U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance’s (USFRA) public voting period for its

Faces of Farming & Ranching finalists will be held October 14-23.

What:

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA®) announces today public voting for its third class of Faces of Farming and Ranching, a nationwide search to help put real faces on agriculture. These standout farmers and ranchers will share their stories on a national stage to help shift conversations about food production and serve in multiple high-visibility roles on behalf of USFRA, such as public appearances, national media interviews, web chats, blog posts and social media activities.

Who:

With enthusiastic farmers across the country, spanning beef, corn, cotton, dairy, pork, poultry and soybeans, the eight finalists are included below. Their videos and bios can be found on USFRA’s Facebook Page and www.FoodDialogues.com

How to Vote:  

Through October 14-23, people can visit USFRA’s Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/USFarmersandRanchers, to learn more about each of the finalists and the work they do, including short videos highlighting their farm or ranch. From there, the public can vote for the farmers and ranchers whom they believe best represent the passion and innovation behind today’s agriculture. The Facebook voting through ShortStack will appear as a tab on USFRA’s Facebook page—it’s one vote per 24 hours. These votes will be factored into the final decision to determine the next Faces of Farming and Ranching, which will be announced on November 9 at a NAFB press conference in Kansas City, Mo.

For media interested in setting up one-on-one interviews about the Faces of Farming & Ranching program and voting details, please contact Paul Spooner, USFRA Affiliate Relations and Ag Communications Manager at pspooner@usfraonline.org or 636-449-5079.

About U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®)

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) consists of about 100 farmer and rancher led organizations and agricultural partners representing virtually all aspects of agriculture, working to engage in dialogue with consumers who have questions about how today’s food is grown and raised. USFRA is committed to continuous improvement and supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers’ efforts to increase confidence and trust in today’s agriculture. To learn more, visit our website at www.fooddialogues.com. You can also find USFRA on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.