Nate Caughill, of Melancthon, Ont. won the junior title at the recent Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Royal Winter Fair.
Casey Riddle, of Elmira, Ont., was the second runner-up in the senior category.
The senior champion was Emmett Sawyer of Acme, Alta.
The 34th edition of CYSA welcomed 29 competitors, aged 11 to 24, from across Canada who offered their insights and solutions regarding the following topics:
- My view on diversity in Canadian agriculture.
- Canadian agriculture needs more people – and this is how we’re going to get them.
- What is sustainability and why does it matter to Canadian agriculture?
- The next big thing in Canadian agriculture is: _______.
- How can we educate urban populations about where our food comes from and the industry standards involved?
- Food Processing: Trends and Market Opportunities
- Local Opportunities for Micro Food Processing
