Mission
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.
Are you passionate about farming?
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).
The 2020 competition will be held Saturday, November 7.
The 2020 competition will be held Saturday, November 7.
What's New
2016 CYSA Competition Winners
Nov 05, 2016
2015 CYSA Competition Winners
Nov 10, 2015
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