Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host the Collegiate and Young Farmers and Ranchers discussion meets Nov. 5-6 in Oklahoma City during the organization’s annual convention.
Competitors will face fellow participants in a round-table discussion format that simulates a committee meeting. Participants are judged on their ability to work collaboratively, offer constructive input and communicate effectively while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions.
Contestants will compete in two open rounds of discussion, with the top competitors advancing to the final round. At the beginning of each round, participants will be asked a question from a predetermined list of agricultural discussion topics.
Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet
The YF&R discussion meet will take place Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City and is open to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35.
Orientation begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by round one at 5 p.m., round two at 6 p.m. and the finals at 7 p.m.
The winner will advance to the 2027 American Farm Bureau Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, and receive a lawnmower as their prize.
Collegiate Discussion Meet
The collegiate discussion meet is set for Friday, Nov. 6 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City and is open to members of an Oklahoma Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.
Participants will start the event with an orientation at 8 a.m. and the first round will follow at 9 a.m. Round two will take place at 10 a.m. and the finals will be held at 12:30 p.m.
Along with a cash prize, the collegiate winner will travel to the 2027 American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, to represent Oklahoma in the national collegiate Farm Bureau discussion meet.
Awards will be presented to both discussion meet winners during the convention.
Registration for both discussion meets is open through Oct. 31 using the form below.
For questions, contact Burton Harmon.
2026 discussion meet questions
- Growth in rural areas can strain rural energy infrastructure. How can Farm Bureau work with stakeholders to advocate for proactive planning at the local, state and national levels that safeguards affordable, reliable energy access for farmers and ranchers as well as their rural neighbors while protecting farmland from unnecessary eminent domain?
- Rural and large animal veterinary practices and professionals continue to decrease in numbers across the county. How can Farm Bureau help attract and retain rural and large animal veterinarians for member communities?
- With the continued ripple effect of supply chain challenges related to meat processing, how can Farm Bureau leverage its grassroots network to reduce barriers and create pathways for the development of local USDA certified meat processing?
- How can Farm Bureau and its young leaders leverage relationships with agricultural youth organizations to attract more young leaders to the Young Farmers & Ranchers program?
- Increased public concern over healthy diets and chronic childhood disease has raised questions, as well as criticism, about modern agriculture and the food system. How can Farm Bureau effectively engage in this discussion and advocate for the critical science-based tools and research famers need to fulfill their commitment to grow healthy, sustainable food, fiber and fuel?
Register today for the Collegiate Farm Bureau and Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meets
Registration closes Sunday, Oct. 31.
