Fall Public Speaking Contests

2025-26 Fall Speaking Details Posted Below…

MO YOUNG FARMERS/YOUNG FARM WIVES

TOPIC:

Who has the greatest challenges – 1st generation or generation farmers?
How can you advocate for both?

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MISSOURI SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION

TOPIC:

Home Is Where the Habitat Is

WINNERS

First – Gracie Small, Linn Co. FFA

Second – Bailey Gregory, East Buchanan FFA

Third – Kaylee Robinson, Odessa FFA

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MISSOURI CATTLE INDUSTRY

TOPIC:

Topic/subject area for the content of the speech is at the discretion of the entrant, as long as it reflects some facet of the cattle industry.

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MISSOURI PET BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

TOPIC:

Positive and Future Aspects of the Pet Industry

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MISSOURI FARM BUREAU

TOPIC:

What can Farm Bureau do now to help bring the next generation home to the farm?

WINNERS

First – Landry Marsh, Chillicothe FFA

Second – Emma Goodding, East Prairie FFA

Third – Ellie Samek, Bolivar FFA

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MISSOURI QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION

TOPIC:

How has your involvement in an equine SAE contributed to your personal growth and skill development, and what lasting impact could this have on your future?

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MISSOURI PORK ASSOCIATION

TOPIC:

Building Consumer Trust: How Pork Producers Connect Farm to Fork

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MISSOURI SHEEP PRODUCERS

TOPIC:

Subject area should reflect the sheep industry.

WINNERS

First – Scarlett Miller, Carrollton ACC FFA

Second – Emm Bourgeous, Carthage FFA

Third – Arington Bain, East Prairie FFA

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MISSOURI TEACH AG

TOPIC:

Balancing the Load: Promoting Wellness and Sustainability in the Ag Education Profession

WINNERS

First – Vivian Jones, West Platte FFA

Second – Skyla Moore, Bolivar FFA

Third – Kennedy Borland, Ballard FFA

Fourth – Clare Gordon, Green City FFA

Fifth – Taylor Lauer, Hermann FFA

Sixth – Sandy Miranda, East Prairie FFA

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MISSOURI INSTITUTE OF COOPERATIVES

TOPIC:

Students must interview a representative rom a local cooperative to identify a current challenge the cooperative is facing. After identifying the challenge, students will develop and propose a solution.

WINNERS

First – Bella Baker, Atlanta FFA

Second – Preston McMillan, California FFA

Third – Salvador Gonzalez, Stockton FFA

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MISSOURI FOREST PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

TOPIC:

Why should you use real wood rather than fake wood?
Explore the practical, aesthetic, and environmental benefits of real wood, as well as the issues created by using fake wood.

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