Attention all agriculturalists ages 18 to 35 – are you a member of Sonoma County’s Young Farmers & Ranchers?

What is Young Farmers & Ranchers?
Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers are active agriculturists involved in production, banking, business, and many other areas of the agriculture industry, between the ages of 18 and 35. Young Farmers & Ranchers develop their leadership skills while volunteering their time as active, vital members of their county Farm Bureaus. As a member of Young Farmers and Ranchers, your voice will join those of your peers to speak out for agriculture. As you develop your skills and knowledge, your efforts will help Farm Bureau to effectively represent farmers and ranchers.

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Sonoma County Young Farmers & Ranchers Rode the Wave of Change at the 2008 YF&R Leadership Conference

Riding the Wave of Change was the theme to the 2008 Young Farmers and Ranchers State Leadership Conference held in Monterey, California March 14-16.

Over 180 young farmers and ranchers from throughout the state of California, between the ages of 18-35, gathered together to celebrate the future of agriculture.

The weekend began Friday, March 14 with agribusiness tours of operations on the Central Coast. Stops included Monterey Abalone Farm, Martin Jefferson and Sons Farm, Matusi Orchid Nursery and the Salinas Valley Dairy Prison.

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May 20^th – Bowling Night
Times & Locations: 8:00 pm - Meet at Round Table Pizza, 6314 Commerce Blvd. in Rohnert Park for Pizza. Then, at 9:00, we'll head to Double Decker Lanes (300 Golf Course Drive) for bowling
Cost: $15/person covers pizza, 2 games and shoes

June 21^st – Duck Spot Bingo
Join us for the classic game of Duck Spot Bingo during Sonoma-Marin Fair's Farmer's Day
Location: Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma Fairgrounds (175 Fairgrounds Drive)
Time: 11:00 am meet at the Rodeo Arena, trailer space #1 (Beretta Trailer)

June 28^th – River Cats Game
Sacramento River Cats Game vs. Tuscan Sidewinders
Location: Raley Field, Sacramento
Time: 7:05 PM
Carpooling or bussing might be an option

July 15^th – Event Prep
Preparation for YF&R's Luau at the Lake Fundraiser in August
Location: Warren's Lake & Gailann's Vineyard (3990 Laughlin Road)
Time: 6:30

August 9 – YF&R Luau at the Lake Fundraiser
Location: Warren’s Lake & Gail Ann's Vineyard (3990 Laughlin Road)
More info to come...

Contact Katie Fonsen for more info on this and many other exciting events planned for YF&R.

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