COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Youth Discussion Meet
Annually, NMF&LB's YF&R program hosts a youth discussion meet for high school students throughout New Mexico. The discussion meet 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.
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The 2023 Youth Discussion Meet will be held Wednesday, November 15, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Albuquerque, NM. The winner will be announced at the awards presentation on Wednesday evening.
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2023 Youth Discussion Meet Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, November 15 |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Contestant & Judges Orientation |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Round 1 Meet |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Round 1 Meet |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Round 2 Meet |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Round 2 Meet |
| 2:15 p.m. | Announce Sweet 16 |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Sweet 16 Round |
| 3:30 p.m. | Announce Final Four |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Final Four Round |
| 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | YF&R Awards Presentation |
2023 Youth Discussion Meet Questions
Linked below are the questions that will be used in the 2023 Youth Discussion Meet.
Download 2023 Youth Discussion Meet Questions
Achievement Award
The Achievement Award recognizes Young Farmers & Ranchers who have excelled in their farm or ranch and have honed their leadership abilities. Participants are involved in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks. Judges evaluate competitors’ excellence in management, growth, and scope of their enterprise, and the self-initiative that has been displayed throughout the farm or ranch. State finalists are eligible to compete at the national level at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention each year.
Excellence in Agriculture Award
The Excellence in Agriculture Award spotlights YF&R members who are agricultural enthusiasts but have not earned a majority of their income from an owned production agriculture enterprise in the past three years. Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of agricultural issues, leadership experiences and achievement, and their ability to communicate their agricultural story. State finalists are eligible to compete at the national level at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention each year. State finalists are eligible to compete at the national level at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention each year.
YF&R-Level Discussion Meet
The YF&R-Level Discussion Meet is open to YF&R members between the ages of 18 and 35. The competition 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 a consensus and solve problems. The state finalist is eligible to represent New Mexico at the American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet during the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention.