Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) member Lindy McMillen, of Lane County, is the winner of the 2026 American Farm Bureau (AFBF) Discussion Meet. The contest was held as part of the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, Calif.
The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.
As champion of the national contest, McMillen received a $35,000 credit toward a new Ford vehicle and paid registration to the 2026 AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Portland, Ore., courtesy of Ford…