Youth Speech Contest

Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Program sponsors an annual Youth Speech Contest for students ages 11–18. The contest promotes a stronger interest and understanding of agriculture while helping youth develop leadership and public speaking skills.

The topic for 2026 is:
“What are some of the proactive, collaborative steps that farmers, ranchers, local communities and organizations like Farm Bureau can take to help guard against invasive species threatening Florida agriculture?”

The contest includes three levels of competition: county, district, and state. Some counties and districts may offer two divisions, senior and intermediate, based on participation. Winners advance through each level for a chance to earn prizes up to $1,000 and speak at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in October. There is currently no intermediate division at the state level.

For county contest information, contact your local County Farm Bureau.

Past winners continued:

2022 – Mackenzie Cunningham, Volusia County