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YOUNG LEADERS

The Young Leader program provides opportunities for individuals ages 18-35 to fuel their passion for agriculture. Whether you’re a full or part-time farmer, ag professional, college student, or supporter of the industry, there is a place for you in Young Leaders.

MATTHEW DEHLINGER

Chair

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RYAN LITTLEJOHN

Secretary

ALLISON HERMAN

Co-Chair

KENNA STEBER

Points Chair

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

  • 4-H FAIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PEDAL TRACTOR PULL & AG FOLLIES

  • FUNDRAISING FOR THE HARVEST FOR ALL CAMPAIGN AND THE RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADER'S COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

  • ANNUAL TRAP SHOOT

  • YOUNG LEADER QUIZ BOWL AT THE STATE FAIR

  • YOUNG LEADER DISTRICT DISCUSSION MEET

  • THE GIVING TREE - ANGEL TREE SPONSORSHIP

  • PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS LOCAL FUNDRAISERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - EX: BOWL FOR KID'S SAKE

  • ATTEND STATEWIDE CONFERENCES - ANNUAL ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU CONFERENCE, ANNUAL STATE YL CONFERENCE, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, COMMODITIES CONFERENCE, ETC.

  • ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP EVENT

  • ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY & ELECTIONS

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