Vermilion Parish wins Farm Bureau President's Award for fifth straight year

The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 102nd Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the fifth year in a row. The 102nd Convention was held June 27-30, 2024 at the New Orleans Marriott.
The President’s Award recognizes the parish Farm Bureau that excels in membership, advocacy and communications over the past year. LFBF President Jim Harper presented the award to Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau President Bryan Simon Thursday night at the New Orleans Marriott.
Vermilion Parish was also awarded one of the $500 AITC mini-grants to assist in developing and implementing planned Ag in the Classroom programs. Jamie Lee is the AITC Chair for Vermilion Parish and was on hand to accept the award.
Aaron and Jamie Lee have been named the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award winners, the highest honor given by the Louisiana Farm Bureau to individual farmers each year. The Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievement in agriculture and leadership. The ideal candidate for this contest is an individual or couple involved in production agriculture with a majority of their gross income subject to normal production risks.
Amber Hebert was a finalist for the Outstanding Young Woman Award. This award recognizes women in agriculture that derive the majority of their income from production agriculture.
Matthew Sagrera was a finalist in the Discussion Meet which is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each committee member. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.
Kyle Zenon was a finalist in the Excellence in Ag contest. The YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award competition is designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to earn recognition while actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. The ideal candidate(s) for the Excellence in Agriculture Award is an individual or couple who does not have the majority of his/her gross income subject to normal production risk.
Emma Stelly was named the 2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Queen from a field of 24 contestants from around the state. Emma is the 19 year old daughter of Adlar and Natachia Stelly.
Kinsey Waits was the Second runner-up in the Senior division of the Talent Contest who sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from the Broadway musical “Funny Girl”.
Everett Pourciau was a contestant in the Talk Meet Contest.
The Vermilion Parish Young Farmers and Ranchers presented $16,214.00 to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Linda and Wayne Zaunbrecher Scholarship and the Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Foundation from the proceeds of the Annual Party at the Red Barn. Fundraiser Chair, Laura and Amber Hebert and President Bryan Simon were on hand for the presentation.