It is also seeking candidates for the board of directors.
This year’s topics are:
* How can we fill the talent pipeline in Canadian agriculture?
* What impact will the emerging micro-food processing industry have on agriculture?
* Aquaculture: The challenges and solutions of developing, funding and marketing an emerging food source.
* Climate change: Can the family farm manage and capitalize on this shift?
* Lessons learned over the last 25 years of agriculture - and how we can apply it to the next 25.
* Should the agriculture industry fund and support opportunities for youth development?
* How to create ecosystem markets that reward Canada's farmers for environmental stewardship.
There is a new competition this year for a business presentation. It will be like an actual presentation to interest investors.
“Contestants will be required to research, analyze and summarize an issue and ‘pitch’ their results as a team to a panel of judges,” the association said. More information will be available soon at www.cysa-joca.ca
The competition is open to youth ages 11 to 24 wiho have a passion for agriculture whether raised on a farm, in the country or in the city.
The association said people Interested in joining the board or directors for two years should submit a résumé and cover letter detailing why they wish to join CYSA Inc. and include any relevant qualifications and experience.
There is no pay.
Applications will be received up to noon on Tuesday, February 11 by email at tedyoung@sympatico.ca or at”
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Inc.
Box 25015
Stone Road Mall, Postal Outlet
370 Stone Road West, Unit 17
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2X0
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture is a national, bilingual competition that provides a platform for participants to share their opinions, ideas and concerns about the Canadian agri-food industry in a five- to seven-minute prepared speech.
