Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program

  
   
 
Program Information
 
 
 

Agency:

Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program

For Further Information Contact:
Web: http://www.oyfalberta.com
 
Eligibility
The nominee must derive a minimum of two-thirds of gross revenue from farming and not have reached the age of 40 as of January 1 in the year of competition.
 
 

 
Program Details
 
 
  Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program (OYF) is an important institution in Canadian Agriculture. It is designed to recognize and promote young farmers who exemplify excellence and innovation in their profession. This program spotlights and profiles young men and women, who have achieved success and who demonstrate leadership in the agriculture industry.

Nominees are judged according to the following criteria:

  • Progress made in their agriculture career
  • Environmental and safety practices
  • Crop and livestock production history
  • Financial and management practices
  • Contributions to the well-being of their community, province, nation
  
 
 
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Last Reviewed/Revised on July 13, 2007.