The following Young Farmers and Ranchers contests are held at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in November.
Achievement Award
Goal setting and a strong business plan are items on the farm you often think are important, but never get the time to review. Here is your opportunity. The Farm Bureau Achievement Award is an application based contest which compares your operation's goals and successes to other young farmers across Minnesota and the United States. The application is judged on your goals, your operational success, your financial planning and your leadership skills. Young farmers and their spouses, ages 18-35, are encouraged to check out this great award program.
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Discussion Meet
Farm Bureau's strength depends on its members' ability to analyze agricultural problems and decide on solutions that best meet their needs. If you are looking to hone your discussion skills, develop a better understanding of issues affecting agriculture, and exploring how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems, this contest is for you! Discussion meet applicants must be between the age of 18-35 years.
The 2010 Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet will take place on Saturday, January 30 at the YF&R Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota. The top eight contestants will move on to the final round which will be held at the 2010 Annual Meeting in November.
Excellence In Agriculture
Here is the right opportunity for those young farmers and ranchers who may not farm 100 percent of the time. The Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Contest is designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to earn recognition while actively contributing to the agriculture industry and building their leadership skills through their involvement in Farm Bureau and their community. This presentation based contest asks young farmers between the ages of 18-35 to fill out an application listing their accomplishments, experiences, and leadership involvement. The presentation will be an interactive interview in which the contestant has an opportunity to share the contents of their application in a narration format. The only visual means in which to deliver the presentation is through a PowerPoint presentation.
State Contest Winners In Each Catergory Receive:
- A $500 cash award from General Motors.
- A trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
- A trip to the Minnesota Young Farmers Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Complimentary registration and lodging at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference.
National Winners Receive:
You could win a Dodge Ram by showing off your agricultural knowledge to the world. By winning at the state level you have the opportunity to enter the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers competitions. Win any of the events at the National Convention and head to the stage to receive the keys to a new Dodge Ram. Win the AFBF Achievement Award and drive away in a new Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Quad Cab, 4x4 SLT. Win the AFBF Discussion Meet and a new Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Quad Cab 4x4 SLT. Win the AFBF Excellence in Agriculture Contest and you are the proud winner of a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 4x4 SLT.
For more information call 651-768-2115, contact your Minnesota Farm Bureau Area Program Director, or call your County or Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Chairperson.
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Minnesota Farm Bureau and Agricultural Education Club host the Annual Collegiate Discussion Meet on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. This contest is open to all undergraduate students majoring in agricultural related fields at any campus in the state. The 2009 Collegiate Discussion Meet will be held on November 12. If you have any questions contact Karin Schaefer at 651-768-2115.
2009 Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner
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Regional Discussion Meets are held prior to the state competition which will be held in April at the Minnesota FFA State Convention. Each region may send two participants to the state competition. Contact Karin (Nordling) Schaefer at 651-768-2115 for more information.
2010 Discussion Meet Advisor’s Guide
