Member of the Year Contest

MEMBER OF THE YEAR CONTEST

KENTUCKY YOUNG FARMER ASSOCIATION

Suggestions for Completing an Application

1.A copy of the Member of the Year application must be filled out neatly and accurately. The

application should cover only the past four (4) years of membership.

2.A story of the Young Farmer’s development toward establishment in farming must include the

following:

a.How you started your farming program

b.Explanation of the trade agreement over the years (what was furnished

by each party involved and how returns were divided)

c.Description of the things that have contributed to your success

d.Description of any problems, misfortunes, or hardships encountered in the

years you have been farming

3.A story of how the applicant has contributed to the establishment of a home. It should include:

a.Your present family responsibilities

b.A description of the farmhouse

c.Improvements made to the farmhouse, lawn and surroundings

d.Any other information contributing to your present status

4.A description of any honors received (Rural Leadership, Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer,

Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer, etc.) what the award was based upon, and year

received.

5.Section A

Class Instruction - To be completed by the Vo Ag Instructor.

Section B

Four (4) year participation in leadership development activities other than YFA - List participation

(offices held, committees served on, other leadership roles) in farm classes, farm organizations,

civic organizations, school, church, or community.

Section B-1

Ten (10) year leadership participation in Young Farmer Activities.

Section C

Present Farm Program - List crops and livestock in this year’s farming operation. Do not place a

value on crops being grown at the present time nor on any livestock born or purchased after

January 1 of the present year.

Section D

Significant changes or practices carried out in the farming program (4 years) - List such as: land

improvements (tiling, clearing, etc.) and new production practices carried out.

MEMBER OF THE YEAR CONTEST RULES

KENTUCKY YOUNG FARMER ASSOCIATION

Sponsored by:

Farm Credit System, Challenger Division of Whayne Supply Cat and KentuckyTouchstone Energy Cooperatives

1.The applicant shall be in good standing in the Kentucky Young Farmer Association.

2.The candidate must have been a member in good standing in the Kentucky Young

Farmer Association for four (4) consecutive years.

3.The four (4) year period shall end April 15 of the current year.

4.The candidate must have received the State Young Farmer Degree or be a candidate

for the Degree.

5.The candidate’s farm records shall be available to support the application. It is

suggested that the applicant use the Kentucky Farm and Home Record Book

or other comparable farm and home record book.

6.The application shall include a descriptive story of his/her development toward

establishment in farming. (See attached suggestions for writing the story.)

7.Each young farmer chapter shall be eligible to nominate one candidate annually.

8.Each vocational agriculture region shall select one candidate.

9.The State Winner shall be selected from the regional finalists by a state committee.

10.The applications of nominees should be mailed to the State Advisor by April 15th.

11.A member is ineligible for the contest after being selected state winner.

12.The following criteria shall be used by the judges:

a.Progress the nominee has made toward establishment in farming40%

b.Progress the nominee has made toward establishment of a home10%

c.Nominee’s participation in young farmer (YFA) activities30%

d.Other leadership activities10%

e.Neatness and accuracy of farm records10%

13.Interpretations of rules by the Kentucky Executive Committee shall be final.

14.Regional candidates shall be present at the state meeting to receive the award. A

reasonable explanation for absence may be accepted by the Kentucky YFA

Committee.

15.Non-agricultural income will be identified but not considered in the judging process.

2011

MEMBER OF THE YEAR CONTEST

KENTUCKY YOUNG FARMER ASSOCIATION

NameAge

ChapterYrs. in YFARegion

Address

Street/Route/BoxCityZipPhone Number

Years FarmingGrade Completed in School

Spouse’s Name

Parents’ Name

Farming Status of Parents

Children’s Names and Ages

Activity Records

A. Class Instruction

YEAR / COURSE INSTRUCTION / Record of Attendance and Supervision
Intensive Monthly Number of Visits

B. Four (4) Year Participation in Leadership Development Activities Other than YFA

Year / Activity / Participation (Officer, Chairman, etc.)

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B-1. Ten (10 Year Leadership Participation in Young Farmer Activities

List all years participated / Activity / Level of Participation
Loc. / Reg. / St. / Nat.

Farming Program Records

C. Present Farming Program

Enterprise / Acres or Head / Percent Ownership

Explain Trade Agreement:

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D. Significant Changes or Practices Carried Out in the Farm Program (4 Years)

Year / Significant Practice / Scope

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Farming Program Summary

Farm Receipts & Farming Earnings (Round off figure to the closest $1.00)

Enterprises
Year_____ / Total Scope Size / Your Percent-age Share / Your Total Income / Your Total Expenses / Your Net Income / Non-
Agricultural Income
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Totals for this year / $ / $ / $ / $
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Totals for this year / $ / $ / $ / $

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Year_____ / $ / $ / $ / $
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Totals for this year / $ / $ / $ / $
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Comments or notes regarding above information:

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Financial Statement as of 4/15/XX

ASSETS...... TOTAL VALUE

Land _____ acres at $_____ value/acre (fair cash value)...... $______

Buildings:

Barns Number Tobacco Barns _____...... $______

Number Livestock Barns _____...... $______

Machinery Buildings...... $______

Grain Storage - Number of Bins _____...... $______

Other Buildings (Describe ______)...... $______

Tenant Houses...... $______

Other Improvements or land-based assets (Describe ______)...... $______

House (Your Dwelling)...... $______

Machinery & Equipment:

Tractor(s) - Number on Hand ______...... $______

Kind & Size (Describe) ______

______

Combine(s) Number on Hand ______...... $______

Kind & Size ______

Truck(s) Pickups ______...... $______

Large Trucks ______...... $______

Other Machinery & Equipment ______...... $______

Grain in Storage...... $______

Feed...... $______

Market Livestock Kind: ______Number Head ______...... $______

Breeding Livestock Kind: ______Number Head ______...... $______

Seed...... $______

Other Supplies on Hand...... $______

Cash (on hand and in bank)...... $______

Stocks, Bonds, IRA’s (present value)...... $______

Life Insurance (cash value & accumulated dividends (Do not include face value)...... $______

Accounts Receivable...... $______

Other Property...... $______

Other Assets (non ag-related personal property such as cars, household, etc.)...... $______

Total Assets...... $______

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LIABILITIES: Principal & Interest

Payment Per Year

Mortgages on Real Estate $______...... $______

Farm Machinery Loans $______...... $______

Livestock Loans $______...... $______

Other Notes to be Paid $______...... $______

Interest Due...... $______

Accounts Payable...... $______

Rent or Leases Due...... $______

Taxes (Property, income, etc.) Due...... $______

Total Liabilities...... $______

NET WORTH: Assets $______minus Liabilities $______equals...... $______

Young Farmer SignatureDate Submitted

Agriculture Instructor

Due August 1st.

Mail to: Bruce Metzger, KY YFA Advisor, KCTCS, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383