SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers
About:
The SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers are a nonprofit organization associated with the SLO County Farm Bureau. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee is a program for agriculturalists between the ages of 21 and 35 involved in production, farming, ranching, banking, business, and many other areas of the industry. YF&R provides opportunities to develop leadership skills through involvement in Farm Bureau at the county, state, and national levels. YF&R members are a vital part of the organization, and it has been a great way for us to also network with local industry leaders and professionals. We typically have about 30 members at our meetings. Our meetings are typically on the second Tuesday of every month and start between 5:30pm-6:00pm and usually last an hour or two. We often have our meetings at local businesses, wineries, breweries, and we often tour local farms/ranches, etc. Our meeting consists of hearing from guest speakers or business owners as a way for us to all learn more about the local community and get new experiences. You can check out our Instagram @slo_yfr to see more of what we do in the community!
If you or your company is interested in hosting our SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Chapter please reach out to Jesslyn by calling 805-543-3654 or by emailing jblank@slofarmbureau.org
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 13th - SLO YF&R Informational Meeting and Social at the SLO Farm Bureau Office. Social starts at 5:30pm followed by a meeting at 6:00pm.
February 10th - SLO Food Bank Tour. Join us for a tour of the SLO Food Bank.
This meeting will offer a unique opportunity to see firsthand how the Food Bank supports our local community and works closely with farmers and ranchers throughout San Luis Obispo County. Members will receive a facility tour , learn about the Food Bank’s mission and programs, and gain insight into how local agriculture plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity. We will also spend time volunteering together and helping fill food bags, giving us a hands-on way to give back to our community.
March 10th - Traceland : Rainwater Harvesting
April 14th - Boni-Pak Strawberry Center Tour
May 12th - JUSTIN Vineyards Tour
June 9th - Summer Social at Barrel House Brewing Co in Paso Robles
July 16th - Volunteer at the CA Mid-State Fair Cattleman and Farmers Day BBQ
August 11th - AVAILABLE
September 8th - AVAILABLE
October 13th - AVAILABLE
November 10th - AVAILABLE
December - No Meeting - Happy Holidays!