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 $500 cash, a John Deere Gator 4x2, and an expense paid trip to Atlanta to compete in the 2011 AFBF Discussion Meet.

All contestants will be winners!

Each Discussion Meet participant will receive a cash award and a complimentary hotel stay for Friday night.

Download and print  application to enter.  The deadline is October 1, 2010.

 

Discussion Meet Location

SC Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Friday, December 3, 2010
Embassy Suites Hotel - Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Discussion Meet Topics 2010

1-      Farm Bureau is the leading voice for agriculture but not the only voice. How do we encourage other agricultural groups to work together for the common good of our industry?

 2-      Government has always been involved in agriculture. Is the current level of government involvement a net hindrance or a net benefit to agriculture?

 3-      How will food movements such as “foodie” and “locavore,” which are focused primarily in urban centers, influence national agricultural production and federal programs?

 4-      Has technology become essential for American farmers? Should Farm Bureau influence and encourage all generations of farmers, ranchers and agriculturalists to embrace technological opportunities?

 5-      Given recent challenges, such as volatile food prices and limited world food supplies, do American consumers adequately appreciate the importance of US-produced food? Will American consumers consider American agriculture important to our security in the future?

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