Missouri Soil & Water Conservation Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
May The Forest Be With You Always
Fall Public Speaking Contests
Missouri Institute Cooperatives Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Students must interview a representative from a local cooperative to identify a current challenge the cooperative is facing. After identifying the challenge, students will develop and propose a solution.
- Select a Cooperative: Choose a local cooperative to focus on. This can be in sectors such as feed & supply, electric, dairy, financial, or any other relevant area.
- Schedule an Interview: Arrange an interview with a representative from the chosen cooperative to discuss the challenges that they feel are facing their cooperative.
- Conduct the Interview: Carry out the interview, ensuring you gather detailed information about the problem. Take notes and record the conversation if possible (with permission).
- Identify the Problem: Analyze the information gathered to clearly define the main problem the cooperative is facing.
- Propose a Solution: Based on your analysis, develop a practical and innovative solution to address the identified problem. Consider the feasibility and potential impact of your solution on the cooperative and the rural community.
Missouri Farm Bureau Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
What can Farm Bureau do now to help bring the next generation home to the farm?
Missouri Cattle Industry Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Speech topic/subject at discretion of entrant as long as it reflects some facet of the cattle industry.
2024 WINNERS
1st place: Annie Neely, Lockwood
2nd place: Reagan O’Farrell, Appleton City
3rd place: Kristin Waters, Norborne
Missouri Quarter Horse Association Fall Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
What has contributed to the growth of the American Quarter Horse Association into the largest horse breed in the world and what can be done in Missouri to promote further Quarter Horse ownership and enthusiasm today?
2024 WINNERS
1st place: Carissa Simagna, Aurora
2nd place: Memphis Pickering, Braymer
Missouri Sheep Producers Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Subject area should reflect the sheep industry.
Missouri Forest Products Association Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Loggers are a very important part of the forest products industry and face many dangers in their day to day duties. What are ways to promote logger safety in the woods so they can carry out their jobs safely, efficiently, and positively promote themselves to forest landowners?
2024 WINNERS
1st place: Maggie Hogan, Salem FFA
2nd place: Grant Thompson, Fredericktown FFA
3rd place: Lyndsey King—Gallatin FFA
Missouri Teach Ag Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Using Social Media to Promote Ag Education. Social media is the main way many people in our society communicate. How can we effectively and positively use the various platforms to help people understand the importance of Ag Education, to shine a spotlight on the impact of Ag teachers, and encourage people to choose Ag Education as a career?
The title of the speech can be the same as the subject or students can choose their own related title.
Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Who has the greatest challenges – 1st generation or generational farmers? How can you advocate for both?
2024 WINNERS
1st place: Brooke Bummett, Mid Buchanan FFA
2nd place: Brayden Halliford, California FFA
3rd place: Kylee Melton, Liberal FFA
Missouri Pet Breeders Association Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Positive and Future Aspects of the Pet Industry
Missouri Pork Association Public Speaking Contest
TOPIC:
Driving Pork Demand Among Today’s Younger Generations. We encourage contestants to dive into what Millennials and Gen Z’s are looking for when it comes to pork. How can the pork industry market pork effectively to these new generations? How does sustainability impact purchasing decisions? Where can the future consumers of pork be reached successfully?