Georgia Young Farmers Program

1. Georgia Young Farmers� Program �An Educational Journey into Georgia Agriculture� Draft November 9, 2006

2. The Department of Education administers the Georgia Young Farmer Program and Association because they feel it is important to emphasize lifelong learning in our state�s citizens. They feel agriculture is a vital part of our state�s economy, and instruction in new technology skills and advancement in leadership skills are important to the agricultural industry. The Department of Education administers the Georgia Young Farmer Program and Association because they feel it is important to emphasize lifelong learning in our state�s citizens. They feel agriculture is a vital part of our state�s economy, and instruction in new technology skills and advancement in leadership skills are important to the agricultural industry.

3. The Georgia Young Farmer Program provides for the educational needs of those who are interested in agriculture and do not have their needs met any other groups or organizations. -Most colleges, universities, or technical schools do not have agricultural programs. -Most of the Young Georgia Farmer members are full-time employed, and other organizations are not convenient for them. -The Young Georgia Farmer Program provides instruction specific to its members� interests. The Young Georgia Farmer Program may seem to be a duplicate of other organizations, such as Farm Bureau and extension services, but other organizations do not provide the same level or type of agricultural education instruction as the Young Farmer Program provides. The Georgia Young Farmer Program provides for the educational needs of those who are interested in agriculture and do not have their needs met any other groups or organizations. -Most colleges, universities, or technical schools do not have agricultural programs. -Most of the Young Georgia Farmer members are full-time employed, and other organizations are not convenient for them. -The Young Georgia Farmer Program provides instruction specific to its members� interests. The Young Georgia Farmer Program may seem to be a duplicate of other organizations, such as Farm Bureau and extension services, but other organizations do not provide the same level or type of agricultural education instruction as the Young Farmer Program provides.

4. -Learning does not stop after high school or post-secondary institutions. It is essential that people are lifelong learners, and the Young Farmer Association strives to provide its members with opportunities that will increase their knowledge of new technologies and skills that would be of use to them. -The Young Farmer Association also strives to build better leadership qualities in Young Farmer Members. With better leadership qualities, Young Farmer Members will have more opportunities presented to them during their lives, and they will be better able to lead the future generations of agriculturists. -Networking is essential to survive in today�s society. The Young Farmer Association wants to provide its members with the most possibilities offered in order for them to make the contacts they need for their everyday lives. -Agricultural awareness is essential in today�s society, especially in urban communities. The Young Farmer Association teaches its members the latest knowledge and skills in agricultural, and incorporates their leadership abilities, so they may teach others who are not educated in the many aspects agriculture encompasses. -Learning does not stop after high school or post-secondary institutions. It is essential that people are lifelong learners, and the Young Farmer Association strives to provide its members with opportunities that will increase their knowledge of new technologies and skills that would be of use to them. -The Young Farmer Association also strives to build better leadership qualities in Young Farmer Members. With better leadership qualities, Young Farmer Members will have more opportunities presented to them during their lives, and they will be better able to lead the future generations of agriculturists. -Networking is essential to survive in today�s society. The Young Farmer Association wants to provide its members with the most possibilities offered in order for them to make the contacts they need for their everyday lives. -Agricultural awareness is essential in today�s society, especially in urban communities. The Young Farmer Association teaches its members the latest knowledge and skills in agricultural, and incorporates their leadership abilities, so they may teach others who are not educated in the many aspects agriculture encompasses.

5. After WW2 the Federal Gov. provided funding for training for War veterans in a variety of areas including farm training. From this training, the Young Farmers Association was established. After WW2 the Federal Gov. provided funding for training for War veterans in a variety of areas including farm training. From this training, the Young Farmers Association was established.

6. Georgia Young Farmer teachers are vital to the success the state program has received. Without our teachers, it would be impossible to reach our goals of providing the best instruction for our members and our communities.Georgia Young Farmer teachers are vital to the success the state program has received. Without our teachers, it would be impossible to reach our goals of providing the best instruction for our members and our communities.

7. To provide instruction to meet the current needs of the agricultural industry. To provide instruction to meet the needs of cutting edge technology in agriculture. To provide opportunities for farmers and agribusiness to share the best practices. -Young Farmer members are interested in meeting the immediate needs of the problems they are faced with on the farm everyday. -Young Farmer teachers provide the most up-to-date information available for their members by either teaching the material themselves or by having a specialist in the subject area come and teach the material. -One of the major benefits Young Farmer members have is to opportunities to share new ideas, problems, and solutions with other Young Farmer members on the local, regional, and state levels. -Young Farmer members are interested in meeting the immediate needs of the problems they are faced with on the farm everyday. -Young Farmer teachers provide the most up-to-date information available for their members by either teaching the material themselves or by having a specialist in the subject area come and teach the material. -One of the major benefits Young Farmer members have is to opportunities to share new ideas, problems, and solutions with other Young Farmer members on the local, regional, and state levels.

8. -The Young Farmer Program provides ample opportunities for members to discuss their questions and concerns to leaders of the agribusiness community. The program gives the members chances to let their voices be heard. -Young Farmer members are the �cream of the crop� when it comes to knowing the top skills needed to supply the agricultural industry. Young Farmer Advisors make sure they give their local chapters all the information they need to hone their skills for the future. -Young Farmer members are given many opportunities to take on leadership roles in the Young Farmer Program. They are also given the chance to practice their personal skills in different events in order to make themselves better leaders, whether it is in their community or in their families.-The Young Farmer Program provides ample opportunities for members to discuss their questions and concerns to leaders of the agribusiness community. The program gives the members chances to let their voices be heard. -Young Farmer members are the �cream of the crop� when it comes to knowing the top skills needed to supply the agricultural industry. Young Farmer Advisors make sure they give their local chapters all the information they need to hone their skills for the future. -Young Farmer members are given many opportunities to take on leadership roles in the Young Farmer Program. They are also given the chance to practice their personal skills in different events in order to make themselves better leaders, whether it is in their community or in their families.

9. -The Young Farmer Program gives its members and agribusiness leaders chances to work together in order to better the agricultural industry. This, in turn, impacts the lives of members� local communities and Georgia. -The Young Farmer Program provides its members with the skills they need to operate any size agricultural operation, from ten acres to one thousand. -The Young Farmer Program teaches its members to be better people, on and off of the farm. It teaches them how to appreciate all their assets and how to give back to the land and people that have given so much to them. -The Young Farmer Program gives its members and agribusiness leaders chances to work together in order to better the agricultural industry. This, in turn, impacts the lives of members� local communities and Georgia. -The Young Farmer Program provides its members with the skills they need to operate any size agricultural operation, from ten acres to one thousand. -The Young Farmer Program teaches its members to be better people, on and off of the farm. It teaches them how to appreciate all their assets and how to give back to the land and people that have given so much to them.

10. -Leadership is extremely important in all aspects of life. Whether you are leading your family or become the state president of an organization, it is important to have and develop your leadership qualities. The Young Farmer Program allows its members to do just that by giving them numerous opportunities to apply for leadership positions or showcase their talents.-Leadership is extremely important in all aspects of life. Whether you are leading your family or become the state president of an organization, it is important to have and develop your leadership qualities. The Young Farmer Program allows its members to do just that by giving them numerous opportunities to apply for leadership positions or showcase their talents.

11. Outstanding Chapter President Outstanding Chapter Outstanding Farm Family Spokesperson for Agriculture Outstanding Young Farmer Member Terrell Weeks Memorial Scholarship Awards are another opportunity where Young Farmer Members have a chance to showcase their skills and talents. All of the awards offered through the Georgia Young Farmer Program have strict criteria that must be met. Young Farmer Members feel honored when they have been selected for an award because it shows hard work really does pay off. Awards are another opportunity where Young Farmer Members have a chance to showcase their skills and talents. All of the awards offered through the Georgia Young Farmer Program have strict criteria that must be met. Young Farmer Members feel honored when they have been selected for an award because it shows hard work really does pay off.

12. The Georgia Young Farmer Program wants its members to be the best at what they do. In order for this to be accomplished, it is essential the GYF Program provides all the opportunities it can to improve their members� knowledge and skills in important subject areas. The GYF Program also provides its members with chances to further their outreach to their community and agribusinesses across the state. The Georgia Young Farmer Program wants its members to be the best at what they do. In order for this to be accomplished, it is essential the GYF Program provides all the opportunities it can to improve their members� knowledge and skills in important subject areas. The GYF Program also provides its members with chances to further their outreach to their community and agribusinesses across the state.

13. From the information listed above, it is easy to tell that not only do Young Farmer Members believe the program is important, but communities and school officials do also. The Georgia Young Farmer Program strives to reach out to the community and do all it can to improve its quality. Without community and school officials� support, the Georgia Young Farmer Program would not be as successful has it has been for the past two decades. From the information listed above, it is easy to tell that not only do Young Farmer Members believe the program is important, but communities and school officials do also. The Georgia Young Farmer Program strives to reach out to the community and do all it can to improve its quality. Without community and school officials� support, the Georgia Young Farmer Program would not be as successful has it has been for the past two decades.

14. Since the Young Farmer Program was established in Georgia in 1971, it has grown tremendously from the starting 31 charters and 1050 members. The Georgia Young Farmer Program claimed the title of the largest membership in the nation in 2004. This marked the 24th consecutive year Georgia has held this honor.Since the Young Farmer Program was established in Georgia in 1971, it has grown tremendously from the starting 31 charters and 1050 members. The Georgia Young Farmer Program claimed the title of the largest membership in the nation in 2004. This marked the 24th consecutive year Georgia has held this honor.

15. It is important for potential members to understand they do not have to be farmers in order to join the Georgia Young Farmer Program. If you are in support of agriculture, agricultural education, and the values it teaches our future leaders, then you can become a member of the Georgia Young Farmer Program.It is important for potential members to understand they do not have to be farmers in order to join the Georgia Young Farmer Program. If you are in support of agriculture, agricultural education, and the values it teaches our future leaders, then you can become a member of the Georgia Young Farmer Program.