Young Farmer Contests
*Contest applicants are eligible to compete in only one contest per year*
Outstanding Young Farm Family
The Outstanding Young Farm Family recognizes Young Farmers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities to superiority. Participants are involved in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. Judges evaluate competitor's excellence in management, growth and scope of their enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the farm or ranch.
Applications are due May 14, 2024.
2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family Application
2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family Rubric
Excellence In Agriculture
The Young Farmers (YF) Excellence in Agriculture Award competition is designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to earn recognition, while actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, and participation/involvement in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community). The ideal candidate(s) for the Excellence in Agriculture Award is an individual or couple who does not have the majority of his/her gross income subject to normal production risk.
Applications are due May 14, 2024.
2024 Excellence in Agriculture Application
2024 Excellence in Agriculture Application Rubric
2024 Excellence in Agriculture Presentation Rubric
Discussion Meet
Farm Bureau’s strength depends on its members’ abilities to analyze agricultural issues and decide on solutions that best meet their needs. The competition is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each committee member. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems. A successful participant is a productive thinker rather than an emotional persuader. He/she will assist the group in creating ways to implement the solutions discussed and highlight Farm Bureau’s involvement in those actions/steps.
2024 Discussion Meet Application
2024 Discussion Meet Questions