Travis Schnaithman, of Garber, was named the 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 72nd Annual Meeting, Nov. 15, in Norman.
Schnaithman competed against four other participants in three rounds of debate-style discussion where performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on pre-determined topics. Participants were judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions.
As the state discussion meet winner, Schnaithman received an iPad package and the opportunity to compete in the national discussion meet contest at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, Jan. 12-15, in San Antonio.
Schnaithman is a fifth-generation farmer on his family’s operation in Garfield County. The Schnaithmans raise wheat, canola, alfalfa, soybeans, corn and cattle on their farm.
You can download photos from the Discussion Meet on our Flickr page.
