74th Annual Speech Contest

General Information
This popular event is held in the fall of each year and is available to members and non-members. Students in grades 4-12 compete in their respective category at District contests held around the state. First and second place winners in each of the categories advance to the State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on the campus of Oklahoma State University.

While competing in the contest, the top three category winners in each of the four divisions receive awards and special recognition. First, second and third place state contest winners receive awards and cash scholarships.

All District Contest registrations will begin at 4 p.m. and the contest briefing will begin at 4:30 p.m. Judges and speakers will then disperse to assigned classrooms for competition. Immediately following competition, a meal will be served. Awards, special recognition and final comments will conclude the contest.

 

Dates & Locations
November 1st
Northeast
Lone Star School, Sapulpa
November 6th
Southeast
EOSC, Wilburton
November 8th
Southwest
Cache 5th and 6th Grade Building
November 13th
Northwest
Autry Tech Center, Enid
November 15th
Central
Tecumseh High School
December 1st
State Finals
Oklahoma State University, Classroom Building Room 313, Stillwater

Divisions
Novice Division
Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 May only compete in the AFR/OFU category
Time Limit: 2-4 minutes
Junior Division
Students in grades 7 and 8
Time Limit: 4-6 minutes
Intermediate Division
Students in grades 9 and 10
Time Limit: 4-6 minutes
Senior Division
Students in grades 11 and 12
Time Limit: 4-6 minutes
Categories
AMERICAN FARMERS & RANCHERS/OKLAHOMA FARMERS UNION

Participants may speak on the history or current activities of American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union, and its fight to support agriculture and rural families through legislation, cooperation and educational opportunities.

SCIENCE & NATURAL RESOURCES

Participants may choose any current issues such as natural resource conservation, forestry, aquaculture, energy, environment, agronomy, biotechnology, genetics, engineering, farm safety, food production or any animal science related topic.

AGRIBUSINESS

Participants may choose any current issue that deals with any topic such as cooperatives, value- added products, sales, service, traditional/non-traditional entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, commodities, advertising, economic development, etc.

AG ADVOCACY & POLICY

Participants may speak on laws, regulations or legislation for any current agricultural issue. Participants may also choose any topic that deals with consumer awareness, literacy and advocacy programs, social media, food security, trade, climate change, animal rights/animal welfare, etc.