Benton County Young Farmers
Benton County's Young Farmer programs is made up of people who are between the ages 18-35 and either farm or work in ag related jobs. They meet to exchange ideas throughout the year while also incorporating work and play in the promotion of agriculture in our county, district and state.
Members in the 18-35 year range are eligible for competitions held at the state level during Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention. These competitions include discussion meets, and two achievement awards:
in farming.from a job off the farm and are involved inan ag business on the side.Benton County Young Farmers are a part of the District 3 Young Farmers. Each year District 3 teams up with District 1 YFs for a road trip to a neighboring state. Cost is usually around $100.00 per person, which includes lodging, entrance to attractions and points of interest, and most meals. Benton County Farm Bureau helps with this expense, so keep an eye out for this year's destination.
Benton County Young Farmers is always looking to add to its membership. We encourage all residents of age to join in the experience. It promises to provide new friends, new lessons, and new ideas chances for experiences for all who participate.
Carrie Buck presents a check for $600.00 to Norma Higley for the Fowler Food Pantry. Young Farmers have a traveling Piggy Bank that goes to areas businesses to gather money for Second Harvest, part of the IFB State Young Farmers' pet projects.
Contact Jerry and Carrie Buck for more information on joining our Young Farmers group!
765-884-0956
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Young Farmer programs win awards
Several county Young Farmer programs were recognized during the Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference, which took place Jan. 23-25 at the Indianapolis Marriott East.
Three counties were recognized for the Outstanding County Young Farmer program award. Noble County took highest honors, accumulating more points than any other county with its Young Farmer activities. Noble County also was named most improved Young Farmer program.
Honorable mentions for the Outstanding County Young Farmer program were awarded to Franklin County and Jasper County.
Montgomery, Clinton and Fayette counties received the Awakening award, which recognizes new programs or programs that hadn’t been entered in the past three years.
Awards were also given to the counties that made the most impact on the Feeding America program. Warren County was recognized for donating the most pounds of food; Johnson County gave the most volunteer time; and Boone County raised the most money.
The Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer program is for IFB members between 18 and 35 years old. The program develops agricultural leaders for roles in Farm Bureau, government and the community.
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We would like to thank the entire Benton County Community for donating to our "Piggy Bank." It was at the Benton County Fair to gather money for the Benton County Food Pantry. We also held a Cutest Kid Contest. The cutest kids won by penny voting. With these two events and other donations, the Benton County Farm Bureau Young Farmers group was able to give $1070.00 to the food pantry in August.
How cute is your baby? Submit photos of children 12 and under to Carrie Buck before July 20 to enter them in the Benton County Young Farmers Photo Contest!
