old to connect with their peers through activities, issues and projects geared toward the younger agriculture audience. Get a taste of what’s out there at the annual YF&R Leaders Conference on the last weekend of January, participate in a competition and get involved in local activities. County programs vary based on the interest of local members, but include opportunities to network, educate, advocate, lead and serve. Get involved in your county or the state YF&R program by contacting your county coordinator today.
YF&R News
6/28/2017
The YF&R program will host a work day on Saturday, July 22 to assist those affected by wildfires in Clark and Lane/Ness counties.
4/10/2017
Financial assistance for counties to surface young members and develop leaders on the local level.
2/2/2017
Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Jan. 27-29 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) leaders conference.
12/19/2016
Explore agriculture as a lifestyle, not just a career at the 2017 Kansas YF&R Leaders Conference in Manhattan on January 27-29. Talk to your county board or coordinator about attendance and sponsorship opportunities today!
10/27/2016
The YF&R Committee is hosting a drive for hygiene products to donate to Kansas families in need this winter.
10/18/2016
The annual Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Photo Contest is hosted by the state Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee. The contest is open to any amateur photographer who is a Farm Bureau® member of any county in Kansas.
2/4/2016
More than 450 young farmers and ranchers from across the state attended a three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to maximize efficiency on their family operations.
For more information on Young Farmers & Ranchers contact Edie Doane - yfr@kfb.org