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The Utah Young Farmers and Ranchers program sponsors three competitions for young farmers and ranchers 18-35. Listed here are the contest summaries and applicable forms and information. The state winners are announced at the annual UFBF Convention in November and go on to represent Utah at the American Farm Bureau Convention in January. For more information on any of the competitions listed below, contact David Bailey, Staff Advisor, at 801-233-3020 or david.bailey@fbfs.com.
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Achievement Award: The Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize those young farmers and ranchers that have excelled in their farming/ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority. The contestants will be evaluated on a combination of their farming operation growth and financial progress of operation, FB Leadership, as well as leadership outside of Farm Bureau. More specifically, the judges will be looking for excellence in management, growth and scope of the enterprise and self-initiative that have been displayed throughout the operation. A contestant's participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations is a definite point getter from the judges. For more information about the rules or application click below.
State winners receive a new Polaris ATV from Utah Polaris Dealers, a $500 cash award from Dodge, a year's insurance on the ATV From Farm Bureau Insurance, a safety helmet from Utah Farm Bureau, and an expense paid trip to the AFBF Convention in Seattle, Washington in January 2010. Second and third place winners will receive cash prizes during the awards and recognition program at the UFBF Convention.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by August 28, 2009.
The contestant who earns the privilege of being named the National Achievement Award winner receives some incredible awards including a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 pickup truck with a 5.9L Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine; paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference; a $2,500 product voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection. The four National Runners-up each receive a Case IH DX compact tractor. The top ten National Runners-up (9 contestants) each receive a $1,500 voucher from Syngenta Crop Protection.
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Excellence in Agriculture Award: The Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity for Young Farmers & Ranchers, while actively contributing and growing through their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture, to earn recognition. Participants will be judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations (i.e., civic, service and community).
State winners receive a new Polaris ATV from Utah Polaris Dealers, a $500 cash award from Dodge, a year's insurance on the ATV From Farm Bureau Insurance, a safety helmet from Utah Farm Bureau, and an expense paid trip to the AFBF Convention in Seattle, Washington in January 2010. Second and third place winners will receive cash prizes during the awards and recognition program at the UFBF Convention.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by August 28, 2009.
The contestant who earns the privilege of being named the National Excellence in Agriculture winner receives some incredible awards, including a 2010 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 1500 pickup with SLT trim and a 4.7L Magnum V8 engine; and paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference. The three National Runners-up each receive a $2,000 U.S. Savings Bond and a Farm Boss Chain saw, courtesy of Stihl Outdoor Power Equipment.
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YF&R Discussion Meet: The Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate 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. The judges are looking for the contestant that offers constructive criticism, cooperation, and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. To find out more information about the Discussion Meet competition click below.
The contest is held at the beginning of the Annual UFBF Convention in Layton in November. Winners of the state contest are announced during the Thursday evening awards and recognition program. Practice competitions are often held at the county and district levels. Contact your local YF&R representative for more information on those events.
The state winner receives a new Polaris ATV sponsored by Intermountain Farmers Association; a $500 cash award from Dodge; a year's insurance policy on the ATV from Farm Bureau Insurance; a safety helmet from Farm Bureau; and an expense paid trip to the 2010 AFBF Convention in Seattle, Washington.
National winner receives a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 pickup with a 5.7L HEMI Magnum engine and paid registration to the national YF&R Leadership Conference. The three runners-up in the Discussion Meet competition will each receive a $6,000 Savings Bond courtesy of Cummins Engine Company.
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Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet: The Collegiate Discussion Meet is an activity designed to build these crucial skills in young, active leaders in agriculture on the collegiate level. By participating, members 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.
The Collegiate Discussion Meet is a competition promoted by the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The Collegiate Discussion Meet is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each committee member. The competitors will discuss pre-selected topics. The four fundamental bases of general discussion are: Cooperation; Constructive Criticism; Problem Solving; Communication.
The discussion should not be "conversation" or aimless talk, nor should the participant take the role of a persuasive speaker. The participant should try to cooperatively shed light on the problem and tentatively retain a flexible position.
A successful participant is a productive thinker rather than an emotional persuader. Sometimes it’s reasonable to change positions whenever new information and ideas are presented.
This is not a panel symposium wherein each participant, in turn, makes a presentation, with the moderator ending the session with a summary. Rather, it is an exercise in cooperative problem solving, with the questions, answers and statements coming from any person at any time. The moderator plays an inactive role during the discussion.
Contact your local YF&R representative for more information on those events.
The state winner receives an expense paid trip to the 2010 AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will compete in the AFBF YF&R Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet.
The national winner receives a $2,500 scholarship. The three runners-up in the AFBF YF&R Discussion Meet competition will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Every contestant at the national competition receives a $250 scholarship.
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