Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosted the organization’s 2025 High School Discussion meet at Redlands Community College in El Reno Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Ten students competed in two initial rounds of competition with the top four students competing in the final discussion meet round.
The winners of the High School Discussion Meet were: first place, Katelee Martin of Alva FFA; second place, Hailey Helmke of Fox FFA; third place, Cierra Collins of Frederick FFA; and fourth place Bailey Matlock of Cyril FFA.
The High School Discussion Meet is a roundtable discussion format where participants discussed agricultural issues and possible solutions.
The questions for the first two rounds were, “What are some ways that young farmers and ranchers can utilize diversification to explore new revenue sources,” and “How can Farm Bureau work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and private property rights.” The question posed to contestants in the final round was, “How can Farm Bureau continue to provide value and opportunity to welcome members from across the broad diversity of modern agriculture and American farmers and ranchers?”
Winners of the competition will be recognized on stage at the 2025 OKFB Convention on Friday, Nov. 7, to receive their cash prizes and awards. Awards will be presented to winners in the amounts of, first place $750, second place $500, third place $300, and fourth place $100.
