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Excellence in Agriculture Award
The Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers who actively contribute and grow through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture, to earn recognition. The ideal candidate(s) for the Excellence in Agriculture Award is an individual or couple who are non-production agriculturalist that promote the agricultural industry through their daily work routine. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).
2009 Finalists
- Betty Jo Nash, Ingham County
- Tony Stocchiero, Van Buren County
- Renee McCauley, Kent County
- Jill Cords, Eaton County
Outstanding Young Ag Leader Award
The Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader award is designed to recognize successful young agriculturalists for outstanding leadership in farming and throughout the agricultural community.
2009 Finalists
- Steve Tennes, Eaton County
- Michelle Warczinsky, Sanilac County
- Benjamin Sattelberg, Tuscola County
- Jason Fleming, Oceana County
Outstanding Young Farm Employee
The Outstanding Young Farm Employee award is designed to recognize successful young agriculturalists for outstanding leadership in farming and throughout the agricultural community and for their commitment to production agriculture.
2009 Finalists
- Mark Daniels, Gratiot County
- Jennifer Wharton, Berrien County
- Coleman Hunt, Van Buren County
- David Tolan, Huron Shores
Young Farmer Achievement Award
The Young Farmer Achievement Award is a program designed to recognize successful young Farm Bureau members for outstanding achievement in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community.
2009 Finalists
- Luke Meerman, Ottawa County
- Heather Waldron, Montcalm County
- Mark Bontekoe, Osceola County
- Matt Cary, Gratiot County
Videos of each individual contestant can be found at Michigan Farm Bureau's YouTube channel
