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Vote Now For the Next Faces of Farming and Ranching
Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:45:22 CDT
Now, you can cast your vote for the next Faces of Farming & Ranching! Beginning October 24 through November 2, visit the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting page to learn more about each of the finalists and the work they do, including short videos highlighting their farms/ranches. From there, vote for whom you believe best exemplifies agriculture.
These votes will be factored into the final decision to determine the next Faces of Farming and Ranching.
THE FINALISTS
Erin Brenneman, Iowa
Darrell Glaser, Texas
Jay Hill, N.M.
Brian Jones, Texas
Carrie Mess, Wis.
Jessica Potter, Colo.
Thomas Titus, Ill.
Carla Wardin, Mich.
HOW CAN PEOPLE VOTE?
Access the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting Page:
-- From any desktop computer OR mobile device: Click here -
-- From any desktop computer OR mobile device: Go to USFRA's Facebook Page, by clicking here. Click on the link in the Faces of Farming and Ranching Post pinned at the top of the Timeline.
-- From any desktop computer: Go to USFRA's Facebook Page by clicking here. Click on the VOTE NOW tab
Only one vote per day per email address is allowed. Registering on Facebook is required in order to vote to ensure all votes are legitimate and non-fraudulent. Not already a member of Facebook? No problem simply sign up at Facebook.com to register.
FACES OF FARMING & RANCHING WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
A combination of public votes and USFRA judges' scores will determine the winners, who will be announced on November 12, 2014, during a press conference at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention (NAFB) in Kansas City.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Winners will serve in multiple high-visibility roles on behalf of USFRA, participating in a number of activities including national media interviews, advertising and public appearances. Winners will receive a $15,000 stipend to help cover the costs of being away from their operations. They'll also receive professional media/speaker training and full support from USFRA through their yearlong tenure.
ABOUT USFRA
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) consists of more than 80 farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners representing virtually all aspects of agriculture, working to engage in dialogue with consumers who have questions about how today's food is grown and raised. USFRA is committed to continuous improvement and supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers efforts to increase confidence and trust in today's agriculture.
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