Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers are farmers between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production agriculture. These young people know the many difficulties faced by today's farmers are caused by regulators, legislators and a public who do not understand the business of producing food and fiber.

Current Officers and General Information

The Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee (YF&R) helps young farmers and ranchers improve their leadership and communication skills. It also gives them the chance to meet others of their age group with similar interests and concerns. It provides them with the opportunity to become active members of the organization. It urges them to use their strengths and talents to become future leaders of Farm Bureau.

Outstanding young farmers and ranchers achievements are recognized through programs and awards. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee is headed in each county by a chairman. The chairman and committee are appointed by the president and approved by the county board of directors.

Who Can Be A Young Farmer & Rancher?
Any individual or couple between the ages of 18 and 35, actively engaged in production agriculture, and who is a member of Farm Bureau.

Who Can Be A Young Farmer & Rancher State Committee Member or Chairperson?
Any Young Farmer and Rancher member who is:

• Someone with the potential to motivate, organize and lead a group
• An effective communicator
• Someone with vision and perspective
• A futurist, dedicated to improving agriculture for the next generation
• Approved by their county Farm Bureau president and Board of Directors

Developing A Program Of Work
The Program of Work should meet the needs and concerns of young people in the chairman's county.

Such program areas may include:

Ag In The Classroom
Promotion and Education
Financial/Tax Issues
Government Regulations and Other Legislative Issues
Farm Safety
County Discussion Meets
Health Care Issues
Fun and Social Activities

For more information on the Young Farmers & Ranchers committee or awards, call Member Relations at 717-761-2740 or E-mail