Montana Farm Bureau Foundation Youth Speech Contest
The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation is hosts the Annual Youth Speech Contest in partnership with the Montana FFA Convention!
Congratulations to the 2025 top 5 winners!
Addison Bishop, Summerdale 4-H Club; Corvallis
Riley Denniston, Park FFA
Allison Hershberger, Denton FFA
Layla Dice, Miles City FFA
Chelise Stone, Geraldine FFA
Prizes: 1st place = $400.00, 2nd = $300.00, 3rd = $200.00, 4th = $100 and 5th = $50
One of our Foundation's most important goals is to aid in the agricultural education and the leadership development of Montana's youth. The Foundation Youth Speech Contest will be open to students in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades, who are also members of either 4-H or FFA.
For more information, contact Alena Standley at alenas@mfbf.org or406-587-3153
2025 Speech Contest Registration
Speech topic:
Speeches must be presented within 2.5 to 4 minutes. Points will be deducted for going under or over time.
What do you envision as your future role in the agricultural industry? Whether your interests lie in farm and ranch production, agribusiness, or supporting rural communities, everyone contributes to this vital sector.
Points to Address:
- What are your goals and what challenges might you face?
- What resources are available for young individuals planning their future role in agriculture?
Speech Contest Scoring Rubric.pdf