YF&R and Collegiate Contests

YF&R Discussion Meet

The YF&R Discussion Meet challenges young Farm Bureau members to analyze agricultural issues and consider solutions that best meet the needs of the industry. Click here to learn more.

Young Farmer and Rancher of the Year

The YF&R of the Year Award is designed to recognize those Young Farmers & Ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority. Click here to learn more.

Excellence in Agriculture Award

The Excellence in Agriculture Award is designed to recognize Young Farmers & Ranchers who actively contribute and grow through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Click here to learn more.

Collegiate Ag Quiz Bowl

The Collegiate Ag Quiz Bowl is open to teams from the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters in Kansas. Contestants will demonstrate their knowledge of topics relating to Kansas agriculture. Click here to learn more.

Collegiate Discussion Meet

The Collegiate Discussion Meet challenges Collegiate Farm Bureau members to analyze agricultural issues and decide on solutions that best meet the needs of the industry. Click here to learn more.

FFA Discussion Meet

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. To learn more, go here.