Ruth Ann Fink of Clark County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2024 Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues. The topic was: “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?”

Fink participated with three other entrants in the final event, winning a Kubota RTV sponsored by Southern Farm Bureau Life and Amburgey’s Farm Machinery. She will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January and will be vying for prizes, including a new Ford truck.

Runner-up in the state Discussion Meet was Molly Sullivan of Taylor County, who received $1,000. The other finalists in the state-level contest were Jacob Mattingly of Meade County and Benjamin Pinkston of Mercer County. They each received $200.

KFB’s Discussion Meet tests entrants on their basic knowledge of critical farm issues and their ability to respond in a panel-type discussion.