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 |
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Richard De Meyer |
Chair |
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James Lewis |
1 |
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Ashley Bliss |
2 |
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Emily Ooms |
3 |
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Sarah Teed |
4 |
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Eric Winsor |
5 |
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Neil Collins |
6 |
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April Gokey |
7 |
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Libby Swatling |
8 |
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Anna King |
9 |
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Quade F. Kirk |
10 |
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Allissa Goodale |
11 |
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Caroline Lafferty |
At Large |
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Janet Chittenden |
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
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.
