The Excellence in Agriculture Award spotlights young Farm Bureau members who are actively engaged in their community and effectively advocate for agriculture. Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of agricultural issues, leadership experiences and achievement, and their ability to communicate the importance of agriculture. Competitors for this award must not have earned the majority of their income from an owned production agriculture enterprise in the past three years.
The top 3 finalists will receive:
- $500 cash
- A one-night stay at the 2024 SCFB Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach on December 6, 2024
- A one-night stay at the 2025 SCFB YF&R Conference in Hilton Head on February 7, 2025
In addition, the winner or winning couple will receive:
- Up to $8,000 toward the purchase of a new ATV
- An opportunity to attend the 2025 AFBF YF&R Fusion Conference in Denver, CO, March 7-10, 2025
- A one-night stay at the SCFB Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach on December 5, 2025 to be highlighted as the 2025 winner
- The opportunity to compete (required) at the 2026 American Farm Bureau (AFBF) Annual Convention in Anaheim, CA, on January 9-13, 2026
Excellence in Ag prizes are sponsored in part by the SC Farm Bureau Federation and Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company.
Application deadline is October 1, 2024. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL.
Find more information about contest eligibility, rules, and judging through the online application portal.
Application Rubric & Scoring Guide
Presentation Rubric & Scoring Guide
2024 Excellence in Ag Award Winner
Nicole Burbage - Berkeley County
