The Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers Association is looking for more members. AYFR is a provincial organization which falls under the Canadian Young Farmers Forum.

They aim to provide young producers with resources and education in management and succession planning.

In March, they will be hosting a conference held in Calgary. The conference will allow young producers to network with industry leaders and fellow farmers.

All the Directors with Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers are full time producers, and Director Dave Russell says the day you start thinking you know everything, is the day you find yourself in trouble.

"There's an amazing amount of information out there. At the conference, there's stuff you're going to learn you didn't even know you should have some information in, such as how do you have difficult conversations about the direction the farm is going, the relationships on the farm, stress management and how to avoid burning yourself out. There's help out there."

The conferences they host are unique, and are tailored specifically towards young producers. The event helps give people insight into what the next generations role is in agriculture.

For more information, you can visit their Facebook Page or their website.

 

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