Young Farmers Institure Held in Sterling

Over 190 members, sponsors, advisors and guests were in attendance at the Forty First Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association Institute. It was held earlier this year at the Ramada Inn in Sterling, Colorado. In a news release yesterday, organizers said the members of the local Chapter hosted the educational and fun filled Institute. The Front Range Chapter received the bid to host the 2011 Institute at a location to be selected at a later date. As part of the three-day event, several awards were made on Saturday evening.

Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Chapter
-Winner - Front Range Chapter
-Runner-Up - Arickaree Chapter
Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Chpater Community Service Award
-Northeastern Junior College Chapter
Outstanding Northeastern Region Colorado Young Farmer
-Cindy Johnston, Front Range Chapter
Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Agri-Service Award
-Jason Lorenzini, Fort Morgan Chapter
Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Agri-Business Award
-Jerry Wernsman, Northeastern Junior College Chapter
Honorary Members
-Dennis Atwell, Pioneer Seeds
-Mel Fritzler, Retired Premier Farm Credit
-Rick Sanger, Premier Farm Credit
Special Recognition
-Bob Leisy, Formerly with DeKalb Seeds
-Steve Edwards, Retired NC+ Hybrids