Utah Farm Bureau offers several opportunities for high school students to get involved in agriculture, develop leadership skills, and connect with farmers and ranchers across the state. Through the High School Discussion Meet, Essay Contest, and Video Contest, students can explore important agricultural issues, share their perspectives, and strengthen their communication skills.


High School Discussion Meet

The Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee is excited to host the High School Discussion Meet at the Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in Provo, Utah. This competition gives students the opportunity to engage with farmers and ranchers, discuss real-world agricultural challenges, and experience Utah Farm Bureau in action.

Participation in the in-person Discussion Meet is limited to two students per high school. Schools needing assistance with a preliminary contest are encouraged to contact their local YF&R District Chair.

Pre-registration is required.

View the 2026 High School Discussion Meet Questions. These questions will be used during the competition at the 2026 Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention.


Essay & Video Contest 

Can't attend the Discussion Meet in person? Students can still participate through the Essay Contest or the NEW Video Contest! These alternative competitions are available exclusively to students who are unable to attend the in-person event. Each student may participate in only one of the three contest options.

Both the essay and the video will address the topic below. 

"Think about the agricultural youth groups you’re a part of (4-H or FFA). What is one thing that makes you
actually want to stay involved, and how could Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program use that same thing to get more people your age involved?"


Essay Guidelines:

Essays must be 500 words or less and may not be written by AI. Submit essays to ufbfawards@gmail.com by November 13th. The essay rubric can be found here.


Video Contest Guidelines: 

Videos must be between 3-5 minutes in length. Submit videos to ufbfawards@gmail.com by November 13th. The video rubric can be found here.

To find out more information, please contact your county chair, a member of the state committee, or Sakia White (sakia.white@fbfs.com)