By Julie Tomascik
Editor
Young producers will get a look at agriculture in the Panhandle through the 2022 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Fall Tour. It’s an opportunity for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 to meet with fellow producers and learn about other agricultural perspectives.
This year’s tour is set for Sept. 9-11 in Amarillo and will focus on dairy production, feedyards and agricultural businesses in the area.
“This tour gives young farmers and ranchers an opportunity to strengthen relationships, form new friendships and learn from other producers across the state,” Travis Wanoreck, TFB YF&R Advisory Committee chair, said. “We’ll also get to hear from a feedyard on cattle market issues and how proposed legislation could impact the way they do business.”
Panhandle agriculture plays a crucial role in the state’s economy. From crops to livestock and agricultural businesses, the impact of agriculture adds up.
“There’s a place for young farmers and ranchers to grow in agriculture, and this tour will allow us to take home some new ideas and strategies that we can possibly implement in our businesses,” Wanoreck said. “We’ll also get to see an ag mechanics demonstration and how the crops we grow are used in consumer products.”
The three-day tour will feature farm and ranch visits, discussions on agricultural issues and fun stops, as well.
“Visiting this area of Texas will give young agricultural professionals—farmers, ranchers, business owners, teachers or anyone interested in agriculture—a glimpse into producers’ management strategies and production methods in the Panhandle,” Wanoreck said.
Registration closes Aug. 4.
Members should register through the MyTFB Membership Portal at my.texasfarmbureau.org.
There are two registration packages participants may select from that will include lodging, meals, transportation and the cost of all tours. A third registration package is available for those who do not require lodging.
County Farm Bureaus may help cover the cost of attending the Fall Tour.
Interested members can learn more about registration costs and view the tentative agenda online at texasfarmbureau.org/YFR.
For questions or assistance with registration, contact Roger Hall, TFB associate director of Organization Division, Leader Development, at 254-751-5021 or at youngfarmers@txfb.org.