8. Each judge will ask each contestant a question. Each answer will be no longer than 90
seconds.
9. The use of pets, signs, electronics, objects, or props of any kind are prohibited. A violation of this rule
will result in contestant disqualification.
10. Each contestant will enter their speech in one of four categories. A contestant may enter in
one category only. There are subject matters which may be appropriate in more than one
category. Final determination of all speeches will be at the discretion of the superintendent
and show management. The category the student wishes to enter must be submitted with
the original entry form.
11. Previous 1st place winners in Junior and Senior Divisions must select a new speech topic
(can be the same speech category) to remain eligible to enter the contest in subsequent
years.
12. Committee members have the right to change/amend any rules, guidelines, or awards
pertaining to this contest.
CATEGORIES:
Agricultural Policy/Agribusiness: Any current or future subject that deals with topics such as
domestic farm issues, international trade, international competition, rural economic development, legal
issues, animal rights, subsidies, price supports, cooperatives, sales, service, communications,
entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, commodities, hedging, advertising.
Animal Science: Any current or future subject that deals with any aspects of the dairy, equine, poultry,
sheep, goat, swine, beef or specialty animal industries.
Horticulture/Landscape/Natural Resources: Any current or future subject that addresses any aspect
of the horticulture and/or agronomy industries including floriculture, fruit and/or vegetable production,
nursery operations, turf and landscape management, crop production, specialty crop production, soil,
water, air, water quality, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture, conservation, recreation, recycling, energy
environmental issues, etc.
Western Heritage/Ag Advocacy: Any current or future subject that deals with the topics such as
Western history, culture, or heritage. Any current or future subject that addresses topics such as
biotechnology, biogenetics, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, new agri-technology applications,
global positioning and other satellite technology, computer applications, etc.
AWARDS:
Junior Division
- 1st Place Winner - Plaque and Premium money TBD
- 2nd and 3rd place Winners - Premium money TBD
Intermediate Division
- 1st Place Winner - Plaque and Premium money TBD
- 2nd and 3rd place Winners - Premium money TBD
Senior Division
- 1st Place Winner - Plaque and Premium money TBD
- 2nd and 3rd place Winners - Premium money TBD