<p> 2007 GEORGIA FFA DISCUSSION MEET Sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau, Young Farmer Committee</p><p>– DISCUSSION MEET TOPICS – 1. What role will labor issues play in the future of agriculture? • Minimum Wage • Immigration Reform • Guest Worker Program • Mechanization vs Manual Labor</p><p>2. What impact do local media organizations have on the public's perception of agriculture? • Rural / Urban Media Outlets • Accuracy of Reported Information • Is the Ag Community Media Friendly? • What Is the Impact of Agri-tourism with Media and Public Perception?</p><p>3. What is the future of federal crop subsidies and how will that impact American and world agriculture? • Loss or eliminate • Affects on Trade • Changing Price Structure • World Trade Organization Sanctions</p><p>– FINAL TOPIC – What will be required to maintain organization interests? What will be the sources for memberships? Will urban FFA memberships grow and, if so, what impact will they have in support of the traditional agricultural roles of farmers? What influence will increased graduation requirements have on agricultural course participation? • Role of the Ag Teacher / FFA in an Urban Environment • Agricultural Literacy vs Actual Ag Skills • How competitive can urban programs be in competitions (CDE's)? • Should the curriculum in an urban program differ from a rural program?</p><p>– AWARDS – Area Finalists (12) Two per area, $100 U.S. Savings Bond</p><p>State Finalist, $250 U.S. Savings Bond</p><p>State Winner, $500 U.S. Savings Bond</p>