Leaders in Agriculture Magazine

Leader for Agriculture Magazine

2010 Annual Report

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NYFEA visits Washington, California and the Gulf Coast.

. “Promoting the Personal

and Professional Development of All

People in Agriculture.”

Leader for Agriculture

Mission, Vision and Other Policy The mission is to promote the personal and pro-fessional growth of all people involved in agricul-ture. The purpose is to develop leaders, inspire ser-vice, strengthen communities, and enhance the success potential for American agriculture, espe-cially the beginning farmers. The objective is to accomplish this mission through programs and services designed to pro-vide: a. national framework to inspire personal

achievement; b. educational opportunities to build business

and environmental stewardship skills; and c. leadership and service opportunities for

living and working in a local and global com-munity.

The vision is a world where all people value and understand the vital role of agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems in advancing personal and global well being. The focus is on answering the question: “Where will we find the next generation of young and beginning producers and young agribusiness professionals?” Organizational Details NYFEA – The Association for Educating Agricul-

tural Leaders is a non-profit 501 (c)(3), non-political, educational association for agriculture. Originally established in central Illinois, the na-tional office was relocated to Alexandria, Virginia in the National FFA Center. In June 1994, the national office was relocated to Montgomery, Alabama, its current location. The association has received recognition by both the United States Department of Education and the Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education as an integral part of adult education in agriculture. NYFEA welcomes the responsibility of address-ing the needs for education, recognition and leadership training directed toward the next gen-eration of agriculture. The association has partici-pants that include progressive farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and interested con-sumers. Participants are involved in worthwhile community service opportunities. NYFEA partici-pants represent a cross section of the country. From the hobby farmer to the plantation owner and from the co-op manager to the Fortune 500 executive, the association has participants in over two-thirds of the states in the nation. NYFEA offers a variety of programs and benefits to its participants. These services include but are not limited to the following: Education for American Agriculture: In 1991 through its delegate body, NYFEA developed an educational strategic plan. The plan of work

..ORGANIZATIONAL FACTS For NYFEA

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known as Education for American Agriculture (EAA) is based on three basic components: learning, practicing and applying. NYFEA believes that the organization should enhance the opportunities of people to be suc-cessful while at the same time share the bless-ings that have been provided. NYFEA is proud of the “EAA” plan and its goals to provide oppor-tunities for individual growth in the home, for the office or on the farm. The EAA plan calls for the association to offer distance learning programs that promote the personal and professional growth of people in agriculture. Young Ag Leaders Event (YALE): NYFEA hosts programs at the National Ag Leadership Confer-ence and the National Institute designed to pro-vide career information to audiences of ages 18-40. These typically involve networking with 4H, FFA, collegiate agricultural programs, agri-cultural leadership and young producer groups. Agricultural Decision Makers College: NYFEA provides educational programs and conferences that are delivered to individuals from around the country. The college is designed to provide an overview of agricultural policy and practices that will assist the attendee in making decisions that will improve both his/her personal business as well as the business of agriculture. The material presented will encourage additional and more intensive study. The subject matters include national farm issue discussions, international trade forums, new farm practices, advanced technologies, etc.

Community Service Projects: The association develops relationships to “help tell the story of agriculture.” Focus on assisting the children in the location of the Institute. Local Emphasis Agricultural Development (LEAD): The association recognizes that its edu-cational offerings (EAA) need to be accompanied by local leadership that supports systematic net-working and young producer education program. LEAD is the vehicle utilized for developing the national network. Leader for Agriculture: The association provides this annual report for its national participants and sponsors. National Agricultural Communication Award: Each year contestants compete to be selected as accomplished communicators. They are selected based on successful completion of a agricultural communication exercise. The ultimate result of this national competition is that it promotes a refinement of the skills needed to be effective promoters of agriculture. Winners also receive free trips to Washington. Salute to Outstanding Young and Beginning Pro-ducers and Salute to Agricultural Leadership: The NYFEA recognition programs allow the as-sociation to identify excellence and recognize the individuals and organizations that are setting great examples of how to address the questions of the next generation. Success and results will be highlighted and will be utilized to educate and

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encourage others. Agriculture’s Promise (Washington Initiative): NYFEA has discovered a bounty of opportunity. From visits to the historically significant and ex-tremely motivational monuments to the discus-sions with key policy makers at both USDA and in Congress, the attendees have found this to be an extraordinary experience. All organizations with an emphasis group (council, committee, advisory board…) focusing on training and en-couraging the next generation are invited to at-tend. All that is required is a willingness to join in the group policy discussion. This event is hosted at the headquarters hotel and coordinated by NYFEA. Otherwise, individu-als and groups are encouraged to canvas “the hill” and share their story of why the United States must make a commitment to the next generation of agricultural leaders. Better access to credit, good rural leadership support (easy access to the dollars), added funding for colle-giate scholarships for rural ag kids, etc. National Institute: The NYFEA Institute, held annually, serves three major purposes: .

> Agricultural educational programs - Through workshops, seminars and trade shows, partici-pants have the opportunity to refine their leader-ship skills, business management techniques and knowledge about technological advance-ments. . > National association business - During this

time delegate business sessions are conducted and national officers are elected. . > Showcase outstanding agriculture, agribusi-ness and leadership – Tours of local agricultural industry, farms, museums and historical sites are offered. Salute programs are featured. . > Fun - National entertainers and motivational speakers uplift and encourage members. The association is addressing the agricultural issues by providing personal and business devel-opment opportunities. As an organization dedi-cated to education, recognition and leadership training for the next generation of Young and Beginning Producers and Young Agribusiness Professionals, NYFEA understands the serious-ness of this challenge. NYFEA also feels a tre-mendous responsibility to keep young people from leaving the agricultural arena. NYFEA is proud of our diverse agenda, which we feel allows us to meet these challenges. NYFEA is a diverse organization with membership cover-ing the entire spectrum of agriculture. NYFEA is the only national organization specifically dedi-cated to the next generation of young agricultu-ralists. The association has no specific commodity focus or a definite political motivation so it can focus on answering the question “Where will be find the next generation of young and beginning produc-ers and young agribusiness professionals?”

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Training Objective: The program will be lively and fun and will include active participation by all in attendance. The previous winners of the Ag Communications Award will help present and guide the training for 2010 and select the award winners. Training Calendar: Part I – FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Presentation on effective presentations - - - - - the do’s and don’ts of great speaking and presentations.

Speaking Competition - Peer evaluations - Top three winners announced

Part II – FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Demonstration by 2009 Ag Communications Winners

Creation of a communication plan utilizing written essays about topics included in speaking presentations

Ag Communication Award presented by

John Deere .


Working in teams to communicate to ONE OF THREE specific audiences: Consumers Legislators Young Americans

PART III - SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET (Presentation of Awards)

Plan Contents: Each plan should consist of an essay that should include the following compo-

nents:

WHY THE TOPIC IS IMPORTANT WHAT IS THE DESIRED OUTCOME OF THE ESSAY WHO DOES THE ESSAY TARGET AS AN AUDIENCE OF READ-

ERS WHAT IS THE FOLLOWUP AFTER THE ESSAY IS DELIV-EREDTO THE TARGET AUDIENCE WHAT IS A MEASURE THAT WILL SHOW THE VALUE

Judging of essays by PREVIOUS

YEAR Communications Award Winners


Objectives To build a stronger network of Young

Beginning Producers and Young Agribusiness Professionals through the involvement of local organizations.

. NYFEA will provide the tools that assist local

affiliate organizations with educational curriculum options.

. To tie affiliates to a national communication

network that lets their individual participants stay aware of the opportunities available at the Agriculture’s Promise (annual spring Washington trip) and the National Institute (annual winter meeting).

. To provide individual members of affiliates the

opportunity to benefit from self-study leadership programs sponsored by NYFEA.

. To strengthen the involvement in NYFEA by

encouragingYoung Farmer chapters, collegiate ag organizations, state affiliates, commodity groups, corporations, civic entities and other educational organizations to work together to create a more diverse voice and greater assortment of educational perspectives on issues

. Why should an organization become a NYFEA Affiliate? 1 Opportunities to address important issues in agriculture 2 Networking opportunities and educational programs that enhance the success potential of local participants. 3 While many local organizations are affiliated with specific commodity groups, the affiliate membership

program is to provide a place for the participants of these local entities to be able to work together with participants from other agricultural groups. . The affiliate organiza-tion’s dues options: Base local affiliates: $100 base for less than 50 participants (+ $2 per person when the number of affiliate organization”s participants is more than 50) . Benefits Received By Affiliate Organizations and Their Members: - Leadership Retreats, Tours, Seminars and Enter-tainment (at Institute). - Networking, Tours and Motivational Speakers - Individuals interested in participating in the above designated programs will be sent a registra-tion form to complete. The Institute and the Agri-culture’s Promise will be open to every affiliate participant. - Leader for Ag Annual Report. - Advocacy training available for affiliates. Stipulation of Affiliate Organizations: Individuals associated with affiliate membership do not receive money-saving benefits. SIGN UP FORM: Mail to: NYFEA, P. O. Box 20326, Montgomery, AL 36120 - Fax 334-213-0421 Partner (Company/Association/Organization): ________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ____ Zip: _________________ Phone: _______________________________ Email: ________________________________ I pledge $_______ Affiliate Membership. Signature _____________________________

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I. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

For all entities with 100 or more partici-pants, they could join as affiliates for $2 per person. They receive the privi-leges of regular members with the exception of benefits. They receive an annual mailing. Must join under an all-inclusive status.

II. Regular, NYFEA Plus and Ag Leaders Membership

a. NYFEA Regular - $15 for general benefits

b. NYFEA Plus - $35 for general benefits with the addition of vi sion***

c. Ag Leaders Club - $100 for a 125 discount on the Institute

Level 1– NYFEA Regular Dues : Package = $15.00 annual ($300 lifetime) Currently this level includes discounts on popular consumer and travel related prod-ucts. See www.nyfea.org for the listing.** Level 2– NYFEA Plus : Package cost (Level One + Vision Care***) = $35.00 Currently this includes Level 1 benefits plus Vision Care Discount Card allowing for ac-cess to providers of glasses, contacts and some types of diagnosis.** Level 3 – Ag Leaders Club: Package cost = $100.00

A member joining at this level receives a $125 coupon which qualifies for $125 off the cost of the registration for the Institute or the National Ag Leadership Conference. The benefits of Regular and NYFEA Plus membership are not included. These benefits must be gained through an addi-tional registration. - ** Benefit packages subject to change. ***Availability of vision care is subject to change due to # of participants in program NYFEA Life Membership (same benefits as Regular Membership) $300 For more information on this or other NYFEA topics, contact us at 334.213.3276 or [email protected] ——————————————————– SIGN UP FORM: (Mail to: NYFEA, P. O. Box 20326, Montgomery, AL 36120 - Fax 334-213-0421) Name: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ____ Zip: _________________ Email: _______________________ Phone: __________________________________ I want to join at $15 Regular Membership _______ $35 NYFEA Plus Membership _______ $100 Ag Leaders Club Membership _______ $100 + $2* _____ = _______ Affiliate Membership Please bill me at the above address. Enclosed is a check Charge my Credit Card Type -- Visa __ Mastercard __ Discover __ CC # ____________________________ Expiration Date _____________ Signature ________________________________

NYFEA MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS


Leadership Directory

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Corman, Carol Secretary 212 Decker Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814.364.9855 or 814.863.8953 [email protected] Emmons, Jimmy Program Coordinator PO Box 56 Leedey, OK 73654 580.821.1921 [email protected] Fleenor, C.J. President Elect 3407 North 500 East Orleans, Indiana 47452 812.797.2073 [email protected] Hooker, MaryAnn 2010 Institute Chair 27100 Old Stage Road Gonzales, CA 93926 408.319.7780 [email protected] Johnston, Cindy Past President 2492 WCR 11 Erie, CO 80516 303.803.4469 [email protected] Joerger, Dr. Dick NASAE Representative Office of the Chancellor Wells Fargo Place 30 7th Street E., Suite 350 Saint Paul, MN 55101 651.297.1484 [email protected] King, Diana AAAE Representative PO Box 748 Tifton, GA 31793 229.386.6533 [email protected] Nelson, William President’s Council Representative 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 651.355.5481

[email protected] Stone, Gordon Executive Vice President PO Box 20326 Montgomery, AL 36120 334.590.3276 or 334.546.9951 [email protected] Thompson, Harry State Executives Representative ABAC 34 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31794 229.521.6690 [email protected] Williams, JoAnn President 234 E. Bay Road Britton’s Neck, SC 29546 843.362.2759 [email protected] STATE EXECUTIVES Alabama H.N. Lewis 563 County Road 75, Eufaula, AL 36027 334.844.5592 [email protected] California John Chiles 1324 Clara Lane, Davis, CA 95618 530.308.8867 [email protected] Colorado Jack Annan NE Junior College, 100 College Avenue Box C‐129, Sterling, CO 80751 970.521.6690 [email protected] Georgia Lynn Barber, interim ABAC34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31794 229.386.3429 [email protected] Indiana Patti Keith, interim 937‐271‐2267 [email protected]

New Holland has created a great opportunity for

the members of NYFEA. Thanks for sponsoring

the membership update.


Tempe, AZ 85285 602.438.2515 [email protected] Grunewald, John Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma P.O. Box 1510 Woodward, OK 73802 580.256.3465 [email protected] Hays, John The Farm Credit System Foundation 50 F Street NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 202.879.0853 [email protected] Kelly, Denny John Deere Credit 6400 86th Street Johnston, IA 50131 800.828.8297, ext. 73892 [email protected] Kruse, Loren Successful Farming 1716 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50303 515.284.3000, ext. 2897 [email protected] Leitch, Mike Frontier Farm Credit Box 1807 Manhattan, KS 66505 785.776.6931 ext. 2701 [email protected] Naugle, Carl MidAtlantic Farm Credit 45 Aileron Court P.O. Box 770 Westminster, MD 21158 800.333.7950 [email protected] Nelson, William ‐ Chairman CHS Foundation 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 651.355.5481 [email protected] Pflug, Miriam AgSouth Farm Credit PO Box 4966 Spartanburg, SC 29305 800.310.4805, ext. 225 [email protected]

Kentucky Bruce Metzger 300 North Main Street Versailles, KY 40383 859.256.3339 [email protected] Missouri Lisa Evans P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573.751.8467 [email protected] Ohio Valerie Graham 6870 Licking Valley Road Frazeyburg, OH 43822 740.828.3832 [email protected] Oklahoma Lyle Rounds Pennsylvania Sally B. Bair 4000 Marietta Avenue Columbia, PA 17512 717‐285‐4926 [email protected] South Carolina Steve Sanderson 115 North Harrvin St. Sumter, SC 29150 [email protected] Texas Don Beene 1694 DR 256 Mexia, TX 76667 254.625.0509 [email protected] Virginia Terry Perotti Lam 1641 Mt. Solon Road Mt. Solon, VA 22843 540.828.3287 [email protected] PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Cacella, Lynn Farm Credit South Florida P.O. Box 213069 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421 561.758.2978 [email protected] Ditchey, Cassidy Farm Credit Services Southwest PO Box 24138


Agriculture’s Promise

The association is focused on help-

ing individuals reach their full potential. With the Washington experi-ence, the association is working to partner with many other associations and organizations. The conference is designed to encourage individuals with an interest in the future of the industry to learn about issues and re-

ceive insight on “how to make a difference for the next generation.” It includes an Ag Decision Makers College (policy discussion) and a Young

Ag Leaders Event (career training for agriculturalists ages 18-22). Join NYFEA in Washington (www.agriculturespromise.com)

A collaborative effort sponsored in part by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thank You to Secretary Tom Vilsack.


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Picture this: a national presence in Washington on the first Monday and Tuesday after Congress re-turns from its annual Easter break. With young agriculturalists from collegiate backgrounds to active businessmen and women; this scene would represent all corners of the nation. Representative groups from every major commodity and policy entity would be included. Plus, individuals nomi-nated and supported by industry would attend. All of them would converge on the nation’s capital for a day of connecting with the issues and the leaders that implement policy. The participants would be encouraged to share with members of Congress the overall message of agriculture and the need to support the “next generation.” They would remind elected officials and other policy influencers that agriculture represents the strength of America. Further, they would call on the lead-ers of Congress to “stand strong” for the overall business of food and fiber production. Overview: From visits to the historically signifi-cant and inspirational monuments to discussions with key policy makers at both USDA and in Congress, former attendees have found this to be an extraordinary experience. All organizations with an emphasis group (council, committee, ad-visory board…) focusing on training and encour-aging the next generation are invited to attend. The event is hosted at the Gaylord National in Washington D.C. and coordinated by NYFEA). .

Advocacy for the Next Generation – Visit the Hill and illustrate the important voice of the next gen-eration.

Agriculture’s Next Generation Issues Forum (ANGI Forum) is a collaborative, multiple or-

ganization and agri-business supported event where the participat-ing entities share their perspectives on the need for young leaders to engage. Experts will offer testimony on a select number of current issues. Through the cross-section of participating voices, individuals will grow in their personal understanding and appre-ciation of the challenge of finding a nationwide consensus. Further, they will come to understand the common-ground that is shared by everyone in the agricultural community. Ideally, they will identify a common understanding of what must be done to promote success in the next genera-tion of agriculture. .. USDA and Congressional Leaders Events— Leaders that influence the future of Agricultural policy will be available for discussion. Individ-ual leaders will hear from a panel of leaders that serve in the Senate and House as agricultural liaisons. Further, executives from USDA will present opportunities and hear from participants as it relates to the Department’s work. . Eligible Leaders -Each collaborating organiza-tion will have the opportunity to bring people to the Washington Forum for Young / Beginning Producers and Young Ag Professionals. Eligible participants include 18-40 year-old individuals with an interest.

“Agriculture’s Promise” The Washington Forum .

A national networking opportunity for individuals concerned about the

Next Generation of Young Beginning Producers


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Schedule of Events .

Sunday—April 10 (Morning) Washington Tour: Interested guests may register to attend a tour of the DC area. This will be pro-vided by DC vendors. .

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm—NYFEA Leadership and Delegates A discussion on next year and how the association can make a difference. .

Monday—April 11 9:10 am – 11:10 am—Ag Decision Makers Panel Next generation issues conducted by a panel of govern-mental officials, business leaders and association executives .

11:20 am – 12:20 pm—Young Ag Leaders Event (YALE) Round table discussion to identify five issues to address at 2:20 pm – “What is the Next Generation Facing?” .

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Luncheon – Speaker: Senior USDA Official .

2:20 pm – 3:50 pm Young Ag Leaders Event (YALE) A group of young and beginning producers and agribusi-ness professional will moderate to address the five issues identified at the YALE session as well as other topics. .

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm “What is the Next Generation Fac-ing in Environmental Issues ?” A program with specific discussion topics relative to the environment, with emphasis on livestock related issues. .

Tuesday—April 12 (Morning) Visit with Congressional Staff .

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Briefing by Congressional Staff (House and Senate Agriculture Committees) , .5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Reception on the Hill for Congres-sional Staff .

2011 Agriculture’s Promise—April 10-12, 2011

.One form per Person is a Requirement — Deadline March 18, 2011

SELECTION of ACTIVITIES: 1. History Tour @ added $75 each __Yes 2. ____ Mon. Lunch 3. ____ Tues. Continental Breakfast 4. ____ Tues. Night (Reception) 5. Agricultures Promise registration rate is $210 per person 6. Hotel reservations—call 301-965-2000. Gaylord National. (If you have questions, call 334-213-3276.) .

PAYMENT PLAN : Total Submitted ___ $210 + ____ $75 = $ _____

1. Check: ________ 2. Credit Card: MCard Visa Discover //// Exp date: _____ Card #: ___________ _ _______ Sig-nature: __________________ Name:________________________ Organization: __________________ Title: _________________________ Email:__________________ Address: ___________ ___________ City: _________________ State: ____ Zip: __________ Phone: ___________

Mail: Ag Promise; P.O. Box 20326; Montgomery, AL 36120 or

fax to 334-213-0421 by March 18, 2011.

2010 Monterey Institute P.O. Box 20326; Montgomery, AL 36120 // Phone 334-213-3276 /www.nyfea.org

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 NYFEA Registration Desk

[10 am — 7 pm] – OAK TREE —Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa (HRS). [All events @ hotel are at the conference center.] NYFEA Auction items turned into Registration Desk .

. NYFEA Bd of Directors Meeting [1 - 3 pm] – SPYGLASS — (HRS)

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Delegate Meeting [4 - 6 pm] – SPYGLASS -- (HRS)

.NYFEA St Exec Sect Meeting - [after delegate mtg @ appr 6 pm] .

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 NYFEA Registration Desk [6:30 am — 9 am] & [4 pm - 6 pm] - OAK TREE ——(HRS)

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Thursday Breakfast Banquet [7:00 am - 8:00 am] – REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM—— (HRS)

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Ag Tour #1 [8 am—4 pm] Load from Breakfast Banquet Room—(HRS)

Remember Your Bus Number. Stay on the same bus for the day’s Ag Tour Ag Communication People – attend this tour

.. Ag Tour #2

[8 am—4 pm] Load from Breakfast Banquet Room—(HRS) Remember Your Bus Number. Stay on the same bus for the day’s Ag Tour

.. Dinner (BBQ prepared by Gonzales Young Farmers)

[6:00 pm to - 8:30 pm] - Monterey Fairgrounds. Casual Dress. Shuttle departs @ Mark Thomas Foyer. ..

Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 NYFEA Registration Desk

[6:30 am — 9 am & 4 pm— 6 pm] – OAK TREE —— (HRS) .

Friday Breakfast Banquet [7:00 am - 8:00 am] – REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM —— (HRS)

. Ag Tour #1

[8 am—4 pm] Load from Breakfast Banquet Room — (HRS) Remember Your Bus Number. Stay on the same bus for the day’s Ag Tour.( Go opposite of previous day’s tour )

.. Ag Tour #2

[8 am—4 pm] Load from Breakfast Banquet Room — (HRS) Remember Your Bus Number. Stay on the same bus for the day’s Ag Tour.( Go opposite of previous day’s tour )

Ag Communication People – attend half of this tour. After lunch bus will return to the Grand Hyatt. .

Ag Communication Award sponsored by John Deere [1 - 6 pm] - SPYGLASS — (HRS)

. Bubba Gump Seafood on Cannery Row

[5:30 departure to Cannery Row] Casual Dress. (Take Jacket – It will be cool.) Shuttle departs @ Mark Thomas Foyer. Take first come first serve. It is a ten minute ride.

.. Evening on Cannery Row

[6:30 pm to – 9:30 pm] - Casual Dress. Shuttles Pickup in Front of Bubba Gump Last Shuttle will depart Cannery Row at 9:30 pm

2010 INSTITUTE in MONTEREY

.. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010

NYFEA Registration Desk [6:30 am — 10 am ] - OAK TREE ——(HRS)

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NYFEA Silent Auction Desk [6 am — 3 pm ] – OAK TREE ——(HRS) ..

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The Saturday Breakfast (7 am) Flag Ceremony (8 am) & “Ag Decision Makers’ College” (8:30 am) [8 - 10:30 am] - REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM - (HRS)

The breakfast will allow guests to “make an impact.” The result will be a forum of ag experts discussing environmental and economic issues facing California Agriculture.

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Grassroots Leadership Training ”An Event for Community Leaders” [10:30 am—11:00 am] – BIG SUR —(HRS)

Overcoming the Misconceptions of Agriculture by encouraging local organizations to take a leadership roll. .

Young “Ag Leaders” Event (Part 1) [10:30 am—11:30 pm] – REGENCY 1 —(HRS)

Environmental Education with an emphasis on the issues impacting livestock in the West!. .

The NYFEA “Salute to California Agriculture” Banquet [11:30 am—1:00 pm] - REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM - (HRS)

Find out about three of California’s outstanding contributors to agricultural success. This feature program will be filled with motivation and inspiration. Plus, a special feature on an American Icon in Agricultural Education.

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Young “Ag Leaders” Event (Part 2) [1:30 pm—3:00 pm] - REGENCY 1 —(HRS)

Leadership from an Olympic Athlete – Monica Abbott – USA Softball Star and Olympic Silver Medalist .

Delegate Meeting [2 pm] – SPYGLASS —(HRS)

. NYFEA Live Auction [4:30 pm] – SPYGLASS —(HRS)

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The John Deere Ag Communication Banquet [6:30 pm - 9:30 pm] - REGENCY GRAND BALLROOM - (HRS)—Banquet Dress

Awards, Swearing in Officers and Entertainment by 2 for the Show .

Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010

Shuttle Bus to San Jose Airport [4:30 am ] - REGENCY 1 – SOUTH ENTRANCE OF CONF CNTR——(HRS)

Highlights of Monterey Tours

DOLE Salad Plant—DOLE Salads are kept fresh through carefully controlled refrigeration at every stage of produc-tion. In addition, DOLE Salads are washed, cut, packaged and shipped in refrigerated containers within hours of harvesting. To further ensure freshness from farm to table, the salads are packaged in specially designed "breathable" bags, which allow the vegetables to maintain freshness for an extended period without the use of pre-servatives. . Ocean Mist Farms—Artichokes are meticulously planted, cultivated and then harvested strictly by hand. The fla-vorful and famous Green Globe variety descended from rootstock planted by Italian immigrants at the end of the 19th Century in the Central Coast of California. The group will go out to an artichoke field to see how they are grown and harvested. Fields could be muddy, so dress accordingly. . Monterey County Ag & Rural Life Museum—MCARLM’s interpretive period is the last quarter of the 19th century through World War II. The collections are principally agricultural related implements, house museum furnishings, and historical objects related to specific local history. . Soledad Mission (self-guided walking tour) - Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, La Misión de María Santísima, Nuestra Señora Dolorosísima de la Soledad, was founded October 9, 1791 by Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, the 13th of 21 missions in the California mission chain. In 1954, when the Mission Soledad restoration was begun, only piles of adobe dirt and a few wall sections from the cuadrángulo (quadrangle) remained. The chapel was reconstructed and dedicated under the auspices of the Native Daughters of the Golden West on October 9, 1955. The ruins of the quadrangle, cemetery, and some of the outer rooms, while not restored can still be seen. Governor Arrillaga's grave was identified and given a new marker. The Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is now a functioning Catholic chapel and public museum. .

King City Nursery—KC nursery is grows vegetable transplants facility. The tour will encompass the process of prepping transplants for early planting. .

Gills Onions—Gills Onions convert 100% of the daily onion waste (up to 150 tons) into ultra-clean energy and cattle feed, Gills Onions has always had a passion for exploring new technologies and ideas to maximize conserva-tion and efficiency in all areas of operations. Through innovation & technology they now operate one of the largest, most innovative and sustainable fresh-cut onion processing plants in the world. You will learn how they convert their waste materials to fuel for their SoCal facilities. .

Yesterday's Barn—The north county tour lunch stop is called Yesterday's Barn. Norm Braga started his collection of tractors and antiques many years ago. He built one barn to house his things and quickly realized he needed an-other barn for more of his tractor collection. The ceiling of patriotic signs over the bar are from 9/11. Norm provided school children with sheets of plywood and paint for them to express their feelings. Originally posted along the free-way, Norm kept them and used them in his barn. You will have the opportunity to browse the barn after your lunch. [Please note that the contents of the bar is off limits.]

2010 INSTITUTE in MONTEREY


As rural America’s cus-tomer-owned partner, Farm Credit has an his-toric mission to serve U.S. agriculture. What’s more, the Farm Credit Act requires Farm Credit System lenders to have programs specifically fo-cused on meeting the needs of young, beginning and small farmers. Farm Credit lenders annually report their YBS lending activity to the Farm Credit Administra-tion, the independent fed-eral regulatory agency that oversees the System’s ac-tivities.

A record of success

§ Young farmers are de-fined as those 35 years of age or younger. In 2006 alone, Farm Credit made 45,263 loans – 16.8% of all FCS loans made to farmers last year – total-ing more than $5.1 bil-lion to young farmers. At year end, Farm Credit had more 132,000 loans and commitments out-standing to young farm-ers for over $13 bil-lion. (Source: FCS An-nual Information State-ment)

§ Beginning farm-

ers are defined as those having 10 years or less of experience. Farm Credit made 56,394 loans – 21% of all FCS loans made to farmers last year – to beginning farmers in 2006 totaling more than $8.7 bil-lion. At year end, Farm Credit had over 180,000 loans and commitments outstanding to begin-ning farmers totaling more than $23 bil-lion. (Source: FCS Annual Information Statement)

§ Small farmers are those defined as having annual gross agricultural sales of $250,000 or less. In 2006, Farm Credit pro-vided over $11 billion to small farmers by funding 146,397 loans – 54.5% of all FCS loans made to farmers last year. At yearend 2006, Farm Credit had nearly 450,000 loans and com-

mitments outstanding to small farmers totaling $34.5 billion. (Source: FCS Annual Information Statement)

§ The 2002 Census of Agriculture showed that about 93 percent of all farms are small. The census demonstrated that more than half of all small farms had no farm debt. Farm Credit lenders re-ported that slightly more than 60 percent of the total number of loans outstanding in association portfolios were held by small farmers. Taking into account the fact that small farms are less likely to carry debt than larger farms, this figure indicates a strong commitment by the FCS to serving the credit needs of small pro-ducers. (Source: Farm Credit Administration annual report)

Supporting the future of U.S. agriculture

Because System insti-tutions are guided by boards of directors comprised of agricul-tural producers, many of whom have sons and daughters in-

volved in agriculture, they are highly sensitive and responsive to the needs of young and beginning farmers. And as a cooperative, System earnings are either re-tained to help capitalize additional lending to agriculture or they are paid out in the form of patronage to the farmers and cooperatives that own the System.

In addition to direct lending activities, Sys-tem institutions serve young, beginning and small farmers by spend-ing millions of dollars and hundreds of hours in support of organizations such as FFA and 4-H, by conducting training programs, management seminars and educa-tional retreats for young farmers, and by support-ing scholarship pro-grams for farm youth entering college

2009 INSTITUTE in ALABAMA

2009 MOBILE INSTITUTE - HIGHLIGHT PHOTOS:

2011 INSTITUTE in KANSAS CITY

Without a doubt the Kansas City area has a long history with agricultural education. For years, the Bluer Jackets of FFA roamed the streets and filled the meeting rooms of the downtown area. The NYFEA Summer Leader-ship Conference was also regularly held in Kansas City! In 2011, the State of Missouri and the Young Farmers will host the return of NYFEA to the city. With a track record of successful summer tours and other state programs in the sur-rounding area, the farms are primed for visi-tors. The agricultural businesses are ready for our national audience. The headquarters hotel is right across the Inter-state form the Kansas City Sports Complex, home of the Chiefs and Royals. The hotel also features an indoor water park suitable for year-round enjoyment. Make plans now to attend! For more information follow the 2011 Institute on the NYFEA website (www.nyfea.org)

The 2011 Institute Kansas City, Missouri

JOIN US IN KANSAS CITY! 12/7/2011 - 12/11/2011

at the Holiday Inn – CoCo Key Water Resort


NYFEA Officers: JoAnn Williams—President

C.J. Fleenor—President Elect Carol Corman—Secretary

Cindy Johnston; Past President (pictured from Left to Right)

of Western Oklahoma

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