August 19, 2024
- December 07, 2024
This series will have everything you need to prepare to compete in the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet competition held at the SCFB Annual Meeting in December. Join the SCFB YF&R team and guest speakers to learn more about the 2024 YF&R Discussion Meet topics.
| Date | Topic | Link |
|---|---|---|
August 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Question #1 Young farmers and ranchers are finding they need to diversify their farm portfolio. What are some ways that young farmers and ranchers can utilize diversification to explore new revenue sources? How can Farm Bureau support YF&R members as they strengthen their farm and ranch businesses? | View Training Recording |
August 22 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Question #2 Increases in the price of agricultural land make access and ownership of land one of the biggest hurdles for young farmers and ranchers looking to start or expand farms and ranches. How can young farmers and ranchers position themselves to react to competition for agricultural land? | View Training Recording |
September 4 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Question #3 The landscape of American agriculture and the picture of the “typical" American farm continues to change. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau will need to continue to recruit and retain members in order to be a vibrant and effective organization into the future. How can Farm Bureau continue to provide value and opportunity to welcome members from across the broad diversity of modern agriculture and American farmers and ranchers? | View Training Recording |
| September 6 | Question #4 Succession planning is often a tough subject not only for individual farms and ranches but also within county Farm Bureaus. Some younger members may find it challenging to become involved in their county Farm Bureau beyond the YF&R committee. What are some ways that county Farm Bureaus can encourage involvement from young members and how can actively engaged young board members help their county Farm Bureaus plan for the future? | View Training Recording |
| September 9 | Question #5 Farmers and ranchers are reliant on multiple energy sources to run equipment, heat livestock barns and power storage and maintenance facilities. How can Farm Bureau work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and protect private property rights? | View Training Recording |