Team Policy 2026-2027
Resolved: The U.S. Federal Government should substantially reform its agriculture policy.
Agriculture policy touches nearly every dimension of public life, from food security and rural economics to environmental stewardship and international trade, giving this resolution exceptional scope and real-world weight. Students researching this topic will encounter debates over farm subsidies, trade agreements, land use, sustainable farming practices, and the role of large agribusiness versus small family farms. The resolution rewards careful research and nuanced case construction, as both affirmative and negative teams have access to compelling evidence across economic, ethical, and scientific domains.
Team Policy debate falls under Stoa rules and is for debaters ages 12 to 18. Ages are determined as of October 1st.
Team Policy explanation from Stoa:
A Team Policy debate asks competitors to develop and defend competing policy options to address contemporary problems. The purpose of Team Policy debate is to instill in Christian home school students the skills of presentation, critical thinking, research, and policy analysis. That endeavor is accomplished in an environment of honorable competition that cultivates maturity, wisdom, grace, poise, and brings glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Overview:
- One resolution is debated per season
- Cases are researched, selected, and developed by each team
- Two students per team.
- Teams must prepare negative cases all season
- Rounds last 75 min.
*Please note that not all tournaments offer Team Policy Debate.