New York Farm Bureau State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
The State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee consists of an elected representative from each of the 11 regions, an elected chair (who also sits on the NYFB Board of Directors) and up to three At-Large members. The committee consists of a representative from each of the 11 New York Farm Bureau districts and up to three At-Large positions. District representatives serve a two-year term, and At-large positions serve a one-year term. The Collegiate Chapter Presidents are ex-officio non-voting members of the State YF&R Committee. These individuals help to coordinate events and activities in all of the counties within their regions. You can contact the members via email.
YF&R Committee List |
District |
Richard De Meyer |
Chair |
Quade F. Kirk |
10 |
Eric Winsor |
5 |
Neil P. Collins |
6 |
James Christian Lewis |
1 |
Ashley Bliss |
2 |
Thomas Coene |
3 |
April Gokey |
7 |
Emily Bottoni |
4 |
Rosemarie Andrews |
11 |
Anna King |
9 |
Timothy Stryker |
At Large |
Sarah Teed |
At Large |
Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Activities
Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) participate in many leadership activities on the local and state levels. Workshops to enhance leadership skills and public speaking skills are offered at events like the YF&R Leadership Conference and the State Annual Meeting. Some of the county Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers groups also conduct leadership training sessions throughout the year. All Young Farmers & Ranchers are encouraged to participate in these opportunities.
NYFB YF&R Winter Conference will be January 11-12 - Click here for more details
Interested in taking your leadership potential to the state level?
If so, the New York Farm Bureau State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee could be the perfect fit. The objective of the committee is to surface and develop young leaders. The committee serves as a liaison for county YF&R Committee chairs and plans the annual YF&R Conference.