YOUNG FARMERS

BOB JOSLIN AWARDThe legacy of the past Iowa Farm Bureau President, Bob Joslin lives on by recognizing a young farmer who demonstrates outstanding leadership.The Bob Joslin award is an opportunity for young farmers who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture to earn recognition. Nominees are evaluated on their involvement in agriculture and on their leadership ability.

The winner of the Bob Joslin Award will be honored at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Des Moines in December.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING° Strengthen your leadership skills° Receive statewide recognition for you leadership involvement° Create networking opportunities with others who love agriculture

ELIGIBILITYMust be 35 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2016 and in good standing with your county Farm Bureau. Previous state winners and current Young Farmer Advisory Committee members are not eligible.

NOMINATIONIndividuals must be nominated by their county Farm Bureau. The nomination form can be received from the county Farm Bureau or downloaded at www.iowafarmbureau.com in the Young Farmer section. Nominees are judged based on leadership experience, involvement within Farm Bureau and other agriculture organizations participation.

Nominations are due August 31, 2016.

PRIZES° John Deere Home and Workshop certificate ($1500 value)° 90 day NPNI John Deere Financial Certificate (up to $5000)° State Recognition at the IFBF Annual Meeting, December, 2016° Expense paid trip to the AFBF Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ in January, 2017 ° $750 gift card to FAST STOP or local FS Cooperative from GROWMARK° Expense paid trip to 2017 GROWMARK Annual Meeting in Chicago in August ° Expense paid trip to 2017 IFBF Young Farmer ConferenceTaxes are the responsibility of the award winner.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Mary Foley Balvanz, Leadership Training Manager Phone: (515) 225-5463 mfoleybalvanz@ifbf.org