Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Archives

Social media has spread many falsehoods about agriculture and so farmers need to use social media to set the record straight, says Leslie Siewert, junior winner of this year’s Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition.

By working together, we can grow the world into something new

By Leslie Siewert October 16, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes Leslie Siewert, 13, of Cayley was the junior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition (which was held as a virtual event this year). Her topic was: Lessons learned over the last 25 years of agriculture — and how we can apply it to the next 25. Agriculture is killing the planet; cows […] Read more

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Pandemic doesn’t curb passion of young speakers

By Alberta Young Speakers For Agriculture Release September 15, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop youth from across the province from standing up and speaking loud and clear about agriculture. The 2020 Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture event moved to a digital format this year after the pandemic cancelled the Calgary Stampede, where it is usually held. It presented a tough challenge for the […] Read more

The benefits that cattle provide the  environment and the health benefits  of beef need to be promoted, Ryley  Mappin says in his prizewinning speech.

Beef Cattle, Heartland

We need to let people know that raising cattle is a good thing

Junior winner in Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition wants to 'bust a myth'

By Ryley Mappin August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ryley Mappin, 14, of Byemoor was the junior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede. He chose the topic: ‘Bust a myth in Canadian agriculture.’ “Oh give me a home, where the buffaloes roam, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard, a discouraging […] Read more

There are many aspects to sustainability in beef production but the foundation is much like the 4-H pledge to take proper care of animals in our care, says Carmen White.

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Sustainable beef will become the new standard for producers worldwide

By Carmen White September 7, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Carmen White, 15, of Claresholm was the junior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede. Her topic was: What is sustainability and why does it matter to Canadian agriculture? Canadian agriculture is constantly evolving to meet the needs of society. Beef producers, like myself and my family, have a […] Read more

Sustainable agriculture goes beyond just good environmental stewardship, says Kara Oosterhuis, seen here on the family farm near Bow Island.

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Sustainability comes in many forms — all of them important

By Kara Oosterhuis August 14, 2018

Reading Time: 4 minutes Kara Oosterhuis, 21, of Bow Island was the senior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede. Her topic was: What is sustainability and why does it matter to Canadian agriculture? We live off the land. I live off the land. You live off the land. Sustainability is vital to […] Read more

Quinten Albrecht, who won the $500 first-place prize in the junior division of this year’s Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, and competition founder Eric Dalke.

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Agriculture is my teacher — and I never fall asleep in class

By Quinten Albrecht August 4, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutes Quinten Albrecht, 12, of Holden, was the junior winner in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede. This year’s topic was: Working in agriculture is more than just farming. Harvesting crops, haying, calving out cows, and riding horses. These are just some of the things that fill up my event calendar […] Read more

young farmer touching ripe golden wheat in field

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Win $1,000 in young speakers competition

Deadline for applications is June 30

By Alberta Young Speakers For Agriculture Release May 18, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Young Albertans have a chance to win $1,000 and a trip to the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition in Toronto. Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture will hold its second annual public speaking competition on July 12 during the Calgary Stampede. The event offers young people an opportunity to share their views in a speech […] Read more

Emily Ritchie’s prizes included a $1,000 cheque, presented by Eric Dalke and  Deb Hart of the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition.

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Passion and drive allow farmers to overcome any hurdle

By Emily Ritchie August 23, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Emily Ritchie of Turner Valley was the senior winner in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede for her speech on the challenges facing the next generation of farmers. How many of you have a cellphone in your pocket? This is a new phenomenon but as times change, technology […] Read more

Aleri Swalwell received a buckle, ribbon, and $500 prize from Eric Dalke,  founder of the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition.

Heartland, News

Discover the power of social media – and use it

By Aleri Swalwell August 18, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes Aleri Swalwell of Strathmore was the junior winner in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede for her speech on how farmers can use social media. Tweet — post — blog — viral — hashtag — inbox — bookmark — surf — hack — thread. Fifteen years ago these […] Read more

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New speech competition for young Albertans

By AYSA release May 31, 2016

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture is holding an inaugural public speaking competition for Alberta youth to share their passion about the agricultural industry. The competition will be held during the Calgary Stampede on July 13 and offers youth ages 11 to 24 an opportunity to share their views on a topic important to agriculture. […] Read more

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Pandemic doesn’t curb passion of young speakers

We need to let people know that raising cattle is a good thing

Sustainable beef will become the new standard for producers worldwide

Sustainability comes in many forms — all of them important

Agriculture is my teacher — and I never fall asleep in class

Win $1,000 in young speakers competition

New speech competition for young Albertans

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