Source: US FARMERS AND RANCERS ALLIANCE, 10/24/14
Now, you can cast your vote for the next Faces of Farming & Ranching! Beginning October 24 through November 2, visit the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting page to learn more about each of the finalists and the work they do, including short videos highlighting their farms/ranches. From there, vote for whom you believe best exemplifies agriculture. These votes will be factored into the final decision to determine the next Faces of Farming and Ranching. THE FINALISTS Erin Brenneman, Iowa Jay Hill, N.M. Carrie Mess, Wis. Thomas Titus, Ill. Darrell Glaser, Texas Brian Jones, Texas Jessica Potter, Colo. Carla Wardin, Mich.
HOW CAN PEOPLE VOTE? Access the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting Page: • From any desktop computer OR mobile device: http://faces.pgtb.me/w2Sg4d • From any desktop computer OR mobile device: Go to USFRA’s Facebook Newsfeed, and click on the link in the Faces of Farming and Ranching Facebook Post pinned at the top of the Newsfeed. • From any desktop computer: Go to USFRA’s Facebook Page – click on the VOTE tab
Only one vote per day per email address is allowed. Registering on Facebook is required in order to vote – to ensure all votes are legitimate and non-fraudulent. Not already a member of Facebook? No problem – simply sign up at Facebook.com to register.
A combination of public votes and USFRA judges’ scores will determine the winners, who will be announced on November 12, 2014, during a press conference at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention (NAFB) in Kansas City.
Winners will serve in multiple high-visibility roles on behalf of USFRA, participating in a number of activities including national media interviews, advertising and public appearances. Winners will receive a $15,000 stipend to help cover the costs of being away from their operations. They’ll also receive professional media/speaker training and full support from USFRA through their yearlong tenure.
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