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TENNESSEEYOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS
2016 HANDBOOK
2016
Thanks to our sponsors!
2016 YOUNG FARMER CHAIRMANRobert Elliott of Robertson County
2015 COLLEGIATE DISCUSSION MEET WINNERS
Emily Buck of UTK First Place Samantha Beard of UTM Second Place
2015 OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMANJosey Miller of Loudon County
2015 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP WINNERTodd & Kristen Littleton of Gibson County
Complete handbook can be viewed at www.tnyfr.com
2015 TENNESSEE NATIONAL WINNERS
Hunter Grills of Dyer County DISCUSSION MEET FINAL FOUR
Jimmy & Lydia McAlister of Greene County EXCELLENCE IN AG TOP TEN
Jay Head of Montgomery County ACHIEVEMENT RUNNER UP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
2016 CALENDAR AND YEARLY UPDATE
SECTION II
COUNTY LEVEL
SECTION III
DISTRICT, STATE, AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS
SECTION IV
RECOGNITION
SECTION V
ORGANIZATION
May 1, 2016
TO: YOUNG FARMERS IN FARM BUREAU
Dear Friends:
The Tennessee Farm Bureau is thrilled to provide this Reference Handbook to you. Included are details of
the Young Farmers and Ranchers activities available to Tennessee's young farmers.
The significance and value of the leadership training and opportunities offered by the Young Farmer and
Rancher program is highlighted by the number of Tennessee Farm Bureau Board of Directors who have come
up through the program as well as current leaders in many other agricultural organizations. The Tennessee
Farm Bureau is heavily committed to continued support and resources.
With a smaller farm population, accompanied by the average age of the farmer being 58 years old, your
participation and leadership is critical. Changes within the agriculture industry and consumer demands will
continue to present challenges. The greatest impact will be upon our young farmers. Working together, we
can turn these challenges into opportunities.
Your interest, involvement, and passion are needed to ensure the Tennessee Farm Bureau remains the "Voice
of Agriculture" and with a unified effort we will successfully promote and shape the future of our great
industry.
Our staff at the Tennessee Farm Bureau is available to assist you should the need arise. We wish each of you
a prosperous year.
Sincerely,
Jeff Aiken, President
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
ANNUAL UPDATE
SECTION I Chairman's Message ........................................................................................ Page 1
Calendar of Activities ................................................................................... Pages 2-3
Important Dates to Remember ......................................................................... Page 4
2016 County Officers ................................................................................. Pages 5-12
2016 District Officers ............................................................................... Pages 12-14
2016 State Committee & State Advisors ......................................................... Page 15
2016 State YF&R Committee Pictures ........................................................... Page 16
TFBF Regional Field Directors Region Map ................................................ Page 17
State Committee: Sub-Committees ............................................................... Pages 18
Descriptions ........................................................................................ Pages 19-20
TN Young Farmer & Rancher Goals ............................................................. Page 21
Action Planning Sheets ............................................................................. Pages 22-26
YF&R Resolutions .................................................................................... Pages 27-30
YF&R History Update .................................................................................... Page 31
Order of the Golden Rule: Officers ................................................................ Page 31
Camp Woodlee Contact .................................................................................. Page 31
UT Extension Regional Advisory Personnel .................................................. Page 32
UT Extension Service ..................................................................................... Page 32
TFBF Board & Insurance Board Information ......................................... Pages 33-34
TFBF Regional Field Service Directors Information .................................... Page 34
List of TFBF Officers & Staff ................................................................... Pages 34-35
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May 1, 2016
TO: COUNTY YOUNG FARMER LEADERS
Dear Friends,
It is truly and honor and a privilege to serve as your chairman and represent the interests and values of the
Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Program and all of its members across the three grand
divisions of our state! I get asked all the time, why Farm Bureau is so important to me? Farm Bureau is a
Federation that encompasses the beliefs and values of its members, our collective thoughts and values are
formed through the unity of agriculturalist from all across our state into a book of resolutions that unifies our
voice and Farm Bureau carries that voice to the halls of the Legislature where they work to ensure that our
lawmakers hear our voice. As either full or part-time farmers, we spend most of our days with our heads down,
nose to the grindstone, getting our jobs done to provide for our families. It is not too often that we look outside
our own farm gates or up from the steering wheel of a tractor to see what is going on around us. Farm Bureau
has to be our eyes and ears as we all work together to feed a growing and ever changing world.
It is my belief that the Young Farmers and Ranchers program is the foundation of this organization. Many of
the great leaders we have today got their start in the Young Farmer program. Young leaders are the key to
helping our Federation grow stronger. We are the future of this organization and we must continue to educate
ourselves, our neighbors and each other on the issues we face in our communities, our country and our world.
We must adapt, we must accomplish, and we must motivate and allow ourselves to be motivated to continue
the growth of this great organization. I am encouraged and further motivated each time we hold an event by the
passion our organization has for the welfare of agriculture all across this state. No matter how large or small
your farming operation is, we are all in this together and we can all make a difference.
Together we can help Farm Bureau and America grow stronger. I encourage each of you to recruit those
around you to come to our local, district and state meetings. Encourage your leaders to make it fun,
entertaining, educational and worthwhile for all those who attend. We must share our stories and make sure
that all consumers know how and why we do what we do! Don’t let someone else tell the story for you! Share
your agriculture story with a stranger, talk to and get to know your legislators and make your voices and
opinions heard. Thank you all again for your confidence in me and please let me know if I can ever help any of
you in any way. God bless you all and your families.
Sincerely,
Robert Elliott
2016 State Chairman
Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers
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2016 STATE YF&R CALENDAR
JANUARY AFBF CONVENTION
Orlando, FL - 6-13
FEBRUARY YF&R Young Leaders
Conference in Franklin,
TN – 26-27
**
AFBF-YF&R National
Leaders Conference –
Kansas City, MO
23-16
MARCH Our Food Link – year
round
**
YF&R District Mtgs.
I – Union City - 19
V - Morristown – 29
**
Mule Day begins in
Columbia, TN
March 28-April 3
APRIL
YF&R District Mtgs.
III – Chattanooga – 24
IV – McMinnville - 17
**
FB Women District
Leadership Meetings
I – Middleton - 9
II – Murfreesboro - 23
III – Chattanooga - 22
IV – Baxter - 19
V- Morristown - 21
MAY County Young Farmer
Winner Applications
due to State Office – 15
JUNE Women’s Summer
Conference - 17 in
Columbia, TN at State
Office
**
YF&R Environmental
Stewardship
Applications due in
County Extension
Office by 1st
JULY YF&R District Mtg.
II – Nashville – 2
**
Young Farmers
Conference – 22-23 in
Columbia, TN at State
Office
**
Collegiate Discussion
Meet Preliminaries – 22
at Y.F.C.
**
Collegiate Discussion
Meet Final Four – 23 at
Y.F.C.
AUGUST President's Summer
Conference – 11-12 at
Cool Springs Marriott
in Franklin, TN
SEPTEMBER County Discussion
Meet Contestants
should be selected
**
Excellence in Ag
applications due 1st
Contest - 30
Bids to host 2017 Fall
Tour due 1st
Fall Agriculture Tour –
Obion County
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
**
YouTell Ag Video
Entries due –30
OCTOBER Excellence in
Agriculture Award at
Fall Agriculture Tour –
1
**
County Activity
Reports (YF&R
Goldstar) due in State
Office by Sharepoint -
7
NOVEMBER Credentials, dues and
member lists due to
State Treasurer – 15
**
TN Outstanding YF&R
Woman Application
due to TFBF Office –
15
**
Discussion Meet
Application due to
TFBF Office – 15
DECEMBER State Farm Bureau
Convention – 3-6 at
Embassy Suites & Cool
Springs Marriott in
Franklin
**
FINALS: Discussion
Meet, TN Outstanding
YF&R Woman, State
Committee elected and
Activity Awards
presented
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2016 COUNTY YF&R
CALENDAR
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATES!
March 18 National Ag Day
May 15 County Young Farmer of the Year Winner State Application due in TFBF
office or postmarked.
June 1 Environmental Stewardship due in County Extension Office.
September 1 Excellence in Agriculture Application due in TFBF Office or postmarked.
September 1 East TN County Bids to host 2017 Fall Tour due
September 30 “YouTell” Ag Amateur Video Entries due to [email protected]
October 7 County Activity Program Report due in TFBF Office.
November 1 Final list of members due in TFBF Office
November 1 State Dues ($25) due in TFBF Office
November 1 Names of Voting Delegates due in TFBF Office
November 15 Outstanding Young Woman Entry due in TFBF Office or postmarked.
November 15 Discussion Meet Application due in TFBF Office or postmarked.
December 30 List of new officers and all members with addresses due in Tennessee
Farm Bureau Federation office.
January, 2017 Plans should be made by those planning to attend District Meetings or
Young Leaders Conference.
** NOTES **
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2016 COUNTY OFFICERS
DISTRICT I
Chester Todd Terry Chairman
Crockett Drew Bailey Chairman
Decatur Stacy Vise Chairman
Dyer Rusty Grills Chairman
Hunter Grills Secretary
Gibson Justin Pope Chairman
Kristin Littleton Secretary
Hardin Alex Forsbach Chairman
Vanessa Duren Secretary
Henderson Alex Youngerman Chairman
Sara Youngerman Secretary
Lauderdale Alan Meadows Chairman
Madison John Thomas Moore Chairman
McNairy Ryan Sisk Chairman
Spencer Bean Secretary
Obion Nathan Forrester Chairman
Casey Forrester Secretary
Tipton Billy Kelley Chairman
Jeffery McDaniel Secretary
Weakley JD McDaniel Chairman
Jessica Quinn Secretary
DISTRICT II
Bedford Sean Giffin Chairman
Samantha Bell Secretary
Cheatham John Hall Chairman
Jourdan Griffith Secretary
Davidson Kyle Holmberg Chairman
Jourdan Griffith Secretary
Dickson Zeb James Chairman
Giles Bryan Berry Chairman
Kristina Garrett Secretary
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Hickman Billy Rochelle Chairman
Houston Trevor Beard Chairman
Humphreys Josh May Chairman
Ashton Mayberry Secretary
Lawrence Jason Robbins Chairman
Lewis Colby Hamm Chairman
Lincoln Allison Ogle Chairman
Marshall RoseMary Heaton Chairman
Rebecca Blount Secretary
Maury Andrew Massey Chairman
Cassie Massey Secretary
Montgomery Jay Head Chairman
Perry Craig Byrd Chairman
Robertson Eric Gardner Chairman
Halie Walker Secretary
Rutherford Colin Miller Chairman
Stewart Shane Keatts Chairman
Sumner Chad Wilson Chairman
Jennifer Bates Secretary
Wayne Ethan Stults Chairman
Williamson Laura Purtle Chairman
Chuck Yoest Secretary
Wilson Eric Harris Chairman
Kevin Bush Secretary
DISTRICT III
Bledsoe Brian Turner Chairman
Elizabeth Turner Secretary
Coffee AJ Teal Chairman
Valerie Teal Secretary
Franklin Kary Robinson Chairman
Hannah Keith Secretary
Grundy Whitney Morrison Chairman
Blake Morrison Secretary
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Hamilton Jim Gifford Chairman
Shorty (Renita) Beaty Secretary
Loudon Josey Miller Chairman
McMinn Travis Crisp Chairman
Monroe Tyler Lay Chairman
Samantha Craun Secretary
Moore Sloan Stewart Chairman
Rhea David Freels Chairman
Roane Brian Lewand Chairman
Lindsay Lewand Secretary
Sequatchie Flavius Barker Chairman
Lisa Barker Secretary
DISTRICT IV
Cannon Davy Sneed Chairman
Jessica Lance Secretary
Clay Matthew Craighead Chairman
Elissa McLerran Secretary
Cumberland Brandon Savage Chairman
Brandi Wilson Secretary
DeKalb Leigh Fuson Chairman
Suzanne Cox Secretary
Fentress Kyle Upchurch Chairman
Jackson Brandon Chaffin Chairman
Macon Jeremiah Copas Chairman
Morgan Justin Dagley Chairman
Andrew Clay Starr IV Secretary
Overton Joseph Smith Chairman
Tara Simcox Secretary
Pickett Daniel Masiongale Chairman
Putnam Katie Clark Chairman
Lindsay Hensley Secretary
Scott Jason Miller Chairman
Mark Miller Secretary
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Smith Kyle Owen Chairman
Josh Shoulders Secretary
Trousdale Alan Carman Chairman
Christina Ray Secretary
Van Buren Matthew Rigsby Chairman
Ramsey McCoy Secretary
Warren Casey Simpson Chairman
Leah Simpson Secretary
White Andy Davis Chairman
Terra Davis Secretary
DISTRICT V Blount Lynn Waters Chairman
Lucas Waters Secretary
Campbell Ben Harris Chairman
Carter Jamie Hughes Chairman
Claiborne Carrie Bundren Chairman
Meagan England Secretary
Cocke Brad Hicks Chairman
Grainger Jordan Combs Chairman
Greene Jimmy McAlister Chairman
Hamblen Cody Wisecarver Chairman
Hancock Melissa Brandon Chairman
Hawkins Brett Sivert Chairman
Amanda Alvis Secretary
Jefferson Aaron Loy Chairman
Johnson Aaron Shull Chairman
Daniel Dickens Secretary
Knox Jason Ritter Chairman
Lindsey Ritter Secretary
Sevier Jonathan Smelcer Chairman
Sullivan Walter Malone Chairman
Amanda Malone Secretary
Union Jordan Campbell Chairman
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Washington Anthony Shelton Chairman
Joseph Redman Secretary
2016 DISTRICT OFFICERS
DISTRICT I Chairman Clint Workman
Vice Chairman Jay Yeargin
Secretary Emily Pope
DISTRICT II Chairman Lindsay Elliott
Vice Chairman Becca Brunst
Secretary Pamela Gardner
Treasurer Colbie Niswander
Reporter Melissa McElrath
Historian Bryan Berry
DISTRICT III Chairman Josey Miller
Vice Chairman Jason Land
Secretary/Reporter Valerie Teal
DISTRICT IV Chairman Andrew Cox
Vice Chairman Leigh Fuson
Secretary Rebecca Smith
Reporter Ann Margaret Dietrich
DISTRICT V Chairman Anthony Shelton
Vice Chairman Jimmy McAlister
Secretary/Treasurer Carrie Bundren
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2016 STATE COMMITTEE
Robert Elliott
Chairman
Robertson County
District II
Jason Land
Vice Chairman
Sequatchie County
District III
Terra Davis
Secretary
White County
District IV
Julie Head
Treasurer
Montgomery County
District II
Josey Miller
Reporter
Loudon County
District III
Emily Workman
Member
Obion County
District I
Hunter Grills
Member
Dyer County
District I
Chuck Yoest
Member
Williamson County
District II
Andy Davis
Member
White County
District IV
Amanda Malone
Member
Sullivan County
District V
Walter Malone
Member
Sullivan County
District V
Dr. Tim Cross UTK Advisor 121 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4530
(865) 974-7114
Dan Strasser TFBF Advisor P.O. Box 313
Columbia, TN 38402-0313
(931) 388-7872, ext. 2215
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2016 SUB-COMMITTEES
Committee on Conferences
2016 Members: Hunter Grills (Chairman), Terra Davis, Jason Land, Walter Malone
Purpose: To help coordinate, plan and evaluate the conferences of the Tennessee Young Farmers and
Ranchers, recommend venues, speakers, entertainment, programs and tours for each conference and report
to the state committee. The responsibilities of this committee will also include program coordination with
state committee members, TFBF staff, guest speakers and/or any other scheduled persons to ensure that the
event is conducted in a well-organized and timely fashion. Assess meeting room space and work with
TFBF and/or hotel staff to obtain keys for rooms and ensure that all equipment required is set up properly
for that meeting space. Distribute and collect evaluations from each conference, analyze the data and write
a report reflecting the information received to be presented at the next state committee meeting.
Suggestions based on findings from this committee will be utilized by the state committee for improvement
of future conferences.
Committee on Handbook and Resolutions
2016 Members: Jason Land (Chairman), Amanda Malone, Josey Miller, Chuck Yoest
Purpose: The responsibilities of this committee are to thoroughly read through all of the By-Laws and
Resolutions, contest rules and applications, etc. to determine if changes are needed; clear up any confusing or
incorrect wording, punctuation or spelling; make certain handbook is current and up-to-date; receive
suggestions from state committee members; each state committee member should contact the counties in their
district throughout the year and encourage them to submit proposed changes in the information included in the
handbook; state committee members shall then turn this information over to the handbook and resolutions
committee; the handbook and resolutions committee, in turn, should compile the information received from
across the state and prepare a report to be presented at the next state committee meeting. The state committee
Vice-Chairman shall serve as the Chairman for this committee.
Committee on Promotions and Entertainment
2016 Members: Josey Miller (Chairman), Andy Davis, Julie Head, Emily Workman
Purpose: To positively promote the events and image of the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers and
ensure that everyone has a great time. The state committee reporter will serve as the chairman for this
committee. Responsibilities for this committee shall include, but are not limited to, development of
promotional materials, set-up and maintenance of hospitality rooms during conferences and other events,
submissions to the State Young Farmers and Ranchers website, and all social media outlets, conduct and
coordinate registration at all Young Farmer and Ranchers Events, coordinate door prizes for all events and
auction items for the Young Leaders Conference, evaluate entertainment options with the Committee on
Conferences, and provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to all conference attendees! During registration at all
conferences, this committee will serve as the face of our organization. Greet all Young Farmer and Rancher
members upon arrival; print name badges, distribute schedules and other registration materials; answer
questions and make everyone feel welcome. First impressions are extremely important and will set the mood
for each conference, so have fun with the registration process!
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Committee for Awards, Contests and Presentations
2016 Members: Hunter Grills, Chuck Yoest, Josey Miller, Terra Davis, Walter Malone
Purpose: To promote and encourage participation in all Young Farmer and Rancher Contests across the state.
See brief descriptions of each contest and presentation below. One state committee member from each district
shall serve on this sub-committee.
Ag In The Classroom - Promote use of program in schools across the state; make certain that information and
materials are provided to all interested parties; enlist the aid of county organizations in contacting schools in
their areas.
Agriculture Achievement Award - Encourage participation from all qualified candidates for this contest.
Communicate deadline dates and answer questions regarding application process.
Agribusiness Award - Encourage participation in each county; contact counties and receive a copy of
application form from each winner; make certain each county receives an award and a letter of congratulations
for each winner; encourage counties to submit press releases to their local newspapers and/or radio stations.
Collegiate Discussion Meet and Young Farmer Discussion Meet - Get suggestions for judges from state
committee and advisors; will have authority to pick which judges to use out of those suggested and will be
responsible for acquiring said judges; will be responsible along with meeting room chairman for
debate/discussion meet room set-up, time-keeping, moderating, etc.; state committee members need to contact
counties in their districts and get possible contestants' names from their districts to these sub-committee
members for follow-up calls, etc.
County Presentation - Encourage participation from all active county organizations; review each county's
pictures at state convention; assist county representatives during presentation.
Excellence in Agriculture Contest – Encourage participation from all qualified candidates for this contest.
Communicate deadline dates and answer questions regarding application process.
Outstanding Young Woman Contest - Get suggestions for judges from state committee and advisors.
Provide suggested judges’ contact information to Dan Strasser. Will be responsible for promoting contest,
writing script for and announcing finalists, setting up rooms for interviews, judge relations, etc.
YouTell Ag Video Contest – All videos need to be emailed to [email protected]. Committee members will
judge at the YF&R Fall Tour in September. Encourage all young farmers in your district to do a videography.
Tell them to help raise awareness of agriculture while encouraging young agriculturalists to tell their story.
The contest is designed to provide participants the opportunity to enlighten other producers and the general
public on methods of agriculture production and issues facing today’s farmers.
*It is the purpose of these sub-committees to gather information and report back to the State Committee for
a group effort in accomplishing the goals of each sub-committee to make meetings more efficient. The
State Chairman can serve as a liaison between the sub-committees, if need be, but encourages open
communication between each sub-committee group. Our collective goal is to make Tennessee Young
Farmers and Ranchers the best it can be!
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TENNESSEE YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS
2016 GOALS
1. Promote positive image of agriculture in society.
2. Promote the recruitment of YF&R members to all agriculture related fields.
3. Increase county participation and attendance at all activities.
4. Increase media contact for YF&R events and achievements.
5. Increase education to the general public about YF&R. Emphasize education in our community YF&R.
6. Continue to strengthen our internal communications and commitment to the YF&R and Farm Bureau
organizations.
7. Promote an environment of fun, fellowship, and social activities at all YF&R events.
8. To promote an awareness of the future social and environmental impact on agriculture.
9. Maintain a TN YF&R Web Site including all activities.
10. Maintain a TN YF&R Facebook Page.
11. Promote all YF&R contest, activities, and events.
The 2016 YF&R Goals listed above were developed by the State Committee at their organizational meeting.
As a suggestion, county young farmer committees can also set priorities and plan programs by small group
Brainstorm Sessions. To assist in planning the details of any program or project, ACTION PLANNING
SHEETS follow on pages 22-26 of this section. Both examples and blank sheets are included.
Good luck in planning and carrying out your activities in 2016!
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ACTION PLANNING SHEET
GOAL (Carefully define in specific terms what is to be done): To increase YF&R involvement at local
level by 5%
Who is in charge and how can they be reached? State YF&R Committee
Budget: Yes
WHAT STEPS
HAVE TO BE
TAKEN
WHO WILL DO IT?
WHEN WILL IT BE
DONE?
HOW WILL IT BE
ACCOMPLISHED?
Contact future prospects in high
school, age 16-18
Local YF&R, Farm Bureau &
Extension Agents
May 31, 2016
1. Speak with ag & ranchers’
classes.
2. Provide handouts on YF&R
(activities, information, etc.)
3. Offer incentive for
participation. Membership Drive
County YF&R Members
April 1, 2016
1. Phone
2. Personal contact
3. By awarding the member
bringing in more new
members (with appropriate
prize or awards.) Increase awareness of purpose of
YF&R and Farm Bureau.
State Committee & appointed
county reporter
Monthly basis
1. Newspaper
2. Radio
3. Newsletter
4. Personal contact
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ACTION PLANNING SHEET
GOAL (Carefully define in specific terms what is to be done): To plan diverse, attractive, entertaining,
and education ideas and program at county and state level.
Who is in charge and how can they be reached? State YF&R Committee, District & County Officers.
Budget: Yes
WHAT STEPS
HAVE TO BE
TAKEN
WHO WILL DO IT?
WHEN WILL IT BE
DONE?
HOW WILL IT BE
ACCOMPLISHED?
Survey the membership to find
out what they would like to do at
a meeting.
State Committee
By October meeting
Appoint committee at
appropriate level.
Draw up list of leisure activities
that the membership would like.
Appointed committee
By October meeting
Plan a monthly schedule of
activities for the meetings.
State Committee
By February meeting
Have a variety of meeting
location.
State Committee
Study county activity award
handbooks.
State Committee
At State Convention or at
Leadership Conference
State Committee summarize
activities from previous year.
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ACTION PLANNING SHEET
GOAL (Carefully define in specific terms what is to be done): For State Committee to take an active role
in organizing county clubs.
Who is in charge and how can they be reached? State YF&R Committee
Budget: Yes
WHAT STEPS
HAVE TO BE
TAKEN
WHO WILL DO IT?
WHEN WILL IT BE
DONE?
HOW WILL IT BE
ACCOMPLISHED?
Make county Farm Bureau
Boards aware of YF&R
State Committee members &
Farm Bureau Staff
At a monthly meeting
Slide presentation with short
discussion.
Use their Farm Bureau to get
eligible members.
Farm Bureau Board, Farm
Bureau Women, & District
Officers
Special called meeting
With a banquet meal or other
entertainment idea.
Have State Committee member
attend 1st meeting and promote
YF&R programs.
State Committee & District
Representatives
At a called meeting
Invite an adjoining organized
county club.
Make sure a next meeting date is
set and program is planned.
The elected county chairman
At first meeting
A discussion of possible
programs & times survey
members on possible ideas. Follow-up thru year
State Committee & District
Officers
All through the year especially
before State Convention
By calling and attending
meetings.
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ACTION PLANNING SHEET
GOAL (Carefully define in specific terms what is to be done
Who is in charge and how can they be reached?
Budget:
WHAT STEPS
HAVE TO BE
TAKEN
WHO WILL DO IT?
WHEN WILL IT BE
DONE?
HOW WILL IT BE
ACCOMPLISHED?
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ACTION PLANNING SHEET
GOAL (Carefully define in specific terms what is to be done):
Who is in charge and how can they be reached?
Budget:
WHAT STEPS
HAVE TO BE
TAKEN
WHO WILL DO IT?
WHEN WILL IT BE
DONE?
HOW WILL IT BE
ACCOMPLISHED?
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RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY THE YF&R VOTING DELEGATES
AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
DECEMBER 6, 2016
CODE OF ETHICS
**Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation representatives must conduct themselves in a manner that positively
reflects on the organization. Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers, as a committee of the Tennessee Farm
Bureau Federation, should uphold the principles and philosophy exhibited through the policy and standards of
the Federation. Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers members are expected to consider their actions and
how those actions may be perceived by the public, Farm Bureau members and the leadership of the Tennessee
Farm Bureau Federation.
We will promote the mission and objectives of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation in all
dealings with the public on behalf of the Federation.
We will follow the moral values recognized by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, act with
integrity and honesty, and be accountable for our actions.
We will honor and respect the decisions of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation leadership with
respect to Farm Bureau sponsored events, meetings or meals and refrain from using alcoholic
beverages except on our own time.
We will maintain an awareness of the needs of others and act to meet those needs whenever
possible.
SECTION I – INFORMATION
1. We recommend that copies of the Tennessee YF&R Resolutions, as printed in The State Reference
Handbook, be sent to each county YF&R chairman and secretary; Farm Bureau president and
secretary; extension office; district Farm Bureau directors; district YF&R officers; and district
extension officers no later than February 15.
We recommend that counties forward to the resolutions chairman any proposed changes before
September 1st and that the resolutions chairman forward each district chairman a copy of the proposed
resolutions changes before October 1.
We recommend that each county club become familiar with the resolutions of the state YF&R.
We further recommend that copies of proposed resolutions be made available to voting delegates at the
State Convention at the earliest possible time.
2. We urge that each county have a Resolutions Committee to change and add to the resolutions as they
feel are appropriate, and that each district have a Resolutions Committee made up of one
representative from each county and the district executive committee. The district committee will
collect and summarize the recommendations for the resolutions and be responsible for reporting these
corrections and additions to the State Resolutions Committee at the State Convention.
3. Be it resolved that the State Committee exert every effort to send information on activities and contests
to every club and district officer as promptly as possible.
We insist that the clubs should cooperate by sending in on time all dues, membership rolls, and other
information needed by the committee.
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4. We strongly urge county chairman, secretaries, district chairman and secretaries telephone numbers
and e-mail addresses be included in the county and district officers list and be sent to the State TFBF
office by December 15th.
5. We request that the revised County Activity Report be mailed to each county and updated on the
Young Farmer Website as early as possible.
We suggest that each county send a copy of their county program notebook to the district and state
secretaries by April 15.
6. We recommend that the Farm Bureau YF&R advisor send one copy of the State Reference Handbook
to the district and county extension office, county Farm Bureau office, and county YF&R chairman &
secretary as soon as these programs are available. (Note: more handbooks can be acquired on request.)
The handbook will also be accessible on the Young Farmer Website at www.tnfarmbureau.org.
7. We recommend that the State Committee continue the County Presentation of county clubs as an
annual event. Also, we recommend that the State Committee recognize all clubs which participate.
8. We recommend that the State Committee provide each county with suggested recreational information
in the State Reference Handbook.
SECTION II – ORGANIZATION
1. We strongly recommend that the State Committee send a letter to each county Farm Bureau president
and extension office requesting assistance in helping the present YF&R club or organizing a YF&R
club in their county.
We urge each organized YF&R club to make an effort in helping organize or reorganize clubs in other
counties. Additional points should be awarded to the existing club in their County Activity Report.
2. We recommend that the county YF&R clubs elect their county officers before the December meeting
and install them at their December meeting so that this will coincide with the state calendar year.
SECTION III - RULES, CONTESTS AND AWARDS
1. We urge the State Committee to enforce, and each county adhere to, all rules set forth by the State
Committee. Special emphasis should be given to meeting deadlines.
2. We request and strongly urge that the State Committee continue the rules of the Tennessee YF&R
Outstanding Young Woman Contest to include her activities in Young Farmers and Ranchers. Brief
discussion questions relating to YF&R activities will be included as part of the judging for the
finalists.
We recommend that the State Committee send letters to Farm Bureau Presidents and Secretaries to
encourage participation in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Woman Contest.
3. We recommend that the Outstanding Young Woman Contest include the following........
A. A display with three photos and a brief biography by each contestant.
B. District winners to be awarded incentives to attend the Young Leaders Conference.
C. Improve the recognition of state winner (i.e. special ribbon or nametag at National and State
events.)
D. Encourage press releases for winner in hometown areas.
E. Restructure contest application as needed.
F. Print the responsibilities and application in the State Reference Handbook and the Tennessee
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Farm Bureau News.
4. We recommend that the Tennessee YF&R Outstanding Young Woman, Young Farmer Achievement
Award winner(s), the Excellence in Agriculture Award winner(s), and Discussion Meet winner be
recognized every time the State Committee is recognized at YF&R events.
5. We suggest that the State Committee encourage the State Discussion Meet winner, Young Farmer
Achievement Award winner, Excellence in Agriculture winner, and the Outstanding Young Woman
winner to attend The Young Leaders Conference by providing hotel accommodations as an incentive
for their attendance.
6. We strongly urge that all State Committee members and state representatives (Tennessee YF&R
Outstanding Young Woman, Discussion Meet winner, etc.) make a determined effort to attend all
district and state events.
7. We suggest that the YF&R State Chairman recommend to the State Farm Bureau Board that the
National Convention expenses of the current Achievement Award winner(s), Achievement Award
Runner-up winner(s), the Excellence in Agriculture Award winner(s), and the Discussion Meet
winner and spouse be paid by Tennessee Farm Bureau.
8. We recommend that the expenses of the current YF&R Outstanding Young Woman and spouse be
paid to the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention and National YF&R Leadership Conference
9. State Committee members are ineligible for Tennessee YF&R Outstanding Young Woman, the State
Young Farmers Achievement Award winner(s), and the Excellence in Agriculture Award winner(s)
during the year they serve on the State Committee.
10. We recommend the scorecard for judging the State Young Farmer Achievement Award Contest,
Excellence in Agriculture Award Contest, Outstanding Young Woman Contest, and Discussion Meet
Contest be included in the State Reference Handbook.
11. We recommend that each county present an Agribusiness Award and those counties and recipients be
recognized at the State Convention and/or Young Leaders Conference. We recommend that a
guideline for the Agribusiness Award be included in the State Reference Handbook.
12. We encourage participation in the Environmental Stewardship Award by eligible members.
SECTION IV - PUBLIC RELATIONS
1. We recommend that the YF&R continue to promote a closer relationship with the 4-H, FFA, FHA and
other relevant youth programs.
2. We recommend that each county YF&R club work jointly with the county Farm Bureau in promoting
county safety, first-aid, anti-crime programs and environmental issues.
3. We suggest that the YF&R State Chairman recommend to the State Farm Bureau Board that the
National Convention expenses of the current Achievement Award winners and the Discussion Meet
winner and spouse be paid by Tennessee Farm Bureau.
4. We recommend that the expenses of the current YF&R Outstanding Young Woman be paid to the
Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention and National YF&R Leadership Conference.
5. We recommend that each county YF&R club become familiar with the resolutions of the Tennessee
Farm Bureau Federation and present a program at a county meeting.
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6. We recommend that the county YF&R and county Farm Bureau assist each other in their membership
drives.
7. We recommend that each county YF&R recruit the involvement of insurance agents of the Tennessee
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and all Agricultural Extension Agents and urge them to promote
YF&R. We recommend that YF&R clubs invite their agents to all county functions.
8. We recommend that each county club chairman be notified of their Regional Farm Bureau Policy
Development Meetings. We also recommend that the county club chairman urge the members of the
YF&R to attend and participate.
SECTION V – INSIGNIA
1. We strongly recommend that each county obtain a standardized YF&R flag and that the flag be
displayed at every YF&R event.
SECTION VI - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. We suggest that the state and district committee urge county clubs to participate in the Fall Agriculture
Tour.
2. We encourage YF&R to participate in all district and state YF&R recreational activities, and other
state and local agricultural related events. For example, (Ag Day, no-till field days, Farm Days, etc.)
SECTION VII – MISCELLANEOUS
1. We recommend each county participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program across the state.
2. We suggest that the outgoing State Committee change the County Activity Report in whole or in part
as they deem necessary placing equal emphasis on farm related activities and other activities.
3. It has been RESOLVED that the Resolutions Committee meet in closed session in the coming years to
prevent confusion in developing the resolutions.
4. We strongly recommend that each State Committee member file a written report of his/her year's
activities to be passed on to next year's State Committee members.
5. We recommend that the State Farm Bureau Board of Directors study ways to increase the involvement
of young farmers in the organization and activities of the county Farm Bureaus statewide.
6. We greatly appreciate the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's increased sponsorship of all Young
Farmer and Rancher’s contests and conferences.
7. We greatly appreciate the sponsorship of:
A. Case IH, Chevrolet/GMC, Stihl Corporation, Farm Credit, Farm Bureau Insurance, and
Tennessee Farm Bureau for the Young Farmer Achievement Awards and the Excellence in
Agriculture Awards.
B. Case IH, Chevrolet/GMC, TriGreen, Farm bureau Insurance and Farm Bureau Federation for
the Discussion Meet awards.
C. Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation for the Outstanding Young Woman Award winner.
8. We gratefully acknowledge the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's sponsorship of the Young
Farmers and Ranchers Awards Banquet at State Convention.
We also appreciate the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Staff's efforts to continue fundraising and
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improvements for recreational activities of YF&R organization. We feel the support of the TFBF to
these and other Young Farmer Programs will encourage increased participation.
We further urge continued support and guidance to enhance additional participation of young farmers
in Tennessee.
9. We recommend all county YF&R clubs give consideration to starting a list of all eligible Young
Farmers and Ranchers between the ages of 18 to 35 and that list be used for recruitment by county
YF&R Chairmen.
**Changes to the Resolutions at the Annual Convention on December 6, 2015. All other
Resolutions were adopted or changed at previous conventions.
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YF&R HISTORY UPDATE
1. 2016 State YF&R Chairman Robert Elliott
Robertson County
2. 2015 Young Farmer of the Year Jay Head
Montgomery County
3. 2015 Excellence in Agriculture Jimmy & Lydia McAlister
Greene County
4. 2015 Outstanding Young Woman of the Year Josey Miller
Loudon County
5. 2015 Discussion Meet Winner Hunter Grills
Dyer County
6. 2015 Environmental Stewardship Winner Todd & Kristin Littleton
Gibson County
7. 2015 Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner Emily Buck
UT Knoxville
ORDER OF THE GOLDEN RULE
2016 OFFICERS
Ben Sanders, Chairman Jerry Barr, Secretary
Brian Flowers, Membership
CAMP WOODLEE YOUTH CAMP
Kevin Pearsall
31 Clendenon Lane
McMinnville, TN 37110
For Reservations: Phone: (931) 692-4395 or Email: [email protected] Website: campwoodlee.tnfarmbureau.org/
Kitchen Phone: (931) 692-3695 (During Camping Season)
“Complete Tennessee YF&R History can be found within the online handbook
at http://tnfarmbureau.org/program/young-farmers-ranchers "
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION
REGIONAL ADVISORY PERSONNEL
Western Richard J. Powell, Extension Program Leader
Western Region Extension Office
605 Airways Blvd - Jackson, TN 38301-3201
Phone: (731) 425-4724
Email: [email protected]
Central Martin Koon, Extension Program Leader
Central Region Extension Office
5201 Marchant Dr - Nashville, TN 37211-5112
Phone: (615) 832-6550
Email: [email protected]
Eastern David Perrin, Extension Program Leader
Eastern Region Extension Office
3213 Alcoa Hwy - Knoxville, TN 37996-4534
Phone: (865) 577-9963
Email: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION
Tim L. Cross 121 Morgan Hall (865) 974-7114
Dean Knoxville, TN 37996-4530 [email protected]
Robert Burns 120 Morgan Hall (865) 974-7112
Assistant Dean Knoxville, TN 37996-4522 [email protected]
Laura Stephenson 122 Morgan Hall (865) 974-7384
Assistant Dean Knoxville, TN 37996-4530 [email protected]
Richard Clark 205B Morgan Hall (865) 974-2128
Director Knoxville, TN 37996-4510 [email protected]
Richard Powell (Interim) 605 Airways Blvd. (731) 425-4725
Western Regional Director Jackson, TN 38301-3201 [email protected]
Jim Stewart 5201 Marchant Drive (615) 832-6550
Central Regional Director Nashville, TN 37221-5112 [email protected]
Connie Heiskell 3213 Alcoa Hwy. (865) 577-9963
Eastern Regional Director Knoxville, TN 37996-4534 [email protected]
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TFBF BOARD and INSURANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FARM BUREAU BOARD MEMBERS
Jeff Aiken, President
Eric Mayberry, Vice President
Mrs. Catherine Via, Director-at-Large
David Richesin, Director-at-Large
Charles Hancock, Director-at-Large
Malcolm Burchfiel, District I
Josh Ogle, District II
James Haskew, Jr., District III
Mike Scudder, District IV
David Mitchell, District V
Jane May, State F.B. Women’s Chairman
Dr. Larry Arrington, Chancellor, Institute of
Agriculture - University of Tennessee
Robert Elliott, YF&R State Chairman
INSURANCE BOARD MEMBERS
Jason Luckey, District I
Buddy Bryant, District II
Jack Sanders, District III
Willard Brown, District IV
Robert Earhart, District V
TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU REGIONAL
FIELD SERVICE DIRECTORS
Joe McKinnon, Region 1 Matt Fennel, Region 2 Melissa Bryant, Region 3
Kevin Hensley, Region 5 Eddie Clark, Region 4 Jim Bell, Region 6
Adam Brown, Region 7
TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OFFICERS & STAFF PO Box 313
Columbia, Tennessee 38402-0313
Telephone: (931) 388-7872
NAME RESPONSIBILITY
Jeff Aiken President
Joe Pearson Chief Administrative Officer
Rhedona Rose Executive Vice President
Tim Dodd Treasurer
Ed Lancaster General Counsel
Lee Maddox Director, Communications Division
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Melissa Bratton Associate Director, Communications Division
Stacey Warner Creative Services Manager
Stefan Maupin Director, Public Policy Division
Ryan King Associate Director, Public Policy Division
Dan Strasser Director, Special Programs Division
Chris Fleming Associate Director, Special Programs Division
Kristy Chastine Associate Director, Special Programs Division
Bryan Wright Director, Organization Division
Mark Turner Associate Director, Organization Division
Becca Brunst Assistant Director, Member Benefits
Paige Bottoms Regional Member Benefits Coordinator
Kelsey Rose Regional Member Benefits Coordinator
Joe McKinnon Field Services Administrator
Matt Fennel Regional Field Service Director
Melissa Bryant Regional Field Service Director
Kevin Hensley Regional Field Service Director
Eddie Clark Regional Field Service Director
Jim Bell Regional Field Service Director
Adam Brown Regional Field Service Director
SERVICE COMPANY STAFF
NAME RESPONSIBILITY
Sonny Scoggins Chief Executive Office, Tennessee Farmers
Insurance Companies
Anthony Kimbrough Chief Executive Officer, Farm Bureau Health
Plans
Brennis Craddock Chief Operating Officer, Farmers Services, Inc.
Darrell Ailshie Manager, Tennessee Livestock Producers, Inc.
