Max Armstrong looks at some activities at the American Farm Bureau Federation focused on young farmers and ranchers. The organization has competitive events to encourage involvement by younger operators and will announce key awards focused on next generation farmers. There are a range of issues developed for the Farm Bureau young farmer and rancher group.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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