Meet YF&R at the Ballpark
Meet other young farmers, ranchers and ag professionals at the ballpark this summer! TFB is hosting several meet-and-greet opportunities at select baseball games.
Families can sign up for free tickets to the games (limit 4 tickets per family).
Tickets are available for the following games:
May 10 – Corpus Christi Hooks
Register here
Registration form opens April 10
May 25 – Houston Astros
Register here
Registration form opens April 25
June 15 – Round Rock Express
Register here
Registration form opens May 15
July 6 – Amarillo Sod Poodles
Register here
Registration form opens June 5
July 20 – Texas Rangers
Register here
Registration form opens June 20
Contests Overview
Highlight individual achievements. Discuss complex agricultural issues. Share your Texas agriculture story. And be rewarded.
Because actively contributing and growing in agriculture and Texas Farm Bureau has its benefits like cash prizes and recognition for a job well done.
Applications for the Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher Contest and Excellence in Agriculture Contest are due August 15.
The Discussion Meet application must be submitted by November 1.
Contact youngfarmers@txfb.org with questions.
| Contests proudly sponsored by | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
 |
||
Collegiate Discussion Meet
Meet. Discuss. Win! Brush up on your knowledge of agricultural topics and join other college students from across the state for Texas Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet.
Competing has its benefits! The contest winner receives a cash prize and an expense-paid trip to represent Texas in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest.
The Collegiate Discussion Meet will be held during the YF&R Spring Conference in Waco on April 4-6.
Click here for the Discussion Meet manual and topics.
Registration is closed.
Contact youngfarmers@txfb.org for questions regarding the contest.
Fall Tour
Take the path less traveled and learn about the diversity of agriculture in the Lone Star State. It’s a little education and a whole lot of fun!
The 2025 Fall Tour is set for Sept. 4-7 in the Coastal Bend.
Registration will open June 12.
The YF&R Fall Tour provides opportunities to:
- Learn about the diversity of Texas agriculture.
- Learn about agriculture indigenous to the area.
- Develop a network with other young producers from across the state.
- Fellowship with one another and make new friends.
- Introduce young people to Texas Farm Bureau and Young Farmer & Rancher activities.
Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference
Speakers. Networking. Fun. Get it all and more at the Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference!
The 2025 Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference is set for April 4-6 in Waco.
The Collegiate Discussion Meet will also be part of the conference.
Registration is closed.
The conference is sponsored in part by Capital Farm Credit.
For more questions about the event, contact youngfarmers@txfb.org.
Collegiate Farm Bureau
The Texas Collegiate Farm Bureau program currently has five chapters chartered. For information about programs currently enrolled in our pilot program, click here.
For questions and inquiries regarding chartering a program at your college or university, reach out to program coordinator McKenna Bush at mbush@txfb.org or 254-399-5037.
Advisory Committee
Have a question about agriculture? Want to get more involved? Meet other young farmers and ranchers in your area and across the state?
Connect with one of the members of the Young Farmer & Rancher Advisory Committee. They can offer direction, provide information and share their experiences.
Message from the chair
“The Young Farmer & Rancher Program equips young producers with the skills, knowledge and connections they need to succeed in Texas agriculture. Through hands-on learning, leadership development and valuable networking opportunities, we’re cultivating a stronger future for our farms, businesses and communities.”
—Hailey Hayes
Take advantage of a bright agricultural future. Learn to better yourself and your business. And inspire other young farmers and ranchers. To be innovative, resourceful and engaged.
You—young farmers and ranchers ages 18 to 35—are driving the future trends of agriculture. Get involved. And leave your mark on Texas agriculture.