Speaking Development Events are designed to develop the ability of all FFA members to express themselves on a given subject. Students are encouraged to develop their communication skills and learn to formulate their remarks for presentation in a variety of situations. The state finals of the speaking development events are held in conjunction with the Texas FFA Convention in July.

The following Speaking Development Events are offered through James Madison FFA:

Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Senior Prepared Public Speaking
Junior Prepared Public Speaking