Young Farmers applying for the Achievement Award or the Excellence in Agriculture Award must submit their applications to NYFB by Aug. 1. These contests are for farmers who are 18-35 years old as of Jan. 31, 2008. For eligibility requirements and applications: Contact NYFB at 1-800- 342-4143 or visit www.nyfb.org.

Dodge is a sponsor of these contests on the state level by providing a $500 cash award for the top prize winner of each contest. On the national level, AFBF winners will receive a selected 2008 Dodge pickup truck. The NYFB Young Farmer & Rancher Committee also provides cash awards for the New York winners and finalists for each contest.