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RECOGNITION
SECTION IV
Member Activity List................................................. Pages 58-59
County Awards of Excellence & Report Form .......... Pages 60-65
County Presentation & Guidelines ................................ Pages 66
Young Farmer of the Year Information .................... Pages 67-69
Young Farmer Achievement Award Application ...... Pages 70-80
Excellence in Agriculture Award Information ................. Page 81
Excellence in Agriculture Award Application .......... Pages 82-90
YouTell Ag Video Contest ......................................... Pages 91-92
Outstanding YF&R Woman of the Year .................... Pages 93-98
Discussion Meet Information .................................. Pages 99-108
Environmental Stewardship Award ...................... Pages 109-111
Young Farmer Agribusiness Recognition .................... Pages 112
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MEMBER ACTIVITY LIST
The YF&R Activities list was developed to make it easier for county committees to complete the County
Activity and Safety Reports. Counties that complete the reports will receive recognition for their county
activities at the State Convention.
If you as an individual committee member will keep up with your activities during the year, it should make
it easier to complete the reports. This information should also be useful as you complete the Young Farmer of
the Year Award and Outstanding Young Woman Award applications.
YF&R ACTIVITIES LIST
COUNTY ACTIVITIES:
Function Date Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
COUNTY OFFICES AND COMMITTEES:
Office/committee Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DISTRICT ACTIVITIES:
Function Date Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DISTRICT OFFICES AND COMMITTEES:
Office/committee Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
STATE ACTIVITIES:
Function Date Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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STATE OFFICES AND COMMITTEES:
Office/Committee Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
STATE SPONSORED EVENTS:
Young Leaders Conference
Young Farmers Conference
Fall Agriculture Tour
State Farm Bureau/YF&R Convention
CONTESTS AND AWARDS:
County District State
Young Farmer of the Year
Outstanding YF&R Woman of the Year
Excellence in Agriculture
Environmental Stewardship
Discussion Meet
Collegiate Discussion Meet
Young Farmer Agribusiness Award
County PowerPoint Presentation
YouTell Ag Video
Order of the Golden Rule
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COUNTY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (CAE)
The County Awards of Excellence is the basis for recognizing the activities of county Young Farmer &
Rancher committees. It is based on organization, education, community service, and recreation activities of the
county Young Farmers & Ranchers. The primary purpose is to recognize the work of county Young Farmers
& Ranchers during the year. It is also an excellent county Program of Work and is designed to give
suggestions to county Young Farmers & Ranchers.
In an effort to place emphasis on Farm and Home Safety, the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers are
continuing a concentrated safety program for county clubs/committees. To make this project successful, each
county should actively participate in this safety program.
County YF&R committees may develop and carry out any safety program they desire. It may include one or
more special projects. (For assistance in planning and conducting programs in farm, home, and rural safety
contact - Mr. Tim Prather, University of Tennessee Extension, Safety Specialist, 106 Biosystems Engineering
and Environmental Sciences Office, 2506 E.J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4531, (865) 974-7237.
His email address is [email protected].
The YF&R County Awards of Excellence (CAE) is awarded at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Annual
Convention each year. Points will be based upon an evaluation of each county's program under the method of
scoring on the following report form and scorecard.
The YF&R County Awards of Excellence (CAE) report needs to be entered online at the local county Farm
Bureau office by October 11th. All county Farm Bureau secretaries must enter reports on Farm Bureau’s
SharePoint site to be judged for the Annual Tennessee Farm Bureau County of Excellence Awards so that
award certificates can be prepared for the State Convention. Late reports will not be included in the awards
presentation. Scoring is based on activities from November 1 of the previous year to October 31 of the current
year.
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2019 COUNTY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (Must be entered on Sharepoint at local county Farm Bureau office by October 11, 2019)
COUNTY TOTAL SCORE
I. ORGANIZATION
__________ 1. Did your county appoint or elect a young farmer chairman? (2 pts.)
List chairman’s name:
a. Did your YF&R group hold business meetings on a regular basis at least four times
per year? (# ) (1 pt. each, 6 pts. maximum)
Dates of meetings:
b. Did a member of the county YF&R provide a committee report at a county board
meeting? (1 pt. each, 10 pts. maximum)
__________ 2. Did your committee secretary (or other designated person): (6 pts. maximum)
a. Give notice of each meeting to each member by text, e-mail, twitter, etc.? (2 pts.)
b. Keep a permanent file of correspondence of county and state by-laws? (2 pts.)
c. Keep minutes of meetings and provide them to keep on file with county Farm Bureau
Secretary? (2 pts.)
3. Do you provide copy of YF&R bank statements to the county Farm Bureau Secretary? (2 pts.)
4. Does your county YF&R committee have an advisor?
Who (2 pts)
__________ 5. Did you hold a joint meeting with another county YF&R committee? (2 pts. ea., 4 pts. max.)
With what county(s):
__________ 6. Did you help organize or reorganize YF&R committee in another county? (10 pts.)
List name of county:
__________ 7. Describe your county’s recruitment event. (5 pts)
__________ 8. Did your county have any new participants at local YF&R activities? (# )
(1 pt. each new participant, 5 pts. maximum)
List names of new participants:
__________ 9. Did a representative (age 18-35) of your YF&R committee serve on your county Farm
Bureau Board of Directors? (10 pts.) (If someone in addition to county YF&R chair, add 5
pts.)
List name of representative(s):
__________ 10. Did your county have a representative (age 18-35) on a committee of your county Farm
Bureau ie. legislative, commodity, etc.? (List committees and representatives) (2 pts. each, 6
pts. maximum)
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__________ 11. Does your county have an on-going YF&R social media presence? (2 pts.)
Please list the name of the page and/or website:
__________ 12. Did your county post a comment or event covering the following? (5 pts. maximum)
Agriculture Issues Awareness ie posting facts to address misconceptions (1 pt.)
Pictures ie event, group, state meetings, farm days, National Ag Day (1 pt.)
Upcoming Events/Notices (1 pt.)
Farming Activities (1 pt.)
Call to action post requesting members to contact legislators (1 pt.)
II. EDUCATION
__________ 13. Did your committee hold educational programs for members? (List programs or speakers)
(2 pts. each., 10 pts. maximum)
14. Does your county YF&R provide scholarships? (5 pts.)
__________ 15. Number of YF&R members that are actively engaged in continuing education programs: ie
(UT-TSU Extension Master Producer Programs, county, regional or commodity leadership
programs) (3 pts. each, 12 pts. maximum )
List member name and program of involvement:
__________ 16. Did your YF&R committee read accurate Ag Books to school groups/classes? (2 pts.)
For questions 17-20, if you did not have an applicant due to your YF&R member serving on the current year State
Committee, please indicate by listing name(s) of committee members:
1. (10 pts.)
2. (10 pts.)
__________ 17. Did your county Farm Bureau enter a contestant in the Excellence in Agriculture Contest?
(15 pts.) Name:
__________ 18. Did your county send a contestant to the State Discussion Meet? (10 pts.)
Name:
__________ 19. Did your county enter a contestant in the State Outstanding Young Woman Contest?
(10 pts.) Name:
__________ 20. Did your county Farm Bureau enter a contestant in the State Young Farmer Achievement
Award Contest? (15 pts.) Name:
__________ 21. Did your county have a participant in the Environmental Stewardship Contest Award?
(10 pts.) Name:
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__________ 22. Did your county participate in the County Presentation at last year's state convention? A
County Presentation is required for a county to receive a top 5 County Activity Award.
(10 pts.) (Minimum # of pictures for presentation is 3)
__________ 23. Did your county have a YouTell Amateur Ag Video Entry? (10 pts.)
Name:
__________ 24. Did your county present a local Agribusiness Award? (5 pts.)
List recipient:
__________ 25. Was your committee represented at: (25 pts. maximum)
_____ a. Young Leaders Conference (5 pts.)
_____ b. Young Farmers Summer Conference (5 pts.)
_____ c. YF&R Fall Agriculture Tour (5 pts.)
_____ d. Tennessee Farm Bureau YF&R Annual Convention (5 pts.)
e. Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference (5 pts.)
__________ 26. Was your county represented at event: (3 pts. each, 12 pts. maximum)
_____ Winter/Spring District Meeting (# attended from county: )
Fall District Meeting (# attended from county: )
Area Policy Development Meeting (# attended from county: )
TFBF Kickoff Meeting/Webinar
III. SERVICE
__________ 27. Did your YF&R members correspond to legislators, congressmen, government agencies, or
newspaper or magazine or television editors expressing views on ag-related subjects?
(#________) (1 pt. each, 5 pts. maximum)
Who did they interact with: (2 pts.)
__________ 28. Did you sponsor or co-sponsor any kind of junior countywide event such as Junior Fair,
Livestock Show, Essay Contest, Land Judging, Dairy Princess, etc.? (3 pts.)
Total Amount: $
4-H ; FFA ; all others
__________ 29. Did any of your YF&R members serve as 4-H volunteer leaders or judges for 4-H or FFA
contests? (#________) (1 pt. each, 3 pts. maximum)
30. Did any of your YF&R members participate in a service project as a committee?
(#________) (1 pt. each, 10 pts. maximum)
Type of service:
31. Did your county collectively write thank you notes to sponsors of State/County YF&R
events? (1 pt. each, 5 pts. maximum)
List the sponsors that your county contacted in writing to thank and acknowledge them for
their sponsorship:
__________ 32. Did your YF&R members participate in Ag in the Classroom, host farm field trips for
schools, or otherwise aid in educating school age children about agriculture? (10 pts.)
__________ 33. Did your YF&R members participate in the County Farm Day or other county-wide
agriculture/commodity promotional activities? (3 pts.)
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IV. SAFETY
__________ 34. Does your YF&R have a safety committee? (5 pt.)
__________ 35. Did your YF&R conduct projects to promote proper lighting (reflective lighting, fluorescent
safety paint, SMV, etc.) on vehicles on the highways? (3 pts.)
__________ 36. Describe project or projects your YF&R carried out to prevent farm and home fires:
(3 pt.)
__________ 37. List ways your YF&R publicized safety programs. (Example: newspaper, radio, TV,
posters) (1 pt. each, 3 pts. maximum)
A. _______________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________
C. _______________________________________________________________
__________ 38. Did your YF&R have an educational safety display at a fair or other public functions?
(2 pts.) Did you share picture on social media? (3 pts.)
V. RECREATION
__________ 39. How many YF&R meetings included organized recreation? (Include hayrides, swimming
parties, cookouts and other recreational meetings.
(#________) (1 pt. each, 8 pts. maximum)
__________ 40. Did your YF&R provide a children’s item for the YF&R AITC Auction? (2 pts.)
41. Did your YF&R provide an adult’s item for the YF&R AITC Auction? (3 pts.)
VI. TIE BREAKER (Example - Civic Organizations)
__________ Briefly describe any projects undertaken by your county that are not otherwise covered in this
questionnaire. (5 pts. per project/applicant, 10 pts. maximum)
This could include applicants to scholarships on the state level (Abe Hatcher Memorial Scholarships
and John Willis Memorial Scholarship)
1.
2.
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TOTAL POINTS – 334 MAXIMUM
CERTIFICATION:
County or committee to which this questionnaire applies:
COUNTY
YF&R Secretary Date YF&R Chairman Date
**NOTE** Counties participating in multi-county clubs are only able to claim points on the county activity reports for
representatives or contestants residing in their individual counties.
.
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PURPOSE OF COUNTY PRESENTATION
The purpose of the County Presentation is to show the activities and events that a county has been involved in
for the past year. This is a cumulative presentation beginning with State Convention in December running
throughout the year, including Young Leaders Conference, Young Farmers Conference, Fall Agriculture Tour,
and ending with State Convention. A County Presentation should also include county meetings, district
meetings, cookouts, farm days, safety projects, etc.
This project should be used as a learning experience by interchanging ideas between counties about their
activities and projects. This is your opportunity to showcase your Young Farmer Program.
COUNTY PRESENTATION "GUIDELINES"
1. Presentation will be shown during the YF&R Annual Conference on Saturday evening during the
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting during December.
2. We need you to e-mail Powerpoint or five high quality digital (jpeg) pictures to Chris Fleming at
[email protected] by November 15, 2019. Chris will develop the pictures into a presentation and he
will have them all put together when you get to the convention. You may also prepare your own
presentation. Please send your CD to Chris Fleming at Tennessee Farm Bureau, Special Programs
Division, PO Box 313, Columbia, TN 38402-0313 by November 15.
3. No more than 2 minutes in length.
4. Each county must also be prepared to have one or more persons narrate their presentation.
5. Examples of some pictures (unique activities, service projects, fundraisers, Farm Days)
6. Each county will receive a plaque for participation, which will be presented at the Young Leaders
Conference.
7. A County Presentation is required for a county to receive a top five (5) County Activity (cash) Award.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNUAL TENNESSEE YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
1. In 2019, it will be the 50th year this program has been offered by the Tennessee Farm Bureau in cooperation with
the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers and the American Farm Bureau.
2. County participants will be recognized and presented a certificate on Friday night, July 19. The top two young
farmers from each district will be announced at the Young Farmers Conference on Saturday morning, July 20.
There will be a ten-minute interview for each of the ten finalists on Saturday morning, July 20. The District &
State Winners will be announced at the Young Farmers Conference in Columbia, Tennessee on Saturday night,
July 20, 2019.
3. Each county contestant will receive a $200 cash award from TFBF provided that all requirements have been met
and the application is in the TFBF Office or postmarked by May 15th. Two winners will be selected from each of
the five Farm Bureau districts. This will be the top ten finalists, who will compete for the district and state
winners. The Ten State Finalists will each receive $300 cash from TFBF. All contestants must attend the
Friday and Saturday night banquets to receive any cash awards.
4. Each district winner will receive up to $1,000 of Farm Bureau Services of their choice provided by the Tennessee
Farm Bureau, Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies, Farm Bureau Health Plans, Farmers Service, Inc., and
Tennessee Livestock Producers. (Ex. Auto, Farm, Home, Life, or Health Insurance; Farm Business Analysis,
Income Tax, or Livestock Marketing Services). Winners must meet all application and normal underwriting
requirements.
5. The state winner will receive a years’ use up to 150 hours of a Case IH Tractor, $1,000 from TFBF, RTV loaded
to keep from TFBF, $1,000 in qualified Farm Bureau Services, and insurance on the Case IH Tractor for one-year
provided by Tennessee Farmers Insurance. The state winner and their spouse will also receive trips to the
American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Austin, Texas on January 17-22, 2020 to compete with other state
winners for national awards, AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and all TN YF&R Conferences. The 2nd place
winner and their spouse will receive up to 250 hours free use of a Kubota Tractor, $1,000 in qualified Farm
Bureau Services, $1,000 cash from TFBF, trips to the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, AFBF YF&R
Leadership Conference, and all TN YF&R Conferences. The national winner will receive a 2020 truck to keep
and paid registration to the 2020 AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference. The national runner-up will receive a
CASE IH Farmall Tractor to keep and cash awards. (In the event that the prizes/awards as agreed to be supplied
by our sponsors are unavailable, AFBF reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value in
its sole discretion).
6. The following rules are to be observed in the selection of each county participant:
a. Must be Farm Bureau members actively farming, the husband and wife being no more than 35 years of
age. (May not reach their 36th birthday prior to January 31, 2020 of the National Convention).
b. State Application-Entry Form of the county applicants must be in the office of the Tennessee
Farm Bureau Federation or postmarked by May 15, 2019. The application must be typed on the
online version at www.tnyfr.com. The Young Farmer Application and Entry Form will be in a PDF
document.
c. The county applicants must be sponsored by the county Farm Bureau to be considered for state and
national recognition. Application must be signed by the County Farm Bureau President.
d. A panel of qualified judges will make the final selection of the state winner.
e. Members of the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee/and or their spouse are not
eligible to compete.
f. To receive any county, district or state awards, county contestants must be present at the Young Farmers
Conference and meet all qualified requirements.
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FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES STATE YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM
(Suggested announcement for county use only. To be released in newspaper during March and
April. Be sure to make any changes that are appropriate to your county.)
, President of the County Farm Bureau today
announced the rules for the 2019 State Young Farmer of the Year Awards Program. Any young farmer in
County between 18 and 35 years of age, Farm Bureau member, and cannot reach
their 36th birthday prior to January 31, 2020 is eligible for the award. The application must be typed from the
online version at www.tnyfr.com. The Young Farmer Application/Entry Form is in a PDF document. All
entries must be received in the County Farm Bureau Office by , 2019. (Suggested
date should be set to fit county situation.)
At the state contest, each county contestant will receive a $200 cash award from TFBF provided that all
requirements have been met and the state application is in the TFBF office or postmarked by May 15, 2019.
The Ten State Finalist will each receive $300 cash from TFBF. Each district winner will receive up to
$1,000 in qualified Farm Bureau Services. The state winner will receive a years’ use up to 150 hours of a
Case IH Tractor, $1,000 from TFBF, RTV loaded to keep from TFBF, $1,000 in qualified Farm Bureau
Services, and insurance on the Case IH Tractor for one-year provided by Tennessee Farmers Insurance. The
state winner and their spouse will also receive trips to the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in
Austin, Texas on January 17-22, 2020 to compete with other state winners for national awards, AFBF YF&R
Leadership Conference, and all TN YF&R Conferences. The 2nd place winner and their spouse will receive
up to 250 hours free use of a Kubota Tractor, $1,000 in qualified Farm Bureau Services, $1,000 cash from
TFBF, trips to the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and all
TN YF&R Conferences. The national winner will receive a 2020 truck to keep and paid registration to the
2020 AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference. The national runner-up will receive a CASE IH Farmall Tractor
to keep and cash awards. (In the event that the prizes/awards as agreed to be supplied by our sponsors are
unavailable, AFBF reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value in its sole discretion).
*COULD ALSO BE USED FOR RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT DURING MARCH AND APRIL.
This should be changed to fit your county selection process.
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SCORECARD
TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU
YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR/ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(The application will be scored on four basic areas as follows:)
State Application and Entry Form of the county winner must be in the office of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation or postmarked by May 15, 2019. The application must be typed on the online version at www.tnyfr.com. The Young Farmer Application/Entry Form is in a PDF document.
AREA 1 FARM OPERATION & GROWTH - size, scope, yields, efficiency, etc.
AREA 2 FINANCIAL PROGRESS OF OPERATION - This means considering all assets available to
begin farming, and the utilization of those beginning assets, plus gifts, earnings, and additional
borrowed capitol, and evaluate the progress and growth made to the present time. By applying
this principle, you will be able to compare farming operations with many variables such as
beginning assets, type, size and current financial statements and net worth. Management of the
farming operation and the financial statement deserve major emphasis in this area.
Sections II – Agricultural Status; III – Agricultural Operation; IV - Applicant's Financial Statement; V –
Progress of Operation are included in these two areas.
AREA 3 FARM BUREAU LEADERSHIP - There are many opportunities for leadership experiences
within the Farm Bureau Organization. These leadership roles may occur on the County, State or
AFBF level. They may consist of voluntary or elected position of leadership. Major emphasis in
this area should be not only on the number of leadership roles but on the number of years
served as well.
Section VI - (A) is included in this area.
AREA 4 OTHER LEADERSHIP - These experiences can reflect the degree of responsibility assumed by
individuals in agriculture, community, and goals.
Section VI - (B), (C), (D), and (E) are included in this area.
TOTAL POINTS
AREA 1 FARM OPERATION & GROWTH
(Maximum 70 points)
AREA 2 FINANCIAL PROGRESS OF OPERATION
(Maximum 60 points)
AREA 3 FARM BUREAU LEADERSHIP
(Maximum 40 points)
AREA 4 OTHER LEADERSHIP (Maximum 30 points)
(Agriculture=15 pts, Community=10 pts, Goals=5 pts)
TOTAL POINTS - 200 points
TennesseeFarmBureauFederationYoungFarmers&RanchersAchievementAwardRulesfor2019TFBFCompetition
INSTRUCTIONSThisisaprotectedversionoftheYoungFarmerEntryFormandApplication.Youwillonlybeabletotypeinyouranswers.Youwillnotbeabletochangeanypartoftheform.Togettotheshadedblockstotypeinyouranswers,youwillhitthetabbutton.Thenyouwilltabeachtimetogettothenextblock.Youwillonlybeabletotypealimitedamountinsomeoftheblocks.Whenyouarefinishedwithyourapplication,pleasetaketoyourlocalCountyFarmBureauandhavethecountypresidenttosigntheapplication.Weneedtheoriginalapplicationmailedtous.
BackgroundThe Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation annually conducts a Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award competition. County Farm Bureaus areencouraged topromote thisactivityamongyoung farmers. Select ionof thewinningYoungFarmers&Rancherscompet itor isbasedonhis/herefforts inproductionagricultureandleadershipachievement.Participationinthisprogramwithindividualrecognitionandtheresultingpublicitywillhelpbuildtheorganization. Theidealcandidate(s)fortheAchievementAwardisanindividualorcoupleinvolvedinproductionagriculturewithamajorityofhis/herincomesubjecttonormalproductionrisks.An alotted number of rooms will be provided to each county for anexpense‐paidtriptotheTFBFYoungFarmersSummerConferenceinColumbia,TNonJuly19-20,2019.AppropriaterecognitionwillbegiventoallthecountycompetitorsinattendanceattheTFBF Young Farmers Summer Conference. The TFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers committee and the TFBF Special ProgramsDivisionwillcoordinatetheprogramatthestatelevel.
Eligibility Anapplicantcanbeeitheranindividualoracouplethatismarried(husband&wife).Applicantmaychoosetoapplyindividually,ratherthanasa
couple. Applicant(s)shallbeFarmBureaumembersbetweentheagesof18and35ingoodstandingwithhis/hercountyFarmBureau.Theindividualor
spouseshallhavereachedhis/her18thbirthdayatthetimehe/shequalifiesforthestatecompetitionandshallnothavereachedhis/her36thbirthday byJanuary31,2020.
Applicant(s)mustbeactivelyengagedinfarmingand/orranching,withthemajorityofhis/herincomecomingfromproductionagriculture. Applicant(s)maycompeteinmultiplestateYF&RCompetitionseachyear. Applicant(s)mayonlycompeteinonenationalYF&RCompetitionperyear. PastandpresentmembersoftheAFBFYoungFarmers&RanchersCommitteeand/ortheirspousearenoteligibletocompete. PresentmembersoftheTNYF&RYoungFarmers&RancherCommitteeand/ortheirspousearenoteligibletocompete. PaststateYF&RAchievementAwardwinnersand/orpreviousAFBFAchievementAwardcompetitorsarenoteligibletocompete. Currentcounty,stateandnationalFarmBureauemployeesandtheiraffiliatesarenoteligibletocompete. Eachcountymaysubmitmultiple entriestobeconsideredforstaterecognitionandmustusetheTFBFentryformandapplication.
EntryForm&ApplicationGuidelines Donotuseapplicant’sname,his/hercounty,oranynamesthatmaybringabouttherecognitionoridentificationoftheapplicant’scountybeyondtheentry
form. Theentryformandapplicationmustbecompletedinfirstpersonnarrative(i.e.I,me,we,etc.)forquestionsI‐VI.Applicantsmustuse“A1”and“A2”to
denoteeachapplicantforallofquestionVII. Donotuseabbreviationsoracronyms. ApplicationmustbetypedfromthecomputerversionprovidedontheTNFarmBureauWebsite.
Note: Disregardinganyoftheguidelineslistedabovewillresultindisqualification.
Judging Apanelofqualifiedjudgeswillselectthedistrictandstatewinners. TheapplicationandentryformofeachcountyapplicantwillbecodeduponreceiptbyTFBF.Applicant’snameandcountywillnotberevealedtothejudges
untiltheyarefinishedjudgingtheapplication. TheTop10competitorswillbeinterviewedbythesamethreejudgeswhoreviewedthewrittenapplications. Interviewswillbeupto15minutesinlengthandareintendedtoclearupany“grayareas”whichmayarisefromthewrittenapplication.Thetop10
finalistshouldunderstandthattheirinterviewisforverification/clarificationpurposesandthereforemayaffectfinalranking. Duringtheinterviewprocess,onlythenamedapplicant(s)ontheentryformispermittedintotheinterview,andtheapplicant(s)shouldrefrainfromusing
thenameofhis/hercounty,oranynamesthatmaybringabouttherecognitionoridentificationofhis/hercounty.Applicantscanrefertoeachotherbytheirfirstnamethroughouttheinterview.
InterviewswillbeheldduringtheTFBFYoungFarmersSummerConference. Valuesusedinjudgingtheapplicationswillbe:
FarmOperation&Growth: 70pointsFinancialProgressofOperation: 60pointsFarmBureauLeadership: 40pointsOtherLeadership: 30points (Agriculture=15pts,Community=10pts,Goals=5pts)TOTAL: 200points
DeadlineCountiesareencouragedtoselecttheirapplicantsintimeforrecognitionattheircountyAnnualMeeting.All county applicant’sentryformandapplicationmustbeintheTennesseeFarmBureauofficeorpostmarkedbyMay15,2019tobeconsideredforstaterecognitionandawards.
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TennesseeFarmBureauFederationYoungFarmers&RanchersAchievementAward
2019EntryFormThecounty’sentryformandapplicationmustbeintheofficeofTennesseeFarmBureauFederation,SpecialProgramsDivision,P.O.Box313,Columbia,TN38402‐0313onorpostmarkedbyMay15,2019.
Thedatabelowandthroughouttheapplicationappliestoyouandyourspouse,ifmarried. No county identifiers, first person narration on questions I-VI (example: I, me), and use “Applicant1”(A1)and“Applicant2”(A2)onquestionVII.
Applicant(s)*: A1 A2*Willbeusedintheprogramandforrecognition
PhoneticPronunciation:
Address:
City: ZipCode:
County:
CellNumber: A1 A2
Email: A1 A2
A2
A2
A2
DateofBirth/Age: A1
Education/Degree: A1
ShortCourses/SpecializedStudy:A1
Children: Name(s) Age(s)
I(we)herebycertifytheinformationonthisentryformandattachedapplicationtobeaccurateandtruestatements.TFBFDOESNOTACCEPTLIABILITYFORAPLICATIONSSUBMITTEDINCORRECTLYBYACOUNTYFARMBUREAUOFFICE.TFBFreservestherighttousemy(our)photosand/oranyvideofootageforuseinpromotingFarmBureau.Thephotosand/orvideofootageoftheundersignedcontestant(s)mayalsobeavailabletoFarmBureausponsors.ByparticipatingintheEvent,I(we)warrantthatI(we)fullyandunconditionallyagreetoandaccepttheYF&RofficialcontestrulesandthedecisionsoftheYF&RCommittee,whicharefinalandbinding.
Applicant(s)Signature(s): A1 A2
Iherebycertifythattheabovenamedapplicant(s)istheofficialcountyentryandisthereforeeligible
tobeenteredinandconsideredforTFBF’sYoungFarmers&RanchersAchievementAwardfor2019.
CountyPresident/Administrator: Date:
County:
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TennesseeFarmBureauFederationYoungFarmers&RanchersAchievementAward
2019ApplicationNote:Thisapplicationshouldreflecttheoperationsoftheimmediatepasttaxaccountingyear. Remember to write in firstpersonnarrativeforquestionsI‐VI (example: I, me),anduseA1andA2forquestionVII. No County Identifiers.
I. PERSONALBACKGROUND(family,educationandpersonalinterests) - Approximately 1,500 characters
II. AGRICULTURALSTATUS(Selectallthatapply)
A. Owner Renter Manager
Pleaseexplainif:Partnership Corporation JointVenture Other
Explanation:
B. Pleaseindicateandjustifythepercentageofcontributionintheoperationbytheapplicant(s)inthefollowingareas:
%personalcapitalinvolved
%management/decisionmaking
C. Pleaselistspecificresponsibilitiesoftheapplicant(s):
D. Totalacresoperated: Acresowned:
E. Yearapplicant(s)startedfarmingorranching:
- Approximately 250 characters
- Approximately 900 characters
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III. AGRICULTURALOPERATION
A. ListMajorCrops* FirstYear: CurrentYear No.ofAcres No.ofAcres YieldperAcre
*Indicateifirrigated
B. Under“VolumeofProduction,”indicatenumberofhead,pounds,dozenorotherappropriatemeasureofvolume.
VolumeofProductionEnterprise FirstYear: CurrentYear
C. PleasebecreativeinexplainingtheoperationiftheagriculturalenterprisedoesnotfitwithinSections
- Approximately 1,100 characters per section
AandB - Approximately 2,000 characters.
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III. AGRICULTURALOPERATION(continued) - Approximately 2,500 characters per section
D. Howwastheagriculturaloperationacquired?Indicate,innarrativeform,whatportionoftheoperationwaspurchasedorpersonallyearnedbytheapplicant(s),acquiredthroughinheritance,oracquiredthroughpartnershipconversion,rental,orbyacontractormanagementarrangement.
E. Listotheragriculturalorrelatedbusinessenterprises,describingthesize,relationshipandimportancetothetotaloperation(i.e.,customharvesting,processing,agtourism,etc.).
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III. AGRICULTURALOPERATION(continued) - Approximately 5,000 characters
F. Describesignificantchanges,expansionorimprovementinmanagementandmarketingpractices,andtheacquisitionofagriculturalmachinery,equipmentandirrigationsystems,and/orbuildingsbuiltordevisedbytheapplicant(s)sincehis/herinvolvementintheoperationbegan.
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IV.
APPLICANT’SFINANCIALSTATEM
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Note:Allinformationsubm
ittedisregardedasconfidential,anduponcompletionofjudging,allapplicationsarereturnedtotheTFBFoffice.
Currentm
arketvalueoftheshareofjusttheapplicant(s)of:
A. ASSETS
FirstYear:
2018
2017
2016
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2.Valueofm
achinery&equipment
3.Valueoflivestock&poultry
4.Valueofcrops&suppliesonhand
5.Valueofcash,stocks,bonds,otherpersonalassets
6.Non‐agassets(primarydw
elling,rentalhom
es,etc.)
TOTALASSETS
B. LIABILITIES
1.Currentliabilities(lessthanoneyear)
2.Interm
ediateliabilities
3.Long‐termliabilities(10yearsandup)
TOTALLIABILITIES
NETWORTH(totalassets‐totalliabilities)
DEBT/ASSETRATIO(totalliabilities/totalassets)
C. AGEXPENSESANDRECEIPTS
1.Totalagriculturalexpenses
2.Totalagriculturalreceipts
OPERATINGEXPENSERATIO
(totalagexpenses/totalagreceipts)
Pleaseexplainanysituationsorcircumstancesthatmayhaveaffectedtheabovefinancialnum
bers:
Banker/LoanOfficer/TaxAccountantSignature:
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A. Listspecificgoalsorobjectivesandachievementsgainedforproductionefficiencydevelopedbytheapplicant(s)inim
provingthequalityof
thefarm
ingprogramsuchas:w
eightofpigsat56days,ratioofpoundsoffeedtopoundsofgain,costper100poundsofgain,poundsof
butterfatpercow
oryieldperacre,efficientlanduse,oracreageincreases.
GoalsinFirstYear
CurrentAchievement
FutureGoals
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VI. GOALS
A. Whatgoalsdoestheapplicant(s)haveforthenextfiveyearsrelatedtohis/hercareer,FarmBureauinvolvementandinvolvementinotherorganizations?
- Approximately 5,000 characters
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VII. LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE - Approximately 2,500 characters per sectionNote:Thisappliestobothapplicants,ifapplyingtogether.PleaseindicateA1andA2whenapplicable.
A. ListFarmBureauleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers.
CountyFarmBureau Years
StateFarmBureau Years
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VII.
B. Listotheragriculturalleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers.(Forexample,FarmCredit,SoilConservation,FarmServiceAgency,farmcooperatives,4‐H,etc.)
Organization Description Years
C. Listothercommunityandnon‐agriculturalleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers.(Forexample,civic/serviceclubs,church,school,volunteerleadership,etc.)
Organization Description Years
LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE(continued) - Approximately 2,500 characters per section
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FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE
AWARD PROGRAM
The 18th Annual Tennessee Young Farmer & Rancher Excellence in Agriculture Award Program will be
conducted this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers on Friday,
October 4, 2019. The Excellence in Ag Contest is conjoined with the Young Farmers Fall Agriculture Tour in
Natchez Trace State Park in Decatur County on October 4-5, 2019.
This is a contest for young individuals or couples involved in agriculture, but not dependent on farming for the
majority of their income. Applicants must have derived a majority of their income from a non-production
agribusiness enterprise for the past three years. For example, a part-time farmer, Ag teacher, extension agent,
farm employee, or a chemical salesperson would be ideal to enter this contest.
The Application-Entry Form, which includes the rules and guidelines for the program is available
at www.tnyfr.com. All applications must be in the Special Programs Division or postmarked by September
1st. Mail applications to: Dan Strasser, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Special Programs Division, PO
Box 313, Columbia, TN 38402-0313. All applications must be signed by the county Farm Bureau
President. We recommend all applicants develop their Presentation and give the presentation to the county
Farm Bureau Board of Directors and local civic groups. The application counts 80% and the presentation
counts 20% of total score.
The top ten applicants will present a presentation on Friday night, October 4. The top five state winners and
awards will be announced at the Young Farmers Dinner on Saturday evening, October 5. Farm Credit Mid-
America will present the John Deere Gator on Sunday evening, December 8th during state convention in
Franklin.
The State Winner will receive a $1,000 cash award from Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies (TFIC),
$500 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, $1,000 in Farm Bureau Services, a John Deere
Gator from Farm Credit, and trips to the 2020 AFBF Annual Convention, AFBF YF&R Leadership
Conference and to all TN YF&R Conferences for the coming year. The National Winner will receive a 2020
truck to keep. All awards are subject to change.
The 2nd Place Winner will receive $600 from TFIC, trips to the AFBF Annual Convention, AFBF YF&R
Leadership Conference, and all TN YF&R Conferences for the coming year. The 3rd Place Winner will receive
$400 from TFIC; 4th Place Winner will receive $200 from TFIC; and 5th Place Winner will receive $200 from
TFIC.
The Top Five State Finalists will each receive $300 from Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Each contestant
will receive $200 from Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation provided that all requirements have been met and
the application is in the TFBF office or postmarked by September 1st. All contestants must attend the Young
Farmer Fall Agriculture Tour and Awards Banquet to receive any cash awards.
TennesseeFarmBureauFederation
YoungFarmers&RanchersExcellenceinAgriculture AwardRulesfor2019 TFBFCompetition
INSTRUCTIONSThisisaprotectedversionoftheYoungFarmerExcellenceinAgEntryFormandApplication.Youwillonlybeabletotypeinyouranswers.Youwillnotbeabletochangeanypartoftheform.Togettotheshadedblockstotypeinyouranswers,youwillhitthetabbutton.Thenyouwilltabeachtimetogettothenextblock.Youwillonlybeabletotypealimitedamountinsomeoftheblocks.Whenyouarefinishedwithyourapplication,pleasetaketoyourlocalCountyFarmBureauandhavethecountypresidenttosigntheapplication.Weneedtheoriginalapplicationmailedtous.
BackgroundTheYoungFarmers&Ranchers(YF&R)ExcellenceinAgricultureAwardcompetitionisdesignedasanopportunityforyoungfarmersandrancherstoearnrecognition,whileactivelycontributingandgrowingthoughtheirinvolvementinFarmBureauandagriculture.Participantswillbejudgedontheirinvolvementinagriculture,leadershipability,andparticipation/involvementinFarmBureauandotherorganizations(i.e.,civic,serviceandcommunity).Theidealcandidate(s)fortheExcellenceinAgricultureAwardisanindividualorcouplewhodoesnothavethemajorityofhis/herincomesubjecttonormalproductionrisk.ItisrecommendedthatthecountyFarmBureausprovide,aspartofthecountyrecognitionandaward,anexpense‐paidtriptotheTFBFYF&RFallAgricultureTourat Natchez Trace State Park onOctober 4-5,2019.AppropriaterecognitionwillbegiventoallthecountycompetitorsinattendanceattheTFBFYF&RFallAgricultureTour.TheTFBFYoungFarmers&RancherscommitteeandtheTFBFSpecialProgramsDivisionwillcoordinatetheprogramatthestatelevel.
Eligibility Anapplicantcanbeeitheranindividualoracouplethatismarried(husband&wife).Applicantmaychoosetoapplyindividually,ratherthanasacouple. Applicant(s)shallbeaFarmBureaumember(s)betweentheagesof18and35ingoodstandingwithhis/hercountyFarmBureau.Theindividualorspouseshallhavereachedhis/her18thbirthdayatthetimehe/shequalifiesforthenationalcompetitionandshallnothavereachedhis/her36thbirthdaybyJan.31,2020.
Applicant(s)mustnothavederivedamajorityofhis/herincomefromanownedproductionagricultureenterpriseinanyofthepastthreeyears. Applicant(s)maycompeteinmultiplestateYF&RCompetitionseachyear. Applicant(s)mayonlycompeteinonenationalYF&RCompetitionperyear. Applicant(s)maycompeteineithertheAchievementAwardortheExcellenceinAgricultureAward,butnotbothinthesameyear. PastandpresentmembersoftheAFBFYoungFarmers&RanchersCommitteeand/ortheirspousearenoteligibletocompete. PresentmembersoftheTNYF&RYoungFarmers&RancherCommitteeand/ortheirspousearenoteligibletocompete. PaststateYF&RAchievementAwardwinnersand/orpreviousAFBFAchievementAwardcompetitorsarenoteligibletocompete. PaststateYF&RExcellenceinAgricultureAwardwinnersand/orpreviousAFBFExcellenceinAgricultureAwardwinnersarenoteligibletocompete. Currentcounty,stateandnationalFarmBureauemployeesandtheiraffiliatesarenoteligibletocompete. Eachcountymaysubmitmultiple entries tobeconsideredforstaterecognitionandmustusetheTFBFentryformandapplication.
EntryForm&ApplicationGuidelines Donotuseapplicant’sname,thenameofhis/hercounty,oranynamesthatmaybringabouttherecognitionoridentificationoftheapplicant’scountybeyondtheentryform.
Theentryformandapplicationmustbecompletedinfirstpersonnarrative(i.e.I,me,we,etc.)forquestionsI‐V.Applicantsmustuse“A1”and“A2”todenoteeachapplicantforallofquestionVI.
Donotuseabbreviationsoracronyms. ApplicationmustbetypedfromthecomputerversionprovidedontheTNFarmBureauWebsite.
Note:Disregardinganyoftheguidelineslistedabovewillresultindisqualification.
PresentationGuidelines Thepresentationwillbeaninteractive,25‐minutepresentation,inwhichtheapplicant(s)hasanopportunitytosharethecontentsofhis/herentireapplicationinnarrativeformwithapanelofthreejudgesandtheaudience.
Applicant(s)willhave25minutestopresentonthetopicsaddressedintheapplicationandaddressquestionsfromthejudges.Itwillbeuptotheapplicant(s)todeterminehowtheyusethistime.Applicantswillbenotifiedbythetimekeeperwhen10minutesareremainingandagainwhen5minutesareremaining.Timewillbecalledandconcludetheapplicant’stimeinfrontofthejudgesat25minutes.
TheonlyvisualmeansinwhichtodelivertheinformationisthroughaPowerPointorPrezipresentation.Theapplicant(s)needstosubmittheirpresentationonaUSBflashdriveduringtheExcellenceinAgricultureCompetitorOrientation.Acomputer,LCDprojector,screenandoneslideadvancerremotewillbeprovided.AllpresentationsmustbeformattedtoworkonaPC.Contestantswillnotbeallowedtousetheirowncomputer.
Verbalandpresentationreferencestoapplicant(s)nameandcountywillbeallowedduringthepresentation. Dressshouldbebusinessattire. Noprops(includingnotes),soundorvideowillbeallowedduringthepresentation. Applicantsarenotallowedtoviewotherpresentationsuntilaftertheyhavecompletedtheirown.
Judging AllapplicationswillbejudgedpriortotheYF&RFallAgTour.Application Approx.%QuestionsII‐IV 150 points 37.5%*Ag Involvement, Impact on Ag and Issues Facing Ag Goals 20 points 5%
120 points 30%80 points 20%
FarmBureauExperienceOtherLeadershipExperience Application Form 30 points 7.5% MAXIMUM POINTS 400 points 100% (80% of Total Score)PresentationDelivery of Presentation 40 points 40% Content of Presentation 30 points 30%Responses to Questions 30 points 30% MAXIMUM POINTS 100 points 100% (20% of Total Score)
DeadlineCountiesareencouragedtoselecttheirwinnersintimeforrecognitionattheircountyAnnualMeeting.Eachcountywinner’sentryformandapplicationmustbeintheTennesseeFarmBureauofficeonorpostmarkedbySeptember1,2019tobeconsideredforstaterecognitionandawards.
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TennesseeFarmBureauFederationYoungFarmers&RanchersExcellenceinAgricultureAward
2019EntryForm
TheentryformandapplicationmustbeintheofficeoftheTennesseeFarmBureauFederation,SpecialProgramsDivision,P.O.Box313,Columbia,TN38402‐0313on or postmarked by September1,2019.
Thedatabelowandthroughouttheapplicationappliestoyouandyourspouse,ifmarried. No county identifiers, first person narration on questions I-V (example: I, me), and indicate“Applicant1”(A1)and“Applicant2”(A2)onquestionVI.
Applicant(s)*: A1 A2* Willbeusedintheprogramandforrecognition
PhoneticPronunciation:
Address:
City: State: ZipCode:
County:
CellNumber: A1 A2
Email: A1 A2
DateofBirth/Age: A1 A2
Education/Degree: A1 A2
ShortCourses/SpecializedStudy:A1 A2
Children: Name(s) Age(s)
Pleaseprovideoneofthefollowingforverificationpurposes:(checkwhichformyouareproviding)CopyofForm1099orFormW‐2Aletterofverificationfromyouremployerorcompanyonletterheadthatincludeslengthofemploymentandabriefdescriptionofyourjobresponsibilities
I(we)herebycertifytheinformationonthisentryformandattachedapplicationtobeaccurateandtruestatements.TFBFDOESNOTACCEPTLIABILITYFORAPLICATIONSSUBMITTEDINCORRECTLYBYACOUNTYFARMBUREAUOFFICE.TFBFreservestherighttousemy(our)photosand/oranyvideofootageforuseinpromotingFarmBureau.Thephotosand/orvideofootageoftheundersignedcontestant(s)mayalsobeavailabletoFarmBureausponsors.I(we)havenotderivedamajorityofmy(our)incomefromanownedproductionagriculturalenterpriseinanyofthepastthreeyears.ByparticipatingintheEvent,I(we)warrantthatI(we)fullyandunconditionallyagreetoandaccepttheYF&RofficialcontestrulesandthedecisionsoftheTFBFYF&RCommittee,whicharefinalandbinding.
Applicant(s)Signature(s): A1 A2
Iherebycertifythattheabovenamedapplicant(s)istheofficialstateentryandisthereforeeligibletobeenteredinandconsideredforTFBF’sYoungFarmers&RanchersExcellenceinAgricultureAwardfor2018.
CountyPresident/Administrator: Date:
County:
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TennesseeFarmBureauFederationYoungFarmers&RanchersExcellenceinAgricultureAward
2019Application
Note: Remember to write in firstpersonnarrativeforquestionsI‐V (example: I, me). No County Identifiers.
I. PERSONALBACKGROUND(family,educationandpersonalinterests) - Approximately 2,000 characters
II. AGRICULTURALINVOLVEMENT
A. Pleaseexplaintheapplicant(s)occupation - Approximately 2,500 characters
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II. AGRICULTURALINVOLVEMENT(continued)
B. Pleaseexplaintheapplicant’s(applicants’)personalinvolvementinagriculture/agribusiness.
III. IMPACTONAGRICULTURE
Whatdoestheapplicant(s)dotopositivelypromoteandimpacttheagricultureindustry?
- Approximately 2,500 characters
- Approximately 2,500 characters
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IV. ISSUESFACINGAGRICULTURE
A. Pleaselistandexplainthreeimportantissuesthatagricultureneedstoaddressinthenextfiveyears.
- Approximately 5,000 characters
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IV. ISSUESFACINGAGRICULTURE(continued)
B. ChooseoneoftheissuesinyourresponsetoIV(A)anddiscusshowyoupersonallyhaveaddressed,orcanaddress,thatissueandworktowardsaresolution.
- Approximately 5,000 characters
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V. GOALS
Whatgoalsdoestheapplicant(s)haveforthenextfiveyearsrelatedtohis/hercareer,FarmBureauinvolvementandinvolvementwithotherorganizations?
- Approximately 5,000 characters
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VI. LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCENote:Thisappliestobothapplicants,ifapplyingtogether. PleaseindicateA1andA2whenapplicable.
A. ListFarmBureauleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers.
CountyFarmBureau Years
State/AmericanFarmBureau Years
- Approximately 2,500 characters per section
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VI. LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE
B. Listotheragriculturalleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers.(Forexample,FarmCredit,SoilConservation,FarmServiceAgency,farmcooperatives,4‐H,etc.)
Organization Description Years
C. Listothercommunityandnon‐agriculturalleadershiproles,involvementopportunities,recognitionsand/orawardsreceivedbytheapplicant(s),indicatingserviceoncommittees,boardsorasofficers(Forexample,civic/serviceclubs,church,school,volunteerleadership,etc.)
Organization Description Years
- Approximately 2,500 characters per section
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YOUTELL AG AMATEUR VIDEOGRAPHY CONTEST GUIDELINES
Designed and added in 2013, the “YouTell Ag” Videography Contest is designed to provide participants the
opportunity to enlighten other producers and the general public on methods of production and issues facing
today’s farmers. Videos should be between 2-3 minutes in total length. Counties which participate by having
a current YF&R member in good standing submit a video to the contest will be eligible to receive 10 points on
their YF&R County Awards of Excellence application. Submissions must be received by Fall Tour annually.
A district winner will be selected from each of the five districts in Tennessee. A state winner will be selected
and announced at State Convention in December. The county submitting the winning video will receive a
$250 cash award.
Tennessee Farm Bureau reserves the right to use any district winning submissions for promotional and
informational purposes, with the application serving as permission of the contestant who submitted the video
recording.
Guidelines for this contest are a follows:
1. Videos must be unpublished (not yet posted to YouTube, Facebook, or any other media, etc.) at the time
of submission.
2. Videos may be recorded by cell phone, camcorder, iPad, iPhone, etc. and should be a minimum of two
minutes but no longer than three minutes in total length.
3. Topic of the video submitted should be relevant to production agriculture, production methods, product
use, farm safety or issues farmers face within the state of Tennessee.
4. Videos are to be positive and must avoid negative comments toward any product, group, individual, etc.
5. The intended audience for the videos should be the general public.
6. Video must contain only original work of the contestant. Therefore, no materials from another source
that are subject to copyright or trademark protection (such as music or logos) are to be included.
7. No people other than the contestant, his or her immediate family members, and other county YF&R
members and their immediate family members may appear in the video.
8. Filming locations shown in the video must be owned or leased by the contestant submitting video or his
or her immediate family.
9. Videos should be submitted by email to [email protected] by first day of Fall Tour annually.
10. Amateur editing only – no professionally edited video accepted.
*These guidelines and requirements are for the protection of applicants, Young Farmers & Ranchers, TFBF and all involved.
Evaluation and Selection of Winners:
1. Winners will be selected by a five-person panel selected by the active Tennessee YF&R State Committee
members.
2. Judges will select a winner based on:
A. 50% content quality and relevance to current agricultural production
B. 20% entertainment and ability to captivate an audience
C. 15% ability to educate the general public
D. 15% video and audio quality
3. Winners will be announced at the State Convention.
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“YouTell AG” AMATEUR VIDEOGRAPHY CONTEST APPLICATION
Name:
Address:
Phone Contact #: E-mail address:
County:
Name of Your Video:
Video Format:
Videographer’s Acknowledgement:
By signing below and submitting my video into this contest, I understand and acknowledge the follow
information and facts:
I am submitting a video to the “YouTell Ag” Amateur Videography Contest of Tennessee Young Farmers &
Ranchers (TN YF&R) for the purpose of agricultural education and/or entertainment.
I certify that I own the video and have the express permission of any and all participants in the video, inclusive
of any participants 18 and under through their parents and/or legal guardian, for any and all use.
I certify that this video was recorded on property I own or have formally leased for farm use at the time of this
video.
I certify that I have not infringed on any copyrights or trademarks in the use of materials, inclusive of music,
included in my submitted video.
Furthermore, I certify that I have alerted all participants that I am providing this video to TN Young Farmers
and Ranchers for the purpose of agricultural education and/or entertainment.
I understand that all videos submitted to TN YF&R May be published, used or distributed in print, electronic
and other media. I understand that TN YF&R reserves the right to reject any video submitted. I agree to hold
TN YF&R and Tennessee Farm Bureau harmless with regard to any claims for damages relating to the making,
submission, or publication of this video.
Legal Signature Date
Printed Name, as signed above
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OUTSTANDING YF&R WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Outstanding YF&R Woman of the Year Contest will be held during the State Convention in
Franklin at the Embassy Suites on December 7, 2019. Contestants will be judged by a committee of three
impartial judges. Each contestant must comply with the rules set forth below. The purpose of this contest is to
recognize a woman who through hard work, creativity, and perserverance is positively contributing to
agriculture.
We will recognize district winners along with the state winner. Each contestant will receive a certificate and a
$200 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau. Each district winner will receive a $500 cash award from
TFBF. The state winner will receive a $1,000 cash award from TFBF, a trip to the AFBF YF&R Leadership
Conference, and trips to all Tennessee YF&R Conferences. If no district has a contestant, then no prize will be
awarded. All contestants must be present at the YF&R Dinner on Sunday, December 8 to receive cash
awards. The Young Farmer State Recognition and Awards will be presented at The Farm Bureau Leadership
Recognition Program at the Marriott Hotel beginning at 7:00 p.m. All state winners must be present at the
Recognition Program to receive cash awards.
RULES
1. Contestants must be 18 years old, but no more than 35 years of age as of December 31, 2019.
2. Participants at the state convention must be attired in Sunday or Business Dress during contest.
3. No previous Outstanding YF&R Young Woman state winner is eligible to compete.
4. (Only the top two in each district will be interviewed). Contestants will be judged on the
Interview and the Application: 40% Farm Bureau/YF&R Activities (including current and past
years activities, offices held, and committees and projects involved in on the state, district or
local level); 20% Question Answering “How do you positively promote agriculture?”; 30%
Community & Civic Involvement, and 10% Presentation/Communication Skills.
5. Interview time limit of 10 minutes.
6. The State Winner will be recognized on Monday Evening during the Tennessee Farm Bureau
Banquet.
7. Entries need to be mailed into the state office by November 15, 2019.
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
Attn: Special Programs Division
PO Box 313
Columbia, TN 38402-0313
8. You will need to e-mail three 4x6 pictures with a 3-line bio to Kristy Chastine at
[email protected]. Pictures (3 per contestant) should show something of the contestant’s
home, farm and work life. We will put a PowerPoint Presentation together before convention.
If we do not receive pictures in time, all you will have on the PowerPoint is your name and
information.
9. The OYW Application is posted on the Farm Bureau Website at www.tnyfr.com.
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MABEL PATTAT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Mrs. Harold (Mabel) Pattat first became active in Farm Bureau through Young Farmers & Ranchers during the
1950's in Fayette County in District I. After Mrs. Pattat became active as county women's chairman and board
member, she was elected to the State Women's Committee in 1971. In 1981, she was elected as chairman of
the State Women's Committee and to the TFBF Board of Directors. During her tenure, county Farm Bureau
Women's Committees became more active in Commodity Promotion, Public Relations, Legislative Activities,
Leadership Development and especially Ag in the Classroom.
In June of 1991, Mabel passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Her life was an inspiration to everyone
she came in contact with and she promoted agriculture and leadership in Farm Bureau right up to her death.
Because of the influence that she was in all of our lives, the TFBF Women's Committee established the Mabel
Pattat Leadership Award in 1992 to be presented to the Young Farmers & Ranchers Outstanding Young
Woman each year during the State Convention.
Each year’s winner's name will be engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Special Programs
Division at the TFBF office in Columbia.
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2019 TENNESSEE OUTSTANDING YF&R WOMAN CONTEST
ENTRY FORM AND RULES
Return entry form by November 15, 2019 to the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Attn: Special Programs Division,
PO Box 313, Columbia, TN 38402-0313. You will need to e-mail three pictures with a 3-line bio. We will put
a PowerPoint Presentation together before convention.
NOTE: Please feel free to use additional paper if necessary. Do not write additional information on the
back of your entry form.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: SPOUSE:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE: ZIPCODE:
COUNTY: EMAIL:
HOME NUMBER: ( ) CELL ( )
FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:
DATE OF BIRTH: AGE: (Must be 18 years old, but no more than 35 years of age as of December 31, 2019)
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: NAME(S)
OCCUPATION: EMPLOYER:
FARMING OPERATION:
HOBBIES:
2019 ACTIVITIES
DID YOU ATTEND: YES NO YES NO
YF&R Conference Young Farmers Conference
at 2018 State Convention
Young Leaders Conference Summer District Meeting
Fall Agriculture Tour Fall District Meeting
Other Winter District Meeting
County Meetings attended in the 2019?
(number)
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A. YF&R OFFICES YOU HAVE HELD:
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LIST YF&R, FARM BUREAU, FARM BUREAU WOMEN COMMITTEES, PROJECTS,
AND ACTIVITIES YOU HAVE HEADED OR HELPED IN:
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LIST YF&R, FARM BUREAU, FARM BUREAU WOMEN AND OTHER AWARDS:
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B. HOW DO YOU POSITIVELY IMPACT AGRICULTURE?
C. LIST ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN YF&R, FARM BUREAU, OR FARM BUREAU
WOMEN:
Community
Church
Other
PLEASE LIST ANYTHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT COULD BE USED
IN YOUR INTRODUCTION:
Signed: County F.B. President
And/or County Women's Chairman
INITIAL SCORING:
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DISCUSSION MEET
Tennessee has participated in the AFBF Discussion Meet since 1950. The Discussion Meet is an organized
discussion of farm issues. The contest is open to any young farm man or woman between 18-35 years of age.
Previous state winners are ineligible to compete. The county YF&R club or county Farm Bureau will certify
members for state competition by November 15.
A Discussion Meet "Warm-Up" will be conducted during each of the five District YF&R Fall Meetings. There
is no limit to the number of entries from a county in the District Warm-Up or the State Contest.
Each contestant who participates in the State Contest will be presented a certificate and a $200 cash award
during the Tennessee Farm Bureau State Convention in Franklin provided that all requirements have been met
and application mailed to TFBF office or postmarked by November 15th. All contestants must be present at
the YF&R Dinner on Sunday, December 8 to receive cash awards. The Young Farmer State Recognition and
Awards will be presented at The Farm Bureau Leadership Recognition Program at the Marriott Hotel
beginning at 7:00 p.m. All state winners must be present at the Recognition Program to receive cash
awards.
The State Contest will consist of as many semi-final rounds as necessary. The four finalists in the State
Contest will receive a $500 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau.
The second-place winner will receive a $750 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau, trips to American
Farm Bureau Federation National Convention, AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and all Tennessee YF&R
Conferences.
The state winner will win a $1,500 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau, a ZTrak mower from
TriGreen Equipment, a trip to the 2020 AFBF National Convention in January to compete with other state
winners to win a 2020 truck to keep, paid registration to the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and trips to
all Tennessee YF&R Conferences. All awards are subject to change.
The state winner will have their name placed on a permanent plaque at the TFBF Office in Columbia as the
winner of the "Max E. Osborne Leadership Award." Max Osborne was the first state YF&R president and a
Talk Fest Winner now known as the Discussion Meet.
MAX E. OSBORNE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Max E. Osborne first became active in Farm Bureau through YF&R and served as state YF&R president in
1947. He participated in the Talk Fest, now known as the Discussion Meet and was recognized as state winner
and national runner-up. Max served as Farm Bureau Insurance Agent in Obion County and as the first and
only District Insurance Agency Director in West Tennessee until his retirement in April 1985. The Farm
Bureau Insurance Agents in West Tennessee, District I, have set up a trust fund in honor of Max E. Osborne
and his continued interest and support of Young Farmers and Ranchers activities. The interest from this fund
will provide for awards for the winner, runners-up and contestants in the Discussion Meet Contest. A
permanent plaque which will contain the names of recipients each year has been placed in the Special
Programs Department at the Tennessee Farm Bureau office.
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DISCUSSION MEET INFORMATION
I. What Is The "Discussion Meet"?
II. Purpose Of The "Discussion Meet"
III. Who May Participate?
IV. Awards
V. Hints For Contestants
VI. County "Discussion Meet"
VII. District "Discussion Meet"
VIII. State "Discussion Meet"
IX. Physical Arrangements Of The
"Discussion Meet"
X. The "Discussion Meet" Itself
XI. Current Year Topics – TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AFBF FUSION CONFERENCE AT
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN IN MARCH
XII. Score Sheet
XIII. Application
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I. WHAT IS THE "DISCUSSION MEET"?
A. The "Discussion Meet" is a contest promoted by the Tennessee Young Farmers and
Ranchers State Committee. It is designed for the participation of young farmers between the
ages of 18 and 35.
B. The contest itself involves a moderator and from 4 to 6 contestants. The moderator's
responsibility is to introduce the topic and contestants and to start the discussion, keep it on
track and see that no one monopolizes the time.
C. The four fundamental bases of general discussion are (1) constructive criticism, (2)
cooperation, (3) communication, and (4) problem solving. With this in mind, the
participants' responsibility is to exchange ideas and information in an effort to solve a
problem. The discussion should not be "conversation" or aimless talk nor should the
participant take the role of a persuasive speaker. The participant should attempt to
cooperatively shed further light on the problem and tentatively retain a flexible position. A
successful participant is a productive thinker rather than an emotional persuader, who is free
to state beliefs and change positions whenever new information and ideas make that a
reasonable thing to do.
D. Finally, this is not a panel symposium wherein each participant makes a presentation in his
proper turn with the moderator ending the session with a summary. Rather, it is an exercise
in problem solving using techniques of letting the participants loose on the subject and on
each other, with the questions, answers and statements coming from any quarter at any time.
E. Generally speaking, the discussion should follow these steps:
1. Statement of problem or need.
2. Explore, define, understand problem or need.
3. Identify causes for problem or need.
4. Elaborate all possible alternative solutions.
5. Evaluate and compare alternatives.
6. Test and project what appears to be the best solution.
7. Arrive at ways to implement the solution.
II. PURPOSE OF THE "DISCUSSION MEET"
A. To involve young farmers in analyzing their agricultural problems and deciding on solutions
which best meet their needs.
B. To provide an opportunity for greater participation on the part of young farmers in Farm
Bureau.
C. To help young farmers develop a greater command of basic discussion skills. They will
acquire a better understanding of how people can think in groups for the sake of better
understanding and solutions to problems.
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D. As a leadership training and self-improvement device, the "Discussion Meet" experience
will:
1. Stimulate logical thinking and a desire for accurate information.
2. Develop a concise and direct manner of speaking.
3. Improve the ability to listen.
4. Aid the participant to overcome timidity or stage fright.
5. Assist the individual in the practice of giving and receiving criticism in a helpful
manner.
6. Teach the value of compromise.
7. Develop leaders for effective problem solving through group discussion.
III. WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
A. Must be a Tennessee Farm Bureau member between the ages of 18 and 35.
B. Contestant must be sponsored by a County Farm Bureau or County Young Farmer and
Rancher Committee/Club.
C. The contestant must not have reached 36th birthday by January 31, 2020.
D. Members of the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee are not eligible
to participate during their tenure as a committee member.
E. Any contestant who has received a fee or honorarium for public speaking is ineligible to
compete.
F. All previous state winners are ineligible.
G. There is no limit to the number of contestants who can enter the District "Warm Up" and/or
State Contest from any county.
H. County, state, and American Farm Bureau employees are not eligible, this also includes
affiliated companies.
IV. AWARDS
A. Each contestant who participates in the state contest will be presented a certificate and a
$200 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau on Sunday evening, December 8, 2019
during the YF&R Dinner.
B. Counties are urged to pay the expenses of their contestants to the district and state contests
to encourage participation.
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C. The National Winner of the "Discussion Meet" will receive a 2020 truck to keep and paid
registration to the 2020 AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference.
D. The State Winner of the Discussion Meet will receive a $1,500 cash award from Tennessee
Farm Bureau, a ZTrak mower from TriGreen Equipment, a trip to the American Farm
Bureau Federation Convention in Austin, TX on January 17-22, 2020 to compete with other
state winners in the national contest, a trip to the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and
trips to all TN YF&R conferences. They will also receive a plaque as the recipient of the
Max E. Osborne Leadership Award that will be placed in the state office.
E. The second-place winner gets a $750 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau, a trip to
the AFBF Annual Convention, a trip to the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and trips
to all TN YF&R conferences.
F. The final four will receive a $500 cash award from Tennessee Farm Bureau
V. HINTS FOR CONTESTANTS
A. Study as much material as possible relating to the overall topic in addition to prepared
material in folders. Sources: library, newspapers, magazines, Farm Bureau policies, county,
state, and AFBF publications and conversations with those having knowledge of the subject.
B. The Discussion Meet should be a conflict of ideas, but not of personalities. Remember,
this is a discussion, not a debate.
C. Be prepared to ask questions, state facts and opinions, and urge others to be specific.
D. Be aware of the audience, but not to the exclusion of the panel. Talk loud enough to be
heard by all of the audience.
E. Participate whenever it will contribute to furthering the discussion without monopolizing.
F. Make notes of key points as the discussion proceeds for use in summary statement.
G. Use your one-minute time to organize your summary statement.
H. Stand and make your closing statement to the audience -use accepted speech techniques -
stay within time limit.
I. Professional attire is recommended.
VI. COUNTY MEET
A. Each county is encouraged to hold a county meet to provide your contestants as much
experience as possible for the District "Warm Up" and State Contest. This would also be
an excellent program for your August or September meeting.
B. The County Young Farmers and Ranchers and County Farm Bureau should extend a
personal invitation to all qualified young farmers in the county.
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C. Suggested sources of Judges are:
County Board members or Women's Committee members
County Extension Agent or 4-H Advisor
High school Ag teachers
Co-op manager
Local radio or TV farm director
Newspaper farm editor
Bank-Farm Credit managers
Speech instructors
Local college staff people
Community or civic leaders
D. It is suggested that counties hold a county meet, but it is not mandatory for participation in
the District and State Contests.
VII. DISTRICT MEET
A. A District "Warm Up" will be conducted during each Fall District YF&R Meeting.
B. It is not necessary to compete in the District "Warm Up" to be eligible to enter the state
contest.
VIII. STATE MEET
A. The State "Discussion Meet" will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee Farm Bureau
Federation Annual Convention in Franklin on December 7-8, 2019.
B. The state contest will consist of as many semifinal rounds as necessary (Sunday afternoon)
and a final round (Sunday night).
C. Contestants will be placed in semifinal rounds at random.
D. The semifinal rounds may be shorter than the final round.
E. The same judges will be used for both semifinal rounds and the final round. (If possible)
F. The four contestants with the highest scores will be selected from the semi-final rounds for
the final round. In the event of a tie, five finalists may be selected.
G. If you plan to compete in the state contest, please complete the application in the back of
this section (signed by county Farm Bureau President or Secretary) and return to:
Dan Strasser
Director of Special Programs
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
P.O. Box 313
Columbia, TN 38402-0313
931/388-7872 BY: November 15, 2019
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IX. PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE "DISCUSSION MEET"
A. The physical arrangement of the meeting room should provide for two tables at the front
facing each other and the audience with moderator seated in the center of the two tables.
Name cards will identify the contestants. A contestant drawing will be held just prior to the
start of the meet to determine the order of seating.
x J x x x x x x x x T xxx x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x J x x x
x x x x x x x J x x xx x x x x x x x x
M = Moderator C = Competitor J = Judge T = Timer X = Audience
The contest will include:
1. Announcement of the "Discussion Meet" rules.
2. Announcement of the topic.
3. 30 second opening statements*
4. 30 minutes of discussion.
5. One minute of silence and contestant preparation.
6. One minute closing statement*
*IN VOLUNTARY ORDER.
X. THE "DISCUSSION MEET" ITSELF
The following is a step by step account of the actual procedure during the District and State
Discussion Meets: (County Meet can be conducted in the same way.)
A. All contest officials and contestants will be in the proper room at their stations at the
appointed hour.
B. The room chairman will call the meeting to order and announce the topic to be discussed
and then introduce the timekeeper and moderator.
C. The moderator will introduce the contestants and re-announce the topic to be discussed. He
will call on the contestants in voluntary order to make a 30 second opening statement.
Contestants for "Discussion Meet" should stand for their opening statement.
D. The timekeeper will stand at 30 seconds and remain standing. Judges may subtract points at
their discretion for contestants abusing the time limit.
E. The moderator will then indicate the opportunity for open discussion, which will run for a
total of 35 minutes. (25 minutes in semifinal rounds and district contests.) He will, at his
discretion, give "directed discussion" by encouraging contestants to consider other aspects
of the topic under consideration.
F. The timekeeper will indicate to the moderator when 20 minutes have elapsed and the
moderator will interrupt discussion to announce the remaining time and may close the
discussion at his discretion if discussion is lagging. (15 minutes in semifinal and district
contests.)
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G. The timekeeper will indicate to moderator when a total of 30 minutes have elapsed. (25
minutes in semifinal round and district contests.)
H. The moderator will call for a minute of quiet time allowing the contestants to consider a
closing statement.
I. The moderator will call upon the contestants in voluntary order to make a one-minute
closing statement.
J. Moderator will recognize the judges and request them to leave the room to finalize the
tabulation of their score sheets. Judges will not be permitted to confer with each other prior
to the completion of their tabulation.
K. The moderator will thank the panel and ask for audience recognition of their efforts. He
will then request the contestants to each discuss their personal farming programs for the
benefit of the audience.
L. The room chairman with the assistance of the timekeeper will supervise the final tabulation
by the judges, and report results to the group. Judges will use a point system indicated on
the score sheet to assist in selecting their winners. Each judge will be instructed to break all
tie scores.
M. The room chairman and timekeeper will rank the panel winners, based on the total scoring
given by each judge; i.e., 1 point for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 4 for 4th, and 5 for 5th. The
contestants with lowest ranking scores will be adjudged the winners and announced to the
audience.
N. The room chairman will advise the panel winners of the next level of contest to be
conducted, its location, time and next topic to be discussed.
O. Contestants may not bring research information into any of the Discussion Meet Contest -
County, District, State or National. They may have blank paper with them for the purpose
of making notes during the actual meet.
** NOTES **
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2019 DISCUSSION MEET
ADVANCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION SHEET
(FOR STATE CONTEST)
Contestant’s Name:
Address:
City/State: Zip Code:
Home Phone: ( ) Cell Number: ( )
E-mail: Social Security Number: (will need if state winner)
Sex: Age: Date of Birth – month day year (Must be 18 years old, and must not have reached 36th birthday by January 31, 2020)
Spouse’s Name:
Number of Children: Name(s);
Farm Bureau Membership in Name of:
Education/Degree:
WE CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED APPLICANT HAS MET ALL THE CONTESTANT
QUALIFICATIONS AS SET OUT IN SECTION III, OF THE DISCUSSION MEET BOOKLET.
SIGNED:
County Farm Bureau President/Secretary
Young Farmer Chairman
COUNTY
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Dan Strasser, Director of Special Programs
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
P.O. Box 313
Columbia, TN 38402-0313
BY: November 15, 2019 OR FAX to (931) 840-8699
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TENNESSEE YOUNG FARMERS
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
Intent
The purpose is to recognize outstanding environmental stewardship efforts of Tennessee young farmers.
A second purpose is to increase public awareness of the agricultural community's commitment to
environmental stewardship by publicizing winners' accomplishments. The program is also an additional
incentive for environmental action.
Eligibility
Nominations will be made from Tennessee young farmers who:
1. Have evaluated the potential environmental effects of practices, structure and conditions on their farm.
2. Have a plan to deal with significant environmental/conservation problems and opportunities.
3. Have shown significant progress in implementing their plan over two to four years, or longer.
4. Are YF&R members and a Farm Bureau member.
Procedure
Nominations will be typed reports following guidelines given below prepared by county extension
faculty in cooperation with Farm Bureau staff.
County nominations will be submitted to the county extension offices by June 1. The county extension
offices will mail the applications to Dr. Shawn Hawkins at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Extension
Service by June 15.
All Farm Bureau district nomination applications will be submitted to a committee consisting of three
extension employees appointed by the Dean and three members of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
appointed by the President for selection of five district winners and a state winner.
Awards will not be made if the extension service or state committee find that no suitable nominations
have been submitted.
Awards
Five Young Farmer Awards will be presented, one in each Farm Bureau district and the statewide
winner. The awards will be presented on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Young Farmers Conference in Columbia.
District winners will receive a personalized framed certificate and environmental stewardship sign
suitable for outdoor display at the farm entrance or similar location. The district winners will receive a $400
cash award from TFBF.
The state winner will also receive a personalized framed certificate and environmental stewardship
sign along with a $1,000 cash award from TFBF, a trip to the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, and trips
to all Tennessee YF&R Conferences.
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The extension agent submitting the nomination for a district winner will receive a $400 cash award or
the state winner will receive a $1,000 cash award for program enhancement in the county.
To receive any district and state awards, attendance is required at the Young Farmer Conference
on Friday night by the young farmer nominee and the county extension agent.
In addition, county nominees may be recognized at suitable local events and through the media.
Nominators may wish to select a county winner to be recognized at Farm-City days, county Farm Bureau
annual meetings, stewardship dinners, civic club events, county rural development committee meetings or other
suitable occasions.
Nomination Content Nominations should be typed with no page reductions and contain:
1. Letter of nomination from the county Extension Agent.
2. Letter of nomination from the local Farm Bureau President and Agent in charge of YF&R.
3. Nomination summary----An overview of the nomination's major points on a separate page. The
nominee's name, mailing address, and phone number should be included. One-page maximum.
4. Nomination----A narrative describing the farm, problems addressed, plans made, actions taken and
results achieved. Economic analysis should be included as well as physical results. Twenty-page
maximum. Include before and after pictures.
5. Supporting materials----Information selected to illustrate, support and document the narrative such as
photos, maps or diagram, newspaper clippings, field day programs, farm plans, nutrient management
plan, Farm-A-Syst results, monitoring data, etc. Twenty-page maximum.
6. Evaluation----Up to five letters from individuals familiar with the farm evaluating and supporting the
nomination based on the criteria for the award.
Evaluation The judging criteria and maximum points for each item are evidence of:
1. A total farm assessment to identify problems. Up to 20 points.
2. Development of a feasible, comprehensive plan to address identified problems. Up to 20 points.
3. Plan implementation including actions to date and a logical plan for future actions. Up to 25 points.
4. Results of actions taken including environmental effects, both on the farm and off-site, and impacts on
the farm business. Up to 25 points.
5. Other participation in conservation programs (CRP, wetlands reserve, ag non-point source fund, etc.).
Up to 5 points.
6. Working with organizations (soil conservation districts, RC&D councils, FFA, 4-H, Farm Bureau,
county rural development committees, etc.). Up to 5 points.
Total possible is 100 points.
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Examples
Activities and impacts might include some of the following. The list is not complete; many other
actions and/or impacts may be appropriate for a particular farm.
Conservation Tillage Contouring
Terraces Debris Basins
Vegetative Waterways Filter Strips
Riparian Management Alternative Watering Facilities
Winter Cover Forestry Management
Critical Area Treatment Wellhead Protection
Abandoned Well Closure Pesticide and/or Fertilizer Storage, Mixing, Disposal
Fuel Storage Hazardous Waste Management
Septic System Management Livestock Waste Management – Nutrient Management
Milkhouse Waste Management Odor Control
Reduced Soil Loss Water Quality Improvement
Pollution Prevention Timber Stand Improvement
Air Quality Improvement Container Management/Disposal
Sensitive Area Protection Wildlife/Fish Habitat Improvement
Improved Income Field Day Host
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YOUNG FARMER AGRIBUSINESS RECOGNITION
RULES & APPLICATION
PURPOSE: To recognize local Agribusiness professional leader’s businesses, or organizations who have
made a significant contribution to local agriculture and specifically, Young Farmers & Ranchers.
1. This is sponsored as county Young Farmer & Rancher Recognition.
2. There is no age limit. The person chosen could be a young person who has worked closely with the
county YF&R Committee.
3. This is an optional county program and no competition will be held on the state level.
4. Application can be modified by county Young Farmer Committee.
5. Award(s) provided are left up to county YF&R Committee.
6. One Certificate and plaque will be provided by TFBF to counties to give to recipient locally.
7. This award was suggested by the YF&R Resolution Committee and approved by the voting delegates at
the 1990 State Farm Bureau Convention.
8. Both the 1991 & 1992 State YF&R Committee had input into the criteria and application for the award.
9. To order your plaque, contact Scarlett Copeland at [email protected] at least 3 weeks prior to when
you will make the presentation.