Discussion Meet

The SCFB Young Farmer and Rancher program sponsors an annual Discussion Meet Contest that gives participants an opportunity to analyze agricultural problems and suggest solutions.

The contest is an activity designed to build critical thinking skills in young farmers. Participants enhance their discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can solve problems by building coalitions, sharing knowledge, and reaching a consensus. 

The state winner will receive a Bad Boy Buggies utility terrain vehicle, and an expense paid trip to San Antonio to compete in the 2014 AFBF Discussion Meet.

All contestants are winners! Each Discussion Meet participant will receive a cash award and a complimentary hotel stay for Friday night.

Download and print the application to enter.  The deadline is October 1, 2013.


Allison Honea of Anderson County was the 2012 SCFB Discussion Meet Winner.  In addition, she was one of the Top Four Finalist at the American Farm Bureau level.  Allison is pictured receiving the keys to a Case IH compact tractor as part of her prize package.

YF&R Discussion Meet Location

SC Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Friday, December 6, 2013
Embassy Suites Hotel - Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Discussion Meet Topics 2013

1. How should Farm Bureau engage farmer/rancher members, representing all types and kinds of operations (i.e. conventional, organic, large, small and niche markets), to work together to better promote a more positive image of agriculture?

 

2. How can Young Farmers & Ranchers work with elected and appointed officials to eliminate unnecessary or excessive regulations placed upon agriculture while ensuring that new regulations are justified based on their costs and anticipated benefits?

 

3. What are the best practices for youth working on farms and ranches to ensure their safety and provide them learning opportunities in the area of agriculture production?

 

 To receive a copy of the application by mail or by fax, please contact your county Farm Bureau office or Faith Lawrimore.