What if the next powerful voice in the pork industry is already speaking up—and it’s a young producer from Idaho?
The Idaho Pork Producers Association is calling on youth across the state to step into the spotlight with its 2026 Idaho Pork Speech Contest, an exciting opportunity designed to spark interest in pig farming, pork production, and the future of the U.S. swine industry.
Open to ages 5–18, this unique agriculture education event challenges participants to create and share original speeches that highlight the importance of pork producers, animal care, and the role of modern hog farming in feeding a growing population. With entries submitted via YouTube and cash prizes awarded across multiple age divisions, this contest not only builds confidence and communication skills—it helps amplify the next generation of leaders in agriculture and the pork industry.
Know the PERFECT young person passionate about pork production who would be a great candidate? Here are the details from Idaho Pork:
Idaho Pork Speech Contest
To encourage Idaho’s youth to learn more about the pork industry and to help educate the public, the Idaho
Pork Producers Association is sponsoring a public speaking contest as part of our annual meeting and other
events. Participants will prepare an original speech on one of the topics listed below. They will present their
speeches on video and then upload their entry to YouTube. Cash prizes for winners of each age category.
Speech Contest Official Rules:
Eligibility and Participation
The contest is open to youth ages 5-18, residing in Idaho.
Age groups are broken into four categories: age 5-7, age 8-10, age 11-13, age 14-18
Entries may be submitted between March 1, 2026, and May 15, 2026
Winners will be announced May 29, 2026, at the Idaho Pork Producers Association Swine Field Days Event in
Caldwell, Idaho. Entrants are invited and highly encouraged to attend the event.
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