Student Contests
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.
This year’s topic 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 general contest information, view the 2026 packet here. For county contest information, contact your local County Farm Bureau.
Youth Speech Contest Application
Download Youth Speech Contest Flyer
Collegiate Discussion Meet
The Collegiate Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Students from the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters at the University of Florida and Warner University participate in the competitive event and have the opportunity to advance to the AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet at the AFBF Fusion Conference. View the Collegiate Discussion Meet manual.
FFA Discussion Meet Leadership Development Event
The FFA pilot Discussion Meet Leadership Development Event is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Participants must be an active member of a chartered Florida FFA Chapter and enrolled in grades 9-12.
Websites
American Farm Bureau Federation
Florida Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Videos
2017 AFBF Collegiate DM Final Four
2012 AFBF Collegiate DM Final Four
2017 Kentucky FB DM Final Four