[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23793]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 RECOGNIZING YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fresno, 
Madera, Mariposa and Tulare County Farm Bureaus' Young Farmers and 
Ranchers Program for providing the perfect arena to learn and become 
involved in current agriculture issues.
  The California Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers and Ranchers 
Program is an outstanding organization for young people between the 
ages of 18 and 35. Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) gives individuals 
the opportunity to meet new friends who share similar interests, 
discuss problems and issues affecting agriculture and to make a 
difference with a voice in agriculture through YF&R, Farm Bureau and 
legislative involvement.
  YF&R are one of the most important entities of a county Farm Bureau. 
It provides leadership for tomorrow and new ideas to help the Farm 
Bureau keep up with the constantly changing world of today's 
agriculture.
  The Young Farmers and Ranchers Program offers an excellent 
opportunity to participate in activities designed to develop leadership 
and communication skills, and share in family activities through 
various motivational, educational, and social activities.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize an extremely important 
organization that develops future leaders through the commitment of 
agriculture. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the Fresno, 
Madera, Mariposa and Tulare County Farm Bureaus' Young Farmers and 
Ranchers Program many more years of continued success.

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