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Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big. Dwight and Jamie Little of Idaho were named runner-ups in the YF&R Achievement Award. Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitions were just announced at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 95th Annual Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry.

Runners-up in the Achievement Award contest are Dwight and Jamie Little of Idaho. Here's Idaho Farm Bureau reporter, Jake Putnam: "The runners-up will receive a Case IH Farmall 65A, courtesy of Case IH, and $3,000 in cash and STIHL merchandise, courtesy of STIHL."

The Achievement Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operations and exhibited superior leadership abilities. Participants are evaluated on a combination of their agricultural operation's growth and financial progress, Farm Bureau leadership and leadership outside of Farm Bureau.