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.
Stay tuned for details about NYFB Young Farmers Meetings slated for Winter of 2024.
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.