Kansas Farm Bureau is proud to partner with Kansas FFA on the Kansas FFA Discussion Meet competition

 

The FFA Discussion Meet is an event designed to stimulate logical thinking, develop skills in communication and problem solving and engage FFA members in solutions for important topics of today's agriculture industry. The competition will bring 4-6 FFA members to the table at a time to discuss an assigned topic for 15 minutes. Participants are scored and ranked on their ability to introduce the topic, analyze the problem, identify solutions, think critically, engage others effectively and summarize the discussion accurately. Topics will change each year, but will focus on issues in crops, livestock, natural resources, ag education and FFA.


NEW FOR 2026-27: Due to feedback from stakeholders, the Team Score will no longer be a part of the district competition. Chapters are encouraged to bring up to 5 members to compete. The top 10 individuals will be recognized with a medal, and the top two individuals will move onto the state competition. 

 


Goals of the Event:
  • Develop leadership skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, active listening and collaboration, in future leaders of the agriculture industry.
  • Recognize FFA members for researching important issues in agriculture and effectively discussing them with their peers.
  • Expose FFA members to aspects of Kansas Farm Bureau they might not be aware of, especially the collegiate and YF&R programs, which they could become part of after high school.
  • Encourage greater relationships between FFA chapters and county Farm Bureau associations.

Rules & Resources:
2026-2027 Competition Dates:
  • Northeast: December 10, 2026 (Perry)
  • Southwest: January 6, 2027 (Holcomb)
  • Northwest: January 25, 2027 (Hoxie)
  • East Central: February 10, 2027 (Paola)
  • Southeast: February 17, 2027 (Independence)
  • North Central: March 3, 2027 (Junction City)
  • South Central: March 25, 2026 (Cowley College - Wellington Campus)
  • State CDE Dates 2027
    • CDE Dates: May 2-4, 2027 (Manhattan)
      • Round Robin Competition: State CDE's May 3, 2027
      • Final Four Announcement: Awards Ceremony at State CDE's May 4, 2027
      • Final Four Competition and Awards: State FFA Convention June 3, 2027 (Manhattan)
Contact:

For event questions, requests for additional resources or information about how to volunteer at a district or state competition contact yfr@kfb.org.