LFBF Discussion Meet Entry Form

Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet

2025 Entry Form
Important information on completing and submitting your online application:
1. All applications must be typed using the JotForm online application. No handwritten forms will be accepted.
2. The applicant should carefully read through the application and entry form BEFORE filling out any part of it. The complete list of rules and regulations may be downloaded here: Discussion Meet Rules & Worksheet.
3. Applications must be electronically submitted to the state office by MAY 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
4. Every time you work on your application, even if you are not ready to submit, you will need to click the BLUE "Save and Continue Later" button on the very bottom of the page. You will receive an email that contains a link that will take you back to your online entry form. When you return back to your online entry form, you will be able to make edits and revisions until submission deadline of May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
5. Once you have completed your application and are ready to submit the final version, you will need to click on the ORANGE "Submit" button at the bottom of the entry form. You will receive a confirmation email that will include a PDF attachment of your submission.
6. Any applications worked on and/or submitted by April 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CST will be reviewed by the state office for eligibility and application guidelines and is eligible for resubmission with corrections.
7. Any applications worked on and/or submitted after April 14, 2025 @ 11:59pm CST will be submitted on the official deadline (May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST) without review.
8. Disregarding the guidelines will result in disqualification of the application.
9. Submission of SIGNED entry form:
  - Print the entry form (first page) of your PDF application that you received in your confirmation email
  - Sign where indicated for applicant(s)
  - Have your parish president sign where indicated
  - Submit your signed entry form to the LFBF State Office
    
    Mail to: PO Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004
    
    E-Mail to: megang@lfbf.org
Discussion Meet applicants are able to apply for the LFBF Achievement Award, LFBF Excellence in Agriculture Award, and LFBF Outstanding Young Farm Woman Award. Those applicants who are selected as a finalist in either the LFBF Achievement Award or the LFBF Excellence in Agriculture Award will not be able to participate in the LFBF Discussion Meet.
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PowerPoint Competitor Template

Download the blank template by clicking the blue link below. Complete and save the template with your information and upload into this application by using the 'Browse Files' button and selecting your completed template.
PowerPoint competitor templates that highlight the parish entry must be completed using the template provided by LFBF (download file by clicking the link below). It should include the applicant's bio, written in third person, and 2-3 pictures of the applicant and their agricultural operation or involvement. All pictures and presentations become the property of LFBF.

To download the PowerPoint Template click here: Discussion Meet PowerPoint Competitor Template
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Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet

PowerPoint Competitor Template