YOUNG FARMER CONTESTS
More information about each contest and eligibility can be found in the application details below. Application Deadline for each contest is Friday, May 9, 2025.
A schedule for the Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture contests held at the Summer Outing on July 11 will be released after the application deadline.
Outstanding Young
Farm Family
The ideal candidate(s) for this award is an individual, or couple, involved in production agriculture with a majority of their income subject to normal production risks associated with farming. The top three finalists will be announced on Saturday at the Eggs and Issues Breakfast.
Discussion
Meet
The Discussion Meet preliminary and semifinal rounds will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 during the Young Farmer Summer Outing in Covington, Kentucky. The Elite Eight will be announced during the Friday lunch and then will compete in the semifinal round immediately following.
Excellence in
Agriculture
The Excellence in Agriculture contest will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 during the Young Farmer Summer Outing in Covington, Kentucky. The top three applicants will be announced during the Friday lunch and then will compete immediately following.
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