The Achievement Award (formerly the Young Farmer of the Year Award) recognizes young Farm Bureau members for their efforts and leadership in their chosen occupation. The program measures participants' farming enterprise programs through their management efforts. It also evaluates the leadership roles participants take in Farm Bureau and their communities.
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This award recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship efforts by VFB Young Farmers while increasing public awareness of the agricultural community’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The award is designed to help young farmers who strive for environmental preservation and best management practices on their farms to evaluate their progress and celebrate their successes.
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The Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program recognizes young farmers who are actively involved in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).
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Farm Bureau's strength depends on its members' ability to analyze agricultural issues and decide on solutions that best meet their needs. The Discussion Meet is an activity designed to build these crucial skills in young, active farmers. By participating, members 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.
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The essay contest provides an opportunity for children, ages 8-16, to express in writing their thoughts on the importance and future of agriculture. This contest is open to the general public.
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Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation, this program is geared to surface inventions, equipment modifications, innovative crops, marketing techniques, management systems and farming practices developed by farmers. It is designed to encourage Farm Bureau members to share their innovative ideas and help farmers find ways to cut costs, become more efficient, improve the environment and improve their net income. Read more

The purpose of this award is to recognize a farm woman for her achievements and contributions to her farm family and home, farm business, Farm Bureau, agriculture and community.
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If your publication or radio or television station is covering agriculture on an ongoing basis, this is the award competition to enter. It’s free, and winners receive statewide exposure. Judges look for entries that illustrate a commitment to keep the public informed about agricultural issues on a regular basis. In addition to coverage generated by your news staff, your entry may include materials provided by outside sources that offer assistance.
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The purpose of the Outstanding Young Agriculturalist Award is to recognize a high school junior or senior for outstanding academic, community and agribusiness achievement. The award also encourages students to evaluate their progress and career goals and to stimulate student’s interest to strive for leadership opportunities and involvement in the agribusiness sector.
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The purpose of the Outstanding Women's Program Award is to recognize the county women’s committee that does an outstanding job fulfilling the Farm Bureau Women’s program purpose statement.
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The photo contest provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase agriculture and to encourage appreciation for the visual appeal of farm life. This contest is open to the general public.
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The poster contest provides an opportunity for children, ages 10 and younger, to display creatively their ideas about agriculture. This contest is open to the general public.
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High school and college students from Virginia Farm Bureau member families who are interested in health-related careers in rural areas may enter Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's Rural Health Careers Essay Contest. Read More.
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The purpose of the contest is to recognize young adults for their interest and achievements in agriculture and provide an opportunity to serve as an ambassador for agriculture and Farm Bureau. Sons and daughters of Farm Bureau producer-member families, ages 18-25, are eligible to enter.
Award guidelines and entry form (.pdf)
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