The deadline to apply for the 2025 award has passed.
Information about the 2026 award will be available soon.
The Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize those Young Farmers & Ranchers who have excelled in their farming/ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority.
The contestants are evaluated on a combination of their farming operation growth and financial progress of the operation, Farm Bureau leadership, as well as leadership outside of Farm Bureau. More specifically, the judges look for excellence in management, growth and scope of the enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the operation. A contestant’s participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations is a definite point-getter from the judges.
Prizes:
- First place wins $5,000 plus 250 hours of use of a Kubota Tractor and a trip to the national AFBF Annual Meeting.
- Three runners-up win $500. Help us recognize California's young farmers and ranchers.
Meet Ben Abatti III, 2025 Achievement Award Winner
Past Achievement Award Winners:
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