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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.

On November 7th, join the young Canadians who are speaking up for agriculture!

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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).

The 2020 competition will be held Saturday, November 7.


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The Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture #publicspeaking competition is held annually at @THERAWF for youth ages 11-24.

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CFWF@CdnFarmWriters·
24 Nov

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

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CAHRC - CCRHA@CdnAgHRCouncil·
17 Nov

The impact of labour shortages in agriculture is growing. In 2018, vacant positions cost the 🇨🇦 economy $2.9 billion.

How did COVID-19 affect #CdnAg workforce?

Calling all ag employers to take 15 min survey launched today! http://survey.conferenceboard.ca/SE/82/COVID19_Employer_Survey/ @CFAFCA @FCCagriculture

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Feeding Your Future@FeedYourFuture·
18 Nov

"Any skill sets or backgrounds you have, agriculture employers are looking for those skills", wise words spoken by @letsgrowfood!

Check out the full @farmtario article on page 6 about how agriculture education is evolving to fit modern needs http://ow.ly/UwN450ComBC

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Dr. Andria Jones Bitton (she/her)@AndriaBitton·
17 Nov

Happy to release our Emergency Response Model for Mental Health During Agricultural Crisis today! Built with an amazing team & lots of data, this guidance document offers concrete strategies for individuals, organiz'ns, govt & communities to support #FarmerMentalHealth Link below

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CYSA Inc. is generously funded by:

CAP

Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Inc.
Box 25015, Stone Road Mall, Postal Outlet
370 Stone Road West, Unit 17
Guelph, Ontario  N1G 2X0

© 2019 Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Inc. / Jeunes orateurs canadiens pour l’agriculture.

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