Nevada Young Farmers & Ranchers is a committee designed for young individuals who are both agriculture producers and enthusiasts between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.

YF&R Mission Statement

We are the Future of Nevada Agriculture. Through leadership and community outreach we create connections from our farmers and ranchers to our local community.

The mission of Nevada YF&R is to impower the Advancement of agriculture relationships, education, & leadership though:

· Leadership training

· Promotion of Local Agriculture.

· Professional development

· Service to others

· Education of our youth

· Connections to fellow agriculturist

Together we advocate for a strong foundation of Nevada’s agriculture industry.

What Does The Committee Do?

Leads the State YF&R Program.
Plans leadership, community outreach and other events for the state.
Provides guidance and assistance to county YF&R programs.

Young Farmers & Ranchers Programs

YF&R Discussion Meet

Hosted each year at the Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, the YF&R Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Participants are judged based on their knowledge and suggestions about a wide variety of agricultural topics and issues.

The Discussion Meet helps build basic discussion skills, develops a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explores how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.

State winner attends either the American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet or the Collegiate Discussion Meet.

The 2025 YF&R Discussion Meet questions can be found HERE. These questions will be used at our 105th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting this November 6th through the 9th in Fallon, Nevada.

Ag Literacy

Young Farmers & Ranchers focuses mainly on spreading agricultural literacy throughout communities by helping educate elementary school children around Nevada, donating books and other materials to schools and working with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the University of Nevada, Reno Collegiate FFA program and numerous volunteers.

Harvest For All

Harvest for All is a year-round food drive ran by the Young Farmers & Ranchers committee. Throughout the year, farmers and ranchers across the United States donate time, money and food to local Feeding America affiliates and other food banks.

Since the program’s creation, YF&R committees across the country have provided more than 83 million meal equivalents to American families. In 2023, Nevada YF&R committees volunteered 323 hours, donated $4,00 and collected 1305 pounds of food for the Harvest for All program.

The County who donates the most food is awarded the golden pitchfork. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help end hunger

Contact your local committee member to get involved today.

Current Committee Members

State Chair: Monica Avery of Fallon.
District 1: Sarah Stallard of Las Vegas.
- Includes: Mineral, Nye, Esmerelda, Lincoln, & Clark Counties.
District 2:
- Includes: Humboldt, Lander, Eureka, Elko, and White Pine Counties.
District 3: Kadee Buckmaster of Fallon.
- Includes: Lyon, Douglas, Storey, Churchill, Washoe, Pershing, Carson.
Collegiate YF&R: Lander Smith
- University of Nevada, Reno Collegiate Chapter.