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.
The student must be a resident of Volusia County. Students must be at least 14 years old and not more than 18 by September 13, 2024. 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 2024 topic and deliver it in front of members of the Volusia County Farm Bureau board of directors and other guests on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office boardroom, 3090 E. New York Ave., DeLand.
The 2024 Youth Speech Contest topic is: “How does Florida Farm Bureau Federation help connect youth with 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. Email or call Amanda Tyler at 386-734-1612, Amanda.Tyler@ffbf.org to register.