ANAHEIM — Imperial County farmer Ben Abatti has been recognized with the prestigious California Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award, honoring his exceptional success in production agriculture and leadership. The award was announced today at the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim.

Abatti, a farm manager in Holtville, secured the top honor in the competition, which recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farming operations and demonstrated superior leadership. The award is sponsored in part by Kubota, which grants the winner a one-year lease on a tractor.

A focus on production and management

The YF&R Achievement Award recognizes individuals who earn the majority of their income from an owned production agriculture enterprise subje

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