NMF&LB's Young Farmers & Ranchers Program

09/02/2026

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🗓️

Registration is now open for our Annual Youth Discussion Meet. Our 2026 contest will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 📍

Students must be in grades 8 - 12 to enter this contest.

⭐️ Please use the link below to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Bd7RTHAvMb

Keep an eye on your Inbox and on our FB page for more information regarding the Discussion Meet!

07/30/2026

Our 2026 YF&R Committee Retreat was one for the books. We welcomed our newest committee members, celebrated our committee successes, and enjoyed some good food and drinks at our annual Retreat Social. 🎉

HUGE thanks to the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Field Staff (Katie, Shawn, Amanda, & Jesi) for always supporting our program, and another HUGE thanks to our committee members (+ spouses and kids) for committing your time and efforts to support the Young Farmers and Ranchers of New Mexico.

BIG things are coming soon from this group of AGvocates. 🙌🏼🐂🚜🌾

05/22/2026

Our District 3 YF&R Representative, Taylor Riggins, is a GREAT resource for any questions you have regarding your NM WRRI Ag Water Resilience Program applications. 💧

If you are a Young Farmer or Rancher in NM, don't miss out on your chance to apply for this beneficial funding. It could make a HUGE difference for your operation!

Come visit us! We would love to help you put your applications together! Can't make it on either of these days? Thats alright! Let us know and we can schedule an appointment to discuss your projects!

https://chavesswcd.com/open-house-grant-workshop/

04/29/2026

Our YF&R Treasurer, Skyler Davis, and his wife, Sierra, worked with New Mexico Ag in the Classroom to present about the benefits of agriculture to elementary students in Roosevelt County! 🚜🐮🌾

If you enjoy advocating for AG to ALL age groups, ask us about joining our Young Farmers & Ranchers Program. 👏🏻

11/21/2025

We also presented a retirement buckle to our 2023 - 2025 President, Joel Ferguson.

Joel has led the committee with a great sense of professionalism and commitment. He has consistently advocated for the young farmers and ranchers of New Mexico on many different levels, and he has paved the way for many of our younger committee members. As a YF&R member since 2019, Joel’s wisdom and knowledge of fundraising, youth competitions, and all YF&R involvement has been a tremendous help to our team.

Joel, we will absolutely miss you and your dedicated leadership. Wishing you the very best in your future endeavors! 🤠👏🏼

11/21/2025

Our Annual Business Meeting was bittersweet today as we presented a retirement buckle to our 2023 - 2025 Vice President, Kylie Armstrong.

Kylie has spent many years being a part of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, serving in various roles during her tenure. 🤠

We will certainly miss you, Kylie! Thank YOU for being a great YF&R committee member. Wishing you all the best! 🙌🏼

11/20/2025

Our YF&R Executive Committee would like to say THANK YOU to each ag teacher, parent and contestant that helped make our 2025 Youth Discussion Meet a success! 🏆👏🏼

We’ll see ya this time next year for our 2026 Discussion Meet. 🗓️

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Youth Discussion Meet Fourth Place winner, Clayton Boyd!🏆👏🏼

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Youth Discussion Meet Third Place winner, Hartley Greenwood! 👏🏼🏆

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Youth Discussion Meet Second Place winner, Taylor Salter!👏🏼

Your hard work, confidence, and dedication truly shined. We’re proud of you! 🤠🌾