FFA members compete in public speaking events

November 5, eight members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter competed in public speaking events sponsored by different Missouri agriculture organizations at the area level.

The purpose for the contests is to develop individual public speaking skills and to promote interests and awareness of the various aspects of each of the eight industries which include: Missouri Cooperatives, Farm Bureau, Pork Producers, Sheep Producers, Cattlemen’s Association, Young Farmers and Young Farm Wives, Soil and Water, as well as Pet Breeders.

Each of these commodity groups have a specific topic related to their organization for the students to research, write and then deliver a six and eight minute presentation on.

FFA members participating in Area Fall Public Speaking Events are (Left to Right) Allison Leonard, Sara White, Johnee Hargis, Carson Stephens, Hunter Kay, Hannah Lewis, Bailey Stamp, and Savannah Hinkle.