NYFEA

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NYFEA Leadership Handbook
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• NYFEA Leadership Handbook
• For advisors, mentors, chapter leaders,
  organization leaders and Ag Leaders Club Members.
• The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a
  resource for individuals participating in
  agricultural organization leadership. It should
  be helpful for the instructional leadership role.
• Contents include
• NYFEA General Information
• NYFEA Membership Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• Programs for Members
• Ed Programs
• Contest Guidelines
• Community Service Handout
• Web Page
• Prescription Drug/Vision Care Discount Card
• Ag Leaders Club
• EAA Degree Recognition

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NYFEA GENERAL INFORMATION
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NYFEA - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Information for
young farmers and ag leaders. Thank you for the
opportunity to explain the exciting opportunities
in adult agricultural education. The following
questions and answer breakdown provides a
description of key NYFEA activities. We are
proud of the organizational goals to build and
promote personal and professional development in
the agricultural community. We encourage all
agricultural people to join our family of
leaders. What Is NYFEA? NYFEA, which is short
for the National Young Farmer Educational
Association, originated as an organization
serving beginning farmers around the country.
NYFEA is proud of its tradition of providing
educational opportunities to aspiring farmers and
is excited about its expanded mission to provide
leadership development, career enhancement and
community service programs. Presently, NYFEA
serves over 15,000 local, state and/or national
participants in 35 states. Members may join on
an individual basis. All members receive the
opportunity to participate in training seminars,
web-based career development programs, fun-filled
contests, community service projects and two
national meetings. What Is The Current Membership
of NYFEA? Dues paying membership is
approximately 5,000. This figure is based on
rosters presented to the national office. NYFEA
presently provides programs and services to over
15,000 participants in approximately 35
states. What Is The Current Level Of
Participation in NYFEA? The total number of
people experiencing the benefits of the national
association is calculated by adding the number of
local, state and national members participating
in the internet programs, educational seminars,
contests and service projects. The participant
number is approximately 15,000. How Does NYFEA
Accomplish Its Goals Of Continuing Education,
Career Development And Community Service?
Education for American Agriculture(EAA) is the
organizations educational plan. It serves
multiple functions. The EAA plan is based on
formal instruction and application which
encourages participants to progress from learning
to active service. Presently, NYFEA has
leadership seminars and internet training
programs for members to access.
What Is Highlighted In Educational Programs? The
Education for American Agriculture (EAA)
programs meet the needs of NYFEA members. The
courses, contests and service projects provide
sound learning opportunities. The TEAM LEAD
strategy is a tool used to encourage local people
to work together to support agricultural
education. The Members And Mentors Award helps
encourage new and beginning farmers. The
Certified Agricultural Professional program helps
teach specific, monthly updated courses designed
to enhance "pocketbook" success and strengthen
agricultural careers. Call 334-288-0097 to
order. Can Anybody Join? Yes, any individual
with an interest in adult agricultural education
can belong to the organization by paying the 15
dues. Corporations may join for 1000. What Is
The Ag Leaders Club? NYFEA has developed a
special participation category where individuals
can receive an accelerated number of benefits.
The cost is 100 per year. One benefit includes
a commission payment for new member
recruiting. What Is The National Advisor
Association (NAA)? An organized effort to
support the classroom environment. The cost is
150 per year per advisor association. The
advisor association gets curriculum support,
training videos, discount programs, etc. What Are
The Tax Benefits Associated With NYFEA? NYFEA is
a 501-c-3 organization with all the benefits
allowed for tax deductible contributions. What
Are The Long-Term Goals Of NYFEA? The long-term
goal of the organization is to train ag
professionals through an adult learning program.
NYFEA is recognized by the United States
government as the official adult student
organization for agricultural education. Our
goal is to provide the finest career development,
community service and young farmer recruitment
program in agriculture. NYFEA desires to train
the leaders who are going to make a difference in
their local, community, state and nation. What
Are The Membership Benefits? - An opportunity to
participate in an annual career development and
community service conference. This two-day,
summer program features educational training, fun
activities, community service, recognition
programs, etc. - A chance to participate in a
network of farmers represented by members in
every state. - A regular and consistent
communication program delivering insightful
information that stimulates the members Leader
for Agriculture, Updates and/or internet
briefings. - The annual Institute and National Ag
Leadership Conference feature multiple
educational programs, contests, numerous service
projects, trade shows, etc. The meetings bring
people together to develop the friendships
necessary to facilitate networking and learning
from each other. - A national degree program to
identify those people who have excelled. - An
organizational structure that supports
agricultural learning. NYFEA also assists states
and other organizations in agricultural
education, as all work to promote agriculture.
- Members benefit from discount coupons, like
the Prescription Drug/Vision Care Discount Card,
fund raising programs, travel, (leadership
training) newsletters, press releases on
agriculture, internet programs, etc. What Is
Agricultural Education's Greatest Need?
Presently, ag ed needs core groups of adults in
all 50 states who are willing to take an active
support role.
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NYFEA - FACT SHEET We provide this
overview for our friends and sponsors. I.
PURPOSE AND HISTORY NYFEA, which is short for the
National Young Farmer Educational Association, is
proud to be an association that educates
agricultural leaders. It is a leadership
training, business skill development and
community service organization. NYFEA provides a
systematic approach to adult education and
updated information on the latest advancements in
leadership training. NYFEA further provides
opportunities for individuals to use their
knowledge to serve others through community
service projects. NYFEA has adopted a
long-range educational plan entitled Education
for American Agriculture (EAA). This dynamic
undertaking provides seminars and conferences to
train individuals in leadership and business
management. EAA provides activities such as
competitions and contests that allow individuals
to apply what they have learned. The association
sponsors community service projects to assist the
general public in understanding more about
agriculture. Specifically, the NYFEA service
programs are designed to increase agricultural
awareness in Americas children. The association
seeks to provide support for children by helping
them understand the importance of agriculture.
Finally, NYFEA recognizes individuals who
participate in this educational plan by providing
NYFEA degrees and numerous national awards.
When the constant changes in the agricultural
economy are considered, NYFEAs programs become
even more important. The well-being of each
agricultural person is affected by decisions made
at all levels of agriculture. Therefore, NYFEA
encourages membership of agricultural producers,
agribusinesses and consumers. Anyone with an
interest in natural resources, the environment,
food safety, etc. is welcome. In 1982, NYFEA
was incorporated as a non-profit, non-political,
educational association for agriculture. An
office was established in central Illinois. In
January 1987, the office was moved to Alexandria,
Virginia, in the National FFA Center. Most
recently, the national office was relocated to
Montgomery, Alabama, where it remains. As early
as May 23, 1985, the Assistant Secretary for
Vocational and Adult Education officially
recognized NYFEA as an integral part of adult
education in agriculture. NYFEA has remained a
part of the policy of the U.S. Department of
Education in revisions and updates. II.
MEMBERSHIP Presently, NYFEA serves 15,000 people
with activity at the national, state, and local
level. Participation is open to all interested
individuals. The association places a major
emphasis on programs training young agricultural
leaders, developing agribusiness management
skills, supporting children and assisting with
community development. According to a study
completed in 1992, the average NYFEA members
farm size was 933 acres with an average annual
farm income of 134,603.00. When the data were
compared to the 1987 Census of Agriculture,
Agricultural Atlas of the United States (1990)
the following observations were made - NYFEA
members were approximately 12 years younger than
the national average for farmers. - They operated
farms more than twice the size of the national
average and had a large investment in land and
buildings. - The average value of agricultural
products sold by NYFEA members was more than
twice the national average. - NYFEA members had
a higher level of educational attainment when
compared to the average American farmer. The
study further showed the main reason for
participation was for leadership education,
business skill training and the opportunity to
serve others. Members aspire to become leaders
and entrepreneurs building a stronger agriculture
for all of America. III. STRUCTURE,
ORGANIZATION NYFEA is organized on the national
level to provide consistent, difference-making
opportunities for members. The presence of the
national organization allows for sponsors,
advertisers, instructors and others to
participate in quality programs that maximize the
return on the dollar for all participants. States
are encouraged to organize and be represented at
the national level through the delegate assembly.
The number of delegates provided is based on the
membership strength of the state organization.
The delegate assembly annually selects a national
secretary and national president-elect who serve
on the board of directors.
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Other members of the board include president,
past president, national institute/convention
chair, immediate future institute chair, a
representative from the state executives, a
representative from the National Association of
Agricultural Educators, a representative from the
American Association of Agricultural Educators, a
representative from the National Association of
Supervisors of Agricultural Education, a member
representing the Young Farmer Founders Committee
(the organizations fund raising arm), a member
representing the Ag Leaders Club (the advanced
membership group), a representative of the
corporate community from the Presidents Council,
and the National Advisor from the U.S. Department
of Education. The fifteen-member board in
conjunction with the delegate assembly is the
governing body of the association. The executive
vice president is responsible for the day-to-day
operation of the association. The association
also has advisory/fund raising boards. The
Presidents Council, a corporate entity, meets
twice annually to assist in the development and
growth of the organization. The Council of Ag
Leaders and the Young Farmer Founders Committee
are bodies formed of select members who serve in
an advisory/fund raising capacity. IV. ANNUAL
BUDGET AND CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT The total budget
is approximately 250,000. Of this amount, a
major portion comes from corporate sponsorship.
NYFEA maintains reduced membership dues in an
attempt to make it accessible to all interested
individuals. Fund raising activities are
conducted by the general membership, NYFEA
development staff, a corporate fund raiser and
the National FFA Foundation. Among the projects
funded through philanthropic participation are
Spokesperson Program, Farm and Ranch Management
Program, Grant for Innovative Activities, The
Leader for Agriculture, EAA Recognition Program,
NYFEA Degrees, educational seminars and Institute
programs. V. PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS THROUGH
NYFEA The following is a list of programs and
benefits a member receives for paying dues. A.
Educational Seminars and Conferences - NYFEA has
numerous educational seminars and conferences
(with others in the works) that can be delivered
to individuals around the country. These
conferences and seminars may be designed to
provide an overview of the material or an
intensive study (depending on the time allowed).
Programs are designed to develop leadership and
provide business management training. The most
popular programs are 1. Personal
Organizational Power A seminar covering the
issues of time management 2. The Management
Alternative. A seminar covering issues
concerning the manager, mentor, counselor
coach. It teaches techniques for
team building. 3. The Complete
Communicator A seminar covering performance
driven communication. 4. Attitudes A
seminar teaching tricks for managing negativity
and dealing with difficult people. B.
Spokesperson for Agriculture Program - provides
an opportunity for communication to both the
agricultural sector and the consuming public.
From the local chapters to the national winners,
this program touches every member. Spokespersons
communicate the message of agriculture to the
public. C. Farm and Ranch Management Program -
provides an opportunity for individuals to test
their business skills. The management techniques
are learned through the educational programs of
the organization. D. The Leader for
Agriculture - is one of the organizations
communications links to the members. The
magazine is sent to each NYFEA household. It is
also sent to the corporate community and
prospective young farmers and/or ag leaders. E.
Young Farmer and Ag Leaders UPDATE - this
newsletter is printed at least four times
annually to provide current leadership
information to the members. It serves as a
motivator for participation in organizational
events. .Grants for Innovative Programs - has
been established to encourage creative means for
developing NYFEA educational programs, contests
and service activities. To this date, almost 30
grants have been awarded to assist in building a
stronger adult agricultural educational
network. .Farm Plan Program - provides an
opportunity for members to test their knowledge
about farm planning. Having a good plan is the
key to achieving goals, this program emphasizes
planning.
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H. The EAA Recognition Program - is designed to
allow NYFEA to recognize those members who have
participated regularly in NYFEA activities. It
provides for the distribution of degrees to those
members who have completed a designated number of
educational programs, contests and community
service projects. I. Community Service Projects
- NYFEA is proud to offer handbooks providing
step by step instructions on organizing a local
event. The projects allow individuals to promote
agriculture. Projects deal with issues like
hunger, ag literacy, ag in the classroom,
consumer awareness, media apathy, and childrens
education programs. J. Ag Leaders Club - NYFEA
is pleased to introduce an advanced participation
program. This club provides a menu of leadership
training programs and service activities that can
be performed on the local level by the
individual. This club provides regular
communication, a leadership handbook, mentoring
opportunities and advanced discounts. VI.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE/NATIONAL AG LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE The NYFEA meetings held annually serve
three major purposes A. Education - Through
workshops, seminars and trade shows, members have
the opportunity refine their leadership skills,
business management techniques, knowledge about
technological advancements, etc. B. National
Association Business - Delegate business sessions
are conducted at each convention. Also, national
officers are elected at these sessions. C.
Showcase local agriculture, agribusiness and
culture - Agricultural industry tours are offered
as well as tours of local farms, museums and
historical sites. In addition, motivational
speakers and entertainers are a part of the
program. VII. EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN
AGRICULTURE In 1991, through its delegate body,
NYFEA developed a mission statement and
educational strategic plan. As discussed earlier
in this report, the strategic plan covers three
basic components learning, practicing and
applying. NYFEA members believe that the
organization should enhance the opportunities of
people to be successful while at the same time
share the blessings that they have been provided.
NYFEA is proud of the Education for American
Agriculture plan and the numerous activities
that are ongoing as a result of it. This
educational strategic plan results in members
receiving degrees either in leadership,
management or instruction for their hard
work. VIII. LOCAL EMPHASIS AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) In 1998, NYFEA and its
delegates developed a strategic marketing plan.
LEAD provides the organization with tools it
needs to strengthen the overall understanding of
programs and to develop the resources needed to
implement these programs. IX. MEMBERS AND
MENTORS AWARD (MAMA) The MAMA program provides a
"big brother/big sister" style network for the
next generation of agriculturalists. By
assigning current members to individuals who are
aspiring to enter agricultural careers, NYFEA
provides encouragement and real-world educational
feedback. Through MAMA the future of agriculture
is enhanced. X. CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL
PROFESSIONALS The association is offering a
web-based career enhancement program. By
identifying learning issues that are critical to
successful farm and agribusiness careers and
offering a systematic way for people to
participate, NYFEA offers individual members a
way to be recognized on a national level as a
"professional". NYFEA envision this program to
be equivalent to the Bar Exam or Certified Public
Accountant program. Completion of a series of
training exercises will earn the
certification. XI. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (MONEY
SAVERS) While the educational and service
programs are beneficial, the association also
offers a package of money saving programs. The
Prescription Drug/Vision Care Discount Card
allows NYFEA members to receive as much as 65 of
the cost of prescription drugs and eyewear
products. Introduced in 1999 this program has
more than answered the question "What do I get
for the 15 dues?" fact sheet00. 6/15/00
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Membership Resources
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. National Advisor/Association Subscription
Program ORGANIZATIONAL MANUAL NAAS is a program
of NYFEA Mission of NYFEA - To promote the
personal and professional growth of all people in
agriculture NAAS Objectives - To strengthen the
success potential of local organizations through
participation in leadership training, organized
community service activities and career
development learning. To have a national
organization providing the tools that local
organizations need to be successful. To
strengthen all of agricultural education by
supporting learning in organized local
associations that are committed to educating all
agricultural people. To provide subscribers with
benefits like newsletters, handbooks on service
projects/chapter contests, and a discount program
card for each local leader. Why Contact NYFEA?
It is through participation in projects that
support the local community that a group can find
real meaning. NAAS subscribers are encouraged to
promote community involvement. NAAS will
stimulate support for agriculture because the
service projects will help others understand the
challenges facing today's agricultural producers.
NAAS contest participation will promote
agriculture because the contests are designed to
strengthen individual skills and/or show the
value of agriculture to the community. By
affiliating with NYFEA, a local
advisor/association leader can access handbooks
that are designed to help them train people to
host community services projects and conduct the
contests. NAAS can also be a valuable source of
leadership information for local members.
Educational programs for developing personal
skills are accessible. Farmers and agribusiness
leaders do not have enough hours in the day to
operate their businesses and, at the same time,
sharpen their skills as promoters, negotiators,
communicators, time managers, etc. NYFEA will
provide a valuable service by offering career
development opportunities to NAAS subscribers.
Participants also benefit from a discount
program. Individuals using the product have
saved as much as 65 off the cost of eyewear.
100 of savings is commonly achieved. Subscriptio
n Information ELIGIBILITY Subscriptions are
available to any advisor/association interested
in organizing to support agriculture. Local
groups receive newsletters, invitations to the
national meetings and individual educational and
service project materials. The NAAS subscription
is a twelve-month period beginning March 15.
Subscriptions received in January and February
will be credited with the coming year. The
annual subscription cost is 150. LEADERSHIP
ROSTERS Rosters of 15 Members and Mentors Award
participants are to be mailed to the national
office each year by the local organization. LOCAL
DISTRICTS NAAS subscriptions may be set-up on
a school, county, or other geographic basis.
NYFEA is committed to working through state
organizations. It is the goal of NYFEA to assist
in the development of local chapters and then to
encourage the establishment of a state network.
TO SUCCEED WITH A LOCAL ORGANIZATION - Know
that NYFEA will assist NAAS. Steps to
success 1. Annually submit a mailing roster of
15 Members and Mentors Award participants to
NYFEA, 2. Send subscription fees to the
national, and 3. Have a designated chairperson.
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NYFEA - What are the membership requirements?
What is a membership profile? NYFEA is an
educational and service organization for all
people. There are no constraints to affiliating
with NYFEA except a willingness to learn and to
promote agriculture. NYFEA does not lobby.
NYFEA is open to all people regardless of age,
sex, and race. NYFEA is aimed at all people,
those in farming occupations, agribusiness
careers and jobs outside of agriculture who wish
to actively support the food, fiber and shelter
system. For instance, parents of FFA members,
former FFA participants, Farm Bureau members,
Farmers Federation (especially Young Farmer)
members, commodity organization participants,
etc. are welcome. All agricultural groups should
establish cooperative relationships. How To
Organize A Chapter (When a Local Organization
Does Not Currently Exist)? STEP 1. Lay the
Foundation - SELECT A TEAM OF LEADERS. A strong,
well-organized, local group begins with a solid
leadership base. Three to five interested
individuals can be the key to starting on sound
footing. One suggestion for identifying the
leadership team is to involve the leadership of
the other ag organizations in your area. STEP 2.
Organize the Leadership Team - CALL AN
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. Once the individuals for
the leadership team are selected, call them
together for an organizational meeting. At this
meeting, a framework should be established from
which the local chapter can be developed. Make
use of the NYFEA materials. The agenda for this
"Leadership Committee" meeting may include 1.
Discussing the purpose and benefits of a local
chapter. 2. Reviewing the education and service
offerings. 3. Discuss the potential savings with
the benefits. 4. Select a chair. 5. Decide
upon a time, date and place for annual meeting.
(It should be within two months of the
organizational meeting). 6. List potential
participants and divide up the responsibility for
contacting. 7. Complete the national
application prior to the organizational meeting.
8. A motion to establish the chapter is then in
order. 9. A vice chair and treasure may be
elected. 10. Local ues should be established.
The national subscription fee is 150.00. 11.
Set the next meeting. STEP 3. DETERMINE IF A
SERVICE PROJECT IS A GOOD IDEA. MAKE A SERVICE
PROJECT KNOWN TO THE COMMUNITY. Secure publicity
for the service project. Good publicity
underscores the importance of the project and of
the organization. 1. Give your plans to the
local newspaper and local radio. Ask them to
announce the service project and invite all
interested participants to join the
organizational effort. 2. Telephone contact by
the "leadership committee" is desirable as a
means of recruiting additional participants in
the project. 3. Personal contacts get the best
results, so visit as many potential participants
as possible. The more people are aware of the
project, the more enthusiasm you can generate.
STEP 4. CONDUCTING THE SERVICE PROJECT.
PLANNING MEETING - NUMBER 1. The idea of hosting
a specific NYFEA community service project must
be sold to all in attendance. Host well planned
meetings with care taken to have organized
agendas. (Don't let the meetings drag.) 1.
Present the purpose of the meeting, explain
objectives, leadership, and discuss possible
assignments. a. Provide and discuss service
materials. b. Secure one of the community
leaders to assist in the presentation of and
objectives of the project. 2. Ask for a motion
to host a project. 3. Ask people to participate
in the service project. The leader should have
specific opportunities outlined, so interested
participants can volunteer for work. STEP 5.
CONDUCT A CONTEST. The idea of participating in
a contest is to gain recognition for local
members and to inspire people to learn. 1. Name
a chair for each contest. 2. Recruit
participants in contests. 3. Send Scrapbook,
Community Service and Farm Plan contest data to
NYFEA for entry into a national contest. .
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. Suggested NAAS Chapter Activities I.
COMMUNITY SERVICE - A. Select a service project.
B. Inform community leaders of service
opportunities that will benefit the community.
C. Encourage the sponsorship of service projects
in the community. D. Select participants who
will use their skills and toward constructive
projects in the community. II. PUBLIC RELATIONS
- A. Make the news media aware of activities.
B. Strive to get school children involved. C.
Publicize activities and encourage public
attendance. D. Make a special effort to
publicize the accomplishments of the project or
individual members. E. Encourage sponsors and
contributors to support the project. III.
NYFEA SUPPORT - A. Keep abreast of NYFEA service
programs. B. Know the procedure of enlisting 15
local members in the Members And Mentors Award
program. C. Make sure information is distributed
to local chapters. D. Reflect your ideas to
NYFEA. E. Send stories to NYFEA by email. F.
Encourage people to view web at nyfea.org. IV.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES The pre and post project
activities of the NAAS subscribers will determine
the success within an area. Activities should be
developed to best congratulate the local
participants. A. Encourage Community Service
Project of the Year, Scrapbook Contest and Farm
Plan Contest applications to be submitted to
national. B. Encourage attendance at the
National Agricultural Leadership Conference
and/or National Institute. C. Encourage Members
and Mentors Award participants to use the Vision
Care Discount Card. D. Create chapter
recognition awards for special accomplishments. A
DDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY NYFEA TO FULL
MEMBERS Recognition of Outstanding
Members Grants to states for hosting service
projects Annual Leadership and Management
Seminars Web courses on leadership, agribusiness
and farming. Ag Leadership Conferences focusing
on adding value to your agricultural
career. Partnerships with national commodity and
consumer organizations that allow for NYFEA
members to save money on prescription drugs,
vision care, rental cars, hotels and
movies. International Farmer Education
Programs National Spokesperson, Farm Management,
Farm Plan, Photo, Ag Expressions, Scrapbook and
Community Service Contests. Life
Membership National Newsletter and
Updates Leadership, Management and Instruction
Degrees Annual National Convention National Ag
Leadership Conference Certified Ag Professionals
(Career Development) Members And Mentors Award
(Young Farmer mentoring and recruiting)
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. APPLICATION FOR NAAS SUBSCRIPTIONS We/I,
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would like to subscribe for NYFEA services.
Enclosed are our organizational dues of
150.00. I have regular dues paying NYFEA
members and would like to be considered for a
subscription waiver. The undersigned are the
advisor/chapter leader and the Members And
Mentors Award participants. NAME ADDRESS EMA
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Card/Discover/American Express Credit card
payments will be billed annually unless the
organization is notified of a change by the
chapter leader. A form must be turned in before
NYFEA can press forward with the project.
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Programs For Members
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. NYFEA DEGREE EAA SCORECARD These degrees
are sponsored by Firestone Ag Tires. We are
pleased to offer everyone who participates in a
NYFEA project the opportunity to qualify for a
NYFEA DEGREE. NAME EMAIL SSN ADD
RESS CITY STATE ______ ZIP
TELEPHONE (please include area code) WORK
________________________________ HOME
___________________________________ FAX
I have participated in the following
activities that qualify for NYFEA Degrees and EAA
points. I realize this information must be
returned to NYFEA by September 1, of current
calendar year. Please note that each
participant must designate the degree for which
the points are to be used. Do not hesitate to
copy if additional space is needed. Return to
NYFEA, P.O. Box 20326, Montgomery, AL
36120
1.
ACTIVITY 1. Witness Is this
activity ____ educational course DEGREE PURSUIT
- please list date and year of activity ____
seminar ____ Leadership DATE
_____________ (please check ____ service
project ____ Instructor DATE
_____________ only one) or other
_____________ ____ Management DATE
_____________

2. ACTIVITY 2. Witness Is
this activity ____ educational course DEGREE
PURSUIT - please list date and year of activity
____ seminar ____ Leadership DATE
_____________ (please check ____ service
project ____ Instructor DATE
_____________ only one) or other
_____________ ____ Management DATE
_____________

3. ACTIVITY 3. Witness Is
this activity ____ educational course DEGREE
PURSUIT - please list date and year of activity
____ seminar ____ Leadership DATE
_____________ (please check ____ service
project ____ Instructor DATE
_____________ only one) or other
_____________ ____ Management DATE
_____________

4. ACTIVITY 4. Witness Is
this activity ____ educational course DEGREE
PURSUIT - please list date and year of activity
____ seminar ____ Leadership DATE
_____________ (please check ____ service
project ____ Instructor DATE
_____________ only one) or other
________________ ____ Management DATE
_____________

5. ACTIVITY 5. Witness Is
this activity ____ educational course DEGREE
PURSUIT - please list date and year of activity
____ seminar ____ Leadership DATE
_____________ (please check ____ service
project ____ Instructor DATE _____________
only one) or other ________________ ____
Management DATE _____________

Suggestions Institute
attendance 100 points educational seminars
(name/date) 100 points tours (name of tour
date) 100 points state conventions (state
date) 100 points state, natl, etc. leader
(year) 100 points chapter meetings (date of
each mtg.) 100 points community service project
100 points etc. All scorecards must be dated
and witnessed Office Use Only Date
received / /200 National
Member ___ Yes ___ No - (Billed 15 from
membership - Date ___________ Entered degree
points ______________ Checked address, etc.
against Natl membership roster ___ Update? ___
Yes ___ No
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NYFEA EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Classroom Materials
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------------ Support materials to use in
conducting educational programs in local
chapter 1. Essentials of Leadership Series of
handouts that make great supplements for a local
chapter. Focus on personal skills. 2. Certified
Agricultural Professionals Monthly educational
programs found in the Educational Programs
component of www.nyfea.org
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NYFEA Contest Guidelines -------------------------
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----------------- Contests are fun and a great
way to learn! The NYFEA educational strategic
plan is entitled Education for American
Agriculture. It is designed to take NYFEA into
the future as agricultures finest leadership
development, business management training and
community service organization. Members of
NYFEA have the opportunity to participate in
Education for American Agricultures three
pronged approach to success. NYFEA believes that
leadership is a skill that every member can
learn. However, to become a leader for
agriculture, a person must follow a simple
formula 1. Attain knowledge - Through courses
on leadership, management and ag production,
members are able to gain knowledge. 2. Practice
implementing the information - Using the NYFEA
menu of contests a person can practice effective
leadership and refine business practices. 3.
Apply what has been learned - Through the
community service programs, NYFEA members apply
the information dealing with ag literacy, world
hunger, scholarships for young people, farm
safety, and school involvement. The contest
guidelines are designed to provide NYFEA members
with the tools they need to become great leaders.
This NYFEA handbook contains the guidelines for
entering the contests. It also outlines the
requirements for competing and the level of
performance expected. Further, the handbook
contains a yearly plan. This is a tool that
should make it easier for local organizations to
host contests. The yearly plan is a month by
month outline of the actions the host should take
to insure a successful contest. For additional
information, please call NYFEA.
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NYFEA - Service Projects are fun and a great way
to learn! The NYFEA educational strategic plan
is entitled Education for American Agriculture.
It is designed to take NYFEA into the future as
agricultures finest leadership development,
business management training and community
service organization. Members of NYFEA have the
opportunity to participate in Education for
American Agricultures three pronged approach to
success. NYFEA believes that leadership is a
skill that every member can learn. However, to
become a leader for agriculture, a person must
follow a simple formula 1. Attain knowledge -
Through courses on leadership, management and ag
production, members are able to gain
knowledge. 2. Practice implementing the
information - Using the NYFEA menu of contests a
person can practice effective leadership and
refine business practices. 3. Apply what has
been learned - Through the community service
programs, NYFEA members apply the information
dealing with ag literacy, world hunger,
scholarships for young people, farm safety, and
school involvement. The service project
guidelines are designed to provide NYFEA members
with the tools they need to apply their skills.
This NYFEA handbook contains a sample of how to
get involved with the community. Guidelines for
entering the service projects. It also outlines
the requirements for successful service projects.
This is a tool that should make it easier for
local organizations to host projects. For
additional information, please call NYFEA.
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NYFEA'S ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS OUTREACH
PROGRAM Adopt-A-Club Manual Presentation
Booklet Objective To provide a tool for
Young Farmers' to use for presentations given to
community clubs and organizations, in order to
demonstrate that we as agriculturists are
dedicated to producing high quality products,
while protecting the environment for future
generations. This community involvement will
strengthen the overall network of supporters for
agriculture by building bonds between the
schools, farms, agribusiness's, and other
professionals in the community. Overall Intended
Accomplishment It is becoming increasingly
important to emphasize the importance of the farm
in today's changing society. The Adopt-A-Club
program has been designed to reach community
organizations and provide them with hands-on
opportunities to experience agriculture. The
field of agriculture is forever expanding
offering many rewards and a diverse range of
exciting opportunities. Unfortunately, negative
publicity has resulted in a negative perception
of agriculture by the general public. This
publicity has skewed the perception of a variety
of important agriculture issues. Educating the
end consumers will allow them to help educate
their children and help make a positive impact in
the future. It has been said that America
is the land of opportunity. It is a place that
teaches its youth that hard work and honesty can
lead to a life of prosperity. From its'
inception, its' people have never been afraid to
roll up their sleeves, dirty their hands and dive
in head first to make their dreams come true.
Dreams which were often met with resistance and
apprehension yet were realized by the countries'
determined citizens. American history has
been molded by those individuals who made great
sacrifices for their beliefs and ideals. Our
forefathers fought strongly to establish what
would become "the land of the free." Throughout
the development of our country, land has played
an integral role. Its purchase, sale, and
utilization has been a vital component in the
American economic formula. Of these, farming has
been the most vital. This next century will
be challenging for the American farmer as they
continue in their attempt to nurture the ever
changing populous. The correlation of a healthy
population and a successful nation can be easily
related to the availability of safe, nutritious
food for people to eat. As more and more of
America's agricultural practices become regulated
it becomes increasingly important for the farmer
to stand up and share the importance and benefits
of American agriculture. The Adopt-a-Club
"Environmental Outreach Program" is designed to
assist producers in taking this stand. It was
developed to educate the consumers of
agricultural products, a sector of the population
that tends to be removed from agricultural
production and issues. Through this program,
people shall gain a better understanding of the
hard work and decisions that farmers must perform
in order to produce the safest and most
affordable food supply in the world. Community
Service Adopt-A-Club Manual Presentation
Booklet NYFEA'S ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS OUTREACH
PROGRAM NATIONAL YOUNG FARMER EDUCATIONAL
ASSOCIATION General Information In
implementing the Adopt-A-Club program, it is
important to identify a local community
organization (ie. Kiwanis, Rotary, JayCees,
other civic clubs, or professional
organizations). Such organizations should be
eager to have speakers attend their meetings.
The goal is to present a program to the club
that would send them home with a positive image
of agriculture in their community. Recruiting
local agricultural professionals to share in the
program will give greater value to this
presentation.
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An integral part of this process will be to
thoroughly inform the general population about
what is going in the various civic organizations
as well as the rural community. To aid in this
informative process, photos should be taken of
any presentations or educational events. These
pictures should then be circulated to the public
in a manner that will hopefully provide a
desirable image. NYFEA'S ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS OUTREACH PROGRAM "Commodities From
Our Gate to Your Plate" Sample Presentations Pres
entation There are several methods of
acceptable presentation. One of these is to
provide the identified club or organization with
interesting and accurate information at their
meeting place. This information would be
centered around agricultural practices. It would
explain how agriculture safely provides a variety
of quality products while at the same time
protects and enriches the environment. This
presentation would be enhanced by utilizing
examples of products, insects, and weeds. These
items as well as others will help to reinforce
those topics that are discussed. Another
method of presentation perhaps offering a greater
impact would be the provision of the
aforementioned elements at a farm within the
community. This farm should be one that
displays good stewardship and employs accepted
agricultural practice. While there, individuals
would see first hand, the decisions that are made
in agriculture and how those decisions can help
to protect the environment. Commodity
Identification Show a picture of a beef animal
which identifies the areas from where the various
meat cuts are taken. Stop by the grocery store
and pick up a few of these different cuts to
point out differences in origin, tenderness, and
marbling. Commodity Production Briefly
describe how beef cattle are raised on your farm
and how that ties in to the whole picture of
birth to a finished product. Raising Beef
Cattle Discuss your nutritional program, what
you feed Breeding Natural vs. AI How many
head per acre (one acre is 43,560 sq. ft.)
Discuss herd health practices vaccines, wormers,
emergency situations etc. Protecting the
Environment Cattle are raised on land on which
crops are generally not productive Many states
have ag water quality plans that determine how
many feet away from streams/creeks cattle must be
kept Operations must manage manure Other
Interesting Facts and Figures to Mention
Gestation period Very similar to humans at 9
months but very different from horses at 11
months and pigs at 3 months 3 weeks and 3 days.
Amount of time from birth until slaughter
generally is 30 months or less Average weight
at slaughter is 1200 pounds Average weight at
birth for your state Number of cattle in your
state, county, and farm and gross revenues
generated Beef consumption trends are leveling
off, new beef products available in grocery store
that save time Average market price given to
farmers vs. price sold to consumer For more
information for presentations see Resources on
pages 15-18. BEEF It's What's for
Dinner! Commodity Identification Show pictures
of the five breeds of dairy animals. Also, take
photos of dairy products or stop by the grocery
and pick up some products for individuals to
sample.
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Commodity Production Briefly describe how
dairy cows are raised and cared for on your farm.
Discuss what happens to the raw product from the
time it leaves your farm until it reaches their
home. Raising Dairy Cattle Discuss milking
procedure including time of day, length of time
per cow, how much milk per cow per day etc.
Milk Tank Topics How we protect you maximums
for somatic cell counts, no antibiotics, no off
aromas or flavors, maintaining proper
temperature What they eat and how much Herd
Health Procedures Problems Breeding Natural
vs. AI Protecting the Environment Manure
management Limited stream/creek access for
pastured cattle Waste water management Other
Interesting Facts to Mention Gestation period
is 9 months Price of 1 gallon of milk in the
grocery vs. what the farmer gets One gallon of
milk weighs 8.8 pounds Average milk production
on your farm per cow Number of dairies in the
state and your county Average size of the
dairies Nutritional value of milk products, how
they fit in with our busy lives Contributions
of dairy animals to the beef market For more
information for presentations see Resources on
pages 15-18. DAIRY GOT MILK? PORK The Other
White Meat Commodity Identification Show a
picture of the pig with labeled meat cuts. Have
different products available for the participants
to look at or sample. Commodity Production
Briefly describe how pigs are raised on your farm
and how that ties in to the whole picture from
birth to end product. Raising Pigs Discuss
size of operation and whether you are raising
feeders or if you are farrow to finish Discuss
nutritional program Discuss herd health
practices Discuss the Pork Quality Assurance
plans that swine producers must have Protecting
the Environment Discuss any composting methods
that protect the environment Discuss manure
management including holding and disposal
methods Interesting Facts to Mention Litter
size Gestation length of 3 months 3 weeks and 3
days Average birth weight vs. Slaughter weight
and how long it takes to get to slaughter
weight. Number of hogs in state, county, and
farm For more information for presentations see
Resources on pages 15-18
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Chicken The Incredible Edible Egg Commodity
Identification Take in a chicken or a picture
of one. Also, take in eggs and other poultry
products. Commodity Production Briefly discuss
how chickens are raised on your farm and what
purpose they are for, meat or eggs. Make sure to
discuss vertical integration with
companies. Raising Chickens Housing
Temperature, Ventilation, Number of Animals
Feed Requirements Working with
Companies Protecting the Environment Manure
management and alternative uses
Composting Other Interesting Facts to Mention
Average weight of meat birds Average number of
eggs per bird clutch, need for light What a
gizzard is used for inside the bird Number of
birds in state, county and on your farm Amount
of chicken a person eats per year is about 81
pounds. Number of eggs a person eats per
year For more information for presentations see
Resources on pages 15-18. Grain Crops Corn,
Soybeans, Small Grains ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM Community Service 1 Objective
2 Accomplishment Intended 2 General Information
3 Presentation 3 "Commodities From Our Gate to
Your Plate", Presentations 4-10 Beef
It's What's for Dinner 5 Got Milk 6
Pork The Other White Meat 7
Chicken and Eggs 8 Grain Crops 9
Fruits Vegetables 10 "Protecting the Land
for Future Generations" 11, 12 "Friends of the
Environment" 13,14 Information Resources 15-18 T
his notebook and program was created by Mr.
Russell H Tipton, II, of Shelbyville Kentucky
and compiled by Brittany L. Edelson Shelby
County Cooperative Extension Agent for
Agriculture.
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SPOKESPERSON PROGRAM Objectives 1. To provide
an educational program that inspires
participation from the majority of the chapters
belonging to the NYFEA. 2. To enhance public
speaking skills of young men and women from all
parts of the world by encouraging competition. 3.
To further educate the general public about
issues facing agriculture in this nation and
world. 4. To provide a rewarding and fun-filled
experience where contestants, advisors and
sponsors will all be excited about
participation. Contestant Eligibility Any
member of NYFEA over 18 years old on the day of
the national contest can enter. Individuals
presently employed in a systematic agricultural
education career and past state or national
winners of the NYFEA Spokesperson for Agriculture
Award are not eligible. Topics Spokespersons
competing in the contest must present a prepared,
five-minute statement on a current agricultural
or environmental topic that will provide a
positive perspective of agriculture/renewable
resources to an audience of consumers and
producers. Selection Process Individuals are
eligible for competition in the National Contest
through one of two ways First, state
spokespersons will be selected through a process
developed mutually by the state association and
the state sponsor based on guidelines developed
by NYFEA. State winners' names must be provided
to the NYFEA Executive Director, P.O. Box 20326,
Montgomery, AL 36120, by September 1. A
biographical sketch, photograph and the
five-minute statement that will be presented at
the national contest must also be submitted by
September 1. A five-point penalty will be
assessed against the contestant's final score for
an entry postmarked after September 1. Entries
will not be accepted postmarked after September 1
and must be complete to be considered received.
All entries must be submitted in
writing. Second, individuals not entering a
state contest or not winning the state
competition may compete for open slots by
entering the early round of competition at the
National Institute. All that is required to
compete in the qualifying round held during the
institute is a) submit a written statement of
intent, a video of your speech and a manuscript
to NYFEA by September 1. Also, submit all of the
pre-institute written communication material
required of state winners, and pay the full
institute registration fee. The top 10 will be
selected and notified by NYFEA that they are
eligible for the Institute competition.. Winning
the summer meeting contest will provide the same
entrance into the Institute competition as is
provided to state winners. The Pre-Institute
Phase This part of the national contest involves
summer qualifiers and state winners conducting
activities 1. To speak to at least two (2)
audiences within their state. 2. To write letters
to their state governor, lieutenant governor, a
mayor, an agriculture college dean, etc.
supporting a positive image of agriculture. 3. To
conduct at least two (2) media interviews. After
completion, documentation should be submitted to
the national office by September 1, prior to the
Institute, for the candidate to receive credit
for these activities. The Statement
Presentation A five-minute presentation will
occur during the NYFEA Institute. Selection of
the three National Spokespersons for Agriculture
will be made by a panel of judges consisting of a
consumer leader, an agricultural communicator and
an agricultural representative. The names of the
judges for the contest will be secured prior to
the Institute activities. This information will
be accompanied by a biographical sketch for each
judge. The NYFEA is responsible for providing
judges a copy of each candidate's speeches.
Judges will read and evaluate the manuscripts
prior to the Institute. In both the statement
and the questioning period, evaluation will be
based on how well Spokespersons consider the
variety of viewpoints, how accurate and
convincing they are and on the overall delivery
of their presentations. In addition to the
five-minute statement, contestants must answer
questions concerning any facet of agriculture and
his/her background for 10 minutes. Questions in
the 10-minute questioning period will be asked by
the judges.
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Criteria for Selection The judges will base
their decisions on the following
criteria. Pre-Institute Activities-- speaking to
two or more audiences one point per engagement,
maximum of two total points.......................
...... 2 writing letters to State
Leaders i.e. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, a
mayor, and an agriculture college dean one
point per letter, maximum total of four
points....................................... 4
two media interviews two points per interview,
maximum of four points............................
.......... 4 10 Statement-- considered other's
viewpoints........................................
............................. 11 content
accurate and convincing...........................
..................................... 11 deliver
y conducive to reception..........................
........................................ 11 33 Que
stions-- answers considered other's
viewpoints........................................
................ 19 answers complete and
accurate..........................................
........................ 19 answers
convincing........................................
........................................... 19 57
TOTAL...........................................
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................100 Penalty--five points will be
subtracted for each minute that the statement
exceeds 5 1/2 minutes or is under 4 1/2 minutes.
In addition, the contestant's question and answer
time will be shortened by the amount of time that
the prepared statement exceeds 5 minutes.
(approximately 2 typewritten, double-spaced
pages) Contestants are encouraged, but not
required, to use props that may help illustrate
the point in the five-minute statement. An easel
and table will be available for use at the
contestant's discretion. Slides or other visual
aids needing additional set-up or equipment are
not permitted. Anyone except others spokesperson
contestants competing for national honors may
watch the presentations at the contest. Institute
Visibility The contest will be held at the
National Institute. During this time, the
Spokesperson program will be showcased. It
should be the time when the winners are able to
shine and the sponsor is able to have pride in
the product. Institute Activities At the
Institute the contestants will have an
opportunity to participate in a media tour. The
tour will help strengthen the spokesperson skills
of every participant. Plus, it will increase
exposure to agriculture in the host state. At
the close of the meeting, the winners will be
announced and they will be provided a chance to
present their speeches and a brief explanation of
the media tour. A banquet will provide a venue
for recognizing the contestants and their
companions. Post Institute Activities After
the Institute, the national winners will be
involved in a series of public presentations.
Examples of the venues where they will speak
include state meetings, agricultural expositions,
farm shows, public forums, etc. They will also
be offered the opportunity to host service
programs for the association and possibly the
sponsor. Suggested Media Tour One day of the
media tour will have the winners doing newsprint,
radio and television interviews in the host city.
During this day, they will visit with city
leaders. Included should be travel to
surrounding communities visiting with civic
leaders in education, politics or economic
development. It is the objective of these
activities to show the impact of agriculture and
agricultural education on the surrounding
economy. The remaining part of the day will
consist of a tour of the nearest metropolitan
locations for one prearranged media event per
location. The Spokespersons will have
prearranged press release information and will be
prepared for scheduled interviews on their speech
topics or on general agricultural-environmental
issues. The idea is to cover at least two media
markets and others, as time will allow. The
NYFEA community service programs can be
highlighted to deliver a positive message to
schools, businesses, media, etc. Promotional
Activities The activities surrounding the
spokespersons travels and experiences should be
documented and distributed to each member after
the Institute. The objective is to communicate
the value of spokesperson participation to
members local chapters. It also provides a
visible tool for the states to use in designating
their programs. During the Institute, a press
conference should be held. The Institute
chairman, national officers, national executive
director, host state officers, host state
executive directors, host state advisors, and
others, should be a part of the program, along
with the spokespersons. The local and state
radio, television and newsprint media should be
invited to attend. The objective will be to
publicize the Institute, the NYFEA, the State
Young Farmer Educational Association and
agricultural education.
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Awards In addition to any state awards, the
national Spokespersons for Agriculture will
receive a plaque and participate on the media
tour. All state Spokespersons for Agriculture
competing in the national contest will receive
recognition. The national winners will also have
their registration costs covered at the
Institute. No travel costs will be covered. If
You Want To Enter Contact your Executive
Secretary for more information about your local
and state contest