The Washington Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers program is comprised of young adults between the ages of 18-35 who share a passion for agriculture. The objective of the YF&R program is to provide leadership training in building a strong Farm Bureau and agriculture community for their future.
Chair
Kady Porterfield
Vice Chair
Jonathan Quigley
WSU Collegiate
Hallie Sciera
Adams
Ian Youngren
Clark/Cowlitz
Olivia Shulke
Columbia/Blue Mountain
Garrett Warren
Franklin
Makayla Fluit
Grant
Eric Bates
King Pierce
Jake Devaney
Kittitas
Kady Porterfield
Lewis
Jack Mallonee
Lincoln
Kelsie Knight
Skagit
Emily Johnson
Snohomish
Luis Mata
Spokane
Kendra Gady
Stevens
Alyssa Loveall
Yakima
Jonathan Quigley
Program Coordinator
Heidi Parr
hparr@wsfb.com
All competitive events help cultivate the up and coming grassroots of the Farm Bureau family. Business experience, leadership qualities and passion for farming help our organization prosper on the local, state, and national level. The future of agriculture depends on the investment of our youth within the farming community.
Discussion Meet & Collegiate Discussion Meet:
The competitive event simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Participants are evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. The contest builds basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.
Achievement Award:
Designed to recognize those young farmers and ranchers who excel in their farming/ranching operations and are building their leadership abilities to superiority.
Excellence in Agriculture:
Designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers who derive the majority of the income from off-farm sources, but have grown their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture to have a significant impact on the industry. Participants are judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service, and community).
Don’t wait to become active. Join YF&R as a college student! We currently have a chapter at Washington State University. For those of you who are Cougs, sign up and get active today! If you are attending a different college or university in Washington state, and are interested in starting a chapter at your school, contact YF&R Coordinator, Heidi Parr today.
