Oregon Young Farmers & Ranchers

The next generation of farmers from across the region will be in the Tri-Cities next month to learn how to better communicate.  Washington and Oregon Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold a joint Communications Bootcamp January 3rd-5th.  During ...

In an effort to connect young people with the farming community, and members of industry, the Oregon Farm Bureau has the Young Farmers & Ranchers program, a subcommittee of the OFB.  Roy Hofer chairs the Oregon YF&R, and said the program serves as a great outreach tool for the young, and the not so young alike.  He said YF&R is...

Election 2022 is fast approaching, and it’s an important time for U.S. agriculture and its many stakeholders to cast their votes.  Oregon farmer John Iverson, a past Young Farmer & Rancher Chair, said it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard.    “I think if you...

2019 was a busy year for the Oregon Young Farmers and Ranchers program, but Chair Jenny Freeborn wouldn’t have it any other way.  She said the organization was busy statewide and nationally preparing the next generation of farmers for the Beaver state and beyond.  And whil...

The Oregon Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference is set for November 9th through the 11th at Eagle Crest in Redmond.  One of the main focuses this year, will be sharing the message of farming with the non-agriculture world.  OYF&R’...