FFA Pork Speaking Contest

The 2026 FFA Pork Speaking Contest
Sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association

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 2026 state finals will be held at the Missouri Pork Expo in Osage Beach on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

2026 Contest Details:

Theme: Building Consumer Trust: How Pork Producers Connect Farm to Fork
Speeches should focus on transparency, communication, and how producers can share their story with consumers.

Cash Awards:

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 17, 2026 during the 2026 Missouri Pork Expo at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.

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 past results.

For more information, contact:

Diane Slater
Missouri Pork Association
6235 W. Cunningham Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 445-8375
diane@mopork.com