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Essay Contest

Purpose:
The Canadian Charolais Youth Association National Board Annual Essay Competition has been created by the CCYA National Board to encourage youth to be involved in the Charolais industry and actively promote the educational endeavors of CCYA members.

Essay Competition Form

Essay Competition Rules and Requirements

PRIZES

Senior

Intermediate

Junior

1st Place - $300

1st Place - $200

1st Place - $125

2nd Place - $200

2nd Place - $100

2nd Place - $75

TOPICS
Choose one of the topics for your age category

Senior
A) What are the biggest challenges facing farms today, what are the impacts and what can be done about them?
B) Are youth in agriculture here to stay?

Intermediate
A) How has technology changed beef production and marketing?
B) Describe the accomplishments of someone you feel is influential in the agricultural industry and why.

Junior
A) What is your favorite event at the CCYA conference and show and why?
B) What are the 3 most important criteria for selecting a show heifer and why?