Important information on completing and submitting your online application:

1. All applications must be typed using the JotForm online application. No handwritten forms will be accepted.
   
   
2. The applicant should carefully read through the application and entry form BEFORE filling out any part of it. The complete list of rules and regulations may be downloaded here: Excellence in Agriculture Rules & Worksheet.
   
   
3. Applications must be electronically submitted to the state office by MARCH 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
   
   
4. Every time you work on your application, even if you are not ready to submit, you will need to click the BLUE "Save and Continue Later" button on the very bottom of the application page. A popup box will appear and you must click "SKIP CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and you will be prompted to enter your email address. You will receive an email that contains a link that will take you back to your online application. When you return back to your online application, you will be able to make edits and revisions until submission deadline of March 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
   
   
5. Once you have completed your application and are ready to submit the final version, you will need to click on the ORANGE "Submit" button on the last page of the application. You will receive a confirmation email that will include a PDF attachment of your application submission. 
   
   
6. Any applications worked on and/or submitted by February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CST will be reviewed by the state office for eligibility and application guidelines and is eligible for resubmission with corrections. 
   
   
7. Any applications worked on and/or submitted after February 14, 2025 @ 11:59pm CST will be submitted on the official deadline (March 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST) without review.
   
   
8. Disregarding the guidelines will result in disqualification of the application.
   
   
9. Submission of SIGNED entry form: 
   • Print the entry form (first page) of your PDF application that you received in your confirmation email
   • Sign where indicated for applicant(s)
   • Have your parish president sign where indicated
   • Submit your signed entry form to the LFBF State Office
     • Mail to: PO Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004
     • E-Mail to: megang@lfbf.org

APPLICATION WORKSHEET
An printable application is being provided as a worksheet, should you desire to utilize it. The worksheet may be accessed, then downloaded, by clicking here: LFBF YF&R Excellence in Ag.

The data below and throughout the application applies to you and your spouse/spousal-equivalent, if married. Please indicate “Applicant 1” (A1) and “Applicant 2” (A2) when responding to question 6.

PowerPoint competitor templates that highlight the parish entry must be completed using the template provided by LFBF (download file by clicking the link below). It should include the applicant's bio, written in third person, and 2-3 pictures of the applicant and their agricultural operation or involvement. All pictures and presentations become the property of LFBF. 

To download the PowerPoint Template click here: Excellence in Ag PowerPoint Competitor Template

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAVING TO CONTINUE LATER

DO NOT CREATE A JOTFORM ACCOUNT!!!!

After you click the "Save and Continue Later" button a popup box will appear and you MUST click "SKIP CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and you will be prompted to enter your email address. 

Note: Remember to write in first person (i.e. I, me, we, etc.) for questions 1-5.  Remember no parish-specific identifiers.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAVING TO CONTINUE LATER

DO NOT CREATE A JOTFORM ACCOUNT!!!!

After you click the "Save and Continue Later" button a popup box will appear and you MUST click "SKIP CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and you will be prompted to enter your email address. 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAVING TO CONTINUE LATER

DO NOT CREATE A JOTFORM ACCOUNT!!!!

After you click the "Save and Continue Later" button a popup box will appear and you MUST click "SKIP CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and you will be prompted to enter your email address. 

6A. List Farm Bureau leadership roles, involvement opportunities, recognitions and/or awards received by the applicant(s), indicating service on committees, boards or as officers. Please include years of involvement.
Example: A1-Elected President of the Parish Farm Bureau Board of Directors (2020-2021)

6B. List other agricultural leadership roles, involvement opportunities, recognitions and/or awards received by the applicant(s), indicating service on committees, boards or as officers. (i.e. Farm Credit, Soil Conservation, Farm Agency, farm cooperatives, 4-H, etc.) Please include organization, description and years of involvement.
Example: A1 & A2 - 4-H, Serves as a 4-H Livestock Club Leader (2019 - present)

6C. List other community and non-agricutural leadership roles, involvement opportunities, recognitions and/or awards received by the applicant(s), indicating service on committees, boards or as officers. (i.e. civic/service clubs, church, school, volunteer leadership, etc.) Please include organization, description and years of involvement.
Example: A1 - Local Elementary School, Served as Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President (2018 - 2021)

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAVING TO CONTINUE LATER

DO NOT CREATE A JOTFORM ACCOUNT!!!!

After you click the "Save and Continue Later" button a popup box will appear and you MUST click "SKIP CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and you will be prompted to enter your email address.