Where Do I Go From Here; Advocacy in Agriculture

Unit 4, Lesson 6

Advanced Agriculture Business Curriculum

What is an Advocate for Agriculture?

• An advocate for agriculture is someone who helps the industry by providing leadership for fellow farmers, ranchers, and rural citizens in hopes of allowing them to continue making a living in production agriculture.

• Are you and advocate for agriculture?

• Do you know who this man is?Answer: Mike Johanns, US Sec. of Ag.

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Young Farmers and Ranchers

• Objective: Young Farmers and Ranchers develop leadership skills while helping others speak out about agriculture.

• Open to: Anyone ages 18-35.• Operation: Operated via the local Farm Bureau• Advocates for agriculture? Yes!• How to become involved: For additional

information on Young Farmer & Rancher events contact Dana Thompson, Young Farmer & Rancher Coordinator, at 970-454-1881.

State FFA Officers

• Objective: To serve the Colorado FFA Members and promote agriculture within the state.

• Open to: Completers of an agriculture education program, up to age 21.

• Operation: State Officers serve for one year and are elected by a nominating committee. They represent all members and strive to teach the importance of agriculture to all they contact.

• Advocates for agriculture? Yes!• How to become involved: Contact Mr.

Oschner, State FFA Advisor at (303) 595-1562, or your chapter FFA Advisor.

The State FFA Officer Team travels to the Capital to discuss current ag. issues with the governing bodies!

Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association

• Objective: Continuing education and socialization for those in production agriculture.

• Open to: Anyone aged 18-118• Operation: Via current

agriculture education programs (may be your current FFA advisor)!

• Advocates for agriculture? Yes!

• How to become involved: Contact Jack Annon, State Executive Secretary for the CYFEA at (970) 521-6690.