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The Young Farmers & Ranchers program is for men and women between the ages of 18-35. The objective of the Young Farmers & Ranchers program is to surface, grow, and develop young Farm Bureau members and provide them with opportunities and experiences to strengthen their leadership and ensure effective Farm Bureaus.

Vision Statement

For the next generation to be prepared and empowered to lead the future of agriculture.

Meet the Committee

Chairperson

Ray Searle

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Ray and his wife Lyndsi Searle live in Shelley, Idaho, with their four kids Jack, Oakli, Karli, and Baylee. They farm 2,800 acres of potatoes and grain. Lyndsi has a degree in Business Finance from Idaho State University. When they aren't working on the farm, they enjoy riding side by sides. They have been involved in Farm Bureau for ten years. They also enjoy camping 

District 1

Matt & Jessica Henderson

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Matt & Jessica are the 5th generation farmers. They live and work on the family farm in Swan Lake, Idaho. They have a 100 cow/calf and 45 sow operation along with a butcher business to process their animals when they are market ready. 

District 2

Jordon & Kendra Raymond

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Menan, Idaho

District 3

Kyle & Maycee Noorda

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Paul, ID

 

District 4

Camas & Miguel Villafaña

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Camas and her husband, Miguel, live in Wilder, ID with their two young daughters, two miniature horses, fifteen chickens, a cat and a dog. They are building their row crop operation as 1st generation farmers. Camas graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology and anthrozoology. She currently works as a preschool teacher. She has a passion for agriculture and loves being a part of the Farm Bureau.

District 5

EmmaRae Parsons

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Moscow, Idaho

EmmaRae and her husband Trapper Parsons currently live in Moscow, Idaho. EmmaRae is a senior at U of I pursuing Bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology & Plant Genomics and Agricultural Economics. Trapper works as a welder for a small family-owned business in the area. When they aren't at work or school, they enjoy spending time camping, hiking, fishing, and working on projects together. 

Staff Support

Ott Clark

Staff Support

Elly MacDonald