INFB Honors Young Farmers & Ag Professionals At Conference
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INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers traveled to Indianapolis last weekend for the annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference, an opportunity for education and networking for INFB members under 40.
Conference programming focused on sessions to motivate and prepare young agriculture professionals for success as their careers develop. The keynote address was given by Devin Henderson, a comedian, magician and speaker, and Kiah Twissleman, life coach, speaker and podcaster. Breakout session topics ranged from creating a business entity and ag stats to renewable/alternative energy and rural viability.
Alongside keynote and breakout sessions, several INFB members and county YF&AP programs were honored for their accomplishments in 2021.
Most notably, Kosciusko County Farm Bureau’s YF&AP program was recognized with the Outstanding County Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Award, given to the top program in the state. Kosciusko County Farm Bureau will receive $1,000 to create a new YF&AP program/event or improve an existing program. Many of Kosciusko County’s YF&AP programs for 2021 took place at their county fair and during the holiday season.
“This year, we organized a children’s peddle pull event at our county fair where kids pedal little tractors for prizes, which got a lot families involved,” said Travis Adams, Kosciusko County YF&AP chair. “We also organized a food donation matching program during the holidays and donated needed winter items, like clothes and boots, to local families in the area.”
Three county YF&AP programs were recognized for their contributions to Feeding America, a nonprofit with a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people. Jasper County Farm Bureau donated the most non-perishable food items, with a total of 3,500 pounds of food. Jasper County Farm Bureau and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau donated the most money to Feeding America, with $1,000 each. Clinton County Farm Bureau donated the most time to Feeding America, with 100 hours donated.
