Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers

Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers Our mission: to attract and empower future Farm Bureau leaders and increase the interest in ag!

Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) is an organization of young professionals in agriculture and related fields, committed to professional development, networking and social opportunities. YF&R is a sub-committee organized under the Monterey County Farm Bureau and San Benito County Farm Bureau of California.

---Meetings---
Our Central Coast YF&R committee meets on a regular basis to discuss issues af

fecting agriculture and to develop methods for promoting our county’s agriculture industry. Our monthly meetings are generally held at the Monterey County Farm Bureau office every third Wednesday at 5:30PM.

---Why Join?---
The biggest advantage to participating in the YF&R program is the chance to meet people from all parts of California. This opportunity is made available during State YF&R sponsored events, such as the YF&R Leadership Conference, Legislative Program, Discussion Meet, Outstanding Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award and other regional or county events. The caliber of individuals participating in the program is very high. Everyone reaps the benefits from the varied backgrounds and experience that this group has to offer.

Thank you to all our local sponsors. Please consider them when supporting local business! Our BBQ team is happy to cook...
08/17/2026

Thank you to all our local sponsors. Please consider them when supporting local business! Our BBQ team is happy to cook for your next event! Email us at [email protected] or call our office at 831-751-3100 for assistance!

Braden attained a B.S. degree in Agriculture Science at CalPoly San Luis Obispo and now works as the Southwest Region Cr...
08/11/2026

Braden attained a B.S. degree in Agriculture Science at CalPoly San Luis Obispo and now works as the Southwest Region Crop Care Advisor for Ecorobotix Inc.; he is a licensed pest control advisor. Braden currently resides in Chualar and enjoys hiking and cooking.

Join us for our August General Meeting Tour & BBQ Green Valley Floral. Must RSVP, please use the google form in our bio ...
08/05/2026

Join us for our August General Meeting Tour & BBQ Green Valley Floral. Must RSVP, please use the google form in our bio to reply!

Central Coast YF&R was proud to be represented at the California Farm Bureau YF&R Summer Leaders Meeting in Napa!From to...
07/28/2026

Central Coast YF&R was proud to be represented at the California Farm Bureau YF&R Summer Leaders Meeting in Napa!

From touring Mission Farm, the Culinary Institute of America, and Groth Vineyards & Winery to harvesting 600 pounds of fresh produce and participating in leadership workshops, our members spent the weekend Beckstoffer Vineyards vineyards learning, connecting, and exchanging ideas with chapters from across the state.

We’re excited to see these experiences and ideas brought back to Central Coast YF&R! 💚🍇

🥬 July Meeting: Field Days Edition!🌱Lettuce give a big shoutout to 3 Star Lettuce for hosting our July YF&R meeting! Tha...
07/23/2026

🥬 July Meeting: Field Days Edition!🌱

Lettuce give a big shoutout to 3 Star Lettuce for hosting our July YF&R meeting! Thank you for welcoming us out to the field and giving our members a behind-the-scenes look.

Thanks to everyone who came out to learn, connect, and spend the evening together. We had one head of a good time! 🥬😉💚 See you at the next meeting!

Congratulations to team CCYFR for taking home the Industrial Calf Dressing championship for 2026! Wear those buckles pro...
07/19/2026

Congratulations to team CCYFR for taking home the Industrial Calf Dressing championship for 2026! Wear those buckles proudly boys!
Way to go team CCYFR!

Thank you to all our local sponsors, please consider them when you support local businesses. Our barbecue team is happy ...
07/02/2026

Thank you to all our local sponsors, please consider them when you support local businesses. Our barbecue team is happy to cook for your next event. Email us at [email protected] or call the main office 831-751-3100 to inquire for your next event.

Omar was born and raised in Watsonville, CA and attended both Cabrillo College and Hartnell College before transferring ...
07/02/2026

Omar was born and raised in Watsonville, CA and attended both Cabrillo College and Hartnell College before transferring to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He completed his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences and a Master’s of Science in Agriculture with a thesis focus on strawberry plant diseases.

He was introduced to the strawberry industry by being told it was “a strawberry storm
and be careful because you will get caught in the storm.” He works as a Varietal Development Supervisor at Planasa where every day he gets to help growers by advancing improved strawberry cultivars. As Co-Vice Chair of Activities at the Central Coast YFR, Omar looks forward to working with such a great team and learning more to continue helping growers throughout the state.

Omar is currently participating in Class 55 of California Agricultural Leadership.

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1140 Abbott Street, Suite C
Salinas, CA
93901

Telephone

(831) 751-3100

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