Jason and Caitlin Keck of Steele County have been appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee. Their 2023-25 term will begin in February. Prior to their appointment on the AFBF YF&R Committee, the Kecks were on the Minnesota YF&R Committee where Caitlin served as chair in 2022. The YF&R Committee is made up of 16 positions representing all regions of the U.S. An individual or couple may hold each committee appointment. Committee members are responsible for program planning, which includes the coordination of YF&R competitive events during AFBF’s convention each January, and the Harvest for All program. Also announced to the YF&R Committee for the 2023-2025 term were: Kevin Lussier, Florida; Kaylee Heap, Illinois; Joe and Katelyn Packard, Michigan; Andrew and Clarissa Cauthorn, Missouri; Sofia Lilly, North Carolina; Jonathan and Alyssa Zucker, Ohio; and Ben and Haily Sand, Wisconsin.
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