Competitive Events · Leadership
Prepared Public Speaking
Research, write, and deliver a polished speech on an agricultural issue — then defend it.
In the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event, students research and write an original six-to-eight-minute speech on an agricultural topic, deliver it from memory, and answer questions from the judges.
What students do
- Research and write an original agricultural speech
- Deliver it with poise, clarity, and expression
- Support claims with credible evidence
- Defend their position under questioning
Why it matters
A well-crafted message can move people and change minds. Students build the research, writing, and public-speaking skills that define leaders and advocates.
54 Resources & Documents
Every guide, handbook, and resource for this program — handbooks, orientations, study materials, and past results.