Iowa Farm Bureau Federation encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for a chance to win $10,000. This competition is focused on Farm Bureau members with unique business ventures that tap into niche production, agritourism, and other specialty services. Interested entrepreneurs should apply by Sept. 1. A panel of judges will select up to six finalists to send to the online public vote. The public vote will narrow the finalists to three. The top three finalists will compete in a live pitch-off during the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Conference on Jan. 17, 2025. Winners will be announced Jan 18. First, second, and third-place finalists will receive $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500, respectively. You can find a link to more information with this news story at KCIIRadio.com.