Discussion Meet Webinar

You are invited to join us for the NDFB Discussion Meet Webinar, where participants will learn about what the discussion meet is, engage in thoughtful conversation, share perspectives, and explore ideas around the AFBF Discussion Meet Questions. 

 Date: Friday, January 23
 Time: 10:00 AM
 Location: Online

 Join Here: JOIN THE MEETING

Meeting ID: 219 471 062 860 74     Passcode: uX6gQ9Zr

Topics:

1. Urban sprawl presents significant challenges for farmers and ranchers, impacting access to land and resources. We see that 1.9 million acres of agricultural land are lost to development each year. How can Farm Bureau help promote responsible growth in communities while mitigating the loss of farms, ranches, and the agrarian way of life? 

2. Technology has made the world more interconnected than ever, creating new avenues for communication with policymakers. How can digital engagement be leveraged to effectively connect Farm Bureau members with their local, state, and national elected and appointed officials? 

3. There are numerous resources available to support seamless farm and ranch succession planning. How can Farm Bureau help increase understanding, access and utilization of tools and resources that help facilitate the smooth transition of land and capital from one generation to the next? 

4. Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of environmental stewardship. From soil health to local ecosystems, producers are concerned about how to be both environmentally and financially sustainable. How can farmers and ranchers effectively advance environmental stewardship while balancing the needs of their farms? 

5. Farm Bureau offers a diverse range of member benefits at the state and national levels. What strategies can be implemented to ensure members are fully informed about the savings on products and services available to them? Additionally, how can young farmers and ranchers leverage these industry relationships to strengthen local partnerships and increase utilization of these discounts to keep their operations running smoothly? 

This interactive session is designed to encourage open dialogue, critical thinking, and collaborative learning in a welcoming virtual environment. Whether you are brand new to the discussion meet or wanting to win it this year, this is the webinar for you.

The 2026 NDFB Discussion Meet will take place on January 31 at the Farm and Ranch conference at the Astoria Hotel in Dickinson today. Register for the conference today at https://www.ndfb.org/events/farm-and-ranch-conference-4/

The winner of the discussion meet wins $4000 CASH and a trip to compete at the national competition in Charolette, North Carolina next January. 

Please contact Joey Bailey at joey@ndfb.org if you have questions.