Excellence in Ag

 Candidate(s) for this award is an individual or couple who does not have the majority of his/her income subject to normal production risks. Following the deadline, district winners and three (3) state finalists will be determined. The state finalists will be contacted by June 10th in order to prepare for the presentation component of this award. The state finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges on July 15th. The state winner will be announced during the YF&R Summer Leadership Conference, July 15-18, 2026.