Competitive Events · Leadership
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Draw a topic, prepare in 30 minutes, and speak with command on the issues facing agriculture.
In the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event, students draw an agricultural topic, prepare for just 30 minutes, and deliver a four-to-six-minute speech followed by questions — thinking and speaking on their feet.
What students do
- Analyze an unfamiliar agricultural topic quickly
- Organize a persuasive speech in 30 minutes
- Deliver it with poise and clarity
- Defend their ideas under questioning
Why it matters
The ability to think and speak under pressure is rare and powerful. This event builds quick reasoning, composure, and persuasive communication for any path.
25 Resources & Documents
Every guide, handbook, and resource for this program — handbooks, orientations, study materials, and past results.