Contests Overview
Highlight individual achievements. Discuss complex agricultural issues. Share your Texas agriculture story. And be rewarded.
Because actively contributing and growing in agriculture and Texas Farm Bureau has its benefits like cash prizes and recognition for a job well done.
Registration for the Discussion Meet closes Nov. 1.
Registration is closed for the Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher and Excellence in Agriculture contests.
Click here to view the contest prize packages.
Contact youngfarmers@txfb.org with questions.
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Fall Tour
Take the path less traveled and learn about the diversity of agriculture in the Lone Star State. It’s a little education and a whole lot of fun!
The 2024 Fall Tour is set for Sept. 6-8 in Alpine. View the agenda.
Registration is closed.
The YF&R Fall Tour provides opportunities to:
- Learn about the diversity of Texas agriculture.
- Learn about agriculture indigenous to the area.
- Develop a network with other young producers from across the state.
- Fellowship with one another and make new friends.
- Introduce young people to Texas Farm Bureau and Young Farmer & Rancher activities.
Summer Social
Bring your family and join Texas Farm Bureau for some fun in the sun during the Summer Social!
The Summer Social is a chance for young farmers and ranchers across the state to bring their families and get to know each other.
The 2024 Summer Social is set for July 19-21 at Jellystone Park.
Registration is now closed.
Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference
Speakers. Networking. Fun. Get it all and more at the Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference!
The 2024 Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference was held April 5-7 in Waco. Read more about the event.
The Collegiate Discussion Meet will also be part of the conference.
For more questions about the event, contact youngfarmers@txfb.org.
Collegiate Discussion Meet
Meet. Discuss. Win! Brush up on your knowledge of agricultural topics and join other college students from across the state for Texas Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet.
Competing has its benefits! The contest winner receives a cash prize and an expense-paid trip to represent Texas in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest.
The Collegiate Discussion Meet was held during the Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Conference in Waco on April 5-7. Read more about the event.
Contact youngfarmers@txfb.org for questions regarding the contest.
Collegiate Farm Bureau
The Texas Collegiate Farm Bureau program currently has three chapters chartered. For information about programs currently enrolled in our pilot program, click here.
For questions and inquiries regarding chartering a program at your college or university, reach out to program coordinator McKenna Bush at mbush@txfb.org or 254-399-5037.
Advisory Committee
Have a question about agriculture? Want to get more involved? Meet other young farmers and ranchers in your area and across the state?
Connect with one of the members of the Young Farmer & Rancher Advisory Committee. They can offer direction, provide information and share their experiences.
Message from the chair
“The Young Farmer & Rancher Program prepares young producers and ag professionals to make an impact on our communities, Texas agriculture, Farm Bureau and our businesses. The numerous networking opportunities, information and resources available helps grow the next generation of Texas agriculture.”
—Jay Clark
Take advantage of a bright agricultural future. Learn to better yourself and your business. And inspire other young farmers and ranchers. To be innovative, resourceful and engaged.
You—young farmers and ranchers ages 18 to 35—are driving the future trends of agriculture. Get involved. And leave your mark on Texas agriculture.