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Awards

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).

2010 Finalists

• Andrew Arens, Clinton County
• Katie Eisenberger, Gratiot County
• Ben Ritter, Bay County
• Jacob Hecht, Tuscola County

State Winner: Katie Eisenberger

Young Ag Leader Award

The Young Agricultural Leader award is designed to recognize successful young agriculturalists for outstanding leadership in farming and throughout the agricultural community.

2010 Finalists

• John Howell, Lapeer County
• Lindsay Garrison, Lenawee County
• Sarah Peterson, Cass County
• Michelle Warczinsky, Sanilac County

State Winner: Sarah Peterson

Young Farm Employee

The 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.

2010 Finalists

• David Tolan, Huron Shores County
• Coleman Hunt, Van Buren County
• Robert West, Clinton County
• Jennifer Wharton, Berrien County

State Winner: Jennifer Wharton

Achievement Award

The 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.

2010 Finalists

• Kris Wardin, Clinton County
• Keith & Heather Waldron, Montcalm County
• Travis Fahley, St. Clair County
• Josh Roggenbuck, Huron County

State Winner: Kris Wardin

Videos of each individual contestant can be seen below: