Welcome

From the President's Tractor Seat

 Greetings on behalf of the 2008 State Executive Committee.  We hope everyone is having a great summer and a productive year.  I would like to recognize Past President Craig Bailey and his wife Holly and thank them for their efforts in coordinating a successful convention in Roanoke this past January.
The Executive Committee met in March at Grave’s Mountain Lodge to plan the year’s events and activities.  Please note the following dates and plan to attend these events:

• July 24, 2008: State Young Farmer Tour, Registration 8-8:30 at Stonewall Jackson H.S.
• December 10-13, 2008: National Young Farmers Educational Institute in Baltimore, Maryland
• January 23-25, 2009: State Young Farmers Convention in Blacksburg, VA

Jon McDonald and I will be attending the National Ag. Leaders Conference in Austin, Texas July 7-11th. Please contact Terry Lam or myself if you would like one of us to attend one of your local association’s meetings or events.  I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.  See you at the summer tour!
                              -Chris Grove

Our Mission

 To deliver programs in agricultural education for out-of-school adults in order to assist them to become established, or to progress in farming or other related agriculture occupations.

 Young Farmer members receive many benefits from their membership in local, area, state and national organizations. Not only are educational programs offered, but also social/recreational activities as well as opportunities for community service.