Chad Hall, a graduate of Logan County High School, won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual's skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues. The event was one of the highlighted activities of last night's general session during KFB's annual meeting in Louisville.

Hall, a business service officer for BB&T in Owensboro, bested 13 other entrants in the event, winning the choice of a Kawasaki 4x4 ATV or a Kawasaki Mule donated by Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. He also won a trip to the national finals next month, as well as $500 from Dodge Division of DaimlerChrysler. In addition, Jacobi Sales, Inc. awarded him a voucher for Kawasaki accessories.

Runner-up in the meet was Curt Divine, of Union County, who received $1,000 cash from KFB.

The two other finalists in the state-level contest were Jonathan Shell, of Garrard County, and Cameron Edwards, of Webster County. They each received $200 cash awards from KFB.

KFB's Discussion Meet tests entrants on their basic knowledge of critical farm issues and their ability to respond in a panel setting to differing points of view. The topic debated by the four finalists asked, "Government has always been involved in agriculture. Is the current level of government involvement a new hindrance or a net benefit to agriculture?"

With more than 500,000 member families statewide, Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state's largest farm organization. Approximately 1,300 members attended the 91st annual meeting, December 1-4, to recognize this year's achievements and adopt policy for 2011.

Chad is a 2001 graduate of Logan County High School and is the son of Rickey and Venita Hall of Russellville.