CYSA's mission is to provide Canadian youth with a professional public speaking competition through which they can develop communication and workforce skills demanded by Canada's competitive agriculture and agri-food industry.
Objectives
To strengthen the agriculture industry by developing future spokespersons and leaders; to inform the urban population about agricultural issues; and to provide articulate young people with:
an opportunity to develop public speaking skills
incentives to become involved with
agriculture
a forum to express their concerns
recognition for their communication skills
To show our commitment to sponsors who help strengthen the industry by supporting future advocates and leaders.
To inform the urban population about
agricultural issues.
On November 6th, join the young Canadians who are speaking up for agriculture!
Are you passionate about farming?
Do you enjoy sharing your views with others?
The Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition could be your time to shine!
2019 Junior Winner Ryley Mappin, AB
2019 Senior Winner Ellie Stauffer, AB
Will you be next?
Contestants prepare a five to seven minute speech on one of five agriculture-related topics, and present it at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Prizes are available for two age groups: Junior (11 to 15) and Senior (16 to 24).
Video entries must be uploaded to our website by October 1, 2021. Finalists will be judged live on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Visit the Competition page for more details.
This panel will explore 2 avenues Canada’s farmers use for outside help to maintain excellence: mentorship & peer advisory groups, along with technology solutions that help farmers build their network! Join us at #AgExConf20! Register at https://www.agexcellenceconference.ca/ @MNP_Ag @MNP_LLP
Check out Farm Management Fridays for topics ranging from cost of production to farm safety to navigating your farm business - info, resources and decision-making tools for farmers and agribusinesses to improve business through informed decision-making. http://go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch
Don't miss out on our upcoming CFWF Webinar! Join the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a virtual fireside chat about the Food Policy for Canada. Register here: https://bit.ly/2J7l7ka