Young Farmers & Ranchers

Why Join YF&R?

Develop skills, challenge your abilities, and develop a solid network.

There are many great opportunities to get involved in Young Farmers & Ranchers! Explore the ways below, and discover the many ways to help your local community, county, and state. You can find more information about your county farm bureau by visiting this page.

Develop your leadership and communication skills, and put them to use to make a difference for Oregon agriculture!

Make friends and contacts with peers who share the same interests from around the state.

Attend the YF&R Leadership Conference, American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference, YF&R Ag Tours, and other events throughout the year.

Help the future of agriculture by volunteering at outreach events for FFA, including the state tractor driving contest.

Compete and test your skills in the state and national Discussion Meet, Achievement Award, and Excellent in Agriculture competition for a chance to win great prizes!

Get the opportunity to travel around Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, and the broader U.S. for meetings, conferences, events, and tours.

What's happening with YF&R?

Below are events and activities that are coming up this year.

Roy Hofer Highlighted in Capital Press Article

AFBF Contest Opportunities

There are three different ways to win great prizes seen below.

Get to Know Us

Want to know more about Young Farmers & Ranchers? Download the YF&R brochure below!

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Get in Touch

1320 Capitol St. NE, Suite 200

Salem, OR 97301

503.399.1701

yfrchair@oregonfb.org

Resources for Beginning Farmers

Click the links below for some helpful resources!

Northwest Farm Credit Service AgVision Program

Oregon State University Extension Small Farms

USDA Beginning Farmers & Ranchers Loans

Chemeketa Community College Ag Sciences

USDA New Farmers

Rogue Farm Corps

Headwaters Farm

Growing Positive Solutions for All Oregon Agriculture