CFB to Host Young Farmer & Rancher Conference
(Jan 19, 2010)


Colorado Farm Bureau will host the Annual Young Farmer & Rancher Conference, January 29 & 30 2010.  The event will be held at the Colorado Farm Bureau Center in Centennial. The event is open to anyone age 18-35.
“The YF&R Conference is an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to gather and discuss issues that are important to rural families in Colorado, gain leadership skills and find out about the Farm Bureau organization” said T.J. Dice, Colorado Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Chairman.

Highlights of the conference will include tours of the Safeway Distribution Center and workshops focused on educational sessions geared toward young farmers and ranchers.

Hotel reservations can be made by calling 1-303-858-0070.  Many county Farm Bureaus are willing to assist their local young farmers and ranchers with expenses for attending this conference; more information is available by contacting Dana Thompson, Colorado Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Coordinator.

Registration for the conference is $40 for adults and $20 for children 6-12.  You do not need to be a Farm Bureau member to attend.

Contact Dana Thompson, Colorado Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Coordinator at (970) 227-1783 or dthompson@colofb.com to register for the conference.  The deadline for registration is January 22, 2010. 

Click the link below for the registration form.



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