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Where Do I Go From Here; Advocacy in Agriculture

Where Do I Go From Here; Advocacy in Agriculture. Unit 4, Lesson 6 Advanced Agriculture Business Curriculum. What is an Advocate for Agriculture?.

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Where Do I Go From Here; Advocacy in Agriculture

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  1. Where Do I Go From Here; Advocacy in Agriculture Unit 4, Lesson 6 Advanced Agriculture Business Curriculum

  2. 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.

  3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. …AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON! Name 10 Commodity/Grower Groups in Colorado.

  4. 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.

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

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