Annual Meeting
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.
Click for details and the entry form
Swine Field Days
Idaho Pork Producers Swine Field Days
When: May 29, 2026, 9:00-1:00
Where: The Center, Canyon County Fair
110 County Fair Avenue
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
What: Free event for youth that features small-group sessions covering essential topics like pig care, feeding, health, showmanship, and judging. Participants will rotate through interactive stations, gain practical skills for raising and showing pigs, and enjoy a free T-shirt and lunch.