Give a Speech!

Telling your story!People want to hear about your experienceWrite with passionKeep it short and sweetUse facts and figures (see the Ag Proud Site)

What YOU can do…Look at the Ag Proud website for speech

examplesModify, to fit YOUR story

Give a speech at your school or a local event

Don’t be shy,

your voice is

important! STEP UP!

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Suggested Template for a SpeechMajor Items Descriptions

Introduce Yourself

This includes who you are, where you are from, what your interests are

Explain Why Ag is Important to You

This should be personal….what is your connection to ag?

Explain Texas Proud

You can describe three main points or just pick one and discuss.

Follow-up on at Least One Point

Use statistics and facts to support the point

Closing Reiterate why ag is so important and leave time for questions.

I Have a Speech, Now What? Practice, Practice, Practice Dress nicely Be yourselfSpeak clearly Speak SlowlyLook at your audience

Most importantly, get excited to talk

about agriculture!

AG IS LIFE!

TELL YOUR

STORY!!!

DON’T BE SHY!

What’s Next?After you start getting your story out

there, don’t be surprised if others take notice

They may even start asking you questions about your agriculture story—be yourself!

Don’t be afraid to seek an adult mentor like your Ag teacher or county agent

STEP UP!

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Enthusiasm is key!

DON’T BE SHY!

AG IS LIFE!

TELL YOUR

STORY!!!

And don’t forget to be Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture!