Young farmers in your parish are currently selling tickets, so contact them and buy some for your family and friends. This year s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award winner will receive a list of prizes, including a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup, compliments of the Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. The winner also will receive a trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in Reno in January to compete for the national title. Our Discussion Meet winner also will receive a trip to the American Farm Bureau convention in Reno in January to compete for the national title. The state s top young farm woman also will receive a trip to the American Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference in Lexington, Ky. in February.
Convention is one of the most important undertakings of the year for members of our organization.
Please make every effort to attend. I look forward to seeing you all in July.