Yolo County YF&Rs among nation’s top for excellence
ing in agriculture, including participa- tion and leadership in Farm Bureau and other organizations. “It is exciting for sure and a great cap- stone to our nearly 18 years of involve- ment, and Miranda and I were excited to represent California,” Garrett Driver said. “We have accomplished a lot in our 35 years. We hope to continue many more. “We couldn’t have done it without the support of our family, county and state Farm Bureaus and certainly the Young Farmers & Ranchers program. This is a
huge win for all of California Farm Bureau.” The Drivers, who live in Woodland with their son, Grant, own and operate MGD Farms, farming row crops in the Sutter Basin and providing custom work. In ad- dition to their farming operation, Garrett is the North American supply chain manager for Nuseed and Miranda is an owner and founder of CalAgJobs and AmericanAgJobs, where she manages day-to-day operations. As finalists, the Drivers receive a $2,500
Two California Young Farmers & Ranchers are national honorees for excel- lence in agriculture . Yolo County farmers Garrett and Miranda Driver were finalists in a com- petion sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation, with awards present- ed during the organization’s Jan. 6-11
convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the event last week, the Drivers placed third overall for the YF&R’s Excellence in Agriculture Award. The prize recognizes young farmers and ranchers who do not derive the majority of their income from agricultural operations but who actively contribute and grow through their involv-
See YF&R, Page 16
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