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The 2010 FFA Pork Speaking Contest
Sponsored by MFA Incorporated
The Missouri Pork Association continues its support of Missouri's youth
and FFA students by holding a speaking contest each year. Students
proceed through their area and district before reaching the state final,
where the top student in each of Missouri's six FFA districts competes
for the top prize.
The 2010 state finals will be held at the Missouri Pork
Expo in Columbia on February 10, 2010. MFA Incorporated sponsors the event.
2010 Contest Details:
Theme: Strategies for Pork
Producers in Challenging Times
Students should review where
the industry has been in the past, current issues, and what can be done
for the future. Students may want to study input costs, government
policy and regulations, exports, and trade agreements.
Cash Awards:
MFA Incorporated sponsors the event, ensuring that
all six district-winning speakers will receive a cash award at the Expo.
First Place - $200
Second Place - $150
Third Place - $100
Other Participants - $50 each
Finals:
The finals will be held on February 10, 2010 during
the 2010 Missouri Pork Expo at the Holiday Inn Select Executive Center
in Columbia.
Contest Rules:
1. The general rules and regulations of the National
FFA Public Speaking Contests will govern the district and state
contests.2. The
contest will include a 6-8 minute presentation with a 5 minute question
session. Questions about the national and state organizations and
current pork industry issues will be included along with questions about
the speech. 3. As soon as the district
winner is selected, the local advisor must send the following material
to: Diane Slater, Missouri Pork Association, 6235 W. Cunningham Drive,
Columbia, MO 65202.
a. Four (4) double-spaced type-written copies of the speech
on 8.5" x 11" white paper.
b. A signed statement that the contestant's speech is the
result of their own work.
c. Bibliography must be included.
Informational Websites:
Click
here for the 2009, 2008 and 2007
State Finalists.
For more information,
contact:
Diane Slater
Missouri Pork Association
6235 W. Cunningham Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 445-8375
diane@mopork.com
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