Discussion Meet Prep Are you between the ages of 18 to 35 and want a chance to win a cash prize? We have a fun competition for you if the answer is yes. The Nevada Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet is taking place at the 103rd Annual Nevada Farm Bureau Meeting November 10th through the 12th. This year’s Annual Meeting will be held in Carson City, Nevada at the Casino Fandango. The Discussion Meet is a competitive event that simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. 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.
By Brittney Money | Director of Communications 4. Advancements in autonomous equipment and drone technology offer solutions to challenges farmers and ranchers have faced for years. How can Farm Bureau improve access to, and help farmers and ranchers deploy, these emerging technologies on their operations? 5. Many external influences are causing supply chain disruption for agricultural goods. How can Farm Bureau reduce the impact of external influences through policy development and programming? If the Discussion Meet sounds like something, you would be interested in the American Farm Bureau YF&R Committee host virtual training events to better prepare you for the competition.
Training Event Schedule:
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) YF&R released this year’s Discussion Meet questions. The following questions will be used at the Nevada Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting. The winner of the Nevada Farm Bureau YF&R Discussion Meet will get the opportunity to compete at the AFBF 104th Annual Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rick this January.
Discussion Meet Competition Overview Tuesday, September 13, at 8 p.m. Eastern Registration Link: https://farmbureau.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJwsd-mspzkoH91kqqvKxLkAzPuhLuZD0sEW
The five questions that will be randomly selected for the competition are:
Deep Dive Into The Discussion Meet Questions Tuesday, September 20, at 8 p.m. Eastern Registration Link: https://farmbureau.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJcrcO6qqTgoGdRPsQfSYh2_ZS2tnayCU6YH
1. How can Farm Bureau effectively support and equip young farmers and ranchers to successfully manage economic and infrastructure challenges to ensure healthy and sustainable farms and ranches across the country? 2. Due to current economic demands, many farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time outside the “fence rows” on off-farm jobs. How can Farm Bureau become more accessible and welcoming to members who are working in related fields and juggling responsibilities on and off the farm? 3. Climate has become a major topic among business leaders, policymakers and consumers. As an industry that depends on the weather, what role do we as farmers and ranchers play in shaping climate initiatives to benefit society overall as well as our own farms and ranches?
Deep Dive Into The Discussion Meet Questions Thursday, October 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern Registration Link: https://farmbureau.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJwsde6tqTkqEt0zvfIsPtE6i8ApXyjQ_GGM We would love your participation at this year’s YF&R Discussion Meet. For questions or more information, please contact Brittney Money at brittney@nvfb.org
Trade School Scholarship We have another great scholarship opportunity now accepting applications. The Trade School scholarship is awarded through the Nevada Heritage Foundation an organization that supports education of Nevada’s youth in agricultural related fields. The Trade School Scholarship is available to any student graduating from a Nevada high school and going into a trade to support agriculture or students already pursuing a trade to support agriculture. A successful candidate for the Trade School scholarship must be from a Nevada Farm Bureau member family. A completed application must be submitted for this scholarship and include a copy of your most recent transcript and two letters of recommendation. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded. www.progressiverancher.com
Full application details and application form can be found on the Nevada Farm Bureau website at nvfb.org or by using the direct link Trade School Scholarship www.nvfb.org/articles/trade-school-scholarship-2/ Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2022 Email: Julie Wolf at wolfranch1nv@gmail.com Mail: Nevada Heritage Foundation Scholarship Committee C/O Nevada Farm Bureau | Nevada Heritage Foundation 2165 Green Vista Dr Suite 20 • Sparks, Nevada 89431 For more information, please call the Nevada Farm Bureau office at 775-674-4000
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