Discussion Meet

application.docThe 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.   

 

Loni Rikard (center) of Lexington County with her daughter Carly and husband Marty, receive the keys to an E-Z-GO utility terrain vehicle from Mike Hooks (right),   Vice President of Claims with the South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Companies.

 





The state winner will receive a Bad Boy Buggies utility terrain vehicle, and an expense paid trip to Nashville to compete in the 2013 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, 2012.

 

Discussion Meet Location

SC Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Friday, November 30, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel - Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Discussion Meet Topics 2012

 

1.     Certain sectors of agriculture are labor intensive and rely heavily on immigrant workers.   What is a fair and balanced immigration policy?

 2.     What can be done to encourage young farmers and ranchers to return home to the farm if it means living in a rural area that does not provide the same amenities (education, health care, technology) as a metropolitan community?

 3.     How do we reach out to associate members to provide value to their membership? 

 4.     How should Farm Bureau help prepare its members--both young and old--for transferring operations to the next generation of farmers and ranchers?  What is Farm Bureau's role in encouraging more transfers?

 5.     How can Farm Bureau play a role to ensure the viability of quality agricultural education programs within our schools?

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