2025–2026 Regional and National Public Speaking Topics

The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed.

The Public Speaking Contest builds communication skills and confidence while allowing JABGA youth to share knowledge of the Boer goat industry. Each age division has specific topics that promote leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy for agriculture.

Novice and Junior divisions may choose either of their two topics and may use the same one at both Regionals and Nationals.

Age Division	Time Allotted	Topics
NOVICE (4 – 7 years old)	2-4 minutes	What challenge(s) have you faced with your animal(s) and how did you fix it? What is your favorite part of taking care of your goat?
JUNIOR (8 – 12 years old)	3-5 minutes	Why is responsibility important when raising livestock and how does it impact you as a breeder and/or showman? What traits do you look for when buying your next goat? i.e. for breeding or showing.
INTERMEDIATE (13 – 16 years old)	4-6 minutes	*Regionals* What are major challenges goat breeders face today and how do issues like disease, market trends and environmental factors impact their operations *Nationals* What are different nutritional needs for goats during their different life stages? i.e. kids, show goats, pregnant/nursing does and market goats.
SENIOR (17 – 21 years old)	5-7 minutes	*Regionals* How have advancements in Boer goat genetics and modern breeding techniques impacted the goat industry? *Nationals* Why is it important for youth involved in agriculture to advocate for the JABGA and the industry in today's digital age and how can they do it effectively?

25 oct 2024

2024 - 2025 Regional Show Series: Public Speaking Topics

The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed.

11 oct 2022

2022 - 2023 JABGA Public Speaking Contest

Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest.