Volusia County Farm Bureau invites students to show their talents and earn some cash in the Annual Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest. The contest pays cash prizes and opens the door into the District and State-level speech competitions.
To qualify students must reside in Volusia County and are at least 14 years old, but not more than 18 by September 9, 2023. Both public school and homeschool students are invited. Farm Bureau membership is not required. There is no cost to enter.
Students must prepare a five-minute speech on the 2023 topic and deliver it in front of members of the Volusia County Farm Bureau board of directors and other guests on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office boardroom, 3090 E. New York Ave., DeLand.
The 2023 Youth Speech Contest topic is: “How have supply chain issues impacted Florida agriculture?”
Winners are selected based on content, how well the student demonstrates knowledge of the topic, accuracy of information, effective delivery, clarity and expression.
County winners receive $300, $250 and $200 respectively for first, second and third place. The first-place winner moves on to District competition. Winners of the District competition go to the State championship held during the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the end of October. Prizes there are $500 for first place and $250 for second.
The Volusia County Farm Bureau is always on the lookout for talented young speakers. Call Caroline Newby at 386-734-1612 to register or for more information visit https://tinyurl.com/cmp29hxs.