President's Council and Young Farmer Founders

President’s Council and Young Farmer Founders
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The President’s Council works with NYFEA to promote programs that answer the question, “Where will we find the next generation of agricultural producers and agribusiness leaders?” NYFEA (the National Young Farmer Educational Association) has established the President's Council as a means of attaining advice, direction and fund raising support for the growth and development of the programs designed to assist the next generation. Members of the council will be asked to assist NYFEA maintain a solid strategic plan. The council will have input into the agenda and activities of NYFEA.

Structure: Council members will be invited by the NYFEA and/or their peers on the council. The Presidents’ Council will be represented on the NYFEA Board of Directors by a person selected by the group.

Young Farmer Founders: Individuals who donate to the program become members of a Special Alumni Group called Young Farmer Founders. YFF members receive additional communication and opportunities to participate.

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Expected Council Action: Each council member will be asked to:
1 - help NYFEA set goals and objectives to address particular needs concerning young and beginning producers (YBP).
2 - help build a base of support for Young and Beginning Producers and the next generation of agricultural leaders. Look for friends and peers to join in the effort to build a broad base of engagement in the programs.
3– have the opportunity to attend Agriculture’s Promise (Washington Forum) ; promote the Young Ag Leaders Council, engage in the National Institute (annual convention) and participate in advisory conference calls.

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President’s Council: Benefits and Opportunities
NYFEA is proud of the long standing relationship that has been developed with sponsors. Individuals and corporations from across the United States have supported NYFEA for many years. The association has had the resources that are necessary to have an impact on the world of agriculture because of the generous and charitable involvement of these partners. NYFEA specializes in leadership training, career enhancement, community service and agricultural leadership.

NYFEA is a diverse organization with membership covering the entire spectrum of agriculture. From the hobby farmer to the large landowner and from the co-op manager to the agribusiness executive, the association has dues paying members which account for many dollars of agricultural investment. NYFEA is a 501-c-3 organization recognized by the IRS as qualified to receive tax deductible contributions.

The following is a list that outlines the benefits and opportunities available:
1. Exposure in publications.
2. President’s Council members may participate in the NYFEA program entitled Education for American Agriculture (EAA). PC may utilize the program material generated for Agriculture’s Promise, the annual Washington leadership development program.
3. President’s Council members involve their customers in the annual learning events of NYFEA. The participants could be the top customers, the best students in the local school, etc. The President’s Council participant pays a portion of the cost of attending the national events. The individual pays a portion and NYFEA waives a portion of the costs of attendance.
4. Networking and travel opportunities are available for President’s Council members.

OPTIONS FOR SPECIFIC GIFTS:

A. Participant-Support Partner*

A Participant-Support partner is an organization and/or business that agrees to support the National Young Farmer Educational Association (NYFEA) in efforts to promote the personal and professional development of Young and Beginning Producers (YBP) and Young Agribusiness Professionals (YAP). The Cost for Each Option is $2500. The options are:

Option 1.12 Along with supporting the general program, the partner may send six (6) people to the Institute and/or Agriculture’s Promise for 100 percent off registration cost.

Option 2.12 The partner may send four (4) people to the Institute or the Agriculture’s Promise for 100 percent off registration cost. NYFEA will provide two hotel rooms for four nights each at Institute or three nights each at Ag Promise.

Option 3.12 If a partner wants to send two people and provide a complete sponsorship, which includes airfare or ($300 in driving reimbursement), registration and one sleeping room for four nights at the Institute or three nights at Ag Promise, then the sponsor chooses this option.
* Participant-Support Partners may participate at 50 percent off but will receive half the benefits.

B. LEAD Partner*

LEAD (Local Emphasis Agricultural Development) is the title of a partner program where NYFEA provides administrative support for a state. The administrative support will assist with the organization and implementation of a state educational program. If a state has a LEAD program to go with the Participant Support Partners, NYFEA will assist with efforts to host a dinner for these top leaders. The LEAD cost is $2500. Through the LEAD support, the partner can add 100 young people to the information sharing of the association.

* LEAD Partners may participate at 50 percent off but will receive half the benefits.

C. Next Generation Activated Agricultural Advocates (NGA3)

The NGA3 support is $1000 and allows for the state to recruit participants and to send the chair of the local delegation to Ag Promise. NYFEA will provide three room nights and registration. The local delegation consists of 10 participants (two instructors, two ag professionals, and five students). It is a program hosted by NYFEA. Also, NYFEA, in conjunction with Ag Promise, will host regular conference calls and/or video conferences to allow for continued collaboration on issues.

- Working with the agricultural education partners on a nationwide effort designed to improve the overall image of the industry and to attract students to agricultural education.

-.Holding regular meetings with a coalition of NGA3 participants to identify ways that all can educate the consumers.

- Watching and observing issues in the industry and connecting with leaders to educate the value of positive outcomes

-.Working with the FFA, 4H, Colleges of Agriculture, etc. to encourage increased support for agricultural education.

Registration form: Name: _____________________________ Company Name: ____________________
Address: ________________________________ Email: __________________________ Phone: ________________
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_____ Yes, I want to register for the NYFEA President’s Council for:

A) ___ the contribution of $1000 (Bronze). This a leadership contribution that underwrites overall training work (i.e. YALC)

B) ___ the contribution of $2500 (Silver). This provides the added benefit of sending a person to the Institute (1 room and 1 registration provided ) or Agriculture’s Promise (1 room and 1 registration provided)

C) ___ the contribution of $5000 (Gold). This provides the added benefit of sending 2 people to Agriculture’s Promise (1 room, 2 airfare and 2 registrations provided )

D) ___ the contribution of $10,000 (Platinum). Along with receiving the benefits of the Gold Category, Platinum serves as an effort to underwrite the cost of a significant component in the program. IE. Banquet, Tour Day, Evening Entertainment, Keynote Speaker…
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PAYMENT PLAN: 1. Check: ________ 2. Credit Card: ___ MCard Visa Discover

Card #: ___________ _ _______ _______________________

Exp date: __________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________

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Mail to: NYFEA, P.O. Box 20326, Montgomery, AL 36120 or email to nyfea-main@nyfea.org