NMF&LB's Young Farmers & Ranchers Program

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! 🤠🌾

11/19/2025

Congratulations to Cayden Diamond for winning our 2025 Youth Discussion Meet! 🏆

Proud of the hard work, dedication, and leadership shown. The future of agriculture is bright. 👏🏼

11/19/2025

🏆 2025 Youth Discussion Meet Results! 🏆

Congratulations to all of our outstanding participants!
👏 1st Place: Cayden Diamond, Hot Springs FFA
👏 2nd Place: Taylor Salter, Artesia FFA
👏 3rd Place: Hartley Greenwood, Artesia FFA
👏 4th Place: Clayton Boyd, Ft. Sumner FFA

We’re proud of these young leaders and their passion for agriculture! 🌾🤠