| State FFA Conv. June 27-29, 2016 MD FFA CDE Descriptions/Times 2016 |
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| CDE |
Time |
Description |
Mem/Team |
Notes |
| Monday, June 27, 2016 (Choose one) |
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| Creed Speaking |
1:00-3:00 |
First year 9th grade member, recite the FFA Creed, answer critial thinking questions |
Ind. |
Top 4 Region |
| FFA Knowledge |
1:00-3:00 |
Students will take a writen exam on the FFA organization, policies, history, |
Ind. |
Top 4 Scores |
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parliamentary procedure, and current topics, then solve a team activity |
4/Team |
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| Extemp. Public Speaking |
1:00-3:00 |
Students select 1, from three agriculturally related topics, write a 4-6 minute |
Ind- Jr/Sr |
Top 4 Region |
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speech, given 30 min. to prepare, answer questions, top 4 advance to final round |
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| Job Interview |
1:00-3:00 |
Students will submit an application, cover letter and resume online prior to the event, |
Ind. |
1/ Chapter |
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then conduct an interview and write a follow up letter during the event. |
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| Prepared Public Speaking |
1:00-3:00 |
Students present a 6-8 minute speech on a topic of their choice related to agriculture |
Ind- Jr/Sr |
Top 4 Region |
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and answer questions related to their topic, top 4 advance to the final round |
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| Talent |
1:00-2:00 |
Individuals or groups may perform on stage, based on orginality, stage |
Ind. or |
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presence, power of expression, general effect, and appropriateness for audience |
Group |
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| Monday, June 27, 2016 (Choose one) |
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| Agricultural Issues |
3:30-5:30 |
A team of 3-7 students present their views on a current agricultural issue. A portfolio |
3-7/ Team |
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must be submitted prior to the event demonstrating community presentations. |
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| Marketing Plan |
3:30-5:30 |
A team of 3 present their marketing plan for an existing or start up agribusiness and |
3/ Team |
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answer questions from the judges. A portfolio must be submitted prior to the event |
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| Parlia. Procedure |
3:30-5:30 |
Conduct 10 minute meeting using designated motions, answer questions, written test |
6/ Team |
Top 4 T/Reg. |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2016 (Choose one) |
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| Ag. Communication |
9:00-12:00 |
A team of 3 present their communications plan, submit a portfolio prior to the event. |
3/Team |
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Each member will complete a practicum and written exam. |
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| Ag. Knowledge Bowl |
9:00-11:30 |
This is a quiz bowl to test competeing teams knowledge of agricultre, using buzzers. |
4/Team |
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| Agricultural Sales |
9:00-3:00 |
Students will conduct a team presentation, individual sales call, and written test. |
4/Team |
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| Environmental Natural |
9:00-3:00 |
Students will perform decision making and problem solving skills in the areas of |
4/Team |
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| Resources |
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environment and natural resources, written test, team activity, and practicums. |
up to 6 Ind. |
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| Floriculture |
9:00-3:00 |
Students will complete a written test, plant and equipment ID, practicums, floral |
4/Team |
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arrangements, and a team activity within the floral industry |
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| Forestry |
9:00-3:00 |
Tree & equipment identification,timber cruising, compass/pacing, chainsaw operation, |
4/Team |
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general knowledge exam, and a team activity to a forestry issue. |
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| Hort. Knowledge Bowl |
1:00-3:30 |
This is a quiz bowl to test competeing teams knowledge of horticulture, using buzzers. |
4/Team |
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| Veterinary Science |
9:00-3:00 |
Students compete in a written test, practicums in ID of equipment, clinical procedures, |
4/Team |
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handling and restraint within the veterinary industry |
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