The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) was the recipient of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Outstanding Friend of Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R), award during the Leadership Conference at the Sanford Convention Center in Bemidji, February 3-4.

The Outstanding Friend of YF&R award is presented by the MFBF YF&R Committee to someone who has gone above the call of duty to assist and lead YF&R into the future. MSR&PC was thanked for their generous support of the program and their assistance whenever needed.

“This award recognizes those who go above and beyond to help continue to build our Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) leadership programs,” said Pam Uhlenkamp, MFBF YF&R Chair. “The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council’s investment in YF&Rs strengthen not only the program, but also Farm Bureau as a whole and the individual farmers.”

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation representing farmers, families, food is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureau associations across Minnesota. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public. Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as Ag in the Classroom and safety education. Join Farm Bureau today and support our efforts to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, www.fbmn.org.