Our Mission: The Delaware Young Farmers and Ranchers’ objective is to attract hard-working agricultural professionals and advocates through professional development and social networking activities; to empower future Delaware Farm Bureau leaders and increase interest in agriculture as a way of life.
Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Members
- Teddy Bobola, State Chair
- Jonathan Moore, Vice Chair
- Travis Voshell, NCFB Chair
- Michael Lynch, KCFB Chair
- Steve Breeding, SCFB Chair
- Mollie Lynch, Secretary
- Melissa Urian, Financial Liason
- Rebecca Paoletti, Assistant Financial Liason
Programs
YF&R Scholarship
Every year, the YF&R awards a scholarship to deserving students whose parents or grandparents are members of the Delaware Farm Bureau.
Click here to download the application! The application deadline is April 12, 2018!
YF&R National Leadership Conference
Held in the beginning of February each year, the conference is a learning opportunity for Farm Bureau’s young farmers and ranchers to increase their knowledge about leadership development skills, agricultural issues and network with other young farmers and ranchers from around the entire country. In the past, the conference has been held in places like Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, AZ, Honolulu, HI; and Grand Rapids, MI.
Delaware State Fair Antique Tractor Pull
One of our most popular events during the year; it is a tractor pull for antique tractors only. People enter from around the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey area.
Click here to download the 2018 Tractor Pull Rules
Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the entry form
Click here to download the release form
Events
Old Dover Days is a great way to get our group exposure to the entire community in the Dover area. Come see our float in the parade on May 5, 2018!
Strawberry Festival We get out and support one of our farm family’s annual event. It gives us a great way to meet new people. Come visit us on May 26, 2018 for our 9th Annual Strawberry Festival!