Oregon Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee invites Farm Bureau members between the ages of 16 and 35 to attend the 2017 Oregon Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference, Nov. 11-12 in Salem. “The conference will be an excellent opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to learn about policy issues facing Oregon agriculture, gain useful information for their businesses, sharpen advocacy skills, network, and have a lot of fun,” said Jenny Freeborn, vice chair of the YF&R Committee. Registration for the two-day conference is also a great deal at only $40. Presentations by industry experts will cover the topics of agriculture business, natural resources, ag advocacy, and Farm Bureau basics. What: 2017 Oregon Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference – When: Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.; Where: Oregon Farm Bureau office, 1320 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301; Open to: Farm Bureau members between the ages of 16 and 35; Find the registration form and conference agenda at http://oregonfb.org/yfrconference. * Cost: $40 per person. Includes lunch both days and snacks at Saturday social event. * Attendees must be Farm Bureau members and be between the ages of 16 and 35. * Event limited to the first 70 registration forms and payments received. * Nearby hotel available at reduced rate for conference attendees. For more information, email yfr@oregonfb.org.
