MYRTLE BEACH — Katie Shaw of Newberry County was named the winner of the 2015 S.C. Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet. The award was presented by David Winkles, president of the S.C. Farm Bureau.
For her grand prize, Shaw received an award plaque, a STIHL chainsaw, $500 in cash, and a trip to Orlando to compete at the national competition in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet.
The SCFB Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet, held recently during the SC Farm Bureau Federation’s 72nd annual meeting in Myrtle Beach, gives participants an opportunity to analyze agricultural problems and suggest solutions.
The contest is an activity designed to build critical thinking skills in young farmers. Participants enhance their discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can solve problems by building coalitions, sharing knowledge, and reaching a consensus.