Idaho FFA Association Career Development Event Rules and Regulations 2012-2016
FOREWORD
The primary purpose of the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events is to provide competitive learning activities which reflect skill and knowledge gained from instruction received in secondary Agricultural Science and Technology. The Idaho State FFA Career Development Events (CDE’s) should motivate individual students to develop their abilities and supplement the ongoing secondary Agricultural Science and Technology Programs.
The IVATA CDE Committee was established in 2011 and followed an approved schedule to revise the State FFA CDE Rules. The CDE revisions will be implemented in the fall of 2012.
This revision of the State FFA CDE Rules was intended to review the recently revised National FFA Career Development Events rules and utilize input from the agriculture science instructors in the state, to determine which revisions would provide the best opportunity for FFA participants in Idaho to apply what they had learned in the classroom. The committee reinforced the philosophy of providing an experience for as many FFA members in the State of Idaho as possible at a competitive level.
The IVATA CDE Revision Committee is acknowledged and thanked for their participation and dedication to this project. The following instructors were responsible for gathering input from their respective districts, writing proposed changes, and organizing the document:
Mike Tesnohlidek, Chair Steve Braun Joe Blackstock Cody Porath Robert Hale Brandee Lewis Marc Beitia Larin Crossley Ron Corbett
In addition, a total of 20 agriculture science instructors participated in a Career Development Events Revisions Workshop at Meridian High School on October 6-7, 2011. The discussion and ideas generated at this workshop proved to be invaluable as this document was developed.
Dr. Connors and Dr. Falk also contributed to this effort. Of course, this document would not exist without the skills and efforts of Dr. Allison Touchstone, Senior Instructor, University of Idaho.
Lastly, thanks to the State Division of Professional Technical Education for the financial support and the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education for the leadership provided to the project.
For the IVATA CDE Revision Committee,
Mike Tesnohlidek
Revised 2012/2014 Foreword i GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IDAHO STATE FFA ASSOCIATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Any career event, which is sponsored in Idaho in the name of the Idaho State FFA Association, whether conducted by chapter, district, state association, fairs, stock shows or any other organization, shall be subject to the following general rules:
1. Each team member will be an active FFA member in good standing.
2. Every CDE participant shall be enrolled in an agricultural education course during the current school year or most recent school year in instances where the school year is over.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the advisor(s) to register each CDE participant with the University of Idaho, Department of Agricultural Education and 4-H Youth Development and/or the Idaho State FFA Office (depending on who is the host organization of the CDE). The advisor(s) shall also ensure that all fees reflect that participants are in as being in good standing. Failure to comply could result in disciplinary action by the Idaho FFA Executive Committee.
4. In a state Career Development Event (CDE), an individual may participate as long as eligible or until participant’s team has won first place in that CDE the individual or has participated in the CDE at the national level.
5. Use of an ineligible team member will disqualify the entire team from the CDE in which the violation occurs.
6. Eligibility of an individual will be determined by current membership record as reported to the State Office on the official FFA Membership Roster.
7. No alternates will be allowed in the Career Development Events on the state level unless specifically designated by the CDE in question. Any individual may represent his/her chapter as an individual in the CDE if that chapter does not have an official team.
8. Teams winning a state CDE qualify and may participate in a similar National CDE.
9. State career development event rules and their interpretations of the state career development event will be the responsibility of the IVATA.
10. If a participant makes an error in filling out a scorecard so that the placing cannot reasonably be determined, the participant will receive no score for that section of the card involved.
11. All CDE’s which require members to qualify at the district level to participate at the state level at Idaho State FFA Leadership Conference will have the top 4 placings awarded plaques.
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 1 12. Students are not admitted into the event area until the event has begun. The only advisors allowed into the event prior to the event are the event checkers. Advisors assigned to assist with the event will be allowed in at the discretion of the event superintendent. Advisors and students can review the event after its completion.
13. It is expected that all participants be in complete FFA Official Dress as described in the National FFA Handbook as appropriate for the CDE in which they are participating. a. For leadership events, official dress for males consists of: black slacks, official FFA jacket, white collared shirt, official FFA tie, black dress shoes/boots, and black socks. For females, official dress consists of: knee length black skirt (solid colored, fabric) , official FFA jacket, white collared shirt, official FFA scarf, black closed toed shoes with a moderate or no heel, and black nylons. i. Ag Communications ii. Ag Sales iii. Agronomy iv. Creed Speaking v. Dairy Foods vi. Extemporaneous Public Speaking vii. Farm Business Management viii. Food Science and Technology ix. Job Interview x. Marketing Plan xi. Parliamentary Procedure xii. Prepared Public Speaking
b. For other Career Development Events, modifications of official dress could include black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear. If the CDE takes place in inclement weather, participants are expected to bring appropriate clothing (poncho, coat, etc.). i. Dairy Cattle ii. Dairy Cattle Handlers (please see Dairy Cattle rules for specifics) iii. Environmental and Natural Resources iv. Floriculture v. Forestry vi. Horse Evaluation vii. Livestock Evaluation viii. Meats Technology ix. Nursery and Landscape x. Rangeland Assessment xi. Soils and Land xii. Veterinary Science (see official rules)
c. For agricultural mechanics and ag issues, please see event rules for appropriate attire.
d. Participants not wearing proper attire regarding official dress as stated in this general rule will not be allowed to participate in the event. Event superintendents will notify
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 2 the State FFA Advisor who will notify the participant’s FFA Advisor. The State Advisor will be responsible for enforcing this rule.
14. Ethical procedures and rules to be followed at all CDEs are as follows: a. Instructors and participants will not tour livestock barns or other career event areas within one month prior to or during the time career events are held.
b. After participants have reported to receive scorecards, advisors will not remain with them or communicate with them until the career event is completed. (For CDEs in which there is an advisors’ meeting this rule shall be announced as a reminder.)
c. Judges should be careful when making placings so that participants do not see official scorecards or hear them discuss placings.
d. There shall be no unnecessary contact by participants or advisors in the career development event area with career development event personnel, judges, scoring personnel or the career development event scoring area until the career development event is over. Automatic disqualification shall result if any of these regulations are violated.
e. Schools participating must be accompanied by an instructor or other authorized adult who will be held responsible for the participants' actions while participating in and while traveling to and from the career development events. It is the responsibility of the school to designate an appropriate adult to supervise FFA members participating in CDEs. In the event that an FFA Advisor is not in attendance at the state event, the school shall designate their appropriate adult responsible for the participants in writing to be submitted with registration for the CDE.
f. If any member of a team displays inappropriate conduct, that team may be disqualified from any and all career development events in which they were participating. Disciplinary action will be determined by the Discipline Committee (refer to Item n).
g. Every effort must be made during the scoring and tabulation of the career development events to ensure accuracy in results. When the results of the career development event results are validated and announced, the official results are final unless successfully appealed (see Idaho FFA Association Appeals Policy at the end of the General Rules).
h. Prior to announcing the CDE results, the results will be verified by the State FFA Advisor or a representative designated by the State FFA Advisor who is not associated with the CDE.
i. No instructor, except career development event checkers, is privileged to dispute or argue with officials regarding placings or setting up of career development events. Such conduct will eliminate their teams from the State Career Development Events.
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 3 (For CDEs in which there is an advisors’ meeting this rule shall be announced as a reminder.)
j. Advisors and students are not allowed in any Career Development Event prior to the CDE beginning, except for event checkers. Failure to comply may result in chapter disqualification.
k. In case of a tie for any award in a career development event, tiebreakers will be designated in the official CDE Rules. In the event that a tiebreaker is not designated in the rules, a series of three classes will be designated as tiebreakers by the official judge. The tie is broken as soon as a difference is perceived.
l. Superintendents will select the tie breakers in the Career Development Event if there is not a designated tie breaker in the rules prior to the CDE beginning.
m. Agricultural education instructors may appropriately discipline any FFA member causing a disturbance.
n. A discipline committee to handle disciplinary action of FFA members and advisors will be composed of the members of the Idaho FFA Association Board of Directors (see Idaho FFA Constitution Article VII). To function, a quorum must be present.
o. Those chapters on campus will be housed together by districts in university dormitories to allow more supervision while at Moscow for State FFA Career Development Events.
p. Line up time will be 15 – 30 minutes prior to the official CDE starting time depending on the career development event. Advisors will be notified of line up times in registration materials for state events and finalized at the instructor meeting in Moscow.
q. A student representing a district in the leadership CDEs may participate in either the Prepared Public Speaking or the Extemporaneous Public Speaking event, but not both.
r. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in any CDE. If electronic devices are seen, the student’s cards are collected and the student receives a no score. In CDEs without cards a student is subject to disqualification and a no score when inappropriately using an electronic device. Non-programmable calculators are permitted in specific Career Development Events only when allowed by specific CDE’s. Watches may be used for timing in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Prepared Public Speaking.
s. Advisors are discouraged from using cell phones during CDE’s, except in the case of an emergency.
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 4 15. A camera-ready copy of all official scorecards and scantrons (as applicable) will be included in the rules section for each event.
16. It is the responsibility of the FFA participant’s advisor to select an agriculture teacher from another chapter as a judge for the leadership CDEs. If the judge is not in attendance, every attempt will be made to have the participant’s advisor select another judge for the event. If that is impossible, a selection of a judge will be made by the event coordinator and voted on by the judges in attendance.
17. All participants in CDEs on the University of Idaho campus must invest in the campus insurance program for that year. Members who fail to do so will not be allowed to participate.
18. Idaho State FFA Association Career Development Events Rules and Regulations (revised 2012) will be in effect for the career development events held in the years 2012-2017.
19. The National FFA Poultry CDE is not conducted in Idaho nor is a similar event. FFA chapters in good standing have an opportunity to declare their interest to participate in the National FFA Poultry CDE by March 1st. Declaration of intent shall be directed to the State FFA Office. It will be the responsibility of the advisor(s) who have declared an interest to plan and carry out a qualifying activity to determine the state representative if more than one chapter declares their interest. (It is likely that the National FFA Organization will offer a Veterinary Science CDE before these rules are up for revision in 2016. Chapters wanting to participate at the national level in Veterinary Science and any new CDEs are subject to the provisions outlined in this rule.) Team members will be subject to the same general rules and regulations that apply to the other CDEs.
20. FFA members with current documented disabilities and or individualized education plans are eligible for accommodations commensurate with their documented disability. It is the responsibility of the FFA advisor and local chapter to make arrangements to provide appropriate accommodations. CDE superintendents, official judges, and CDE checkers will be made aware of students requiring accommodations prior to the start of a CDE. The request for accommodations form is included at the end of the General Rules and Regulations.
21. All state CDEs require advanced registration and most require fees paid to participate. Chapters that fail to meet the advanced registration deadline may not be allowed to participate due to a lack of supplies, space, or other criteria as identified by the State FFA Office and/or CDE superintendent.
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 5 22. During an official State FFA Career Development Event, once the CDE has officially begun, teams that have not arrived for the event will not be allowed to participate. Under extenuating circumstances the State FFA Advisor and/or CDE superintendent may allow the late team to participate. To be considered eligible for participating in the CDE after it has started; the chapter advisor must have established contact with the State FFA Advisor and/or CDE superintendent requesting a late start prior to arrival at the event. Allowing a team to start late is at the discretion of the CDE superintendent and/or State FFA Advisor.
23. Each team will be composed of the number of members as indicated below.
Agricultural Communications CDE ------3 Food Science and Technology CDE ----- 4 Agricultural Mechanics CDE ------3-4 Forestry CDE ------4 Agricultural Issues CDE ------4 Horse Evaluation CDE ------4 Agricultural Sales CDE ------4 Job Interview CDE ------1 Agronomy CDE ------4 Livestock Evaluation CDE ------4 Creed Speaking CDE ------1 Marketing Plan CDE ------3 D a i r y C a t t l e C D E ------4 Meats Technology CDE ------4 Dairy Foods CDE ------4 Nursery and Landscape CDE ------4 Dairy Handlers CDE ------1 Parliamentary Procedure CDE ------6 Environmental/Natural Resources CDE --- 4 Prepared Public Speaking CDE ------1 Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE ---- 1 Rangeland Assessment CDE ------4 Farm Business Management CDE ------4 Reporter’s Scrapbook CDE ------NA Floriculture CDE ------4 Soil and Land CDE ------5 Veterinary Science CDE ------4
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 6 Idaho FFA Association Career Development Events Appeals Process
1. An intent to file an appeal must be submitted in writing (e-mail or hard copy) to the Idaho State FFA Advisor within 24 hours of the event in question or the announcement of the results in question.
2. A complete written appeal must be submitted within five working days to the Idaho State FFA Advisor outlining the details of the appeal and desired outcome. All written appeals must be accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee to be considered. If the appeal is granted, the $50 will be returned to the appealing chapter/program. If the appeal is denied, the $50 fee will revert to the Idaho Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (IVATA).
3. Once the written appeal request and $50 fee is received by the Idaho State FFA Advisor, the IVATA Officers and District Directors will be contacted for input regarding the situation. A meeting or video conference will be called if possible, but input via e-mail will be taken as well. If one of the teachers listed above is involved in the dispute, the FFA district will select another teacher to represent the district in the appeal process so that all districts are represented.
4. After discussion through one of the media stated above has taken place, the Idaho State FFA Advisor will take a vote of the committee on the appeal request. Appeals receiving a majority vote will be upheld. Appeals not receiving a majority vote will be denied.
5. The decision of the committee will be made in a timely manner as to best benefit the students and programs involved.
6. The decision of the committee will be final.
Additional information can be found online at:
http://www.pte.idaho.gov/pdf/AG/FFA/CDE/Appeals_Process.pdf
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 7 Request for Special Needs Accommodation for Idaho FFA State CDE Events and Programs Deadline: March 1 for April events and May 15 for June events participation. The following information is required if there is a qualified member that plans to participate in an Idaho FFA event or program and wishes to request an accommodation for a disability. Please complete the following information, print the completed form and secure necessary signatures. Please mail, scan, email, or fax the signed form to the State FFA Advisor by the due date listed above for participation State FFA Programs and Activities. Glenn Orthel, State FFA Advisor and Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Manager Idaho Division of Professional Technical Education & Idaho FFA Association Len B. Jordan Building, Room 324, 650 West State Street P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720‐0095 [email protected] (Office) 208‐334‐3216 (Fax) 208‐334‐2365 This information will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only to process services for participants needing special needs assistance. Idaho FFA may request further documentation upon receipt of this application.
Member Information Member Name: ______Parent/Guardian Name, if member is under 21 years of age: ______Member/Parent or Guardian phone number: ______Home Address: ______Advisor’s Name : ______Advisor’s Phone Number: ______Chapter Name: ______State Activity and dates State Leadership Conference (April) State Career Development Events (June)
Select All Area(s) that apply: Agriscience Fair CDE Proficiency Award/National Chapter Award Star Awards/State Degree State Officer Candidate/Nominating Committee Talent Name of Specific Event or Award Area: ______
Description of Disability and accommodations Requested Specific Disability:
Please describe the limiting nature of the disability and the accommodations requested:
Please list accommodations provided at chapter and/or district level selection activity:
______Student Signature/Date ______Advisor Signature/Date ______Parent Signature/Date ______Authorized School/District Staff/Date
R evised 2012/2014 General Rules and Regulations 8 AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To provide individuals with practical communications skills necessary to pursue career opportunities in agricultural communications. Public communications about agricultural products, practices and policies are essential to the future of agriculture. Students who are equipped with strong communication skills, have developed teamwork skills, and who can use a variety of media have a bright future in the job market. Participants’ goals are to help the public understand issues related to the industry of agriculture.
Objectives:
To develop employment skills for students who are interested in exploring or pursuing career opportunities in the agricultural communications industry.
To assist the local agricultural education instructor in motivating students to become knowledgeable receivers and producers of communication products, or become active in the industry of agricultural communications.
To encourage the development of broader analytical skills, critical thinking strategies and an understanding of appropriate communications terminology for high school students.
To develop the ability to create media products order to clearly communicate a message and to meet the needs of the receiver.
General Rules and Regulations
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. Three persons will constitute an official team for the Agricultural Communications Career. 3. Team members will work together to prepare a written media plan prior to the Idaho FFA Agricultural Communications CDE. The team will also be responsible for presenting the plan during the CDE and completing individual practicums. 4. During the practicum portion of the event, each team member will be responsible for completing a written communication activity, an electronic media activity, or a visual design activity. All FFA members will perform the same practicum based on the content of the Press Conference. The Press Conference will be held during the CDE, and hosted by an appropriate agricultural or natural resources entity. 5. Any participant in possession of an electronic device in the event area is subject to disqualification. 6. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 1 Format and scoring:
1. Each November following the national FFA convention, the agricultural communications CDE committee will release event specifications for the next year via www.ffa.org under programs/cde/agricultural communications as well as an e-mail notification to all agriculture instructors. The specifications will outline the scenario to be used for the media plan and presentation as well as the specific practicum activities and software. Idaho FFA will use the same scenario as the National FFA, and a practicum will be based on the following rotation: 2014- Writer Practicum 2015- Designer Practicum 2016- Electronic Media Specialist 2017- Writer Practicum ***The CDE Superintendent will reserve the right to adjust the practicum based on the advice of Idaho Agriculture Teachers. 2. Students must provide pens and pencils for their own use. 3. The following specialized equipment will be provided: a. For team presentation: projector, projector screen, and table. Note: Teams may bring additional equipment for the media plan presentation as long as they are able to set up and tear down equipment in the time allowed for the presentation. A remote clicker may be available, but it is recommended that teams bring their own. b. For practicums: PC computer, printer, blank paper, recorder, digital photographs (at least 5 that relate to the press release topic), dummy text (to be used where normal text would go in the design practicum), logos (when available) and any other necessary materials. 4. Team Activity: Agriculture Related Media Plan (200 points/team) a. Teams will play the role of communication consultants and will develop a media plan for an assigned scenario. The scenario will identify a type of client with a communications need and a budget. Please reference the current event specifications on the CDE webpage. The media plan should be based on the types of communication strategies that will be used for a client; the media plan should NOT be focused on purchasing supplies for a local FFA event. b. A media plan is a written document that describes the following: i. Objectives: What the group wants to accomplish with the media plan. ii. Target Audience: Description of who the client is trying to reach, including demographic data. iii. Strategic plan and tactics: Ways in which the objectives can be accomplished. iv. Timeline: When the objectives will be accomplished. v. Evaluation: How the results will be measured. vi. Budget: How much the plan will cost.
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 2 c. Guidelines for media plan i. The media plan should be: · A maximum of 15 typed pages not including cover page, table of contents, references or appendices. 10 to 15 pages is recommended. · Double-spaced with 1” margins. · Paginated (numbered pages not including cover page). · 12-point Times New Roman font (not including display text or headings). · Submitted electronically to the Idaho Agricultural Communications CDE superintendent. Paper copies of the media proposal will also be accepted. · Formatted and edited according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) when citing sources.
ii. The media plan must include the following sections (points will be deducted for missing or incomplete sections): 1. Cover page a. Must include the title of the media plan, CDE name, state, chapter name, team member names and year. b. May include a creative design. 2. Table of Contents- a. Helpful tip: complete this after the plan has been written and check for accuracy. 3. Executive Summary- 1 page maximum a. Brief description of the contents of the media plan. The executive summary previews the main points of the complete plan. It allows the reader to get the main points without reading the whole document. b. Helpful tip: complete this after the plan has been written. 4. Introduction and Overview- 2 pages maximum a. Introduction- a brief background of the issue/topic and a statement of the problem establishing the need for this media plan. b. Overview- a brief preview of what is contained in the plan and how it will benefit the client. 5. Audience- 2 pages maximum a. Who the client is trying to reach with the media plan. b. The demographic characteristics of the intended audience. This may include age ranges, socio-economic ranges, genders, and other characteristics of who you will target. For example, if one of your target audiences is rural high school students, the strategic plan should be tailored to this specific audience. If a different audience is 26-32 year old urban women who have started a family, consider the most effective communication strategies for this group.
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 3 6. Strategic Plan- 6 pages maximum a. The heart of the plan, including the objectives. Goals should be measurable and tied to the evaluation section of this proposal. b. Key messages or themes to communicate to the audience. c. Explanation of how the objectives will be met, including justification of chosen media tactics. d. A minimum of three examples must be included in the appendices. Electronic examples should include links to live sites. e. Examples of tactics include but are not limited to social media, broadcast advertising, print advertising, press releases, fliers, brochures, web site, blogging and displays. f. Description of how the plan will be executed. For each strategy, consider answering the 5 W’s and the How. 7. Timeline- 1 page maximum a. Explanation of the duration of the plan and the timing of the media tactics. 8. Evaluation- 1 pages maximum a. Description of proposed methods to determine if the objectives were met. This section should match the goals set in the strategic plan section. 9. Budget - 1 page maximum a. Table of all costs and quantities associated with implementing the media plan. b. Narratives typically will not be included with the budget table. c. Helpful tip 1 .Do not make these up – cite actual costs. If a billboard is going to be used, call around to see how much it costs to print a billboard design, and how much it costs to rent a billboard. d. Helpful tip 2: Although Facebook may be free, your communication firm will likely charge for the service of the development and implementation of Facebook communication with intended audiences. 10. Conclusion- 1 page maximum a. A final summary of key points related to the strategic plan and a statement persuading the client that the plan is a good solution to the communication problem. b. Not a restatement of the introduction and overview. 11. References a. Formatted and edited according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 4 12. Appendices/Examples a. Helpful tip: Create a title page for each appendix or example. The title page could include necessary details and a page number. 13. An electronic copy or hard copy of the media plan must be submitted two weeks prior to the CDE to the superintendent. A penalty of 10% will be assessed for documents received after the deadline. If the document is not received seven days after the deadline, the team may be subject to disqualification.
5. Team Activity Media Plan Presentation (125 points/team) a. The team should present the media plan as if pitching it to the client identified in the scenario and media plan. b. The presentation should follow the structure of the written media plan. c. Teams are encouraged to bring examples of materials that would be used in the execution of the plan (e.g. social media, broadcast advertising, print advertising, press releases, fliers, brochures, web site, blogging and displays). d. Each team member must participate in the presentation. e. Each team will be allowed 15 minutes to present its media plan to a panel of judges, who will play the role of the client. Teams will be stopped if they are not finished at 15 minutes to protect the event schedule. No deduction will be made for finishing in less than 15 minutes. Following the presentation, judges will be allowed five minutes to ask questions. f. Teams will have a total of 10 minutes for setting-up and tearing-down equipment (e.g. 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to tear down). g. Provided equipment includes a projector, projector screen and table. Note: Teams may bring additional equipment for the presentation as long as they are able to set up and tear down equipment in the time allowed. The team should set-up the equipment and props without help from their advisor, coach, or chaperone. h. In the case of equipment failure, the team may be asked to move forward with the presentation. A back-up plan is recommended. i. Presentation flights will be seeded by proposal scores. Flights are announced during the team orientation meeting at the start of the event. 6. Individual Activity Test a. Although a communications quiz and an editing exercise are part of the National FFA Agricultural Communications CDE, neither test will be part of the Idaho FFA Agricultural Communications CDE.
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 5 7. Individual Activity Practicums (100 points/individual; 300 points/team) a. Idaho FFA will use the same practicum as the National FFA. In Idaho, each member of a team will conduct the same practicum individually. *Note: At the National FFA event, each member of a team will perform separate practicums based on the press conference. b. The practicum will be based on the following rotation: 2014- Writer Practicum 2015- Designer Practicum 2016- Electronic Media Specialist 2017- Writer Practicum ***The CDE Superintendent will reserve the right to adjust the practicum, based on the advice of Idaho Agriculture Teachers. c. All teams will meet in a central location for an orientation and press conference. Teams will be seated by practicum group. All team members will be given an orientation at the beginning of the practicums to last no more than 10 minutes. d. The press conference will be held following the orientation meeting. Each team member will receive a press packet with background information on the agricultural topic and expert to use during the event. An expert will speak on a current agricultural topic for 20 minutes. Students can bring paper to take notes if they wish. After the 20-minute presentation, the participants will then be involved in a 10-minute question and answer period with the expert (speaker). Each member will stand to be recognized before asking a question. Members may ask more than one question; however, the expert will attempt to address questions from as many different participants as possible. No electronic devices of any kind, including tape recorders and cell phones, will be allowed during this portion of the event. Upon completion of the 10-minute question and answer session, participants will be dismissed to complete their assigned practicums. i. Designer 1. Each designer will use the press packet and information that was gathered in the press conference to develop a graphic design layout. The specific type of layout and details will be announced each November for the next convention on the CDE webpage. The objective is effective communication or information sharing through visual tools. Each participant will have 60 minutes to complete the practicum. 2. The activity may be chosen from the following: a. Magazine page layout 3. Web page layout 4. Electronic publication layout 5. Flier/poster
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 6 ii. Electronic Media Specialist 1. Each electronic media specialist will use the press packet and information that was gathered in the press conference to develop an electronic media message. The specific medium and details will be announced each November for the next convention on the CDE webpage. Participants will have 60 minutes to complete the practicum. 2. The activity may be chosen from the following: a. Digital news broadcast b. Blog c. Social media d. Video iii. Writers 1. Writers are to write a journalistic piece based on the press packet and information that was gathered in the press conference. The specific activity and details will be announced each November for the next convention on the CDE webpage. It should be written for an appropriate audience, have a strong focus and lead (opening paragraph) and include a headline. The story will then be word processed by the student on a computer and turned in to be scored. Participants will have 60 minutes to complete the practicum. 2. The activity may be chosen from the following: a. Press release b. News story c. Feature story
8. Scoring a. Participants’ work will be evaluated by each judge without consultation. The judges will use the score sheets for this CDE. The criteria and points can be found on the scorecards in Appendix B.
9. Event Points a. Media Plan Proposal 200 b. Media Plan Presentation 125 c. Practicums- 300 points possible Practicum 300 (100 points/member) d. Total individual score possible 300 E. Total team score possible 625
10. Tiebreakers a. Team tiebreakers will be settled in the following order: i. Combined individual practicum score ii. Proposal rank iii. Presentation rank b. Individual tiebreakers will not be broken.
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 7 Awards Awards will be presented to individuals and/or teams based upon their scores at the awards ceremony. Awards are sponsored by a cooperating industry sponsor(s) as a special project, and/or by the general fund of the Idaho FFA Foundation. Specialty awards will be given to the high individual in each practicum area.
References This list of references is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other sources may be utilized, and teachers are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available. The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.
National FFA Core Catalog—Past CDE Material (http://shop.ffa.org/cde-qas-c1413.aspx)
Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (current edition)
Microsoft ® Office computer program
Adobe ® Creative Suite (most current edition)
Bivins, T. Public Relations Writings: The Essentials of Style and Format, 4th edition. McGraw- Hill Higher Education, ISBN 0-844-20351-3
Harrower, T. Newspaper Designer’s Handbook, 5th edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. ISBN 0-07-249291-0
Kalbfeld, B. Associated Press Broadcast News Handbook. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ISBN 0-07-136388-2
Telg, R. and T. Irani. Agricultural Communication in Action: A Hands-On Approach, 1st edition. Cengage/Delmar Publishing, ISBN 1111317143 (Available in October 2011)
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 8 Agricultural Communications CDE Presentation Rubric - 125 points
Agricultural Communications CDE
Media Plan Presentation Scorecard
Chapter: ______
Possible Score Team Score
Plan Includes all Requirements 10 Cover page, titles and names on cover page, table of contents, does not exceed page limit, double spaced, one inch margins, page numbers, required headings (-1 point per missing item)
Proposal is Relevant to Scenario 10 Entire narrative focuses on addressing client’s specific public communication needs.
Executive Summary 10 Adequately explains the plan without reading the entire document
Introduction 15 Provides adequate background of the issue; clearly states the problem and need for plan; describes how the plan will benefit the client
Description of Audience 15 Clearly describes (including demographics) who is targeted with the media plan
Detailed Strategic Plan 30 Clearly states objectives; explains how objectives will be met; explains why chosen mediums are appropriate to meet objectives; describes how plan will be executed
Timeline 10 Explains duration of plan and timing of media tactics
Method of Evaluation 15 Proposes methods to determine if the objectives were met
Budget 20 Explains all costs associated with implementing the media plan
Conclusion 10
Appendices 30 Quality of communications documents. Three required
Quality of writing 25 Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure
TOTAL POINTS 200
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 9 Agricultural Communications CDE Presentation Rubric - 125 points
Very strong evidence Moderate evidence Strong evidence skill Points Total Indicators skill is present skill is present is not present Weight Earned Score 5-4 3-2 1-0
Examples are vivid, precise Examples are usually concrete, Examples are abstract or not and clearly explained. sometimes needs clarification. clearly defined. A. Examples ∙ Examples are original, ∙ Examples are effective, but ∙ Examples are sometimes X 3 logical and relevant. need more originality or confusing, leaving the thought. listeners with questions. Speaks very articulately Speaks articulately, but Speaks articulately, but B. Speaking without hesitation. sometimes hesitates. frequently hesitates. without Never has the need for Occasionally has the need for a Frequently hesitates or has X 2 hesitation unnecessary pauses or long pause or moderate long, awkward pauses while hesitation when speaking. hesitation when speaking. speaking.
Appropriate tone is Appropriate tone is usually Has difficulty using an consistent. Speaks at the consistent. Speaks at the right appropriate tone. right pace to be clear. pace most of the time, but shows Pace is too fast; nervous. C. Tone X 1 Pronunciation of words is some nervousness. Pronunciation Pronunciation of words is very clear and intent is of words is usually clear, difficult to understand; apparent. sometimes vague. unclear. Is able to stay fully detail- Is mostly good at being detail- Has difficulty being detail- D. Being oriented. Always provides oriented. Usually provides details oriented. Sometimes detail- details which support the which are supportive of the issue; overlooks details that could X 2 oriented issue; is well organized. displays good organizational be very beneficial to the issue; skills. lacks organization.
Speaks unrehearsed with Speaks unrehearsed mostly with Shows nervousness or seems comfort and ease. Is able to comfort and ease, but sometimes unprepared when speaking E. Speaking speak quickly with organized seems nervous or unsure. Is able unrehearsed.Seems to ramble X 2 unrehearsed thoughts and concise to speak effectively, has to stop or speaks before thinking. answers. and think and sometimes gets off focus.
Exemplary in connecting Sufficient in connecting facts and Has difficulty with connecting facts and issues and issues and articulating how they facts and issues and F. articulating how they impact impact the issue locally and articulating how they impact Connecting the issue locally and globally. globally. Possesses a good the issue locally and globally. and Possesses a strong knowledge knowledge base and is able to, Possesses some knowledge X 2 articulating base and is able to effectively for the most part, articulate base but is unable to facts and articulate information information regarding related articulate information issues regarding related facts and facts and current issues. regarding related facts and current issues. current issues.
G. All team All team members took an Two team members took an active One team member took an members active role in the role in the presentation. active role in the X 2 participated presentation. presentation.
Visual aids add clarity and Visual aids add some clarity and Visual aids add little to no I. Use of support what is being said support to what is being said clarity and support to what is X 2 Visual Aids during the presentation. during the presentation. being said during the presentation. Key elements of the media Key elements of the media plan Key elements of the media plan are clearly are vaguely communicated. plan are not communicated. J. Media Plan communicated. Strong Vague understanding of chosen Little to no understanding of X 2 understanding of chosen media is present. chosen media is present. media is present.
Is able to correctly respond Is somewhat able to correctly Is unable to correctly respond H. Questions to judges’ questions. respond to judges’ questions. to judges’ questions. Answers X 7 and Answers Answers show familiarity Answers show vague familiarity do not reflect any familiarity with subject matter. with subject matter. with subject matter.
Total Points
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 10 Agricultural Communications CDE Scorecard
Writer Practicum
Name: ______Chapter: ______
Possible Score Member Score
Lead/Focus 15
Accuracy of information and quotes 15
Clarity and conciseness 10
Correct style (AP) 10
Depth of coverage 10
Header/Headline 10
Grammar, spelling, punctuation and word choice 10
Organization and format 10
Accomplishment of purpose 10
Total Possible: 100
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 11 Agricultural Communications CDE Scorecard
Electronic Media Practicum
Name: ______Chapter: ______
Possible Score Member Score
Effective use of medium 20
Technical skills specific to activity 20 · Outlined in event specifications
Power of expression 15
Creativity 15
Clarity of communication (writing) 10
Organization and format 10
Accuracy of information 10
Total Possible: 100
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 12 Agricultural Communications CDE Scorecard
Design Practicum
Name: ______Chapter: ______
Possible Score Member Score
Overall aesthetics of design 20
Technical skills specific to activity 20 · Outlined in event specifications
Use of graphic design principles 15
Neatness and creativity 15
Choice and placement/cropping of photo(s) 15 and graphic(s)
Writing and editing (specific to activity) 15
Total Possible: 100
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 13 Agricultural Communications CDE
Team Scorecard
Name: ______Chapter: ______
Possible Score Team Score
Practicum Scores 300
Media Plan Proposal 200
Media Plan Presentation 125
Total Possible: 625
Revised 2014 Agricultural Communications CDE 14 AGRICULTURAL ISSUES FORUM CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
I. Objectives A. Investigate a variety of local, state, national and international issues facing agriculture through classroom instruction. B. Engage students in the selection, research, planning and presentation of a local, state, national or international agricultural issue with relevance to the local community. C. Demonstrate through the portfolio, presentation and questioning an understanding of the principles and fundamentals of agricultural issue analysis. D. Connect agriculture students with professionals in the industry as they research and present their forum. E. Increase the awareness of an agricultural issue at the local, state or national level through presentations of the forum. F. Apply teamwork, leadership and communication skills for career success.
II. Event Rules A. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. B. The purpose of the agricultural issues forum is to present a current issue to a public audience; therefore, professional ethics and standards are to be considered. Ignoring truthful information, falsifying needed information, using unreliable sources and plagiarism are violation examples which could result in disqualification. C. A minimum of three and a maximum of seven students who are actively participating, orally presenting and available to answer the judges’ questions. To be eligible for scholarships and awards, each student must take an active role in the presentation. This includes active participation in the presentation and making themselves available for questions from the judges in all rounds of competition. Only the certified team members can take an active role in the presentation of materials and use of technology during the presentation. D. Presentations may include official FFA dress, costumes, props, skits and other creative paraphernalia. E. If there is not a state qualifying event, the date on which the state appoints the team to be the representative to the National FFA Agricultural Issues Forum will be considered as the state qualifying date. This must be substantiated by the state FFA advisor or other authorized individual from the state FFA association. F. A minimum of three competent and unbiased judges will be provided. They will be instructed not to take sides on the issue(s). Professors and industry representatives are recommended. The superintendent of this CDE will adequately prepare the judges before the event. G. Seeding of teams in the preliminary rounds will be determined based on portfolio scores. H. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 1 III. Event Format A. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: a computer projection system and a front projection screen. Other equipment is allowed, but the presenting team must provide it. B. Each team will conduct a presentation on the issue developed and presented at the local level. C. The agricultural issue could come from one of the following eight agricultural issue topic areas as listed in the Focusing on Agricultural Issues Instructional Materials (http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~peters/HTML/issue-analysis/teaching-materials.html): 1. Environmental Issues 2. Agricultural Technology Issues 3. Animal Issues 4. Agricultural Career Issues 5. Economy and Trade Issues 6. Agricultural Policy Issues 7. Food Safety Issues 8. Biotechnology Issues D. The same agricultural issue topic will not be used in subsequent years by the same chapter and/or advisor. E. Research on the topic must be current, and students must be involved in all the research of the topic and development of the portfolio. F. The portfolio should include items described in H1-H5 and will be limited to ten single-sided pages or five double-sided pages maximum, not including cover page. Portfolios are to be printed on standard bond 8 1/2” x 11” paper, stapled in upper left hand corner or with spiral binding. Portfolios should not be sent in notebooks, page protectors or report covers. G. A maximum of ten points will be deducted for exceeding the maximum amount of pages and/or for not including the cover page containing required information. H. An electronic copy, or six paper copies of the portfolio must be sent to the Career Development Event Superintendent at the address provided by annually in the CDE registration packet and postmarked at least two weeks prior to the State CDE where the issue is to be presented. A penalty of 10% (2.5 points) will be assessed for documents postmarked after the postmark deadline. If document is not received within seven days after postmark deadline, the team may be subject to disqualification. States qualifying after the August 15 deadline will have ten days from state qualifying event date to submit their portfolio. 1. Required information on the cover to avoid score deductions: a. Title of the issue stated as a question. b. Date of the state qualifying event. c. Name, address, state and phone number of the chapter.
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 2 2. A maximum of two pages of the portfolio will include a summary of the issue. The purposes of the summary are to provide an overview of the issue and to demonstrate understanding of the principles and fundamentals of agricultural issue analysis. The summary needs to include the course(s) in which instruction occurred and the number of students involved in the instruction on agricultural issues. (See Objective 1.) The summary may also include, but is not limited to, responses to the following questions: a. Why is this issue important now? b. What is the nature of the issue? c. Who is involved in the issue? d. How can the issue be defined? e. What is the historical background of the issue? f. What caused the issue? g. What are the risks? h. What are the benefits?
For additional background on these questions, refer to the resource "Focusing on Agricultural Issues Instructional Materials" and review the PowerPoint "Agricultural Issues Analysis" in the Teaching Materials section at: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~peters/ HTML/issue-analysis/teaching- materials.html
3. A bibliography of all resources and references cited which should include personal interviews, when appropriate, and any other supporting material. 4. In order for a forum to be awarded points, it must have occurred prior to the state qualifying event, and there must be independent verification of the forum presentation date. “Independent” means that verification needs to be provided by someone in the organization or the group to whom the presentation was made. The independent documentation needs to state when, where and to whom the forum was presented.
Documentation can include: a. Letters from organizations. b. News articles, that also include the date of the presentation and/or the date the article is printed. c. Photos showing attendance at forums, but also need independent documentation of the date of the forum presentation. d. If more than one forum is held on the same day, the starting times of the multiple forums held on the same day also must be independently documented.
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 3 5. A chapter must have a minimum of three high quality public forums prior to the state event in order to receive the maximum of 15 points. The state winner will be required to complete two additional forums after the state event and prior to the national qualifying date. Additional forum presentations given after the state qualifying event are encouraged, but will not count toward the portfolio score. a. Multiple organizations attending the same forum will count as one forum. b. Portfolio judges may take into consideration the quality and quantity of presentations made to audiences outside of the school. No points will be awarded for school presentations to students or presentations to teachers. In addition, no points will be awarded for forums presented as any part of a local or state FFA competition. c. High quality forums are those presentations made to community groups that would have an interest in the issue. Suggested procedures for setting up these presentations and examples of community groups have been provided in the Agricultural Issues Forum Presenter’s Guide. High quality forums can also be with smaller numbers of individuals who hold elected, appointed or some other official position that will be making decisions on the issue. d. Examples of low quality forums would be dropping in at a local business and giving a presentation to the workers or going to the home of one of the parents to make a presentation. Low quality forums will receive zero or minimal points. I. Time Limits: Five minutes will be allowed for set-up. The presentation will be a maximum of 15 minutes in length. The presenters will receive a signal at 10 minutes and 14 minutes. At 15 minutes the timekeeper will announce that time is up, and the presentation will end. Seven minutes for questions and answers will be allotted in both the preliminary and semifinal rounds. Ten minutes for questions and answers will be allotted in the final round. Questions and answers will terminate at the end of allotted time. Three (3) minutes will be allowed for take-down. J. The presentations will be designed to be viewed by the judges. The audience at-large will not be of concern to the presenters. K. The judges may ask questions of all individuals of the presenting team. Each individual is encouraged to respond to at least one question from the judges.
IV. Scoring A. Portfolio: ten single-sided pages or five double-sided pages maximum (Three parts, 25 points total) 1. Summary of the issue, two pages maximum (5 points). 2. Bibliography (5 points). 3. Documentation of local forums (15 points). a. All forums, require independent verification of when, where and to whom forums were presented, and independent verification of presentation times if more than one forum is held on the same day. 4. Deductions: Maximum of ten points will be deducted for exceeding the maximum number of pages and/or not including cover page containing required information.
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 4 5. Prior to the event, the portfolios will be judged and scored by qualified individuals using the portfolio scorecard. Portfolio scores will be averaged and supplied to the presentation judges after they have scored the presentation. Portfolio comment cards will be completed by portfolio judges and presented to the teams at the awards function. 6. Proper grammar, correct spelling and proper editing of text are important. The most current edition of The American Psychological Association (APA) style guide should be used for all research citations. Adherence to these editorial guidelines is expected to receive maximum points for the portfolio score. B. Team Presentation 1. Introduction, Pro, Con and Summary of Pro and Con (20 points each, 80 points total) 2. Questions (25 points) - Appropriate response and knowledge of the issue will be evaluated from team members’ responses. 3. Effectiveness of Presentation (20 points) b. participation of each team member. c. creative in how main points are made. (It makes no difference, for the “creativity” score, if team is in costume or official FFA dress.) d. quality and power of the presentations. e. speaks at the right pace to be clear. f. pronunciation of words is clear and intent apparent. g. no distracting mannerisms that affect effectiveness. h. gestures are purposeful and effective. i. well poised with good stage presence. 4. There will be a five point deduction from the scorecard of any team that draws a conclusion supporting a pro or con viewpoint during the formal presentation. During the question period, students may draw a conclusion supporting a pro or con viewpoint if asked to do so by a judge. 5. Presentation comment cards will be completed by presentation judges and presented to the teams at the awards function. C. Judges’ ranking will be used to place teams. Teams will be ranked in numerical order on the basis of the final score to be determined by each judge without consultation. The judges’ ranking of each team then shall be added, and the winner will be that team whose total ranking is the lowest. (Low rank method of selection where a rank of "1" is assigned to the highest place team, "2" to the second place team, etc.)
V. Tiebreakers Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. Teams’ low ranks will be counted and the team with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the team’s response to questions. The team with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to questions will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the team’s raw scores will be totaled. The team with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 5 VI. Awards Awards will be presented to individuals and/or teams based upon their rankings at the awards ceremony. Awards are sponsored by a cooperating industry sponsor(s) as a special project, and/or by the general fund of the State FFA Foundation.
VII. References This list of references is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other sources may be utilized, and teachers are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available. The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.
National FFA Core Catalog—Past CDE Material (http://shop.ffa.org/cde-qas-c1413.aspx)
National FFA Core Catalog—Power of Demonstration DVD (http://shop.ffa.org/power-of- demonstration-p38845.aspx)
Updated Focusing on Agricultural Issues Instructional Materials located at: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~peters/
“Helpful hints to give your students the best opportunity to do well in the Agricultural Issues Forum Career Development Event at the State and National FFA Conventions” can be found on the Agricultural Issues Instructional Materials website listed above and the National FFA Website at the following link: http://www.ffa.org/documents/cde_agissues_resources.pdf
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 6 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE Portfolio Scorecard
Chapter Name: ______
State: ______
The portfolio should include items described in sections H1-H5 of the event format guidelines and is limited to ten single-sided pages or five double-sided pages maximum.
Ten copies of the portfolio must be sent to the Career Development Event Program Manager at the National FFA Center postmarked by August 15 prior to the National FFA Convention at which the issue is to be presented.
Total Possible Points 15-11 10-6 5-1 Score Summary of the issue (2 pages maximum) 5
Bibliography 5 Documentation of local forums 15
Subtotal:
Deductions
· Late submission to Idaho FFA -2.5 points ( ) · For exceeding maximum number of pages · Cover page not stating Title in form of a question, Date of state qualifying event, Chapter -10 points ( ) Name, Address, State and Phone Number Total Points
Judge’s Signature: ______
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 7
Agricultural Issues Forum CDE Team Presentation Scorecard
Chapter Name: ______
State: ______
Circle One: Preliminaries Semifinals Finals
Judge’s Signature: ______
Revised 2012 Agricultural Issues Forum CDE 8 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT Purpose: To provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their knowledge, skill, technical competence, and problem solving ability in the areas of agricultural systems and mechanics.
Objectives: 1. Demonstrate competence and skill in the areas of arc and acetylene welding. 2. Demonstrate competence and skill in the areas of tool and metal identification and tool reconditioning. 3. Demonstrate competence and skill in the areas of small engine trouble shooting and problem solving. 4. Demonstrate competence and skill electrical problem solving and wiring. 5. Demonstrate competence and skill in the areas of copper and PVC pipefitting, soldering and gluing.
General Rules: 1. Participants shall wear appropriate safety and shop attire for participation in this event. 2. A team shall consist of three or four members. Each team member shall participate in either one or two of the subject matter areas and the team is encouraged to compete in all six areas. Teams that, for whatever reason, have fewer than three members are not eligible for team awards, but participants may receive individual awards. The team advisor shall assign the members of the team to the subject matter areas. 3. The event shall be developed from the following subject matter areas: a. Arc Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW) b. Oxyacetylene and TIG Welding (GTAW) c. Tool and Hardware Identification d. Tool Reconditioning / Metal Identification or Pipe Fitting e. Electricity (Residential Wiring) f. Small Gasoline Engines 4. Each participant shall be responsible for: a. Industrial Quality Eye Protection - No participant shall be allowed to participate in the performance skills of the event without wearing industrial quality eye protection. Those participants wearing prescription eyewear of non-industrial quality shall also wear goggles to obtain adequate protection. b. Clothing - Each participant shall furnish and wear appropriate coveralls, shop coats or shop work suits. Clothing must be in good repair and fit properly. Long sleeved clothing must be worn when arc, oxyacetylene, or TIG welding. Leather high top shoes are required--high top leather tennis shoes are acceptable. c. Gloves - Gloves to be used in arc and oxyacetylene welding shall be furnished by the participant. d. Clipboard and Pencil - Each participant shall provide a clipboard and pencil to use in Tool and Hardware Identification and the Small Gasoline Engines.
R evised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 1 5. The event chairman shall furnish all tools and materials for the event unless specified under the specific rules for each subject matter area. 6. Participants shall be responsible for reporting to the event at the time and place announced. 7. Participants shall not in any way reveal identity to judges except by the number assigned. 8. When participants begin lining up for the event, no more conferring shall take place between participants and outsiders. Access to the building or area of the event shall be restricted to the participants and the judges. Individuals other than participants or judges wishing access to the event site must receive permission from the event chairman. 9. Maximum time allowed for the activities of each subject matter area shall be 45 minutes. The 45 minutes shall include any warm-ups and/or adjustments. 10. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and scoring: 1. Judges shall be responsible for marking by number each participant's work before the event begins. 2. At the close of the event a grade or score shall be given by the judge on all participants in the subject matter area assigned to that judge. Grades or scores shall not be revealed until after the awards assembly. 3. At approximately mid-morning of the day following the event, participants and advisors may go over the work if they wish. Again, no results shall be revealed until the awards assembly. 4. Each of the subject matter areas shall be scored on the basis of 100 possible points.
Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top five (5) teams. FFA Award Pins will be presented to the top three (3) individuals in each of the six (6) event areas. During the presentation of awards, the top ten (10) teams and the top five (5) individuals in each event area will be announced.
R evised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 2 Arc Welding 1. After brief directions from an event supervisor, each participant shall be given 45 minutes to become familiar with, adjust the welder and complete the skill. 2. Participants shall be allowed to choose between an AC or DC welder, if possible. The judge may assign participants to a particular machine within those two types. Each advisor should have received an inventory of the arc welders available for the event. 3. Practice material shall be provided for participants to use in regulating the machine. 4. The electrodes used in the arc welding skill shall be 1/8” diameter. The electrodes will be E6010, E6011, E6013 and E7018. Electrodes will be provided. Participants are not to bring their own electrodes. 5. All electrode types will be specified in the spring mailing. 6. All materials used in the arc welding skill shall be 1/4 inch. 7. Helmets and leathers for the arc welding skill shall be provided. 8. The participants shall perform four of the following skills, selected by the event chairman: a. V-Butt weld for tensile pull - 6011 b. Overhead fillet - 7018 c. Vertical up fillet - 6011 d. Horizontal fillet - 7018 e. MIG horizontal fillet (Amperage and voltage set by chairman but may be changed by participant) f. MIG vertical up fillet, single pass (Amperage and voltage set by chairman but may be changed by participant) g. Weave weld (to be done between two (2) stringer beads 3/4 inch apart, (center to center) – 6013 h. Flat Lap – 6013 i. Pipe (1 1/2 schedule 40) to Plate (1/4") single pass – E6010
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 3 ARC WELDING SCORECARD Four out of the seven skills listed below shall have equal weight; 25 points each for a total of 100 points. A. V-Butt weld for tensile pull (25 pts) Possible Points
1. The V filled as to height and ends 5 2. Strength (pounds of pull) 20 25 B. Fillets (Overhead, Pipe to Plate, Vertical, Horizontal and/or MIG Horizontal / Vertical (25 pts each)
1. Absence of overlap or undercut 7 2. Equal legs 3 3. Throat equal to metal thickness 3 4. Absence of slag inclusion 5 5. Smoothness and shape of bead 7 25 C. Weave (25 pts)
1. Stringer beads straight and 3/4 inch apart 4 2. Weave penetration into stringer bead 4
3. Starting and stopping 3 4. Absence of slag inclusion 7
5. Smoothness and shape of bead 7 25 D. Flat Lap (25 pts)
1. Absence of overlap or undercut 7 2. Appropriate leg length 3
3. Throat equal to metal thickness 3 4. Absence of slag inclusion 5 5. Smoothness and shape of bead 7
25
Total Possible Points = 100
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 4 Oxyacetylene and TIG Welding 1. After brief directions by an event supervisor, each participant shall be given 45 minutes to become familiar with, regulate the welder, and complete the skill. 2. The regulator pressures shall be pre-set for the tip size indicated. However, the pressure and tip may be changed by the participant. If the participant is not absolutely sure of the changes he/she wishes to make, that participant shall ask the supervisor for help. The operational information on the system that is being used for the event has been mailed to each instructor at least 5 consecutive years and therefore it is assumed each department has a copy. 3. For fusion welding, copper-clad mild steel welding rods in the sizes of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 shall be provided.
For braze welding, a flux-coated rod in the sizes of 3/32 and 1/8 shall be provided. Additional flux shall be provided as needed.
NOTE: Participants may provide their own fusion and braze welding rod. 4. The metal for the welds shall be mild steel of a thickness of 1/16 to 1/8. The metal for cutting shall be mild steel and of a thickness of 1/4 to 5/8. The metal for TIG welding shall be 1/8". 5. Participants shall bring their own sharpened seriated tungsten 3/32 size for TIG welding. Size to be designated annually by the CDE superintendent. 6. The following welds will be required in the Oxyacetylene Welding section. One TIG (A or B), one fusion or braze (C, D, E, F) and one pattern cut (G) a. TIG flat butt weld b. TIG horizontal fillet weld c. Lap fusion weld d. Fillet fusion weld e. Lap braze weld f. Fillet braze weld g. Pattern cut (Participants may cut in any position with or without a rest. The total length of all cuts in the pattern may not be more than eight (8) inches.) 7. TIG weld will be flat butt or horizontal fillet on 1/8” metal. 8. All torches will be Victor Super Range with tip sizes from 00 to 3 for welding and sizes 00, 0, and 1 for cutting.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 5 OXYACETYLENE AND TIG WELDING SCORECARD
Possible
Points A. Pattern cut 1. Fit to pattern 12
2. Angle of cut 5 3. Top corner square 7 4. Underside free of slag 10 34 B. Lap fusion weld
1. Penetration 12 2. Edges feathered 6 3. Surface appearance 10
4. Start and stop 5 33
C. Fillet fusion weld/TIG fillet weld 1. Absence of undercutting 11 2. Edges feathered 5 3. Concave bead 5 4. Legs equal 7 5. Start and stop 5 33
D. Lap braze weld 1. Surface appearance 10 2. Concave bead 5 3. Absence of overheating 5 4. Absence of excess materials 6 5. Adhesion 7 33
E. Fillet braze weld 1. Surface appearance 8 2. Concave bead 5 3. Absence of overheating 5 4. Absence of excess material 5 5. Equal legs 5 6. Adhesion 5 33 F. TIG Flat Butt weld 1. Penetration 12 2. Edges feathered 6 3. Surface appearance 10 4. Start and stop 5 33
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 6 Tool and Hardware Identification 1. After brief directions from an event supervisor responsible for this area, participants shall have 45 minutes to complete the skill. After the supervisor has passed out the blanks, given instructions and placed the participants around the identification area, the judge shall announce the beginning of the event. Participants may proceed at their own pace and may go back to recheck items.
2. There shall be 100 items selected from the Tools and Hardware Identification Manual by Jack McHargue and Dan Hood for the participants to identify. 3. Blanks shall be provided listing 110 items on which each participant shall insert the correct number of the item as it is displayed. Tools/Equipment and Hardware/Supplies shall be listed separately. Participants will not receive credit if there is more than one number per blank.
4. Sixty-six (66) of the items shall be from the Tools and Equipment List and thirty-four (34) shall be from the Hardware and Supplies List. 5. Each participant in this area shall be graded by the judge on the percentage of correct answers.
6. Tools and Hardware Identification Manual by Jack McHargue and Dan Hood will be used as the official reference.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 7 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT LIST ______Awl _____ Dresser, emery wheel ______Bar, crow _____ Drill, electric ______Bar, wrecking _____ Drill, star ______Bevel, sliding T _____ Drill, twist, straight ______Bit, auger, solid center _____ Drill, twist, taper shank ______Bit, expansion _____ Driver, bushing ______Bit, holder, extension _____ Driver, nut ______Bit, masonry _____ Edger, concrete ______Bit, screwdriver _____ Expander, piston ring ______Bit, spade _____ Extractor, screw ______Blade, metal, abrasive cut-off _____ Extractor, tap ______Brush, paint _____ File, chain saw ______Brush, steel wire _____ File, double cut, flat ______Calipers, inside _____ File, mill ______Calipers, outside _____ File, round ______Cailpers, vernier _____ File, slim taper ______Card, file _____ File, square ______Carrier, battery _____ Flaring tool, copper tubing ______Chain, chain saw, chipper _____ Float, concrete ______Chain, chain saw, chisel _____ Gauge, depth ______Chain or tape, surveyor’s _____ Gauge, dial indicator ______Chisel, cape _____ Gauge, screw pitch ______Chisel, cold _____ Gauge, small hole ______Chisel, diamond point _____ Gauge, tap and drill ______Chisel, round nose _____ Gauge, telescoping ______Chisel, wood _____ Gauge, thickness ______Clamp, “C” _____ Gauge, wire (Am. Std.) ______Clamp, fixtures, pipe _____ Grinder, electric disc ______Cleaner, battery post _____ Grinder, valve ______Cleaner, ring groove _____ Gun, caulkin ______Cleaner, oxyacetylene tip _____ Gun, grease ______Compressor, piston ring _____ Gun, soldering ______Compressor, Valve Spring _____ Hammer, ball peen ______Copper, soldering _____ Hammer, bell faced, curved claw ______Countersink _____ Hammer, bell faced,straight claw ______Creeper, auto _____ Hammer,blacksmith’s cross peen ______Cutter, bolt _____ Hammer, chipping or slag ______Cutter, pipe _____ Hammer, Tinner's riveting ______Cutter, tubing _____ Handle, axe ______Cutter, valve seat _____ Handle, file ______Die, pipe threading _____ Handle, hand saw ______Die stock _____ Handle, machinist's hammer ______Die, thread cutting _____ Handle, nail hammer ______Divider, spring _____ Handle, plane ______Divider, wing _____ Handle, speeder
Revised 2012 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 8 ______Holder, flywheel _____ Punch, roll pin or pilot ______Hone, brake cylinder _____ Punch, sheet metal ______Hone, cylinder _____ Punch, starter ______Indicator, speed _____ Rasp, wood, flat ______Iron, soldering, electric _____ Rasp, wood, half round ______Jack, hydraulic _____ Reamer, cylinder ridge ______Jack, screw _____ Reamer, expansion ______Knife, draw _____ Reamer, pipe ______Knife, linoleum _____ Regulator, oxygen or acetylene ______Knife, putty _____ Remover, stud ______Knife, Utility _____ Ripper, cable ______Level, carpenter's _____ Riveter, pop ______Level, transit _____ Rule, machinist ______Lifter, valve _____ Saw, back ______Light, timing _____ Saw, circular combination ______Light, trouble _____ Saw, Circular, plywood ______Lighter, spark _____ Saw, compass ______Line, chalk _____ Saw, coping ______Mallet, rubber _____ Saw, hand crosscut ______Mallet, wood _____ Saw, hand hack ______Micrometer, outside _____ Saw, hand rip ______Micrometer, inside _____ Saw, hole ______Micrometer, depth _____ Saw, keyhole ______Oil can, pump type _____ Saw, meat ______Oil can, spring bottom _____ Saw, pruning ______Plane, block _____ Scraper, cabinet ______Plane, jack _____ Scraper, carbon ______Plane, jointer _____ Screwdriver, common ______Plane, smooth _____ Screwdriver, offset ______Pliers, battery or gripping _____ Screwdriver, Phillips ______Pliers, Tongue and Groove _____ Screwdriver, stubby ______Pliers, diagonal cutting _____ Screwdriver, Torx ______Pliers, fencing _____ Scriber ______Pliers, hose clamp _____ Set, nail ______Pliers, lineman's _____ Set, rivet ______Pliers, locking _____ Shear, bench ______Pliers, needle nose _____ Shear, Pruning ______Pliers, round nose _____ Shear, Squaring ______Pliers, snap ring _____ Shield, face ______Pliers, universal slip joint _____ Sink, heat ______Plumb bob _____ Sledge, blacksmith, double face ______Puller, flywheel _____ Snips, Tinner’s vaiation ______Puller, gear _____ Snips, Tinner’s combination ______Puller, nail _____ Socket,6 pt., ¼”, 3/8”, 1/2” drive ______Punch, center _____ Socket, 8 pt., ¼”, 3/8”, ½” drive ______Punch, long taper (aligning) _____ Socket,12 pt., ¼”, 3/8”, ½” drive ______Punch, pin
Revised 2012 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 9 ______Socket, deep well ¼”, 3/8”, ½” _____ Trowel, plasterer's drive (regular or impact) _____ Vise, carpenter's ______Socket, Impact regular or deep _____ Vise, drill press ______Socket, reducer _____ Vise, machinist's ______Socket, universal _____ Vise, pipe, chain type ______Splitter, nut _____ Vise, pipe, hinged type ______Splitter or separator _____ Wedge, falling ______Bearing Spoon, brake adjusting _____ Wedge, splitting ______Square, combination _____ Welder, spot ______Square, Protractor Head _____ Welder, plastic ______Square, steel framing _____ Wheel, emery grinding ______Square, T _____ Wrench, adjustable ______Square, try _____ Wrench, distributor ______Stone, bench, sharpening _____ Wrench,double offset,box pattern ______Stripper and crimper, wire _____ Wrench, hex ______Tachometer, vibration _____ Wrench, ignition ______Tap, machinist’s hand _____ Wrench, impact, hand ______Tap, pipe _____ Wrench, impact, electric or air ______Tape, flexible steel _____ Wrench, internal pipe ______Tester, compression _____ Wrench, oil filter ______Tester, spark _____ Wrench, pipe chain ______Torch, cutting _____ Wrench, pipe, stillson type ______Torch, propane _____ Wrench, ratchet 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" ______Torch, welding drive ______Trowel, masonry brick _____ Wrench, starter clutch ______Trowel, masonry pointing _____ Wrench, tap T-handle ______Trowel, concrete _____ Wrench, (torque)
Revised 2012 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 10 HARDWARE AND SUPPLY LIST
______Anchor, concrete _____ Grommet, rubber or metal ______Anchor, sheetrock _____ Hanger, joist ______Block, snatch _____ Hasp, safety ______Bolt, carriage _____ Hinge, butt ______Bolt, door, barrel type _____ Hinge, continuous ______Bolt, eye _____ Hinge, strap ______Bolt, foundation _____ Hinge, tee ______Bolt, machine (cap screw) _____ Hook, gate ______Bolt, plow _____ Insert, threaded ______Bolt, shoulder _____ Insulation, batt type ______Bolt, stud _____ Insulation, foil type ______Bolt, toggle _____ Insulation, granulated type ______Bolt, u _____ Insulation, pipe ______Box, electrical, outlet or junction _____ Iron, angle ______Box, electrical, receptacle or switch _____ Iron, channel ______Bracket, shelf _____ Iron, deck plate ______Brad, wire _____ Iron, expanded metal ______Bushing, plastic or metal _____ Iron, galvanized ______Cabel, “Romex”, non-metallic _____ Iron, I Bar ______Cable,"Romex" underground feeder _____ Iron, round ______Cap, electrical cord _____ Iron, square ______Caster, roller _____ Iron, square tubing ______Caulking _____ Key, woodruff ______Chain, roller _____ Key, stock ______Clamp, hose _____ Latch, door ______Clevis, common _____ Link, chain repair ______Clevis, screw pin _____ Lock, door ______Clip, alligator _____ Lock, drawer ______Clip, hair pin _____ Lock, pad ______Clip, wire rope _____ Material, gasket ______Cloth, emery _____ Metal, sheet, corrugated, alum. ______Cloth, wire _____ Metal, sheet, corrugated, galv. ______Conduit, thin walled _____ Nail, box ______Connector, electrical cord _____ Nail, cement coated ______Connectors, solderless _____ Nail, common ______Coupler, air and nipple _____ Nail, duplex (double headed) ______Fastener, corrugated _____ Nail, finish ______Fiber glass, corrugated _____ Nail, galvanized box ______Fitting, grease _____ Nail, joist hanger ______Fuse, Automotive _____ Nail, masonry ______Fuse, cartridge _____ Nail, roofing, neoprene washer ______Fuse, plug _____ Nail, ring shank ______Glide, furniture _____ Nail, rooting, large head
Revised 2012 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 11 _____ Nut, castellated _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Nut, machine, NF 45° elbow _____ Nut, self locking _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Nut, standard, NC female adapter _____ Nut, thumb (Wing) _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Paper, emery union _____ Paper, sand _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Pin, common cotter coupling _____ Pin, Lynch _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, tee, _____ Pin, roll or tension copper by female pipe _____ Pipe, black iron _____ Pipe, plastic PVC – white _____ Pipe, galvanized iron _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, 90° elbow _____ Pipe iron fitting, bushing _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, 45° elbow _____ Pipe iron fitting, cap _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, tee _____ Pipe iron fitting, coupling _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, coupling _____ Pipe iron fitting, elbow, _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, female standard 45° adapter _____ Pipe iron fitting, elbow, _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, male adapter standard 90° _____ Pipe, PVC fitting, cap _____ Pipe iron fitting, nipple, standard _____ Pipe, PVC fitting union _____ Pipe iron fitting, plug _____ Plate, strike _____ Pipe iron fitting, street elbow _____ Receptacle, duplex _____ Pipe iron fitting, tee _____ Ring, retaining E clip _____ Pipe iron fitting, union _____ Ring, snap _____ Pipe iron fitting union Dielectric _____ Ring, snap, external _____ Pipe, plastic ABS DWV – black _____ Ring, snap, internal _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, 90° elbow _____ Rivet, blind _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, 45° street elbow _____ Rivet, countersunk head _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, 90° street elbow _____ Rivet, flat head, soft iron _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, female adapter _____ Rivet, round head, soft iron _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, male adapter _____ Roofing, composition shingles _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, plug _____ Roofing, roll _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, closet flange _____ Screw, dry wall _____ Pipe, ABS fitting, coupling _____ Screw, eye _____ Pipe, copper, flexible _____ Screw, lag _____ Pipe, copper, rigid _____ Screw, machine, flat head _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Screw, machine, round head 90° elbow _____ Screw, molly _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Screw, self drilling male adapter _____ Screw, sheet metal _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, cap _____ Screw, square hook _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, tee _____ Screw, thumb _____ Pipe, (copper, rigid), fittings, _____ Screw, wood, flat head drop leaf elbow _____ Screw, wood, round head _____ Sealer, sill
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 15 _____ Sheetrock (gypsum board) _____ Shield, expansion _____ Shim stock _____ Slide, drawer _____ Soapstone _____ Solder, bar Solder, flux core _____ Solder, solid core _____ Spring, compression coil _____ Spring, extension coil _____ Staple, fence _____ Staple, poultry netting _____ Staple, romex _____ Steel, tool, octagonal _____ Switch, single pole _____ Switch, 3-way _____ Tack, carpet _____ Tack, double pointed _____ Tape, electrical, plastic _____ Tape, duct _____ Tape, masking _____ Tape, teflon _____ Terminal, wire _____ Thimble, wire rope _____ Tie, cable _____ Tubing, heat shrink _____ Turnbuckle _____ Wall plate, receptacle, duplex _____ Wall plate, switch _____ Washer, flat _____ Washer, lock _____ Wire, baling (tie) _____ Wire, barbed
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 16 Tool Reconditioning and Pipe Fitting 1. After brief directions by an event supervisor, participants shall have a total of 45 minutes to complete the skill in this area.
2. The skill for this area of the event shall be one of the following three: a. Tool Reconditioning b. Copper Pipe Fitting c. Plastic Pipe Fitting
The skills will rotate as follows: 2013- Plastic Pipe Fitting 2014- Copper Pipe Fitting 2015- Tool Reconditioning / Metal Identification 2016- Plastic Pipe Fitting 2017- Copper Pipe Fitting 3. Each participant shall be required to provide the following at the beginning of the tool reconditioning phase of the event:
a. One-half inch twist drill bit b. One-half inch common cold chisel
NOTE: In case the tool reconditioning skill has not been chosen, the participant shall not be asked to provide these tools.
4. All other materials and tools shall be provided for this part of the event. 5. Tool Reconditioning / Metal Identification a. The twist drill bit and common cold chisel shall be numbered and blunted by the judge before sharpening begins. b. The tools shall be sharpened according to the specifications given on the scorecard. c. The tools shall be sharpened on the face of the grinding stone. d. Gauges and files shall be furnished, and only those shall be used. e. Grinders shall be provided and only those shall be used. f. Participants shall not grind on sides of grinding wheel. g. Participants will identify metals using the following methods: visual, spark test, weight, magnetism, hardness and chemical.
6. Copper Pipe Fitting a. Examples of the project shall be provided for the participant to follow. b. The ends of the pipe shall be properly reamed. c. The pipe used in this exercise shall be Type L, 1/2 inch and will not exceed 5 fittings.
7. Plastic Pipe Fitting a. Examples shall be provided for the participant to follow in cutting, fitting, and cementing of plastic pipe. b. The plastic pipe used in this exercise shall be a PVC type and one inch or less in size. Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 17 TOOL RECONDITIONING SCORECARD
Possible
Points_
A. Cold Chisel 1. Included angle (70°) 8 2. Side lengths equal 5 3. Squareness 5 4. Single faces 4 5. Sharpness 5 6. Absence of burning 5 32 B. Metal Identification
1. Eight metals will be identified from the sixteen possible with a point value of four points for each correct answer. 32 2. Metals to be identified by: a. Color b. Weight c. Spark d. Chemical e. Magnetism f. Hardness/File test
C. Twist Drill (Total Cutting Angle 118°) (Rake 8-12°)
1. Lip angle (59°) (5 pts. each) 10 2. Lip length 5 3. Faces 5 4. Lip clearance 13 5. Chisel point 3 36
Total Possible Points = 100
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 18 COPPER PIPE FITTING SCORECARD
Possible Points
A. Proper heat
1. Wood 10
2. Copper 15
B. Absence of leaks 25
C. Absence of excess solder 15
D. Insides of pipe reamed 5
E. Proper lengths of pipe 20
F. Proper angle of joints 10
SUB - TOTAL 100
** Deduction for improper assembly (up to 20%) ______
TOTAL 100
PLASTIC PIPE FITTING SCORECARD
Possible Points A. Absence of leaks 25 B. Absence of excess cement 5 C. Proper lengths of pipe 20 D. Proper angle of joints 20 E. Joints properly seated 10 F. Pipes chamfered 10 SUB TOTAL 100 ** Deduction for improper assembly (up to 20%) ______TOTAL 100
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 19 Electricity 1. After brief directions from an event supervisor, each participant shall be given 45 minutes to complete the skill.
2 Residential Electricity - There will be two sections including a wiring exercise (30 minutes) and a problem-solving section (15 minutes).
a. Wiring Exercise: 1. The electrical wiring shall conform to wiring diagram provided to the participant. 2. All tools and supplies required for this area shall be provided except for a pocket knife suitable for wire stripping, which shall be provided by the participant. All tools provided by the participant shall be approved by the area judge before use. Multimeter specifications will be supplied at spring mailing; however, students are encouraged to supply their own. 3. The participant will demonstrate wiring skills which may include: a. reading simple wiring diagrams. b. wiring single pole switches. c. wiring three-way switches. d. wiring duplex receptacle. e. wiring split-wired switched receptacles. f. wiring light fixtures (porcelain type). g. reading a multimeter (resistance and voltage). h. installing cord caps on power cords.
4. All wires shall be stripped to specification neatly without wire nicking. 5. All wire-to-wire connections will be made with solderless connectors provided. 6. Assembly of circuits will be done on wiring board provided. 7. All circuits shall provide proper grounding (bare or green conductor) as specified by the National Electrical Code. 8. Limit three boxes in electricity. b. Problem-Solving Section (will included the following): 1. Determining resistance of a portion of a circuit. 2. Determining voltage and/or voltage drop for a circuit or portion of a circuit. 3. Determining continuity of a circuit. 4. Conductor size and labeling. 5. Voltage drop due to total length of conductor. 6. Overcurrent devices and protection. 7. Grounding for safety. 3. References: a. Step-By-Step Guide Book on Home Wiring, available at many hardware stores or from: Step-By-Step Guide Book Co., PO Box 70865, Salt Lake City, UT 84170.
b. Pamphlet prepared by Ed Dowding, University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department.
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 20 ELECTRICAL WIRING SCORECARD
Possible Points A. Wiring exercise (assembled according to example) 35 B. Workmanship 15 C. Problem solving 40 D. Tool handling/safety 10 TOTAL 100
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 21 Small Gasoline Engines 1. After brief directions from an event supervisor, participants shall have a total of 45 minutes to complete this area of the event.
2. The small gasoline engines subject matter area shall be divided into problem-solving and mechanical skills. The problem-solving exercise shall take approximately 15 minutes. The mechanical skills portion shall take approximately 30 minutes.
3. The problem solving and mechanical skills shall deal with the Briggs and Stratton small gasoline engine. This shall require that participants be familiar with the 1995 edition of the Briggs and Stratton Repair Manual (black cover), the Briggs and Stratton Parts Manual, and the specialty tools provided for Briggs and Stratton engines repair and overhaul.
4. Problem Solving a. Participants shall be required to solve approximately 8-10 problems dealing with Briggs and Stratton small gasoline engines. b. Problem solving shall include such things as parts identification, looking up specifications, ordering parts, making decisions about reject sizes and making decisions about repair procedures.
5. Mechanical Skills a. Participants shall be working on identical engines. (Recommend Briggs & Stratton model 80302)
b. Participants shall be responsible for finding faults or performing common repairs or service on Briggs and Stratton engines.
c. Participants shall not be required to open the crankcase of the engine.
d. Participants shall not be required to disassemble the carburetor.
e. Proper use of tools and safe procedure throughout the event.
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES SCORECARD
Possible Points A. 8-10 Problems (equally weighted) 40 B. Mechanical Skills 40 C. Use of Proper Procedures and Tools 20 TOTAL 100
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 22 METAL IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD
Participant No.
Instructions: Place the letter of the METAL NAME for each sample in the blank for the appropriate sample number.
METAL NAMES
A. Aluminum
B. Brass & Bronze 1. ______C. Copper 2. ______D. Grey Cast Iron 3. ______E. High Carbon/Tool Steel 4. ______F. High Speed Steel 5. ______G. Lead 6. ______H. Low Carbon/Mild Steel 7. ______I. Magnesium 8. ______J. Malleable Cast Iron (Correct identification 4 points each.) K. Medium Carbon Steel L. Nickel
M. Stainless Steel N. White Cast Iron O. Titanium P. Tungsten
Q. Zinc Die Cast/Pot Metal
TOTAL SCORE ON METAL ID ______
Revised 2013 Agricultural Mechanics CDE 23 AGRICULTURAL SALES CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To provide an individual with basic skills in order to take advantage of the career opportunities offered in the area of agricultural sales.
Objectives:
Understand and demonstrate the professional sales process in agribusiness from preparing to sell to developing sales skills. Develop the ability to build customer confidence in you and your product. Learn to handle typical customer problems, return of merchandise, defective merchandise, and lack of understanding in use of merchandise. Determine customer complaints and their basis for complaint, and determine the proper course of action to resolve the issue.
General Rules 1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. Each district may enter one team in State Competition. A chapter team will consist of four individuals from the same chapter. 3. Eight individuals from industry will judge the event. 4. No electronic media will be used in the sales presentation, unless it is the product which the participant is selling. If the participant is selling an electronic device, no presentation components (PowerPoint, Charts, Videos, etc.) may be present or shown from the device. 5. Items to be sold may NOT INCLUDE live animals or flammable liquids. 6. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and scoring:
1. Participants and judges should meet 20 minutes before the first presentations are scheduled to begin.
2. The participants will be divided into four groups, as follows: Group A - Sales Presentation Group B - Sales Presentation Group C - Practicum Group D - Practicum 3. After dividing into groups, participants should then draw for order of presentation.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 1 4. CDE Theme Rotation will be as follows:
2012-2013 Natural Resources 2013-2014 Horticulture Industry 2014-2015 Agricultural Mechanics 2015-2016 Animal Industry 2016-2017 Crop Industry
5. Groups A and B will be the sales presentations. There will be a 12-minute rotation between participants, with 10 minutes for participant presentations and 2 minutes for the judges to review. Two (2) groups of two judges each will be used for this portion, with one of the two also acting as the customer. 6. Group C and D will be for the telephone skills, customer prospecting and customer relations practicum. Two of these practicums will be used each year on a rotational basis. Twenty (20) minutes will be given for preparation. There will be a 10-minute rotation during performance of the practicum. Four (4) judges will be used with one acting as the customer.
ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT - AGRICULTURAL SALES
The event will be a team event consisting of four member teams. Two members will do a sales presentation and two will compete in 2 of the 3 practicum areas. Members will be from the same chapter. Three practicums (Customer Relations, Telephone Skills, and Customer Prospecting) will be rotated each year. Each area of the event will be scored 100 points. Each of the four areas will be ranked. The lowest total of the four-member rankings will be the winners. Points will be used to break ties.
Part I - Sales Presentation
1. Two participants will conduct a sales presentation. 2. Official FFA dress is required. 3. The participant will select an agricultural product representing one of seven instructional areas: a. Agricultural Mechanics b. Agricultural Production c. Agricultural Products and Processing d. Agricultural Supplies and Services e. Forestry f. Natural Resources and Rural Recreation g. Ornamental Horticulture 4. Each participant will provide a copy of all written information used in preparation to the individual in charge. 5. Each participant will provide three copies of the sales summary sheet to the individual in charge.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 2 6. Guidelines for sales summary sheet (typed double spaced) a. Participants name b. Statement of situations, circumstances, locations, etc. c. Representation (company/chapter) d. Product to be sold e. Features of the product f. Product structure g. Warranty h. Service availability i. Demonstration of function j. Competitors and pertinent information k. Price l. Closing statement or method 7. Each participant will be allowed ten minutes for the sales presentation. The presentation will conclude at ten minutes. An additional three minutes will be allowed for judges to ask questions and to clarify any part of the sales presentation.
8. Evaluation Criteria a. Pre approach 1. Sales summary sheet 2. Preparation for sale 3. Product knowledge b. Approach 1. First impressions 2. Create customer attention 3. Determine customer wants 4. Establish rapport c. Demonstration 1. Feature and related customer benefits 2. Allow customer to participate 3. Attempt trial closes d. Handling customer objections 1. Identify customer objections 2. Handle customer objections e. Closing the sale 1. Ask for the order 2. Recognize closing opportunities f. Time Penalties
9. Participants are not allowed to use computer-aided demonstrations in their sales presentations.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 3 Part II - Practicums
Two participants will compete in two of three designated practicums each year. Each participant will be pre-assigned the practicum they will perform by their chapter advisor. All materials used in the practicum will be furnished at the event site. Each practicum will be worth 100 points. Students will have 20 minutes to prepare for each practicum.
Practicum rotation: 2012– Telephone Skills and Customer Prospecting 2013– Customer Prospecting and Customer Relations 2014– Customer Relations and Telephone Skills 2015– Telephone Skills and Customer Prospecting 2016– Customer Prospecting and Customer Relations 2017 – Telephone Skills and Customer Prospecting
Customer Relations Practicum
The individual in charge of the event will select a scenario realistically portraying a customer relations problem that may occur in agricultural sales and involves both technical information and human relations problems. The event participant will be provided with the company policy or philosophy concerning merchandise returns and refunds prior to performing the practicum.
The types of problems that will be used are as follows: 1. Defective merchandise 2. Lack of understanding in use of merchandise 3. Return of merchandise sold
Participants will have 20 minutes to prepare for this practicum, being provided with any products or policies needed to complete the practicum. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this area. There will be an eight-minute warning. Two judges will be used for this area with one acting as the customer and the other as an observer.
Telephone Skills Practicum
The individual competing in this area will complete a 3-5 minute telephone call based upon the scenario that will be developed by the event supervisor. Participants will have 20 minutes to prepare for this practicum, being provided with any products or policies needed to complete the practicum.
The telephone skills areas covered will be as follows: 1. Place a call to an existing customer to check on product performance 2. Answer a call from a customer interested in new or additional products 3. Receive a call from a customer inquiring about the company’s product
Prospecting for New Customers
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 4 The event officials will select a sales situation. The participants will be given a product description. The participants will then approach a customer and through interaction with that customer determine if they are a prospect. The participants will then attempt to sell that product to the customer or gain an appointment for a future sales call, whichever is appropriate for the scenario. The participants will have 20 minutes to read over the product description and the sales situation. Twelve minutes will be allowed with a two-minute warning to interact with the judges. The situation will be interactive with all judges. Participants will have 20 minutes to prepare for this practicum, being provided with any products or policies needed to complete the practicum.
Awards:
Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony. Plaques will be awarded to the top four (4) teams. FFA Award Pins will be presented to the top three (3) individuals in each of the presentation and practicum areas. During the presentation of awards, the top five (5) teams and the top five (5) individuals in each event area will be announced.
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 5 Judges Tally Sheet Ag Sales CDE Presentation A
Judge No. 1 Judge No. 2 Average Ranking Final Participant School Score Rank Score Rank Score Points Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Judges Tally Sheet Ag Sales CDE Presentation B
Judge No. 1 Judge No. 2 Average Ranking Final Participant School Score Rank Score Rank Score Points Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 6 Judges Tally Sheet Ag Sales CDE Practicum C
Judge No. 1 Judge No. 2 Average Ranking Final Participant School Score Rank Score Rank Score Points Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Judges Tally Sheet Ag Sales CDE Practicum D
Judge No. 1 Judge No. 2 Average Ranking Final Participant School Score Rank Score Rank Score Points Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 7 Team Placing Scorecard
Rank on Rank on Rank on Rank on Sum Final Team School Presentation Presentation Practicum Practicum Total Rank A B C D Rank
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Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 8
AGRICULTURAL SALES CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 9 Agricultural Sales
Name: Contestant Number:
Chapter:
Sales Presentation Scorecard
Category Points Possible Score Pre-Approach Project summary Sheet 10 Preparation for Sale 10 Product Knowledge 10 Approach First Impression 2 Create customer attention 3 Determine customer wants 3 Establish rapport 2 Demonstration Feature and related customer benefits 10 Allow customer to participate 10 Attempt trial close 10 Handling Customer Objections Identify customer objections 5 Handle customer objections 5 Closing the sale Ask for the order 10 Recognize closing opportunities 10 Sub Total 100 Final Total Score for Sales Presentation 100
______RANK
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 10 Agricultural Sales
Name: Contestant Number:
Chapter:
Customer Relations Practicum
Category Points Possible Score Introduction 10 Identify yourself Purpose of call (if appropriate) Establish rapport Attitude 20 Pleasant Friendly Professional Empathetic Information via Customer Interaction 25 Probing to determine the problem Clarify the problem Information requested from customer Information provided to the customer Develop a Solution 30 Evidence of product knowledge Correct identification of the problem Correct solution to the problem Overcoming customer objections Closing 15 Get customer agreement on problem solution Review and closure Sub Total Practicum Score 100 Final Total Practicum Score 100
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 11 Agricultural Sales
Name: Contestant Number:
Chapter:
Telephone Skills Practicum
Category Points Possible Score Introduction 15 Identify yourself Establish rapport Attitude 20 Pleasant Friendly Professional Empathetic Determining Customers Wants and Needs 15 Ask leading questions Demonstrate good listening skills Correctly assessing situation (order taking vs. problem solving) Taking the Order/Solving the Problem 35 Evidence of product knowledge Overcoming customer objections Probing to determine problem OR clarifying order (repeat each item, product information, confirm availability) Suggest related products, note items on special, or offer substitutions for out of stock items. Closing 15 Repeat the order and confirm delivery date for order taking Ask for other needs Get customer agreement on problem solution Review and closure of the call Total Practicum Score 100
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 12 Agricultural Sales
Name: Contestant Number:
Chapter:
Customer Prospecting Practicum
Category Points Possible Score Introduction 15 Identify yourself Establish rapport Build interest in product/service Attitude 15 Pleasant Friendly Professional Empathetic Qualifying the Prospect 25 Determining customer needs Demonstrate good listening skills Provide Features and Benefits 25 Describe features and benefits appropriate to the prospect’s needs Closing 20 Ask for a buying decision, i.e. the order or an appointment Review order or commitment Closing statement Total Practicum Score 100
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 13
TEAM PLACING SCORE CARD
______RANK
Team Placing = A - Sale Presentation Ranking ______
B - Sales Presentation Ranking ______
C - Practicum Ranking ______
D - Practicum Ranking ______
Revised 2012/2014 Agricultural Sales CDE 14 AGRONOMY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To create interest and promote understanding in agronomy by providing opportunities for recognition through the demonstration of skills and proficiencies.
Objectives: To demonstrate basic knowledge of agronomic sciences. To explore career opportunities, skills and proficiencies in the agronomy industry. To identify agronomic crops, weeds, seeds, insects, diseases, plant nutrient deficiencies, plant disorders, and demonstrate skill in crop grading.
General Rules:
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. Four persons will constitute an official team for the Agronomy Career Development Event. However, only three of the individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. 3. No alternates will be allowed in the event. 4. All samples for identification are to be taken from the approved list. 5. Participants cannot touch any samples during the event. Students can use a hand-held magnifying lens. 6. No duplication will be present in the event for plant and seed identification. 7. Event checkers will be used to verify official placing and scoring. Event checkers will remain at the event until their team is competing. 8. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event. 9. Ties will be broken by scores on seed identification. If a tie still exists, the second tie breaker will be plant identification.
Format and scoring:
1. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for identification of plant samples. 2. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for identification of seed samples. 3. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for Fertilizer Calculations. 4. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for Seed Analysis (5 trays at 3 minutes each including rotation) 5. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for Plant Disease, Disorder and Insect Identification. 6. Seven (7) minutes each will be allowed for Placing Classes. This will total fifteen (15) minutes including rotation. 7. Scoring – Scoring for each area is detailed within the section description.
Revised 2012/2014 Agronomy CDE 1 Plant Identification (200 pts.)
All plants for identification will be pressed samples. Seedling stage specimens will not be allowed. The plants exhibited may be in the flower and/or fruiting stage. The plants exhibited must show the characteristics necessary for identification. (Noxious weeds may be in any stage from seedling to mature stage.) 40 samples will be used worth 5 points each. For the state CDE, these samples will be bubbled in #1-40 in the ID section of the scantron card.
Seed Identification (200 pts.)
Weed and crop seeds will be placed together for identification. Weed and crop seeds will be listed separate from each other on the same scorecard. 40 samples will be used worth 5 points each. For the state CDE, these samples will be bubbled in #41-80 in the ID section of the scantron card.
Plant Disorders, Disease, and Insect Identification (50 Points)
Participants will be required to correctly identify 10 plant disorders, diseases, and/or insects. Specimens may be presented as whole plants or plant parts displaying the disorder symptoms, as preserved plants, or as photographs. All samples will be limited to small grains and legume crops. A number will designate each specimen, and the participant is to correctly match the disorder, disease, or insect by filling out the appropriate scorecard and related scantron sheet. In the Practium Portion, two different examples of the same item will be displayed. 10 samples will be used at 5 points each. For the state CDE, the answers will be bubbled in to #91 – 100 on the ID section of the scantron.
Problem Solving. (200 pts.) This area will consist of two sections worth 100 points each. Calculators may be used in this section.
a. Fertilizer Requirements: Participants will be required to solve problems on fertilizer application rates for a specific situation presented. The only variables to change in the problem will be: number of acres in the field, pounds of fertilizer recommended, and cost of the fertilizers. For the state CDE, this section will be hand scored by judges. It will be bubbled by CDE staff in to RAW SCORE #1 on the scanton card.
b. Seed Analysis: Five (5) samples of simulated field run legume or cereal grain scored on individual merit according to current standards. Quantities for seed analysis will be 150 grams for cereal grains and 15 grams for small-seeded legumes each in all 5 samples. There has to be no less than three (3) prohibited and five (5) restricted noxious weed seeds in a sample to constitute a contaminant. The seed analysis classes will be scored 0-20. Each sample will be valued at 20 points. For the state event, the answers will be bubbled into #86-90 on the scantron card in the ID section.
Revised 2012/2014 Agronomy CDE 2 Placing Classes (100 Points – 2 Classes at 50 Points each)
Two classes of crop samples will be evaluated. The crop species will be taken from the list of crop plant samples. Each class will consist of four samples of the same crop (i.e.- four samples of alfalfa hay, or potatoes). Class samples may consist of the product of the plant species from the list (i.e.- actual potatoes from a potato plant). Participants will rank each class according to the Hormel scorecard. The placing classes will be worth 50 points each. Crop samples to be placed will be identified in the registration packet for State Career Development Events. For the state CDE, these scores will be bubbled into Placing Class 1 and Placing Class 2.
750 points total available per individual Seed and Plant Identification - 400 points Problem Solving - 200 points Disease, disorder and insect identification - 50 points Judging classes - 100 points
There will be 4 members per team with the top three scores being used for the total team score. A total of 2250 points maximum will be available be team.
Scorecards for the seed analysis classes will be placed next to the seed samples. Idaho Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Seed Law will be the official reference. A reference for the Idaho Noxious Weed Seed Law is the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service website www.ams.usda.gov/lsg/seed/nox01.pdf.
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
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AGRONOMY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
Revised 2012/2014 Agronomy CDE 4 WEED AND CROP PLANT IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD Bubble the plant number into #1-40 on the scantron card for the state CDE. Be sure the sample number is correct when you bubble the number into the scorecard and use all three digits. Use the blanks provided for local and district events. Directions: WEED PLANTS WEED PLANTS (continued) 001. Barnyardgrass 058. Rush Skeletonweed Identify plant specimens by 002. Black Henbane 059. Russian Knapweed matching the correct plant 003. Black Medic (Yellow Trefoil) 060. Russian Thistle number at right to the 004. Black Mustard 061. St. Johnswort (Goat Weed) sample spaces below. 005. Blue Mustard 062. Scotch Broom 006. Broadleaf Plantain 063. Scotch Thistle 007. Buckhorn Plantain 064. Shepherdspurse 008. Buffalobur 065. Showy Milkweed 009. Bull Thistle 066. Silver Lupine (Lupine) 010. Burdock 067. Sowthistle 01. 21. 011. Canada Thistle 068. Spotted Knapweed 012. Chicory 069. Tansy Ragwort 02. 22. 013. Cocklebur 070. Teasel 014. Common Groundsel 071. Waterhemlock 03. 23. 015. Crabgrass 072. Wild Buckwheat 016. Curly Dock 073. Wild Oats 04. 24. 017. Cutleaf Nightshade 074. Yarrow 018. Dalmation Toadflax 075. Yellow Starthistle 05. 25. 019. Death Camas 076. Yellow Toadflax 020. Diffuse Knapweed 06. 26. 021. Dodder CROP PLANTS 022. Downy Bromegrass 077. Alfalfa 07. 27. 023. Dyers Woad 078. Alsike Clover 024. Field Bindweed (Morning Glory) 079. Beans 08. 28. 025. Field Pennycress (Fan Weed) 080. Birdsfoot Trefoil 026. Foxtail Barley 081. Club Wheat 09. 29. 027. Green Foxtail 082. Common Wheat 028. Hairy Nightshade 083. Crested Wheatgrass 10. 30. 029. Halogeton 084. Kentucky Bluegrass 030. Hare Barley (Wild Barley) 085. Lentils 11. 31. 031. Hoary Cress (White Top) 086. Oats 032. Houndstongue 087. Orchardgrass 12. 32. 033. Johnsongrass 088. Peas 034. Jointed Goatgrass 089. Potatoes 13. 33. 035. Kochia 090. Red Clover 036. Lambsquarter 091. Rye 14. 34. 037. Larkspur 092. Six Row Barley 038. Leafy Spurge 093. Smooth Bromegrass 15. 35. 039. Longleaf Groundcherry 094. Strawberry Clover 040. Mallow 095. Sugarbeet 16. 36. 041. Mayweed (Dog Fennel) 096. Sweet Clover 042. Meadow Hawkweed 097. Tall Fescue 17. 37. 043. Meadow Salsify (Yellow Goatsbeard) 098. Tall Oatgrass 044. Medusahead 099. Timothy 18. 38. 045. Musk Thistle 100. Two Row Barley 046. Nutsedge (Yellow Nutsedge) 101. White Clover 19. 39. 047. Orange Hawkweed 048. Perrenial Pepperweed SCORING DIRECTIONS: 20. 40. 049. Poison Hemlock 050. Povertyweed Each plant identification is worth 5 051. Prickly Lettuce points. Deduct total incorrect from 052. Prostrate Knotweed 053. Puncture Vine 200 points possible and record SCORE 054. Purple Loosestrife score at the bottom of the card. 055. Purslane 056. Quackgrass 057. Redroot (erect) (Rough Pigweed) Revised 2012 Agronomy CDE 5
WEED AND CROP SEED IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD Bubble the seed number into #41-80 on the scantron card. Be sure the sample number is correct when you bubble the number into the scorecard and use all three digits. . Use the blanks provided for local and district events.
PARTICIPANT NUMBER
Directions: WEED SEEDS CROP SEEDS Identify seed specimens by matching 200. Barnyard Grass 237. Alfalfa the correct seed number at right to the 201. Black Medic (Yellow Trefoil) 238. Alsike Clover sample spaces below. 202. Black Mustard 239. Barley 41. 61. 203. Broadleaf Plantain 240. Beans 204. Buckhorn Plantain 241. Birdsfoot Trefoil 42. 62. 205. Bull Thistle 242. Crested Wheat Grass 206. Burdock 243. Hard Red Wheat 43. 63. 207. Canada Thistle 244. Kentucky Bluegrass 208. Curly Dock 245. Lentils 44. 64. 209. Dodder 246. Oat 210. Downy Bromegrass 247. Orchardgrass 45. 65. 211. Field Bindweed (Morning Glory) 248. Peas 212. Field Pennycress (Fan Weed) 249. Red Clover 46. 66. 213. Foxtail Barley 250. Rye 214. Green Foxtail 251. Smooth Bromegrass 47. 67. 215. Halogeton 252. Soft White Wheat 216. Hoary Cress (White Top) 253. Strawberry Clover 48. 68. 217. Houndstongue 254. Sugarbeet 218. Lambsquarter 255. Sweet Clover 49. 69. 219. Leafy Spurge 256. Tall Fescue 220. Mallow 257. Tall Oatgrass 50. 70. 221. Medusahead 258. Timothy 222. Perrenial Sowthistle 259. White Clover 51. 71. 223. Povertyweed 224. Prickly Lettuce 52. 72. 225. Puncture Vine 226. Purslane SCORING 53. 73. 227. Quackgrass DIRECTIONS:
228. Redroot Pigweed (Erect) Each seed identification is 54. 74. 229. Russian Knapweed worth 5 points. Deduct the 230. Russian Thistle total incorrect from 200 55. 75. 231. Shepherdspurse points possible and record 232. St. Johnswort (Goatweed) the final score at the bottom of the card. 56. 76. 233. Waterhemlock
234. Wild Buckwheat 57. 77. 235. Wild Oats 236. Yellow Starthistle 58. 78.
59. 79.
60. 80. SCORE
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PARTICIPANT NUMBER
SEED ANALYSIS SCORECARD
SAMPLE NUMBER PARTICIPANT OFFICIAL GRADE SCORE SCORE DIFFERENCE (Do NOT write in this column)
86
87
88
89
90
TOTAL GRADE DIFFERENCE
SCORING: The seed analysis grade can be any number between 0 and 20. Deduct the total grade difference from 100 to calculate the participant’s score on this section of the event. For State CDE, bubble answers on the scantron card as indicated.
PARTICIPANT NUMBER
SEED ANALYSIS SCORECARD
SAMPLE PARTICIPANT OFFICIAL GRADE NUMBER SCORE SCORE DIFFERENCE (Do NOT write in this column)
86
87
88
89
90
TOTAL GRADE DIFFERENCE
SCORING: The seed analysis grade can be any number between 0 and 20. Deduct the total grade difference from 100 to calculate the participant’s score on this section of the event. . For State CDE, bubble answers on the scantron card as indicated.
Revised 2012 Agronomy CDE 7 STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD
Idaho FFA Placing Check Idaho FFA Placing Check Placing Placing
1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3
Participant 1-3-2-4 Participant 1-3-2-4
No. 1-3-4-2 No. 1-3-4-2
1-4-2-3 1-4-2-3
1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2
Event: 2-1-3-4 Event: 2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3 2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4 2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1 2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3 2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1 2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4 3-1-2-4
Class Name 3-1-4-2 Class Name 3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4 3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1 3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2 3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1 3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3 4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2 4-1-3-2
Class No. 4-2-1-3 Class No. 4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2 4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1 4-3-2-1 Tabulator's Tabulator's Score_ Score_
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SCORECARD FOR SMALL-SEEDED LEGUMES (Alfalfa, Clovers, etc.)
Main Points to be Considered Points Deducted from 20
1. Clean Sample 0
2. Soundness and cleanliness of seed 3 (Plumpness, uniform size, luster and freedom from inert material)
3. Crop seeds 3 per species
4. Common weeds 6 per species
5. Restricted noxious weeds 7 per species
6. Prohibited noxious weeds 20
SCORECARD FOR CEREAL GRAINS (Oats, Barley, Wheat, etc.)
Main Points to be Considered Points Deducted from 20
1. Clean Sample 0
2. Soundness & Freedom of Disease 2 (Inert material, stems, trash, broken or weathered, damaged, etc.)
3. Mixed Crop Seeds Small Grains 5 per species Other crop seeds 2 per species
4. Common Weed Seeds Broadleaf weed seeds 3 per species Grass weed seeds 5 per species
5. Restricted weed seeds (secondary) 9 per species
6. Prohibited weed seeds (primary) 20
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AGRONOMY: PLANT DISORDER, DISEASE AND INSECT LIST
Correctly match the plant specimen to the disorder, disease or insect listed. 5 points each. Bubble the number shown next to the appropriate sample number in #91-100 on the scantron card for the state CDE or write the appropriate Disease/Disorder/Insect next to the numbers on the list below (local and district).
001 Iron Deficiency (Chlorosis) 014 Nitrogen Deficiency 002 Magnesium Deficiency 015 Potassium Deficiency 003 Rust 016 Phosphorus Deficiency 004 Wilt 017 Ergot 005 Gall 018 Scab 006 Hairy Root 019 Curly Top 007 Spider Mite 020 Necrosis 008 Earwig 021 Grasshopper/Crickets 009 Aphid 022 Leafhopper 010 Wireworm 023 Corn Earworm 011 Alfalfa Weevil 024 Potato Beetle 012 Snail/Slug 025 Blister Beetle 013 Looper 026 Armyworm
91. ______96. ______
92. ______97. ______
93. ______98. ______
94. ______99. ______
95. ______100. ______
Revised 2012 Agronomy CDE 10 Participant Number Complete the following fertilizer calculation problem with the given information. For each answer, round all fertilizer pound to the nearest whole number and all dollar figures to the nearest penny. Be sure to use your rounded number to calculate cost per acre.
Fertilizer Problem A farmer has two fields. Field one has 145 acres, field two has 80 acres. He has had soil samples performed for both field and the following results:
Field 1 fertilizer recommendations/per acre: Fertilizer Options:
150 lbs of nitrogen Fertilizer #1: 13-0-45 @ $195.00/ton 55 lbs of P2O5 Fertilizer #2: 11-52-0 @ $270.00/ton 45 lbs of K2O Fertilizer #3: 46-0-0 @ $245.00/ton
Field 2 fertilizer recommendations/per acre:
175 lbs of nitrogen 112 lbs of P2O5 32 lbs of K2O Total Score (100 pts)
Using the above fertilizer calculate the amount of fertilizer per acre, the cost per acre for each fertilizer and total cost for each field.
Results: Pts. Pts. Field 1 Price/ Lbs fertilizer/ acre (5 pts Cost / (5 pts pound each) acre each)
Fertilizer 1
Fertilizer 2
Fertilizer 3
Total Pounds Total Cost / Acre Applied / Acre Total Field Cost
Pts. Pts. Field 2 Price/ Lbs (5 pts Cost / (5 pts pound fertilizer/ each) acre each) acre Fertilizer 1
Fertilizer 2
Fertilizer 3
Total Pounds Total Cost / Acre Applied / Acre Total Field Cost
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CREED SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To develop public speaking and agricultural leadership for younger members in the FFA organization by providing the opportunity to recite from memory the FFA creed.
Objectives: • To develop in individuals the ability to effectively orally deliver the FFA Creed from memory. • To develop in individuals the ability to answer impromptu questions about the content of the FFA Creed. General rules:
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. The state FFA Creed Speaking CDE will be limited to the winning participant in each of the FFA districts during the current school year. 3. Participants must be freshmen members enrolled in agriculture. 4. The State FFA Creed Speaking Career Development Event will be held at the State Leadership Conference. 5. Participants must memorize the Creed and shall use only “The FFA Creed” by E.M. Tiffany as an introduction and close with “Thank You.” 6. Agriculture instructors representing each of the nine FFA districts will judge the preliminary event. 7. In the preliminary round all judges will judge all speakers and the high and low rank will be discarded for each participant. The final rank will be determined by tallying the remaining seven ranks for each participant. 8. In the final competition, the agriculture instructors of the finalists will select and mutually agree on four agriculture instructors to serve as judges for the final round. 9. In the final competition, the top four participants will present the creed on stage during one of the main sessions. 10. There will be two questions asked of the participants in the preliminary round and three questions in the final round. 11. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event. 12.Tiebreakers - Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. The participant’s low ranks will be counted and the participant with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the participant’s response to questions. The participant with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to question will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the participant’s raw scores will be totaled. The participant with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.
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Format and scoring:
1. In the preliminary round each participant will be asked two questions pertaining to the FFA Creed and allowed one minute to respond to each question. (Time will be called at one minute per question).
2. In the final round, each participant will be asked three questions and allowed one minute to respond to each question. (Time will be called at one minute per question). Questions should come from the content of the creed and how it relates to the individual.
3. Participants will not hear the other responses to the questions.
4. A deduction of twenty (20) points per word missed will be assessed.
Awards:
Awards are presented to the top four individuals.
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THE FFA CREED
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds-
-achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
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CREED SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARD
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Creed Speaking CDE Presentation Rubric ‐ 1,000 points
Participant #______
Oral Communication – 200 points
Very strong evidence skill is present Moderate evidence skill is present Strong evidence skill is not present Points Total Indicators Weight 5‐4 3‐2 1‐0 Earned Score Speaks very articulately without Speaks articulately, but sometimes Speaks articulately, but frequently hesitates. A. Speaking hesitation. hesitates. ∙ Frequently hesitates or has long, awkward X 20 without hesitation ∙ Never has the need for unnecessary ∙ Occasionally has the need for a long pause pauses while speaking. pauses or hesitation when speaking. or moderate hesitation when speaking.
Speaks at a moderate pace to be clear. Speaks at a moderate pace most of the time, Pace is too fast/slow; nervous. B. Pace X 5 but shows some nervousness. Voice is upbeat, impassioned and under Voice is somewhat upbeat, impassioned and Voice is not upbeat; lacks passion and control. C. Tone control. under control. X 5 Pronunciation of words is very clear and Pronunciation of words is usually clear, Pronunciation of words is difficult to D. Pronunciation intent is apparent. sometimes mumbled. understand; unclear. X 5
Emitted a clear, audible voice for the Emitted a somewhat clear, audible voice for Emitted a barely audible voice for the E. Volume audience present. the audience present. audience present. X 5
Non‐verbal Communication – 400 points
Eye contact constantly used as an effective Eye contact is mostly effective and Eye contact does not always allow connection connection. consistent. with the speaker. A. Attention ∙ Constantly looks at the entire audience ∙ Mostly looks around the audience (60‐80% ∙ Occasionally looks at someone or some (eye contact) X 20 (90‐100% of the time). of the time). groups (less than 50% of the time).
Does not have distracting mannerisms that Sometimes has distracting mannerisms that Has mannerisms that pull from the affect effectiveness. pull from the presentation. effectiveness of the presentation. B. Mannerisms ∙ No nervous habits. ∙ Sometimes exhibits nervous habits or ∙ Displays some nervous habits – fidgets or X 20 ticks. anxious ticks.
Gestures are purposeful and effective. Usually uses purposeful gestures. Occasionally gestures are used effectively. ∙ Hand motions are expressive and used ∙ Hands are sometimes used to express or ∙ Hands are not used to emphasize talking C. Gestures to emphasize talking points. emphasize. points; hand motions are sometimes X 20 ∙ Great posture (confident) with positive ∙ Occasionally slumps; sometimes negative distracting. body language. body language. ∙ Lacks positive ybod language; slumps.
Is extremely well poised. Usually is well poised. Isn’t always well poised. D. Well poised ∙ Poised and in control at all times. ∙ Poised and in control most of the time; ∙ Sometimes seems to lose composure. X 20 rarely loses composure.
Question and Answer—400 points
Is able to stay fully detail-oriented. Is mostly good at being detail‐oriented. Has difficulty being detail‐oriented. A. Being detail‐ ∙ Always provides details which support ∙ Usually provides details which are ∙ Sometimes overlooks details that could be X 30 oriented answers/basis of the question. supportive of the answers/basis of the very beneficial to the answers/basis of the question. question. Speaks unrehearsed with comfort and ease. Speaks unrehearsed mostly with comfort and Shows nervousness or seems unprepared when ∙ Is able to speak quickly with organized ease, but sometimes seems nervous or speaking unrehearsed. B. Speaking thoughts and concise answers. unsure. ∙ Seems to ramble or speaks before thinking. X 30 unrehearsed ∙ Is able to speak effectively, has to stop and think and sometimes gets off focus.
Examples are vivid, precise and clearly Examples are usually concrete, some-times Examples are abstract or not clearly defined. C. Examples used explained. needs clarification. ∙ Examples are sometimes confusing, leaving in response to ∙ Examples are original, logical and ∙ Examples are effective, but need more the listeners with questions. X20 questions relevant. originality or thought.
Gross Total Points
Time Deduction*
Accuracy Deduction**
Net Total Points
Rank
* ‐1 point per second over, determined by the timekeepers ** ‐ 20 points per word, determined from by the accuracy judges.
DAIRY CATTLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose: To provide a competitive event for agricultural education students, emphasizing skills in dairy cattle evaluation, selection and dairy herd management.
Objectives: To provide a practical experience for agricultural students with an interest in dairy cattle, that will serve them well in industry positions or in management of a modern dairy herd. To develop students' skills in observation, analysis, and communication. To provide experience in the evaluation of dairy cattle type, production records and dairy herd management. To encourage agriculture instructors to seek assistance from various resources in the dairy industry. (Example -dairy breed associations, artificial breeding associations, state extension dairy specialists, state DHI Associations, dairy equipment manufacturers, local dairy farmers and breeders, etc.)
General Rules
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Four persons will constitute an official team for the Dairy Cattle Evaluation Event. However, only three of the individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. Individual maximum score will be 500 points and maximum team score will be 1500 points. 3. There will be a Dairy cattle handler event. Dairy Handlers should be in Official FFA dress with either black or white pants with the FFA jacket optional to be worn. Additional holders may be needed depending on the participation in the Dairy Handlers Event. 4. No alternates will be allowed in this event. 5. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event. 6. Tie breakers – a combined reasons score will be used to break any ties in the event. In the event that a tie still exists, class 1 of the event will be used as a second tie breaker.
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Format and scoring:
1. A 10 minute time limit will be allowed for the placing of each dairy class.
2. Classes should include:
a. 200 pts. Four classes of cows will be placed on type. All classes will be placed using the Standard FFA Placing Card. For the state CDE, placing classes will be bubbled in the placing classes section of the scantron. b. 100 pts. Two classes of dairy heifers will be placed using the Standard FFA Placing Card. For the state CDE, placing classes will be bubbled in the placing classes section of the scantron. c. 100 pts Oral reasons will be required on two classes. One set of reasons on a class of cows and the one set on a heifer class. The event coordinator will designate the class prior to the beginning of the event. Each team will be divided into groups (A, B, C, D for example). Each group will then give their reasons to the assigned reasons judge. Participant may be questioned by the reasons judge. For the state CDE, the reasons scores will be recorded on the reasons scorecards and bubbled into RAW Score 1 and 2 by CDE Officials. Each member of a single team will be assigned to a different reasons taker so that no two team members present reasons to the same reasons taker. Five alternate members not participating in the official event will give reasons to reason takers in order to calibrate their scores prior to judging official participants in the CDE.
Reason Time Frame with 4 Judges (EXAMPLE) Time 10 minutes per class Rotation 1 Class 1 Heifers 2 Class 2 Heifers (Reasons) 3 Class 3 Reasons prep 4 Class 4 Reasons (heifers) 5 Class 5 Cows 6 Class 6 DHIA Records 7 Class 7 Cows 8 Class 8 Cows 9 Class 9 Cows (Reasons) 10 Class 10 Reasons Prep 11 Class 11 Reasons (Cows) 12 Class 12 Body Conditioning
d. 50 pts. Ten questions will be answered on DHIA Records. Each question will be worth 5 points. For the state CDE, answers to the questions will be bubbled into the Written Exam portion of the scantron #1-10.
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e. 50 pts. Five dairy cows will be evaluated using body-condition scorecard, with one cow present with her score provided for calibration purposes
For the state CDE, Body Condition Scoring will be bubbled into the Herd Record portion of the scantron #01-05 as a three digit number. A body condition score of 1.5 would be bubbled as 015.
Awards:
1. Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques. 2. Certificates will be awarded to all participants in the dairy handler event. FFA award pins will be presented to the top 3 individuals and the top 5 will be announced. The top dairy handler will qualify to participate in the National FFA Dairy Handlers Event.
Acknowledgement: The United Dairymen of Idaho are sponsors of the Dairy Cattle Career Development Event through the Idaho FFA Foundation.
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Dairy Cattle CDE Reasons Rotations Reasons Rotations (example - may be used by stateor district events as deemed necessary)
101 A 121 A 141 A 161 A 181 A 201 A 221 A 241 A 261 A 281 A 301 A 311 A 331 A 102 B 122 B 142 B 162 B 182 B 202 B 222 B 242 B 262 B 282 B 302 B 312 B 332 B 103 C 123 C 143 C 163 C 183 C 203 C 223 C 243 C 263 C 283 C 303 C 313 C 333 C 104 D 124 D 144 D 164 D 184 D 204 D 224 D 244 D 264 D 284 D 304 D 314 D 334 D
105 B 125 B 145 B 165 B 185 B 205 B 225 B 245 B 265 B 285 B 305 B 315 B 335 B 106 C 126 C 146 C 166 C 186 C 206 C 226 C 246 C 266 C 286 C 306 C 316 C 336 C 107 D 127 D 147 D 167 D 187 D 207 D 227 D 247 D 267 D 287 D 307 D 317 D 337 D 108 A 128 A 148 A 168 A 188 A 208 A 228 A 248 A 268 A 288 A 308 A 318 A 338 A
111 C 131 C 151 C 171 C 191 C 211 C 231 C 251 C 271 C 291 C 311 C 321 C 341 C 112 D 132 D 152 D 172 D 192 D 212 D 232 D 252 D 272 D 292 D 312 D 322 D 342 D 113 A 133 A 153 A 173 A 193 A 213 A 233 A 253 A 273 A 293 A 313 A 323 A 343 A 114 B 134 B 154 B 174 B 194 B 214 B 234 B 254 B 274 B 294 B 314 B 324 B 344 B
115 D 135 D 155 D 175 D 195 D 215 D 235 D 255 D 275 D 295 D 315 D 325 D 345 D 116 A 136 A 156 A 176 A 196 A 216 A 236 A 256 A 276 A 296 A 316 A 326 A 346 A 117 B 137 B 157 B 177 B 197 B 217 B 237 B 257 B 277 B 297 B 317 B 327 B 347 B 118 C 138 C 158 C 178 C 198 C 218 C 238 C 258 C 278 C 298 C 318 C 328 C 348 C
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DAIRY CATTLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
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STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD
Idaho FFA Placing Check Idaho FFA Placing Check Placing Placing ______
1-2-3-4 ______1-2-3-4 ______
1-2-4-3 ______1-2-4-3 ______
Participant 1-3-2-4 ______Participant 1-3-2-4 ______
No. ______1-3-4-2 ______No. ______1-3-4-2 ______
1-4-2-3 ______1-4-2-3 ______
1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2
Event: 2-1-3-4 ______Event: 2-1-3-4 ______
2-1-4-3 ______2-1-4-3 ______
2-3-1-4 ______2-3-1-4 ______
______2-3-4-1 ______2-3-4-1 ______
2-4-1-3 ______2-4-1-3 ______
2-4-3-1 2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4 ______3-1-2-4 ______
Class Name 3-1-4-2 ______Class Name 3-1-4-2 ______
3-2-1-4 ______3-2-1-4 ______
______3-2-4-1 ______3-2-4-1 ______
3-4-1-2 ______3-4-1-2 ______
3-4-2-1 3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3 ______4-1-2-3 ______
4-1-3-2 ______4-1-3-2 ______
Class No. ______4-2-1-3 ______Class No. ______4-2-1-3 ______
4-2-3-1 ______4-2-3-1 ______
4-3-1-2 ______4-3-1-2 ______
4-3-2-1 4-3-2-1 Tabulator's Tabulator's Score______Score______
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DAIRY CATTLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Participant No. ______
Event ______
Class Name ______
Class No. ______
Body Condition Scorecard
Check 1 box per Animal Cow # Body Condition Score 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 TOTAL 1 010 015 020 025 030 035 040 045 050 2 010 015 020 025 030 035 040 045 050 3 010 015 020 025 030 035 040 045 050 4 010 015 020 025 030 035 040 045 050 5 010 015 020 025 030 035 040 045 050
TOTAL SCORE ______50 point class 10 points for correct mark 7 points for each half grade above or below correct body score 4 points for each full grade above or below correct body score 0
For the state event, body condition scoring will be bubbled on to the scantron sheet by the FFA member as a three digit number. A body condition score of 1.5 will be bubbled as 015 in the designated section of the scantron for computerized scoring.
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QUESTIONS CLASS SCORECARD
IDAHO STATE FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT DAIRY QUESTIONS
PARTICIPANT NUMBER ______
PARTICIPANT NAME ______
CLASS NUMBER ______
PLACE AN (X) THROUGH THE CORRECT ANSWER!
QUESTION NUMBER 1 A B C D 2 A B C D 3 A B C D 4 A B C D 5 A B C D 6 A B C D 7 A B C D 8 A B C D 9 A B C D 10 A B C D Questions receive 5 points each. TOTAL SCORE ______
For the state CDE, bubble these responses into the Written Exam section of the scantron #1-10.
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Name ______Name ______
Class ______Placing ______Class ______Placing ______
Oral Reason Scorecard Oral Reason Scorecard
Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Introduction Introduction Attention getting Attention getting Eye contact/posture Eye contact/posture Appearance – appropriate attire Appearance – appropriate attire
Accuracy 20 ___ Accuracy 20 ___ Pairs compared/contrasted Pairs compared/contrasted Description of animals accurate Description of animals accurate Criticisms/Credits given Criticisms/Credits given
Knowledge 15___ Knowledge 15___ Appropriate and varied terms Appropriate and varied terms Recognized industry terms Recognized industry terms Placing priorities match industry Placing priorities match industry
Total Points 50____ Total Points 50____
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Form I SCORECARD
DAIRY HOLDER’S RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Participant’s Name ______
School ______
School Address ______
City ______State ______Zip Code ______Animal Held ______Breed: Class No.: _____ Animal No.: ____
Rank (by Division Superintendent): ______
Factors to Consider Perfect Score Participant’s in Scoring Holders Score 1. Appearance of the holder 10 2. Control of animal(s) by the 20 holder 3. Poise and calmness of the holder 20 4. Demonstrative competence in the following areas: a. to set up the assigned animal b. to maintain the animal(s) in its most advantageous pose c. to effectively restrain, as well as to avoid exciting the assigned animal(s) d. to move the animal(s) as requested by the ringmaster 40 5. Display a cooperative, courteous, helpful positive attitude 10 TOTAL SCORE 100
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DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To enhance learning activities relative to the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion, marketing, and consumption of dairy food products. To assist students to develop a sound perspective for utilizing decision-making.
Objectives:
Be able to identify cheese varieties. Be able to identify and evaluate the flavor quality of milk. Be able to distinguish between dairy and non-dairy products (imitations and substitutes). Be able to differentiate fat content among dairy food products. Be able to complete a written test on milk production and marketing. General Rules
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event.
2. Four participants will constitute an official team. The top three individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. 0 is a perfect score. Individual maximum score (all incorrect) is 182 points and maximum team score (all incorrect) is 546 points.
3. Participants will be allowed a maximum of 15 minutes to score milk flavor, 15 minutes for fat content component, 15 minutes for cheese identification, 15 minutes for dairy and non- dairy products identification, and 15 minutes for the written exam.
4. All milk flavor samples are to be taken from pasteurized bulk milk for table use. Milk should be maintained at a consistent temperature throughout the event.
5. Paper cups for sampling purposes will be provided to the participants, but participants will be permitted to bring and use their own sampling containers.
6. No duplications will be present in the event for milk flavors, milk fat content identification, and cheese identification.
7. Event checkers will be used to verify official placing and scoring. Event checkers will remain at the event until their team has begun competing.
8. The first place team in the Dairy Foods Career Development Event will represent Idaho in the National Dairy Foods CDE.
9. The CDE superintendent will prepare duplicate classes to facilitate a smoother running event and ensure the freshness of the product being used.
10. A control sample of no defect milk will be made available for participants in milk sampling for calibration purposes.
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11. Tie breakers are to be established for teams and individuals: use milk samples as first tie breaker, and the second tie breaker is the best test score.
12. Allergy information: food products used in this event may contain or come in contact with potential allergens. Advisors must submit a special needs request form for participants with any allergies with certification at least a week prior to the event. The event committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate with food allergies.
Format and scoring:
1. Seven samples of milk to be judged on flavor and odor (two identical sets to be used in the state CDE). Incorrect identification of defects will add 2 points to the participant’s score. For the state CDE, milk defect identification will be bubbled in the milk defect section of the scantron sample #1-7. 2. Ten samples of cheese for identification. Incorrect identification of cheese samples will add 2 points to the participant score. For the state CDE, cheese identification will be bubbled into the cheese identification portion of the scantron card #1-10. 3. Students will identify ten dairy and non-dairy (imitation-artificial) products and/or ingredient labels. DUPLICATE SAMPLES MAY BE USED AND ARE ALLOWED. . Incorrect identification of samples as dairy or non-dairy will add 2 points to the participant score. For the state CDE, dairy vs. non-dairy will be bubbled into the Dairy vs. Non-Dairy portion of the scantron card sample #1-10. 4. Only whole points should be used when scoring milk flavor and odor. Check only the most serious defect in a sample even if more than one flavor or odor is detected. If no defect is noted, check "No Criticism” and score the sample as a 10. The difference between the official defect severity score and the participant severity score will be added to the participant’s score. For example, official score for defect severity is 2 and the participant marks 5, 3 points will be added to the score. For the state CDE, milk defect severity scores will be bubbled in the milk flavor scoring section of the scantron sample #1-7. 5. Scoring - The score made by each participant is the number of points deducted; therefore, the lower the score, the higher the placing. 6. 5 samples will be provided to assess milk fat content. Three points will be added for each incorrect answer. NO DUPLICATE SAMPLES WILL BE USED. . Incorrect identification of milk fat content samples will add 3 points to the participant score. For the state CDE, milk fat content answers will be bubbled into the Multiple Choice Problem Solving portion of the scantron #1-5. 7. The written exam shall consist of 25 multiple choice questions worth 2 points per question. These questions will be drawn from the three previous years’ National Milk Products CDE Written Tests. For the state CDE, the written exam answers will be bubbled into the Multiple Choice B portion of the scantron #1-25.
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Awards: Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Acknowledgements:
The United Dairymen of Idaho are sponsors of the Food Products Career Development Event through the Idaho FFA Foundation.
List of Potential Samples for Dairy Vs Non Dairy Products (Duplicates allowed)
1 Cheese slices (American) Vs. Artificial 2 Milk Vs. Soy Milk 3 Butter Vs. Margarine 4 Sour Cream Vs. IMO 5 Half and Half Vs. Non-dairy Creamer 6 Powdered Milk Vs. Dry Non-Dairy Creamer 7 Whipped Cream Vs. Whipped Non-Dairy Topping
List of Potential Samples for Milk Fat Content (No duplicates allowed)
The following components will be used in the milk fat content section. The student answers will be bubbled on the scantron sheet for the state event. No duplicate samples will be present.
1. Skim milk (nonfat) 2. Reduced fat milk (2%) 3. Whole milk (3%) 4. Half and half (10.5%) 5. Whipping cream (30%)
Milk Defects Scoring Guide – Refer to current MILK DEFECTS SCORECARD Scores may range from 1 to 10. On a quality basis: 10 Excellent (no defect) 8-9 Good 5-7 Fair 2-4 Poor 1 Unacceptable/Un-salable
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Example: Milk Flavors
Scores (suggested scores are given for three intensities of flavor. All numbers within the range may be used.)
DEFECTS Slight Definite Pronounced Acid 3 2 1 Bitter 5 3 1 Feed 9 8 5 Flat/Watery 9 8 7 Garlic/Onion 5 3 1 Malty 5 3 1 Oxidized 6 4 1 Rancid 4 2 1 Salty 8 6 4 Foreign 5 3 1
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Procedures for Preparing Samples of the Common Off-Flavors of Fluid Milk
The Dairy Food CDE superintendent may or may not use the following procedures to prepare samples. These are simply suggestions of potential ways to prepare samples for practice and CDE’s.
Acid (sour) Add 30 – 60 mls buttermilk to 1 gallon whole milk. Should prepare 24-48 hr ahead. Prepare a 2% aqueous solution of quinine sulfate. Warning: Some individuals may be
allergic to quinine compounds. Slight-Add 1.0 ml quinine solution/600 ml milk. Definite- Bitter Add 2.0 ml quinine solution/600 ml milk. ~ 0.2 g caffeic acid to one gallon. Add approx. 2-3 g of alfalfa hay to about 100 ml of fresh past./homog. milk and hold for approx. 20 min. Then strain the milk through cheese cloth (in a funnel) into another
container. It is highly advisable to pasteurize this "stock solution" of milk by heat treating Feed it at 70° C (158° F) for 10 min. Next, for each 575 ml of milk: (a) Add - 20 ml of this (alfalfa) "alfalfa" milk for -slight. (b) Add - 30-35 ml of this "alfalfa" milk for - definite. Note: Other roughages may be used to prepare feed off-flavors in a similar manner. Pasteurize any prepared "stock solutions" of feeds in milk. Add approx. 75-100 ml of distilled or good quality tap water to 525-500 ml of fresh Flat past./homog. milk (slight intensity). Add 300 – 600 ml of water to 1 gallon milk. Foreign Add 5 drops of Original Listerine per quart of milk and allow to sit overnight. Garlic/onion 3 - 6 drops onion juice or garlic powder Add 15 g Grape Nuts or Grape Nuts Flakes breakfast cereal to 100 ml milk and hold for 20-30 minutes. Strain through cheese cloth, then add 13 ml of the "stock" to 590 ml Malty past./homog. milk (definite intensity) Malty/acid For a typical, combined malty/acid off-flavor, add 12 ml cultured buttermilk, and 15 ml of (sour) “malty stock” to 575 ml fresh past/homog. Milk Prepare 100 ml of 1% CuSO4.5H2O solution and keep refrigerated. Add the following
Oxidized amounts of "stock copper" solution to 600 ml. past./homog. milk: Slight-0.75 ml 1% CuSo ; Definite-1.2 ml 1% CuSo ; Pronounced-1.8 ml 1% CuSo ; Note: Highly (metal- 4 4 4 induced) advisable to prepare 24-48 hr ahead of use. Alternatively, if pasteurized creamline (unhomogenized) milk is available, exposure of this milk to sunlight will produced the oxidized off-flavor without addition of copper ions. Add 600 ml past./homog. milk to a clear glass or plastic milk container. Expose milk to Oxidized bright, direct sunlight for the following exposure times: Slight-8 to 9 minutes; (light- Definite-10-11 minutes; Pronounced-12 to 15 minutes; Note: Plan to use such prepared induced) samples for only 1 or 2 days; the generic oxidized (metal-induced ) off-flavor may develop within 36-48 hours after light exposure. ml raw milk with 100 ml past./homog. milk in a Waring blender or similar mixer (or milkshake maker) for 2 min. Extend to 600 ml total volume with past./homog. milk.
Butyric Acid can be purchased on line through chemistry catalogs – example Rancid http://www.flinnsci.com. Add two drops of butyric acid per quart of milk and let sit over night Salty Add 1-4 grams of salt to 1 gallon of milk.
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DAIRY FOOD PRODUCTS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
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MILK DEFECTS SCORECARD
Participant:
Instructions: Place the letter of the defect for each sample in the column labeled MILK DEFECT and the score for each sample next to it in the column labeled PARTICIPANT SCORE. This card is for reference only at the state event. For State CDE, defects will be bubbled in the milk defect section and score in the flavor scoring section of the scantron. DO NOT write in the area labeled GRADE DIFFERENCE.
A. Bitter Milk Grade B. Feed Participant Defect Difference C. Flat-Watery Milk Score (Letter (DO NOT write D. Garlic or onion Sample from left) (1-10) in this column) E. High acid 1. F. Malty 2. G. Metallic/Oxidized 3. H. Rancid 4. I. Salty 5. J. Foreign 6. K. No defect 7. Totals Total Score (Defects + Difference) (No defect - 10 points. Range 1 - 10. Defects valued at 2 points each.)
MILK DEFECTS SCORECARD
Participant:
Instructions: Place the letter of the defect for each sample in the column labeled MILK DEFECT and the score for each sample next to it in the column labeled PARTICIPANT SCORE. This card is for reference only at the state event. For State CDE, defects will be bubbled in the milk defect section and score in the flavor scoring section of the scantron. DO NOT write in the area labeled GRADE DIFFERENCE.
A. Bitter Milk Grade B. Feed Participant Defect Difference C. Flat-Watery Milk Score (Letter (DO NOT write D. Garlic or onion Sample from left) (1-10) in this column) E. High acid 1. F. Malty 2. G. Metallic/Oxidized 3. H. Rancid 4. I. Salty 5. J. Foreign 6. K. No defect 7. Totals Total Score (Defects + Difference) (No defect - 10 points. Range 1 - 10. Defects valued at 2 points each.)
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CHEESE IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD Participant:
Instructions: Place the letter of the CHEESE NAME for each sample in the blank for the appropriate sample number. This scorecard is for referenced only at the state event. For State CDE, cheese identification will be bubbled in the chees identification section of the scantron. NO DUPLICATES.
Cheese Names Sample Participant A. Blue Number Identification B. Brie/Camembert 1. C. Cheddar (mild) 2. D. Cheddar (sharp) 3. E. Colby 4. F. Cream/Neufchatel 5. G. Edam/Gouda 6. H. Monterey (Jack) 7. I. Mozzarella/Pizza 8. J. Munster 9. K. Processed American 10. L. Provolone Score on M. Swiss Cheese ID (Incorrect identification 2 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0.)
CHEESE IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD Participant:
Instructions: Place the letter of the CHEESE NAME for each sample in the blank for the appropriate sample number. This scorecard is for referenced only at the state event. For State CDE, cheese identification will be bubbled in the chees identification section of the scantron. NO DUPLICATES.
Cheese Names Sample Participant A. Blue Number Identification B. Brie/Camembert 1. C. Cheddar (mild) 2. D. Cheddar (sharp) 3. E. Colby 4. F. Cream/Neufchatel 5. G. Edam/Gouda 6. H. Monterey (Jack) 7. I. Mozzarella/Pizza 8. J. Munster 9. K. Processed American 10. L. Provolone Score on M. Swiss Cheese ID (Incorrect identification 2 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0.)
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DAIRY VS. NON-DAIRY PRODUCT SCORECARD Participant No. Instructions: Circle DAIRY OR NON-DAIRY PRODUCT for each sample 1-10. This scorecard is for reference only for the state event. For the state CDE, responses will be bubbled in the Dairy vs. Non-Dairy portion of the scantron. Duplicate samples may be present.
Sample Score (DO NOT write Number Sample Classification in this column) 1. Dairy Non-Dairy 2. Dairy Non-Dairy 3. Dairy Non-Dairy 4. Dairy Non-Dairy 5. Dairy Non-Dairy 6. Dairy Non-Dairy 7. Dairy Non-Dairy 8. Dairy Non-Dairy 9. Dairy Non-Dairy 10. Dairy Non-Dairy Total Participant Score Incorrect identification 2 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0.
DAIRY VS. NON-DAIRY PRODUCT SCORECARD Participant No. Instructions: Circle DAIRY OR NON-DAIRY PRODUCT for each sample 1-10. This scorecard is for reference only for the state event. . For the state CDE, responses will be bubbled in the Dairy vs. Non-Dairy portion of the scantron. Duplicate samples may be present.
Sample Score (DO NOT write Number Sample Classification in this column) 1. Dairy Non-Dairy 2. Dairy Non-Dairy 3. Dairy Non-Dairy 4. Dairy Non-Dairy 5. Dairy Non-Dairy 6. Dairy Non-Dairy 7. Dairy Non-Dairy 8. Dairy Non-Dairy 9. Dairy Non-Dairy 10. Dairy Non-Dairy Total Participant Score Incorrect identification 2 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0. Revised 2012/2014 Dairy Food Products CDE 9
WRITTEN EXAM SCORECARD This scorecard is for reference only for the state event. For the state CDE, responses will be bubbled into Multiple Choice B – Written Exam portion of the scantron.
IDAHO STATE FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT DAIRY FOOD PRODUCTS WRITTEN EXAM PARTICIPANT NUMBER PARTICIPANT NAME CLASS NUMBER
PLACE AN (X) THROUGH THE CORRECT ANSWER! NUMBER RESPONSE 1 A B C D E 2 A B C D E 3 A B C D E 4 A B C D E 5 A B C D E 6 A B C D E 7 A B C D E 8 A B C D E 9 A B C D E 10 A B C D E 11 A B C D E 12 A B C D E 13 A B C D E 14 A B C D E 15 A B C D E 16 A B C D E 17 A B C D E 18 A B C D E 19 A B C D E 20 A B C D E 21 A B C D E 22 A B C D E 23 A B C D E 24 A B C D E 25 A B C D E Two points will be added to the participant score for each incorrect response to the test questions. TOTAL SCORE
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MILK FAT COMPONENT SCORECARD
Participant: Instructions: Place the letter of the MILK FAT PERCENTAGE for each sample in the blank for the appropriate sample number. This scorecard is for reference only at the state event. For the state CDE, milk fat will be bubbled into Multiple Choice A Problem Solving section of the scantron. No duplicate samples will be presented.
Sample Participant Milk Fat Component Number Identification A. Non-fat (skim) Milk 1. B. Reduced fat (2%) Milk 2. C. Whole (3.3%) Milk 3. D. Half and half (10.5%) 4. E. Whipping cream (30%) 5. Score on Milk Fat (Incorrect identification 3 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0.)
MILK FAT COMPONENT SCORECARD
Participant: Instructions: Place the letter of the MILK FAT PERCENTAGE for each sample in the blank for the appropriate sample number. This scorecard is for reference only at the state event. For the state CDE, milk fat will be bubbled into Multiple Choice A Problem Solving section of the scantron. No duplicate samples will be presented.
Sample Participant Milk Fat Component Number Identification A. Non-fat (skim) Milk 1. B. Reduced fat (2%) Milk 2. C. Whole (3.3%) Milk 3. D. Half and half (10.5%) 4. E. Whipping cream (30%) 5. Score on Milk Fat (Incorrect identification 3 points each, add total incorrect. Perfect score is 0.)
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EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
The extemporaneous public speaking event is designed to develop the ability of FFA members to express themselves on given subjects related to agriculture without having prepared or rehearsed the content in advance.
Objectives:
• To develop in individuals the ability to complete research on agricultural topics.
• To create in individuals the desire to be well read on a broad category of current events related to agriculture and the food and fiber industry.
• To develop in individuals the ability to effectively think and speak without preparation.
• To develop in individuals the ability to answer impromptu questions from the content of their orally presented material.
General Rules:
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. The state FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE will be limited to the winning participant in each of the FFA districts during the current school year. 3. The state FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking event will be held at the State Leadership Conference. 4. Agriculture instructors representing each of the nine FFA districts will judge the preliminary event. 5. Four outside judges will judge the final event. 6. A preliminary event will be held to determine the four finalists. Final placing will be determined by an official event conducted on stage as part of the conference program.
7. The state winner may represent the Idaho FFA Association in the National Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event during the National FFA Convention. 8. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Extemporaneous Speaking CDE 1 Format and scoring: 1. The selection of a speech topic shall be made 30 minutes before preparation of the event. Twelve topics of current agricultural events (three topics in each category) shall be prepared prior to the event from the following four categories:
a. Agriscience and Technology b. Agrimarketing, and International Agricultural Relations c. Food and Fiber Systems d. Urban Agriculture
2. The four categories are the same as the National Extemporaneous Speaking Event. a. Five subtopics in each category will be identified each year by the IVATA CDE Committee or assigned designees. b. The subtopics will be approved by the IVATA at Summer Conference each year. c. The subtopics will be posted on the UI AE4HYD web page by September 1 of each year.
3. There will be twelve topics used for the preliminary event and twelve different topics for the final event.
4. Participants will draw from a pool of the twelve topics, select two and pick one topic for their speech, and return both topics to the pool.
5. Each speech shall be not less than four and no more than six minutes in length. Participants are to be penalized one point per second on each judge's score sheet for being over six minutes or under four minutes. Time commences when the speaker begins talking. Speakers may use a watch to keep a record of their time. Event officials or observers will give no time warnings.
6. In the preliminary competition, each participant will be allowed 3 minutes for questions.
7. During the preliminary round, the nine district judges will serve as the questioners. Questions shall pertain directly to the speaker’s subject. Questions containing two or more parts should be avoided.
8. In the preliminary round the high and low rank will be discarded for each participant. The final rank will be determined by tallying the remaining seven ranks for each participant.
9. In the final competition, each participant will be allowed 5 minutes for questions.
10. In the final competition, the agriculture instructors of the finalists will select three agriculture instructors to serve as questioners.
11. Four outside judges will judge the final event. Each judge will rank the participants and the event coordinator will tally the ranks. The lowest rank will be declared the winner.
12. Participants will be allowed to gather reference materials upon the four possible topic areas. Reference materials will be screened by the event supervisor on the following basis:
a. Shall be one notebook of 100 pages, single-sided only.
b. Must be printed materials such as books, newspaper or magazine articles. Items cannot be hand-written notes or computer-generated materials or speeches prepared by the participant or notes prepared by another person for the purpose of this event. All items must identify source, author, and date of publication.
Revised 2012/2014 Extemporaneous Speaking CDE 2 13. Each speech shall be the result of the participant’s own effort; no other assistance may be provided. All note cards, paper and other materials will be provided. Any notes for speaking must be made during the 30-minute preparation period.
14. Tiebreakers - Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. The participant’s low ranks will be counted and the participant with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the participant’s response to questions. The participant with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to question will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the participant’s raw scores will be totaled. The participant with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.
Awards:
Awards are presented to the top four individuals.
Acknowledgement:
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is a sponsor of the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event through the Idaho FFA Foundation.
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EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORE CARDS
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*NOTE: Judges should meet prior to the event to prepare and clarify the types of questions to be asked.
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District/Chapter______Participant ______Oral Communication – 600 points
Very strong evidence skill Moderate evidence skill is Strong evidence skill is not Points Total Indicators is present present present Weight Earned Score 5-4 3-2 1-0
A. Examples Examples are vivid, Examples are usually Examples are abstract or not precise and clearly concrete, sometimes needs clearly defined. explained. clarification. Examples are sometimes
Examples are original, Examples are confusing, leaving the X 10 logical and relevant. effective, but need listeners with questions. more originality or thought.
Speaks very articulately Speaks articulately, but Speaks articulately, but without hesitation. sometimes hesitates. frequently hesitates. B. Speaking Never has the need for • Occasionally has the • Frequently hesitates or X 15 without unnecessary pauses or need for a long pause has long, awkward pauses hesitation hesitation when or moderate hesitation while speaking speaking. when speaking.
Appropriate tone is Appropriate tone is usually Has difficulty using an consistent. consistent. appropriate tone. • Speaks at the right • Speaks at the right • Pace is too fast; nervous. pace to be clear. pace most of the time, • Pronunciation of words is X 15 C. Tone • Pronunciation of words but shows some difficult to understand; is very clear and intent nervousness. unclear. is apparent. • Pronunciation of words is usually clear, sometimes vague.
Is able to stay fully detail- Is mostly good at being Has difficulty being detail- oriented. detail-oriented. oriented. • Always provides • Usually provides • Sometimes overlooks D. Being details which support details which are details that could be very X 20 detail-oriented the issue; is well supportive of the issue; beneficial to the issue; organized. displays good lacks organization. organizational skills.
Exemplary in connecting Sufficient in connecting Has difficulty with connecting facts and issues and facts and issues and facts and issues and articulating how they articulating how they articulating how they impact impact the issue locally and impact the issue locally and the issue locally and globally. E. Connecting globally. globally. Possesses some and Possesses a strong Possesses a good knowledge base but is X 20 articulating knowledge base and is knowledge base and is unable to articulate facts and able to effectively able to, for the most information regarding issues articulate information part, articulate related facts and current regarding related facts information regarding issues. and current issues. related facts and current issues.
Speaks unrehearsed with Speaks unrehearsed mostly Shows nervousness or seems comfort and ease. with comfort and ease, but unprepared when speaking Is able to speak sometimes seems nervous unrehearsed. F. Speaking quickly with organized or unsure. Seems to ramble or unrehearsed X 40 thoughts and concise ·Is able to speak speaks before thinking. (questions & answers. effectively, has to stop answers) and think and sometimes gets off focus. Revised 2012 Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE 6 Points Total Non-verbal Communication – 400 points Weight Earned Score
A. Attention Eye contact constantly used Eye contact is mostly Eye contact does not always (eye contact) as an effective connection. effective and consistent. allow connection with the speaker. Constantly looks at the Mostly looks around X entire audience (90- the audience (60-80% Occasionally looks at 20 100% of the time). of the time). someone or some groups (less than 50% of the time).
B. Does not have distracting Sometimes has distracting Has mannerisms that pull Mannerisms mannerisms that affect mannerisms that pull from from the effectiveness of the effectiveness. the presentation. presentation. X 20 No nervous habits. Sometimes exhibits Displays some nervous nervous habits or ticks. habits – fidgets or anxious ticks.
C. Gestures Gestures are purposeful Usually uses purposeful Occasionally gestures are and effective. gestures. used effectively.
Hand motions are Hands are sometimes Hands are not used to expressive and used to used to express or emphasize talking points; emphasize talking emphasize. hand motions are X 20 points. Occasionally slumps; sometimes distracting. ·Great posture sometimes negative Lacks positive body (confident) with body language. language; slumps. positive body language.
D. Well- Is extremely well-poised. Usually is well-poised. Isn’t always well-poised. poised Poised and in control Poised and in control Sometimes seems to lose X 20 at all times. most of the time; rarely composure. loses composure.
Gross Total Points
Time Deduction*
Net Total Points
Rank
* -1 point per second under 4 minutes or over 6 minutes, determined by the timekeepers
Revised 2012 Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE 7 2014‐2015 Idaho FFA Association Extemporaneous Speaking Sub Topics
Agriscience and Technology
1. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 2. Precision Agriculture 3. Integrating Agricultural Sciences in to Secondary General Education 4. New Technologies for Feeding the World 5. Agricultural Chemicals Use and Purpose
Agricultural Marketing and International Relations
1. International Trade Agreements 2. Governmental Programs in Agricultural Marketing 3. The Farm Bill 4. The Use of Technology in Agricultural Marketing 5. Buy Local Initiatives
Food and Fiber Systems
1. Organic Agriculture 2. State and Federal Policies and Legislation Impacting Agriculture 3. Food Safety 4. Water Quality and Use in Agriculture 5. Non‐Traditional Production Systems
Urban Agriculture
1. Economic Impact of Urban Agriculture 2. Agricultural Literacy 3. Public Policy Influencing Urban Agriculture 4. Urban Agriculture Production Systems 5. Advocacy for Agriculture in the Urban Environment
FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To provide a competition that fosters information assimilation, critical thinking, and problem- solving skills necessary to successfully manage a farm or pursue a farm business management career. The event enhances and encourages opportunities for all participants to receive instruction that develops farm business management skills.
Objectives:
The event objectives are for participants to demonstrate their ability to: Analyze farm/ranch business management information. Apply economic principles and concepts of farm business management to the decision- making process.
General rules: 1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event.
2. The event will take place at the State FFA Leadership Conference. 3. Four participants will constitute an official team. The top three individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. 4. Two hours will be given to participants to complete the Farm Business Management event. 5. General management areas considered may include: Financial statements Partial budgeting Sources of credit Records and record keeping Net worth statements Calculating loan costs Cash flow Obtaining credit Solvency ratio Types of interest Depreciation Fixed and variable costs Types of leases
6. Participants should bring a battery-powered calculator (non-programmable), extra pages of clean work paper and several pencils. 7. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Farm Business Management CDE 1
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Format and scoring:
1. 50 multiple-choice questions pertaining to general management areas. (Two points each for 100 points total)
2. Three practical management problems. (30 points each for 90 points total)
Section Individual Team Multiple Choice Questions 100 300 Management Problems 90 270
Total 190 570
References for the event include:
1. Farm Business Management Curriculum Guide - Ag 460/660
2. The Principles and Concepts section of the National Farm Business Management CDE located in the National FFA Career Development Event Handbook IV.
A. Economic Principles Related to Business Management 1. Production functions a. diminishing returns b. profit maximizing point: i. MFC=MVP ii. MC=MR 2. Opportunity costs a. alternative investment opportunities b. alternative use of resources 3. Cost analysis a. fixed costs b. variable costs 4. Input combinations 5. Enterprise selection a. equi-marginal returns b. specialization and diversification 6. Supply and demand a. price and quantity determination b. elasticity of demand
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c. elasticity of supply d. substitute, complementary and competitive products e. comparative advantage 7. Types of markets a. perfectly competitive markets b. oligopoly markets c. monopolistic competitions d. monopoly markets B. Concepts related to the use and analysis of records to manage resources 1. Analysis of records a. financial statements i. balance sheet ii. income statement iii. statement of owner equity iv. statement of cash flow b. financial statement ratios i. solvency ii. liquidity iii. profitability iv. repayment capacity v. financial efficiency 2. Budgeting a. partial budgets b. whole farm budgets c. enterprise budgets 3. Cash flow analysis a. summary b. projections 4. Managerial accounting 5. Tax management C. Concepts and functions of risk management 1. Financial a. capital budgeting i. time value of money ii. net present value b. credit i. sources ii. loan applications iii. interest iv. collateral c. leasing of real property d. land acquisition and ownership e. machinery management f. insurance i. life insurance ii. property insurance
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iii. crop insurance iv. health insurance v. liability insurance 2. Marketing a. functions b. price methods i. cash markets ii. futures and options iii. contracting c. trade i. domestic ii. international 3. Legal a. estate planning b. business organization i. sole proprietorship ii. cooperatives iii. corporations iv. partnership v. limited liability company or partnership c. written agreements 4. Production a. government programs and regulations b. weather c. disease 5. Human resources a. training programs b. hiring employees c. employee policies and procedures d. compensation and benefits D. Business Management 1. Strategic management a. vision statement b. mission statement c. goals 2. Tactical planning 3. Operational planning 4. Succession planning
3. Farm and Ranch Business Management (6th edition). Deere &Company, John Deere Publishing, East Moline, Illinois 61244. http://www.deere.com/publications (budget format will be taken from this text)
4. The three (3) most current national tests (available from the National FFA Supply Service)
Revised 2012/2014 Farm Business Management CDE 87 FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To stimulate the study of and interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum.
Objectives: To identify floriculture and bedding plant materials. To understand the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants. To understand principles and develop skills of floral design. To identify and select appropriate supplies and equipment for the flower shop and greenhouse. To understand and demonstrate interpersonal skills needed to attain successful employment in the floriculture industry. To understand and demonstrate proper sales and service skills. To develop those interpersonal skills prerequisite to effective participation in the floriculture industry. To identify the common tools and equipment used in the floriculture industry.
General rules 1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. A team will consist of four FFA members, with the top three individual scores counting toward team placing. No alternates will be allowed. 3. This State CDE will be held during the FFA State Leadership Conference. 4. Entry fees to cover the cost of hosting the event will be assessed. 5. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and Scoring: Rotations General knowledge – (50 minutes) Arrangement – 25 minutes Problem Solving – 25 minutes Corsage - 25 minutes Plant ID and Tool ID – 25 minutes Practicum1 – 10 minutes Practicum 2 – 10 minutes
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 1 1. General Knowledge Examination (250 pts.)
Fifty objective-type multiple-choice questions will be written that cover the areas of the floriculture industry reflected in the event objectives. This phase of the event will test participants’ knowledge and understanding of basic biological and scientific principles of producing and marketing flowers, plants and foliage. Each participant will be allowed 50 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Each answer has a value of five points. The contents of the exam will come from the previous five (5) years of General Knowledge Exams from the National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event.
2. Problem Solving/Decision Making (125 pts.)
Each participant will solve five problems related to the various aspects of the floriculture industry identified in the event objectives. A problem-solving activity is defined as: “A mental or physical activity involving the gathering or searching of information and the use of a logical solution process using commonly accepted standards and available information to solve a problem specific to a particular area of floriculture production or retailing.”
Each question will describe the situation associated with or creating a problem and list four possible solutions. The participant must decide on the best possible solution to the question. All materials and information necessary to solve the question will be available to the participant as he or she solves the problem.
Sample Problem
Situation: You are the owner of the “Flower City” florist shop. You received an order for a floral arrangement to be delivered to one of your regular customers. You give the order to one of your employees and ask that it be ready by delivery time. When the employee brings the finished arrangement to you for packing and delivery, you notice a problem with the arrangement. The arrangement set before you is the arrangement made by the employee. You realize that the problem must be corrected before the arrangement can be delivered. What would you tell your employee to do to the arrangement to correct the problem? Possible Solutions: a. Move smaller flowers to the top of the arrangement and larger flowers to the bottom of the arrangement. b. Add a focal point to the arrangement. c. Use some different plant materials to add texture to the arrangement. d. Change the color of the flowers to make the colors compatible.
Each participant will be allowed 25 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Each correct solution has a value of 25 points.
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 87 3. Identification of Plant Materials (200 pts.)
Forty specimens from the Floriculture Plant Identification List (included with the scorecard) will be displayed for participants to identify by technical and common names. Each specimen will be designated by a number. Five points will be awarded for each specimen that is correctly identified. Each participant will be allowed 25 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Plant material identification will be in the same 25 minute rotation with tool identification.
4. Identification of Equipment (50 points)
Ten equipment samples from the National equipment identification list will be displayed for participants to identify. A number will designate each sample. Five points will be awarded for each specimen that is correctly identified. Each participant will be allowed 25 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Tool Identification will be in the same 25 minute rotation with plant material identification.
5. Floral Arrangement (100 pts.)
Make a $35 flower arrangement. The type of arrangement will be selected from the following list:
Round Centerpiece Triangle (non-centerpiece) Horizontal
Each will be made using a 1/3 brick container.
Use the materials provided. Participants will be allowed 25 minutes to complete their arrangements and itemized bills.
Participants will be provided the retail price of the flowers and foliage they will use in their arrangements by the event assistant at the beginning of the practicum. The markup will be built into the retail price of the flowers and foliage used in the arrangement. When the participant has determined the total arrangement cost, he or she has included the markup. Retail cost of flowers and foliage given to the participant will be determined after polling florists to determine their current retail prices on the flowers and foliage used in the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 88 Floral Arrangement Scorecard
Possible Points
Arrangement (65 pts.) Design 35 Balance 15 Functionality 5 Judges’ Choice 10
Itemized Bill (35 pts.) Price Range 11 Accuracy 10 Completeness 7 Neatness 7 Total Points 100
Explanation of Floral Arrangement Terms
1. Design: Design is the overall shape or form of composition; a planned relationship of the parts. The elements of design include: line (linear patterns attracting the eye to the focal point); form (three dimensional shape); texture (surface appearance of materials); color (use of tints, tones, shades of hues, as well as black, grey, and white); the pleasing way in which lines, textures, sizes, and colors are blended or contrasted; and the tying together of the parts by the combination of good design, balance, and harmony. 2. Balance: Visual stability, regardless of whether design is symmetrical or asymmetrical; determined by material’s relative sizes, relative darkness or lightness, and placement. 3. Functionality: Appropriateness of arrangement for use intended; soundness of construction. 4. Judges’ Choice: The use of plant materials and design principles in a particularly creative, original, and unique manner.
6. Make and Package a Corsage (75 pts.) Make and package a $15 corsage. The type of corsage and information about the corsage will be announced by the event assistant in charge at the beginning of the practicum. All plant and nonplant materials needed to construct and package the corsage will be provided. Participants should be knowledgeable and possess skills in the use of glue in making a corsage. Each participant will be allowed 25 minutes to complete the construction of the corsage and complete an itemized bill. This practicum will be a part of the event every year.
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 89 Corsage Scorecard
Possible Points
Wiring and taping 12 Use of Ribbon 15 Design 15 Wearability 14 Packaging 7 Pricing 12
Total Points 75
7. Practica (150 points)
Each participant will complete the floral arrangement practicum, the making and packing a corsage practicum, and two additional practicums from the list below. Each participant will provide his or her own florist shears, knife, and pencils for this phase of the event. The practicums will rotate on the following basis:
Even Years Odd Years - Potting Plant Cuttings - Making a Dish Garden - Asexual Propagation - Pinching Plants
The following information describes each practicum.
a. Potting Plant Cuttings (75 pts.) EVEN YEARS.
Plant five rooted cuttings in the pot provided. (Each participant will be given 20 cuttings from which to select five; a 5½-to-6-inch pot; a 1:1 soil mixture at the correct moisture level; and a marking pencil.) Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum, including the judging of the potted plant cuttings.
Plant Potting Scorecard
Potting Process (52 pts.) Possible Points
Selection of Cuttings 10 Filling Pot with Soil 4 Placing of Cuttings 6 Covering Cutting Rooted Ends 18 Labeling of Pot 9 Watering of Potted Cutting 5
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 90 Potting Product (23 pts.) Points Possible
Depth of Planting 5 Correct Soil Level in Pot 5 Cutting Arrangement and Angle 5 Firmness of Soil 4 General Appearance (freedom from handling damage) 4 Total Points 75
b. Make a Dish Garden (75 pts.) – ODD YEARS
Each participant will make a $25 dish garden. All plant materials, growing media, and containers will be provided. Houseplant baskets or color pots will be the preferred dish gardens. Twenty minutes will be allowed for each participant to make his or her dish garden and complete the itemized bill. At the beginning of the practicum, participants will be provided the retail price of plants and other materials they will use in their dish gardens by the event assistant. The markup will be built into the retail price of the plants and other materials used in the dish garden. When the participant has determined the total dish garden cost, he or she has included the markup.
Dish Garden Scorecard Possible Points
Selection of Plant Material 8 Preparation of Plant Material 7 Use of Growing Media 10 Use of Other Materials 12 Design 15 Attractiveness 13 Pricing 10 Total Points 75 e. Asexual Propagation of Plants (75 pts.) EVEN YEARS
Each participant will be provided the parent plant materials and all other materials needed to propagate plants asexually. Using the available materials, participants will take five cuttings from the plant before them and stick them in rooting media. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum including the judging of the participant’s performance.
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 91 Asexual Plant Propagation Scorecard
Possible Points
Selection of Cuttings 12 Making Cuttings 15 Preparation of Cuttings for Sticking in Growing Media 10 Use of Rooting Hormone 6 Selection of Growing Media 12 Sticking of Cuttings in Growing Media 8 Response of Questions 12 Total Points 75
g. Pinching Plants (75 pts.) – ODD YEARS
A plant will be placed before each participant. Participants will be given instructions as to what they are to do to the plant by the event assistant in charge of the practicum. Participants will be judged on the procedures they follow in pinching the plant. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion and judging of this practicum.
Pinching Plants Scorecard
Possible Points
Selection of Plant Parts to Pinch 16 Use of Proper Procedures in making Pinches 20 Made Proper Hard Pinches 12 Made Proper Soft Pinches 12 Overall Effect of Making Pinches 15 Total Points 75
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 92 FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT Floriculture Plant Identification List
No. Botanical Name/Common Name 164 Iris x germanica florentina cv. / Flag (Bearded) Iris 101 Aechmea chantinii cv. / Bromeliad 165 Iris x xiphium cv. / Dutch Iris 102 Ageratum mexicanum cv.* / Ageratum 166 Justicia brandegeana / Shrimp Plant 103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. / Aglaonema 167 Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana cv. / Kalanchoe 104 Alstroemeria aurantiaca / Peruvian Lily 168 Leucanthemum x supermum. / Shasta Daisy 105 Anthirrhinum majus cv. / Snapdragon 169 Liatris spicata / Liatris 106 Anthurium x Andraeanum cv. / Anthurium, Flamingo Lily 170 Lilium longiflorum cv. / Trumpet (Easter) Lily 107 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. / Aphelandra, Zebra Plant 171 Lilium x hybridum cv. / Hybrid (Garden) Lily 108 Araucaria heterophylla / Norfolk Island Pine 172 Limonium sinuatum / Statice 109 Argyanthemum frutescens/Marguerite Daisy 173 Lobularia maritima / Sweet Alyssum 110 Asparagus densiflorous’Sprengeri' / Sprengeri “Fern” 174 Maranta leuconeura (kerchoviana) / Prayer Plant 111 Asparagus setaceus / Asparagus “Fern" 175 Matthiola incana cv. / (Flowering Stock 112 Astilbe hybrid cv. / Astilbe 176 Monstera deliciosa / Cutleaf "Phildendron" 113 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. / Tuberous Begonia 177 Narcissus pseudonarcissus cv. / Daffodil 114 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum / Wax Begonia 178 Neoregelia carolinae 'Tricolor' / Bromeliad 115 Caladium x hortulanum cv. / Fancy-Leaved Caladium 179 Nephrolepis exaltata cv. / Boston Fern 116 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant 180 Opuntia tribe cv. / Cactus 117 Callistephus chinensis cv. / China Aster 181 Paeonia cv. / Peony 118 Camellia japonica cv. / Common Camellia 182 Paphiopedelum x hybrid cv. / Ladyslipper Orchid 119 Canna x generalis cv. / Common Garden Canna 183 Pelargonium x domesticum cv. / Regal (Lady Washington) 120 Catharanthus roseus / Madagascar Periwinkle Geranium 121 Cattleya cv. / Cattleya Orchid Hybrid 184 Pelargonium x hortorum cv. / (Zonal) Geranium 122 Celosia cristata cv. / Cockscomb 185 Pelargonium peltatum cv. / Ivy Geranium 123 Chamaedorea elegans / Parlor Palm 186 Peperomia argyreia / Watermelon Peperomia 124 Chamelaucium uncinatum / Waxflower 187 Peperomia caperata / Emerald Ripple Peperomia 125 Chlorophytum comosum cv. / Spider Plant 188 Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' / Variegated Peperomia 126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. / Florist's Chrysanthemum 189 Petunia x hybrida cv. / Common Garden Petunia 127 Cissus rhombifolia 'mandaiana" / Grape Ivy 190 Phalaenopsis cv. / Phalaenopsis (Buttefly) Orchid 128 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. / Clematis 191 Philodendron scandens oxycardium / Heartleaf Philodendron 129 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. / Croton 192 Pilea cadierei / Aluminum Plant 130 Crassula argentea / Jade Plant 193 Pilea involucrata / Friendship Plant 131 Cyclamen x persicum cv. / Florist's Cyclamen 194 Pilea microphylla / Artillery Plant 132 Cymbidium cv. / Cymbidium Orchid 195 Pilea nummulariifolia / Creeping Charley 133 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. / Carnation 196 Plectranthus mummularis / Swedish Ivy 134 Dieffenbichia maculata cv. / Spotted Dumbcane 197 Polianthes tuberosa / Tuberose 135 Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'/ Corn Plant Draceana 198 Primula x polyanthus cv. / Polyanthus (Primrose) 136 Dracaena cincta / Red Edge Draceana 199 Primula malacoides cv. / Fairy Primrose 137 Echeveria cv. / Hen and Chickens 200 Rhododendron cv. / Azalea 138 Echinocactus cv. / Barrel Cactus 201 Rosa hybrid, Class Hybrid Tea cv. / Hybrid Tea Rose 139 Epipremnum aureaum cv. / Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy 202 Rumohra adiantiformis / Leatherleaf Fem 140 Erica carnea cv. / Spring Heather 203 Saintpaulia ionantha cv. / African Violet 141 Eucalyptus polyanthemos / Silver Dollar Gum 204 Salvia splendens cv. / Salvia 142 Euphorbia milii splendens / Crown-of-Thors 205 Sansevieria trifasciata cv. / Snake Plant 143 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. / Poinsettia 206 Saxifraga stolenifera / Strawberry Plant 144 Exacum affine / German (Persian) Violet 207 Schlumberga bridgesii / Christmas Cactus 145 Ficus benjamina 'Exotica' / Benjamin Fig 208 Schlumberga truncata cv. / Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus 146 Ficus elastica 'Decora' / 'Decora' Rubber Plant 209 Senecio cineraria 'Diamond' / Diamond Dusty Miller 147 Ficus pumila / Creeping Rubber Plant 210 Senecio x hybridus cv. / Florist's Cineraria 148 Freesia x hybrida / Freesia 211 Sinningia speciosa Fyfiana Group cv. / Gloxinia 149 Frittonia verschaffeltii / Nerve Plant 212 Solanium pseudocapsicum cv. / Jerusalem Cherry 150 Gardenia jasminoides 'Fortuniana' / Gardenia 213 Solenostemon scutellarioiedes / Coleus 151 Gerbera jamesonii / Transvaal Daisy 214 Spathiphyllum clevelandii / White Anthurium, Peace Lily 152 Gladiolus x hortulanus cv. / Garden Gladiolus 215 Stephanotis floribunda / Stephanotis 153 Gynura aurantiaca 'Sarmentosa' / “Purple Passion”, Velvet Plant 216 Sterlitzia reginae / Bird of Paradise 154 Gypsophila elegans cv. / Baby's Breath 217 Syngonium podophyllum / Nephthytis 155 Hedera helix cv. / English Ivy 218 Tagetes species cv. / Marigold 156 Hemerocallis cv. / Daylily 219 Tolmeia menziesii / Pickaback Plant 157 Heptapleurum arbicola / Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Octopus 220 Tulipa cv. / Tulip 158 Hippeastrum hybrid cv. / Amaryllis 221 Vaccinium ovatum / Florist's "Huckleberry' 159 Hosta undulata / Plantain Lily 222 Viola x wittrockiana cv. / (Garden) Pansy 160 Hoya carnosa / Wax Plant 223 Zebrina pendula cv. / Wandering Jew 161 Hyacinthus orientalis cv. / Hyancinth 224 Zinnia elegans / Zinnia 162 Hydrangea macrophylla macrophylla cv. / French (Florist's) Hydrangea 163 Impatiens hybrid cv. / Impatients
Revised 2012/2014 Floriculture CDE 93 FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT Floriculture Plant Identification List No. CommonName/Botanical Name No. CommonName/Botanical Name 203 African Violet/ Saintpaulia ionantha 137 Hen and Chickens/ Echeveria cv 102 Agerateum/ Ageratum mexicdanum cv. 161 Hyancinth/ Hyancinthus orientalis cv. 103 Aglaonema/ Aglaonema commutatum cv. 171 Hybrid (Garden) Lily/ Lilium x hybridum cv 192 Aluminum Plant/ Pilea cadierei 201 Hybrid Tea Rose/ Rosa Hybrid, Class Hybrid Tea cv 158 Amaryllis/ Hippeastrum hybrid cv 163 Impatiens/ Impatiens hybrid cv 194 Artillery Plant/ Pilea microphylla 185 Ivy Geranium/ Pelargonium peltatum cv 111 Asparagus Fern/ Asparagus setaceus 130 Jade Plant/ Crassula argentea 112 Astilbe/ Astilbe hybrid cv 212 Jerusalem Cherry/ Solanium pseudocapsicum cv 200 Azalea/ Rhododendron 167 Kalanchoe/ Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana cv 154 Baby's Breath/ Gypsophila elegans cv 182 Ladyslipper Orchid/ Paphiopedelum x hybrid cv 138 Barrel Cactus/ Echinocactus cv 202 Leatherleaf Fern/ Rumohra adiantiformis 145 Benjamin Fig/ Fiscus benjamina 'Exotica' 169 Liatris/ Liatris spicata 216 Bird-of Paradise/ Sterlitzia reginae 120 Madagascar Periwinkle/ Catharanthus roseus 179 Boston Fern/ Nephrolepis exaltata 109 Marguerite Daisy/ Argyranthemum frutescens 101 Bromeliad/ Aechmea chantinii cv. 218 Marigold/ Tagetes Species cv 178 Bromeliad/ Neoregelis carolinae 'Tricolor' 217 Nephthytis/ Syngonium podophyllum 180 Cactus/ Opuntia tribe cv 149 Nerve Plant/ Frittonia verschaffeltii 133 Carnation/ Dianthus caryophylus cv 108 Norfolk Island Pine/ Araucaria heterophylla 121 Cattleya Orchid Hybrid/ Cattleya cv 123 Parlor Palm/ Chamaedorea elegans 117 China Aster/ Callistephus chinensis cv 181 Peony/ Paeonia 207 Christmas Cactus/ Schlumberga bridgesii 104 Peruvian Lily/ Alstroemeria aurantiaca 128 Clematis/ Clematis jackmanii group cv 190 Phalaenopsis (Butterfly) Orchid/ Phalaenopsis cv 122 Cockscomb/ Celosia cristata cv 219 Pickaback Plant/ Tolmeia menziesii 213 Coleus/ Solenostemon scutellapioiedes 159 Plantain Lily/ Hosta undulata 118 Common Camellia/ Camellia japonica cv. 116 Pocketbook Plant/ Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. 119 Common Garden Canna/ Canna x generalis cv 143 Poinsettia/ Euphorbia pulcherrima cv 189 Common Garden Petunia/ Petunia x hybrida cv 174 Prayer Plant/Maranta leuconeura kerchoviana 135 Corn Plant Draceana/ Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' 198 Primrose/ Primula x polyanthus cv 195 Creeping Charley/ Pilea nummularifloia 153 Purple Passion, Velvet Plant/ Gynura aurantiaca 'Sarmentosa' 147 Creeping Rubber Plant/ Ficus pumila 136 Red Edge Draceana/ Dracaena cincta 129 Croton/ Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv 183 Regal (Lady Washington) Geranium/ Palargonium x 142 Crown-of-Thorns/ Euphorbia milii splendens domesticum 176 Cutleaf Phildendron/ Monstera deliciosa 204 Salvia/ Salvia splendens cv 132 Cymbidium Orchid/ Cymbidium cv 168 Shasta Daisy/ Leucanthemum x superbum cv.. 177 Daffodil/ Narcissus pseudonarcissus cv 166 Shrimp Plant/ Justicia brandegeana 156 Daylily/ Hemerocallis cv 141 Silver Dollar Gum/ Eucalyptus Polyanthemos 146 Decora' Rubber Plant/ Ficus elastica 'Decora' 205 Snake Plant/ Sanseveria trifasciata 209 Diamond Dusty Miller/ Senecio cineraria 'Diamond' 105 Snapdragon/ Anthirrhinum majus cv. 165 Dutch Iris/ Iris x xiphium cv 125 Spider Plant/ Chlorophytum commosum cv. 157 Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Octopus Tree/ Heptapleurum arbicola 134 Spotted Dumbcane/ Dieffenbichia maculata cv 187 Emerald Ripple Peperomia/ Peperomia caperata 110 Sprengri fern/ Asparagus densiflorous 155 English Ivy/ Hedera helix cv 140 Spring Heather/ Erica carnea cv 199 Fairy Primrose/ Primula malacoides cv 172 Statice/ Limonium sinuatum 115 Fancy-Leaved Caladium/ Caladium x horulanum cv 215 Stephanotis/ Stephanotis floribunda 164 Flag Bearded Iris/ Iris x germanica florentina cv 206 Strawberry Plant/ Saxifraga stolenifera 106 Flamingo Lily/ Anthurium x Andraeanum cv 196 Swedish Ivy/ Plectranthus mummularis 126 Florist's Chrysanthemum/ Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv 173 Sweet Alyssum/ Lobularia maritina 210 Florist's Cineraria/ Senecio x hybridus cv 208 Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus/ Schlumberga truncata cv 131 Florist's Cyclamen/ Cyclamenx persicum cv 151 Transvaal Daisy/ Gerbera jamesonii 221 Florist's Huckleberry/ Vaccinium ovatum 170 Trumpet (Easter) Lily/ Lilium longiflorum 175 Flowering Stock/ Matthiola incana cv 197 Tuberose/ Polianthes tuberosa 148 Freesia/ Freesia x hybrida 113 Tuberous Begonia/ Begonia x tuberhybrida cv 162 French (Florist's) Hydrangea/ Hydrangea macrophylla cv 220 Tulip/ Tulipa cv 193 Friendship Plant/ Pilea involucrata 188 Variegated Peperomia/ Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' 152 Garden Gladiolus/ Gladiolus x horulanus cv 223 Wandering Jew/ Zebrina pendula cv 222 Garden Pansy/ Viola x wittrockiana cv 186 Watermelon Peperomia/ Peperomia argyreia 150 Gardenia/ Gardenia jasminoides 'Fortuniana' 114 Wax Begonia/ Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 144 German (persian) Violet/ Exacum affine 160 Wax Plant/ Hoya carnosa 211 Gloxinia/ Sinningia speciosa fyfiana group cv 124 Waxflower/ Chamelaucium uncinatum 139 Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy/ Epipremnum aureaum cv 214 White Anthurium, Peace Lily/ Spathiphyllum clevelandii 127 Grape Ivy/ Cissus rhombifolia mandaiana 107 Zebra plant/ Aphelandra squarrosa cv. 191 Heartleaf Philodendron/ Philodendron scandens oxycardium 224 Zinnia/ Zinnia elegans 184 Zonal Geranium/ Pelargonium x hortorum cv
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Floriculture Equipment List
001 Boutonniere Pin 002 Corsage Pin 003 Corsage Stem 004 Corsage Tape 005 Glue Gun 006 Glue Pan 007 Knife sharpener 008 Paddle Wire 009 Pruner 010 Ribbon Scissor 011 Rose Stripper 012 Steel Pick Machine 013 Styrofoam Cutter 014 Under Water cutter 015 Waterproof Tape 016 Wire cutters 017 Wristlet
Equipment Identification
Place the correct equipment material number from above next to the sample number below.
1. ______6. ______
2. ______7. ______
3. ______8. ______
4. ______9. ______
5. ______10. ______
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FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
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FLORICULTURE CDE PLANT IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD
PARTICIPANT NUMBER
Directions: Identify plant specimens by matching the correct plant number from list provided to the sample spaces below. Bubble the correct sample identification number next to the correct number on the official scorecard.
1. 21. 2. 22. 3. 23. 4. 24. 5. 25. 6. 26. 7. 27. 8. 28. 9. 29. 10. 30. 11. 31. 12. 32. 13. 33. 14. 34. 15. 35. 16. 36. 17. 37.
18. 38. 19. 39. 20. 40.
SCORING DIRECTIONS: Each plant identification is worth 5 points. Deduct the total incorrect from 200 points possible and record the final score at the bottom of the card.
SCORE:
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Participant Number
Participant Name
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT PRACTICUM SCORECARD
Possible Points Participant Points
Arrangement (65 points)
Design 35
Balance 15
Functionality 5
Judges Choice 10
Itemized Bill (35 points) Price Range 11 Accuracy 10 Completeness 7 Neatness 7
Total Points 100
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Participant Number
Participant Name
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT ITEMIZED BILL
Flowers Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
Total Flower Cost
Foliage Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
Total Foliage Cost
Total Flower Cost Total Foliage Cost Hydro-foam Container Cost
Total Arrangement Cost *
Participants will be provided the RETAIL price of the flowers and foliage that they will use in their arrangements by the event assistant at the beginning of the practicum. The MARKUP will be built into the retail price of the flowers and foliage used in the arrangement. When the participant has determined the total arrangement cost, he or she has included the markup. Retail cost of flowers and foliage given to the participant will be determined after polling florists to determine their current retail prices on the flowers and foliage used in the event.
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Participant Number
Participant Name
PLANT POTTING SCORECARD EVEN YEARS
Possible Points Participant Points
Potting Process (52 points)
Selection of Cuttings 10 Filling Pot with Soil 4 Placing of Cuttings 6 Covering Cutting Rooted Ends 18 Labeling of Pot 9 Watering of Potted Cutting 5
Potting Product (23 points) Depth of Planting 5 Correct Soil Level in Pot 5 Cutting Arrangement and Angle 5 Firmness of Soil 4 General Appearance (freedom from handling damage) 4
Total Points 75
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Participant Number
Participant Name
DISH GARDEN SCORECARD ODD YEARS
Possible Points Participant Points
Selection of Plant Material 8 Preparation of Plant Material 7 Use of Growing Media 10 Use of Other Materials 12 Design 15 Attractiveness 13 Pricing 10
Total Points 75
Participant Number
Participant Name
CORSAGE PRACTICUM SCORECARD ANNUAL
Possible Points Participant Points
Wiring and Taping 12
Use of Ribbon 15
Design 15
Wearability 14
Packaging 7
Pricing 12
Total Points 75
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Participant Number
Participant Name
ASEXUAL PLANT PROPAGATION PRACTICUM SCORECARD EVEN YEARS
Possible Participant Points Points
Selection of cuttings 12
Making cuttings 15
Preparation of cuttings for sticking in growing 10 media 6 Use of rooting hormone 12 Selection of growing media 8 Sticking of cuttings in growing media 12 Response of questions
Total Points 75
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(PINCHING PLANTS SCORECARD ODD YEARS
Possible Points Participant Points
Selection of Plant Parts to Pinch 16
Use of Proper Procedures in Making Pinches 20 Made Proper Hard Pinches 12 Made Proper Soft Pinches 12 Overall Effect of Making Pinches 15
Total Points 75
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Participant Number
Participant Name
DISH GARDEN ITEMIZED BILL ODD YEARS
Plant Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
Total Plant Cost
Accessory Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
Total Accessory Cost
Total Plant Cost
Total Accessory Cost
Container Cost
Total Arrangement Cost *
Participants will be provided the RETAIL price of the materials that they will use in their arrangements by the event assistant at the beginning of the practicum. The MARKUP will be built into the retail price of the materials used in the arrangement. When the participant has determined the total arrangement cost, he or she has included the markup. Retail cost of materials given to the participant will be determined after polling florists to determine their current retail prices on the materials used in the event.
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Participant Number
Participant Name
CORSAGE ITEMIZED BILL
Live Materials Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
Total Live Cost
Hard Materials Quantity Used Unit Cost Total
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Total Hard Cost
Total Live Cost Total Hard Cost
Total Arrangement Cost *
Participants will be provided the RETAIL price of the live and hard goods that they will use in their arrangements by the event assistant at the beginning of the practicum. The MARKUP will be built into the retail price of the live and hard goods used in the arrangement. When the participant has determined the total arrangement cost, he or she has included the markup. Retail cost of flowers live and hard goods given to the participant will be determined after polling florists to determine their current retail prices on the live and hard goods used in the event.
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Revised 2012 Floriculture CDE 114 FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To stimulate learning activities in food science and technology related to the food industry and to assist students in developing a good working knowledge of sound principles used in a team decision-making process.
Objectives:
• To encourage FFA members to gain an awareness of career and professional opportunities in the field of food science and technology, marketing and management occupations. • To give FFA members the opportunity to experience group participation and leadership responsibilities in a competitive food science and technology program. • To help FFA members develop technical competence and personal initiative in a food science and technology occupation. • To provide opportunities for FFA members to participate in activities where they gain an appreciation for cooperative effort in the food industry.
General Rules:
1. Four participants will constitute an official team. All four scores will be used in the team score tabulation.
2. Participants must appear in official dress during the event.
3. Participants will be allowed 60 minutes to “create” their product based on the marketing scenario and 5 minutes to present to the judges. Following the presentation team members will answers up to 5 minutes of questions followed by a 2 minute critique.
4. Participants will be allowed 60 minutes to complete the objective exam.
5. Participants will be allowed 20 minutes to complete the sensory activities and 20 minutes to complete the complaint letter.
6. Each participant must have a clean, free of notes clipboard, two sharpened No. 2 pencils, and an electronic calculator.
7. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012 Food Science & Technology CDE 1 Format and Scoring:
1. This career development event will involve 1380 total points per team and 245 points per individual. The team product development project will be worth 400 points per team and will not be included in total score for each individual, the objective test will be worth 100 points per individual, the practicum in food safety and quality will be worth 50 points per individual, the practicum in sensory evaluation will be worth 95 points per individual.
2. The food science and technology career development event will consist of four activities: A team product development project, an individual objective test, an individual practicum in food safety and quality, and an individual practicum in sensory evaluation.
a. Team Activity i. Each team will receive a marketing scenario describing a need for a new or redesigned product that would appeal to a potential market segment. The scenario will contain a description of the existing marketing situation, competition and potential target market segment to be served by the new product. It is the task of the team to design a new or reformulated food product or reformulate an existing product. ii. Each team will be provided with a list of potential ingredients and all materials necessary to create a label for their product. iii. The team will have 60 minutes to respond to the marketing scenario and identify which ingredients they would select in formulating their product. During this time, participants will also develop the front or principal display area of the package to reflect their new product and its market. iv. After the preparation period, each team member will contribute to a 5 to 7 minute oral product development presentation in which they will explain their choice of ingredients and product label. They will provide evidence as to how each of these meets the information provided in the market scenario. v. After the presentation, there will be a 5 minute question and answer period from the judges in which each team member will be expected to answer questions about the development of their particular food product. Following the questions time members will receive a 2 minute critique by the judges. vi. Possible product categories: 1. Cereal 2. Snacks 3. Meals 4. Side Dishes 5. Beverages 6. Supplements 7. Condiments 8. Desserts.
Revised 2012 Food Science & Technology CDE 2 vii. Evaluations for Product Development Presentation Product Development ...... 200 points Package Design ...... 100 points Response to judge's questions ...... 100 points TOTAL...... 400 points
b. Individual Objective Test i. The objective questions administered during the Food Science and Technology examination will be designed to determine each team member's understanding of the basic principles of food science and technology. Team members will work individually to answer each of the 50 questions. Questions will be multiple choice, matching and true/false type questions. Each person will have 60 minutes to complete the examination. Each question will be worth 2 points for a total of 100 points per individual (400 points per team). The test will be based on a list of references.
c. Individual Practicum in Food Safety and Quality i. Each participant will participate in a customer complaint letter activity. Participants will be given a representative consumer complaint letter received by a food processing company. In fifteen (20) minutes, the participant must determine if the complaint involves a food quality or food safety problem. If the participant identifies it as a food quality problem, they will then determine the cause of the quality defect and a possible solution. If the participant identifies that the letter describes a food safety problem, he or she must determine if the problem is biological, chemical or physical in nature and its possible mitigation. Regardless of the problem, each participant will write out his or her answer to the letter using the paper provided. Each complaint letter will be worth a total of 50 points per individual (200 points per team).
ii. Evaluations for Complaint Letters Identification of the Problem ...... 25 points Solution to the Problem (response to the letter) ...... 25 points TOTAL...... 50 points
Revised 2012 Food Science & Technology CDE 3 d. Individual Practicum in Sensory Evaluation i. Each participant will participate in two sensory evaluation activities: aroma identification and triangle tests. 1. Identification of Aromas: Each participant will be asked to identify 5 different aromas from vials provided at each station and record the answer on the sheet provided. A list of possible aromas will be provided to each person. Each station is worth 10 points for a total of 50 points per individual (200 points per team).
1. Cinnamon 16. Butter 2. Strawberry 17. Menthol 3. Chocolate 18. Grape 4. Maple 19. Garlic 5. Oregano 20. Peppermint 6. Basil 21. Clove 7. Lemon 22. Nutmeg 8. Lime 23. Ginger 9. Orange 24. Molasses 10. Vanilla 25. Wintergreen 11. Licorice (anise) 26. Banana 12. Smoke (liquid) 27. Coconut 13. Cherry 28. Lilac 14. Pine 29. Raspberry 15. Onion
2. Triangle Tests: Three different triangle tests will be conducted. Participants will be provided with three samples, two of which are alike. Participants are expected to identify the different sample through aroma, visual cues, or textual differences. Participants will be asked to record their answers on the answer sheet provided. Each triangle test is worth 15 points for a total of 45 points per individual (180 points per team).
3. Tiebreakers: Should a tie occur in the overall team placing, the tie will be broken by the the highest number of total points earned from the objective test (adding all four team member scores) will break the tie. If a second tiebreaker is needed, the combined team score on the complaint letter will be used. To identify the high individual for this event in case of a tie, the highest examination score will be used as the first tiebreaker, followed by the highest individual score on the complaint letter.
4. Allergy information: food products used in this event may contain or come in contact with potential allergens. Advisors must submit a special needs request form for participants with any allergies with certification at least a week prior to the event. The event committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate with food allergies.
Revised 2012 Food Science & Technology CDE 4 References:
Food Science: The Biochemistry of Food and Nutrition, 2006, Mehas & Rogers. This curriculum contains a student text, student lab manual, teacher’s annotated lab manual, and teacher’s resource binder. All materials are available through the Glencoe Secondary Catalog: Family & Consumer Sciences. Food Science and Safety, 1998, Seperich, Interstate Publishers, Inc. Principles of Food Sanitation, 1999, Marriott, Aspen Publishers, Inc. National FFA Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Exams from the previous five years period.
Awards: Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Event Scoring Individual Team
Team Activity 400 Objective Test 100 400 Complaint Letter 50 200 Aroma Identification 50 200 Triangle Test 45 180 Total 245 1380
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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
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Chapter Name and Number: ______Possible Team Package Design Score Score Use and development of nutritional label 30 Required information present; Correct calculations; Correct organization Use and development of the ingredient statement 30 Present; Correct order and all ingredient statement; Location on package Use of principle display panel to convey information 40 All required components; Correct information; Location on package
Package Design Subtotal 100 Possible Team Product Development Oral Presentation Score Score Nutrition 20 Communicate nutritional quality of product; Apply nutritional quality to health benefits Target Audience 20 Identification of key consumer Marketing & Sales 20 Communicated with future users; Promotions; Market Locations Product 20 Texture; Shelf-life; Interaction of ingredients; Creativity; Appearance Packaging 30 Materials used; Appropriate for use of product; Creativity Formulation Concepts 40 How well did product match concept/product development scenario; Category; Platform Quality of Presentation 25 Equitable participation of team members Organization 25 Use of time allowed; Professionalism; Presence & enthusiasm; Mannerisms Product Development Oral Presentation Subtotal 200 Possible Team Response to Judges’ Questions Score Score Team Participation in Question Response 50 All team members contributed Quality of Response 50 Accuracy; Ability to answer; Originality; Knowledge
Response to Judge’s Questions Subtotal 100
TOTAL POINTS 400
Revised 2013 Food Science & Technology CDE Scorecards 7 Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Product Development Presentation Scorecard
Chapter: ______Start Time: ______
Judge: ______End Time: ______
Possible Team Comments Points Points Product Development 200 • How does this product meet the target market 75 needs
• The presentation addresses product concerns 75 • Ingredients selected, etc. • Equal Participation of team members 50 Sub-Total (A)
Package Design 100 • The front panel display is presented 40 • A catchy packaging design that causes consumers to grab this package off the shelf • Includes all of the proper components of a front panel • The nutrition label is presets 60 • The calculations are correct • Ingredients are listed correctly • Includes all of the proper components of a nutrition label Sub-Total (B)
Response to Questions 100 • Time management in question response 20 • Organizational ability 20 • General knowledge/ability to answer questions 60 correctly Sub-Total (C)
TOTAL A+B+C 400
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Chapter: ______
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION PRACTICUM
Customer Complaint Letter
Assume you are responsible for the Food Safety and Food Quality at a major Food Company. Each team member will review five different consumer complaint letters received by a food processing company. You have 15 minutes to study the letters and answer the questions below for each letter.
Questions #1 and #2 relate to “Identification of a Food Safety or Food Quality problem.” Question #1 will count for 5 points and Question #2 will count for 5 points. Therefore, each letter will count for a total of 10 points. The total point value for all 5 letters will be 50 points. Before you begin, make sure you write your name and chapter at the top of this sheet. Also, make sure you select the appropriate response for each question below .
LETTER # 1 LETTER # 4
Question #1: Does the complaint indicate a: Question #7: Does the complaint indicate a: (select one) (select one) A. Food Safety Problem A. Food Safety Problem B. Food Quality Problem B. Food Quality Problem Question #2: Is the problem primarily: Question #8: Is the problem primarily: (select one) (select one) A. Biological A. Biological B. Chemical B. Chemical C. Physical C. Physical D. None of the above D. None of the above LETTER # 2 LETTER # 5
Question #3: Does the complaint indicate a: Question #9: Does the complaint indicate a: (select one) (select one) A. Food Safety Problem A. Food Safety Problem B. Food Quality Problem B. Food Quality Problem Question #4: Is the problem primarily: Question #10: Is the problem primarily: (select one) (select one) A. Biological A. Biological B. Chemical B. Chemical C. Physical C. Physical D. None of the above D. None of the above LETTER # 3
Question #5: Does the complaint indicate a: (select one) A. Food Safety Problem B. Food Quality Problem Question #6: Is the problem primarily: (select one) A. Biological B. Chemical C. Physical D. None of the above
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Name ______
Chapter ______
Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Sensory Evaluation Practicum
Part 1: Aromas DIRECTIONS: Write the name of the aroma in the space provided.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Part 2: Triangle Tests DIRECTIONS: Write a description of each product (i.e. beverage, cereal, etc.) and the three sample numbers for each product in the spaces provided. For each product, circle the number of the one sample that is different from the other two.
Product Description Sample Numbers
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
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School ______
Participant Team Objective Complaint Aroma Triangle Individual Number Activity Test Letter Identification Test Total (400) (100) (50) (50) (45) (245)
1 XXX
2 XXX
3 XXX
4 XXX
Team Total
Team Tabulation Sheet
School ______
Participant Team Objective Complaint Aroma Triangle Individual Number Activity Test Letter Identification Test Total (400) (100) (50) (50) (45) (245)
1 XXX
2 XXX
3 XXX
4 XXX
Team Total
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Revised 2013 Food Science & Technology CDE Scorecards 15 FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To stimulate student interest and to promote forestry instruction in the Agriculture science and technology curriculum and to provide recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of forestry instruction.
Objective: To demonstrate skills and knowledge in timber cruising. To demonstrate skills in log scaling. To demonstrate how to read a compass. To identify tree species and tools used in the forestry industry. To demonstrate the ability to read a map
General Rules
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Teams consisting of four participants compete in all of the six different event areas. The top three individual scores will be used for the final team score. No alternates will be allowed. 3. Students will not be allowed to compete in the Agricultural Mechanic CDE event unless they can be at the line up for the second Agricultural Mechanic rotation. 4. Only simple calculators will be allowed in the Forestry CDE. 5. Absolutely no cell phones used during the Forestry CDE. (Even for a calculator, See rule 3). 6. Declination for the State Career Development Event will be set at zero (0). 7. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and Scoring:
1. Timber Cruising (60 points)
Two classes of 2 trees will be cruised in 20 minutes per class. Participants will measure the DBH, measure the total tree height, and look up the board foot volume for each tree. DBH is given in 2-inch increments in the volume table. The standard practice for rounding diameters is as follows: A tree in the 12-inch diameter class will be between11.1
Revised 2012/2014 Forestry CDE 1 inches and 13.0 inches in diameter. A 14-inch diameter class tree will be between 13.1 inches and 15.0 inches in diameter. Tree height shall be measured from the base of the tree, on the most uphill side of the tree, to the highest point of the tree, standard rounding practices will be used to determine total tree height. For example, with a tree measuring from 66 to 75 feet tall, you would use the 70 foot tree height line. For a tree measuring between 86 to 95 feet tall, use 90 feet. In addition the participants will total the volumes of all 4 trees. For the state CDE, Timber Cruising will be bubbled in to the Timber Cruising section of the scanton sheet. DBH 1-4 and HT 1-4 will be used. Total volume will be bubbled in the volume section.
The card will be scored as follows:
a. Diameter - 5 points per tree for the correct diameter, deduct 1 point for each + or - 1 inch of difference from the correct diameter. b. Height - 5 points per tree for the correct height, deduct 1 point for each + or - 5 feet of difference from the correct height. c. Total Volume – 20 points for the correct total volume, deduct 3 points for each + or -4% of difference from the correct volume.
2. Log Scaling (60 points) 5 Logs will be scaled in 20 minutes. Participants will identify the species, measure the small end diameter, measure the log length to the nearest 2 foot length class (at least 4 inches of trim is necessary), and the Scribner Decimal C board foot volume of the logs. The card will scored as follows:
a. Tree Species - 3 points per log for correctly identifying the species. b. Diameter - 3 points per log for the correct diameter, deduct 1 point for each + or - 1 inch of difference from the correct diameter. c. Log length - 3 points per log for the correct log length to the nearest length class. d. Volume - 3 points per log for the correct log volume, deduct 1 point for each + or - 1 Scribner Decimal C board foot difference from the correct volume. e. When averaging the diameter of the log, you should always drop the halves. Divisions on the log scale stick are to the one-half inch, so no rounding is needed. This is only a factor when measuring a log that is oval shaped on the end and an average is used to determine the diameter. An example would be an oval log measures 8 inches across the short diameter, then measuring 90 degrees from the first measurement, the log measures 13 inches across the diameter. 8” + 13” = 21”, 21” divided by 2 = 10.5” inches. Because we do not misrepresent the amount of wood in the log we drop the .5” making the correct diameter of the log 10 inches. For the state CDE, Log Scaling will be scored by judges and bubbled by CDE personnel into Practicum 04 on the scantron.
Revised 2012/2014 Forestry CDE 2 3. Compass and Pacing (60 points) A course of 3 connecting points will be paced and measured with an azimuth compass by the participants. The range of allowable distance between the points will be from 50 to 250 feet apart. The time limit for this section is 20 minutes. The card will be scored as follows:
a. Azimuth - 10 points will be given for the correct compass azimuth on each leg of the course and 1 point deducted for each + or - 2 degrees of difference from the correct answer. For the state CDE, Azimuth will be bubbled into the Compass Practicum – Azimuth section of the scantron in 01, 02, and 03. b. Pacing - 10 points will be given for the correct distance in feet and 1 point will be deducted for each + or - 3 feet of difference from the correct distance. For the state CDE, Distance will be bubbled into the Compass Practicum – Distance section of the scantron in 01, 02, and 03.
4. Tree Identification (60 points) Participants will identify 20 tree species from the adopted list (See the Tree Identification Card) in 20 minutes. 3 points will be given for each tree or sample correctly identified. For the state CDE, Tree Identification will be bubbled into the Tree Identification section of the scantron #1-20.
5. Tool Identification (60 points) Participants will identify 20 commonly used forestry tools from the adopted list (Same list that is in effect for the National Event) in 20 minutes. 3 points will be given for each tool that is correctly identified. For the state CDE, Tool Identification will be bubbled into the Equipment Identification section of the scantron #1-20.
6. Map Reading (60 points) Participants will identify 10 map symbols from a USGS map and identify by matching 3 legal descriptions to their correct location on a map in 20 minutes. 40 acres will be the minimum size plot for the legal description portion of the contest. There will be 10 potential legal descriptions provided as possible answers for the plot descriptions. Provide 10 options for each legal description for participants to choose from the card will be scored as follows:
a. Map symbols - 2 points will be given for every correctly identified map symbol. For the state CDE, Map Symbols will be bubbled into the Disorders section of the scantron #1-10. Total of 20 points possible. b. Legal Descriptions - 8 points will be given for every plot on the map that is correctly matched with the proper legal description. Legal descriptions will be written or described according to the public land survey system. Example: SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 3, T3N, R1E. For the state CDE, Legal Descriptions will be bubbled into the Practicums section of the scantron in 01, 02, and 03. Total of 24 points possible.
Revised 2012/2014 Forestry CDE 3 c. Multiple Choice – 4 questions worth 4 points will be given for correctly answered questions. For the state CDE, the test answers will be bubbled into the Map section of the scantron in #1-4. Total of 16 points possible. Participants will answer questions using a furnished United States Geological Survey topographic map. The participant should know legal description, recognize topographic map symbols, understand the meaning of map symbols, size and location of sections down to 40 acre 1/4 sections in a parcel. Questions could be ask about contour intervals, type of terrain, direction of water flow, aspect of a slope, size of the map, 7.5 minute or 15 minute scales, and related simple map interpretation questions. 1. Examples: i. What is the legal description of the boxed area? ii. What is the item located at this point? iii. What is the acreage of the area enclosed? iv. In what section is the city of Marshall located? v. What is the elevation at this point?
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Sources of Information and Assistance:
The practical forestry skills that are required to compete in the event are by no means common knowledge to teachers and students. Rather, they involve specific knowledge of forestry and forest measurements.
Without a doubt, the best means for a student to acquire the necessary forestry skills is to spend several hours with a forester. A few hours of "hands-on" instruction with someone who knows the "tricks of the trade" cannot be over emphasized. Oftentimes these professionals are perfectly willing to help a team prepare and train for the forestry event.
Three excellent sources for assistance are the nearest office of the Idaho Department of Lands, Soil Conservation Service or Cooperative Extension Service. Woodland Foresters, district conservationists, and county agents will usually volunteer some of their time to help out. In many cases, the local U.S. Forest Service Ranger District can provide some assistance. Foresters working with local forest products companies are another source of information.
Revised 2012/2014 Forestry CDE 4 Event Training Aids:
It is strongly suggested that you acquire the following materials to prepare teams for the State FFA Forestry Event:
1. Compass - Silva Ranger type 15 or Sunto Model MC-1 2. Diameter tape - Lufkin Model 120 TP 3. Clinometer - Sunto Model PM5-PC66 4. Scale stick - Conway-Cleveland-Coconino 36" Dec. C or Neiman- 36" with spud and square defect 5. Log tape - Spencer- 50" original Loggers tape 6. Reference materials - A Manual of Instruction for Log Scaling and the Measurement of Timber Products, Voc. Ed. Bulletin Number 38. Available at UI Bookstore. Guide to Field ID - Trees of North America, Brockman and Merrilees, Golden. Be an Expert with Map and Compass, Bjorn Kellstrom, Charles Scribner's Sons. Ranger Model Compass - Instruction Manual, Silva, Inc., Highway 39 North, Laport, Indiana 46350. Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Catalog, PO Box 8397, Jackson, Mississippi 39204.
Several USGS maps of your area - available from the Idaho Geological Survey office in Morrill Hall at UI. Other materials that would be valuable for reference and training are as follows: North American Trees, Richard J. Preston, Iowa State Press, Ames, Iowa. Elementary Forest Surveying and Mapping, R.L. Wilson, O.S.U. Bookstores, Corvallis, Oregon. Log Scaling and Timber Cruising, Diworth, O.S.U. Bookstores, Corvallis, Oregon.
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FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
Revised 2012/2014 Forestry CDE 6 FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT TOOL AND EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Name: ____
Participant No: ______Directions: TOOLS TOOLS
Match the tagged tool with the 01. Altimeter 25. Logger’s Tape number at right to the sample 02. Backpack Fire Pump 26. pH meter spaces below. (20 tools) 03. Bark Gauge 27. Planimeter 04. Canthook 28. Plant Press 1. ______05. Chainsaw 29. Plastic Flagging 2. ______06. Chainsaw Chaps 30. Pulaski-Forester Axe 07. Clinometer 31. Relaskop 3. ______08. Data Recorder 32. Safety Glasses 4. ______09. Densiometer 33. Safety Hard Hat 10. Diameter Tape 34. Soil Sampler 5. ______11. Dot Grid 35. Soil Test Kit 6. ______12. Drip Torch 36. Staff Compass 13. Fiberglass Tape 37. Stereoscope 7. ______14. Fire Rake 38. Survey Instrument 8. ______15. Fire-Swatter 39. Tally Book 16. Fire Weather Kit 40. Tally Meter 9. ______17. Flow/Current Meter 41. Tree Caliper 10. ______18. GPS Receiver 42. Tree Marking Gun 19. Hand Compass 43. Tree Planting Hoe or 11. ______20. Hand Lens/Field Bar 12. ______Microscope 44. Tree Stick 21. Hip Chain 45. Water Sampler 13. ______22. Hypo Hatchet 46. Water Test Kit 14. ______23. Increment Borer 47. Wedge Prism 24. Log Scale Stick 48. Wheeler Caliper 15. ______16. ______
17. ______Scantron Instructions: SCORING DIRECTIONS: 18. ______Enter into the Equipment Three points for each correct 19. ______Identification section on the answer. Maximum points 20. ______Scantron sheet #1-20. equals 60. Record final score at the bottom of the card.
SCORE: ______
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LOG SCALING
Name: Participant No: ______Score: ______
Five (5) logs will be scaled. Give the species of the log, measure the diameter of each log at the small end, measure the log length and using a scale stick, compute the board foot volume. Put the correct letter of the species in the space provided next to the log number from the list below:
SPECIES LIST: B. Engleman Spruce E. Lodgepole Pine H. Western Larch
C. Grand Fir F. Ponderosa Pine I. Western Red Cedar
A. Douglas Fir D. Hemlock G. Sub-Alpine Fir J. Western White Pine
Log Board Ft. Volume No. Species Diameter Length using Scribner Dec. C
1 ______
2 ______
3 ______
4 ______
5 ______
SCORING: Species - 3 points for each correct answer.
Diameter - 3 points for correct diameter. 1 point deducted for each + or - one inch diameter.
Length - 3 points for correct length class.
Volume - 3 points for each correct volume. 1 point deducted for each + or - Dec. C board foot volume.
Deduct total incorrect from 60 points maximum. Record final score at the top of the card.
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COMPASS READING - PACING
Name:
Participant No: ______Score: ______
Three (3) different stations (stakes) will be designated in the field. You will be asked to give the true azimuth between each of the stations. You will then pace to determine the distance between each of the stations.
Station Azimuth Distance 1 - 2 ______(Azim 01) (Dist 01) 2 - 3 ______(Azim 02) (Dist 02) 3 - 1 ______(Azim 03) (Dist 03)
SCANTRON INSTRUCTIONS: Compass and Azimuth readings will be entered into the Compass Practicum – Azimuth and Compass Practicum – Distance areas on the right middle back side of Scantron sheet. Please use three digit numbers when entering the Azimuth and Distance results (Example: Azimuth – 280, Distance 080)
SCORING: 10 points for each correct azimuth. Deduct 1 point for each + or - 2 degree in each azimuth. 10 points for each correct distance. Deduct 1 point for each 3 feet of error in distance.
Deduct total incorrect from 60 points maximum and note score at top of card.
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TIMBER CRUISING
Name: Participant No: ______Score: ______
Measure the diameters at breast height and total tree height on four (4) trees. The volume table on this page will be used to determine the board foot volume of each tree. Cruising will be done with a diameter tape and a percent (%) or 1:66 clinometer.
Tree No. Diameter at Breast Height Total Height Board Foot Volume (2 digits) (2 digits) (up to 5 digits + decimal) 1 DBH01 HT01 .0 2 DBH02 HT02 .0 3 DBH03 HT03 .0 4 DBH04 HT04 .0
Bubble 5 digits + 2 decimals Total Volume
SCANTON: Timber Cruising component should be entered into the Timber Cruising section on the top left back of the Scantron sheet.
SCORING: Diameter - 5 points for each correct diameter. 1 point deducted for each + or - one inch diameter. Height - 5points for each correct answer. 1 point deducted for each + or - five feet. Total Volume - 20 points for correct total volume. 3 points deducted for each + or - 4 per cent difference. TOTAL: Maximum points equals 60.
Scribner Bd. Ft. Volume Table dbh Total Tree Height inches 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 12 30 50 70 90 100 120 140 160 14 50 70 100 130 160 180 200 220 16 70 100 140 170 200 240 260 300 18 100 150 170 220 260 290 330 370 20 140 170 210 260 310 360 400 440 22 170 210 260 310 370 420 470 520 24 210 260 310 370 430 490 540 610 26 260 310 370 430 490 550 630 690 28 310 370 430 490 550 640 710 780 30 370 430 490 550 640 710 790 880
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Name: ____
Participant No:
Directions: TREE OR PLANT SCORING DIRECTIONS:
Identitfy plant specimen by 01. Alder match-ing the correct tree or 02. Ash Species plant at right to the sample Four (4) points for each correct spaces below. 03. Aspen answer.
04. Black Cottonwood 1. ______05. Black Walnut 2. ______06. Douglas Fir Deduct total incorrect from 60 3. ______07. Elm points maximum and record 4. ______score at the bottom of the card. 08. Engleman Spruce 5. ______09. Grand Fir 6. ______10. Hemlock 7. ______11. Juniper 8. ______12. Lodgepole Pine SCANTRON INSTRUCTIONS: 9. ______13. Maple Species Your answers to the Tree 10. ______Identification component should be 14. Nine Bark entered under the “Tree 11. ______Identification” Section on the bottom 15. Ocean Spray right front of the Scantron Sheet #1-20. 12. ______16. Oregon Grape 13. ______Please enter the two digit number (example: 04) into each space on the 17. Ponderosa Pine 14. ______Scantron Sheet 18. Red Oak 15. ______19. Snowberry 16. ______20. Sub-Alpine Fir 17. ______21. Sycamore 18. ______22. Western Larch 19. ______23. Western Paper Birch 20. ______24. Western Red Cedar
25. Western White Pine SCORE: ______26. White Oak
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FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT MAP READING
Name:
Participant No: ______
Directions: MAP SYMBOLS SCORING DIRECTIONS:
Match the number of the map 001. Buildings symbols on the map with the proper symbol to the right. 002. Bridge Three (3) points for each correct answer. Maximum 003. Cemetery points equals 30.
1. ______004. Church
2. ______005. Contour Line
006. Gravel Pit, Mine, 3. ______Quarry
4. ______007. Improved Road
5. ______008. Intermittent Stream SCANTRON INSTRUCTIONS:
6. ______009. Lake
010. Lookout Station Your answers to the Map Symbols 7. ______component should be entered under 011. Powerline the “Disorders” Section on the bottom 8. ______left back of the Scantron Sheet #1-10. 012. Primary Highway 9. ______013. Railroad Please enter the three digit number 10. ______014. River or Stream (example: 004) into each space on the Scantron Sheet
015. School
016. Spring SCORE: ______017. Trail
018. Unimproved or Primitive-Road
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FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Name:
Participant No: ______
Map Reading – Legal Descriptions U.S.G.S., 15 minute quadrangle maps will be used. Choose the correct legal description from minimum size of 40 acres from the following list of ten descriptions (multiple choice) by reading each description and then putting the letter of the correct description in the blank provided below which corresponds to the numbered location on the map. 1. ______(Practicum 01)
2. ______(Practicum 02)
3. ______(Practicum 03)
SCORING: Eight (8) points for each correct answer. Maximum points equals 24.
SCANTRON INSTRUCTIONS: The Legal Descriptions answers will be entered into Practicums 01 to 03 on the top right back side of the Scantron Sheet. Please use the three digit number (example: 004).
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Revised 2013 Forestry CDE Scorecards 16 HORSE EVALUATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To stimulate the study of and interest in equine science selection, management, and production through the agricultural education curriculum.
Objectives:
• To instill leadership and motivate learning in the classroom while developing student skills in cooperative learning, observation, analysis and communication.
• To develop and exercise competitive spirit in a team atmosphere.
• To promote career choices by providing an opportunity for contestants to become acquainted with professionals within the industry.
• To advance knowledge in selection and management of horses.
• To develop proficiency in communicating effectively in the terminology of the industry.
• To provide the opportunity to evaluate, make a decision and justify those decisions on conformation traits and performance of horses.
General rules
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Four individuals will make an official team with the three highest scores being used as the team scores. No alternates will be allowed. 3. The Official State FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event will take place at the State FFA Leadership Conference held at the College of Southern Idaho.
Format and scoring:
1. The event will consist of four halter classes, three performance classes, and two reasons classes. One reasons class will be from the halter classes and the other from the performance classes.
2. Halter classes will be taken from Quarter Horses, Appaloosa, Paints, Arabians, Draft breeds, and Mules. Performance classes will be taken from Trail, English pleasure, western pleasure, or reining.
3. An entry fee will be charged for each participant to cover the cost of the CDE expenses.
4. Each year, every advisor will receive a brochure from the event chairman that will contain the entry blank and specific rules for that year’s event that will be a supplement to these general rules.
5. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Horse Evaluation CDE 130 Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
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HORSE EVALUATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are ncluded for study purposes and use at local and district events.
Revised 2012/2014 Horse Evaluation CDE 132 STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD
Idaho FFA Placing Check Idaho FFA Placing Check Placing Placing
1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3
Participant 1-3-2-4 Participant 1-3-2-4
No. 1-3-4-2 No. 1-3-4-2
1-4-2-3 1-4-2-3
1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2
Event: 2-1-3-4 Event: 2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3 2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4 2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1 2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3 2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1 2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4 3-1-2-4
Class Name 3-1-4-2 Class Name 3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4 3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1 3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2 3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1 3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3 4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2 4-1-3-2
Class No. 4-2-1-3 Class No. 4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2 4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1 4-3-2-1
Tabulator's Reasons Tabulator's Reasons Score Score Score Score
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Class ______Placing ______Class ______Placing ______
Oral Reason Scorecard Oral Reason Scorecard
Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Introduction Introduction Attention getting Attention getting Eye contact/posture Eye contact/posture Appearance – appropriate attire Appearance – appropriate attire
Accuracy 20 ___ Accuracy 20 ___ Pairs compared/contrasted Pairs compared/contrasted Description of animals accurate Description of animals accurate Criticisms/Credits given Criticisms/Credits given
Knowledge 15___ Knowledge 15___ Appropriate and varied terms Appropriate and varied terms Recognized industry terms Recognized industry terms Placing priorities match industry Placing priorities match industry
Total Points 50____ Total Points 50____
-5 points for inappropriate Dress -5 points for inappropriate Dress
Guidelines for scoring Reasons: Guidelines for scoring Reasons: 25 point maximum for using notes 25 point maximum for using notes 20 point minimum if they try 20 point minimum if they try 36 points should be the average judge score 36 points should be the average judge score 38 points for reasons that have good format well spoken but 38 points for reasons that have good format well spoken but inaccurate (canned set) inaccurate (canned set) 35 point minimum for a very accurate and honest evaluation 35 point minimum for a very accurate and honest evaluation but lacks presentation but lacks presentation
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Revised 2012 Horse Evaluation CDE Scorecards 133 JOB INTERVIEW CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To develop, practice and demonstrate skills needed in seeking employment in the agricultural industry.
Objectives:
• To develop skills and competencies in creating a cover letter and a resume.
• To develop skills and competencies writing a follow-up letter and completing a job application.
• To develop skill in presenting oneself in a job interview.
General Rules
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. Participation in the State FFA Job Interview Event will be limited to the winning participant in each of the FFA districts during the current school year. 3. The position the participant applies for MUST be in an agriculturally related field. 4. Each participant’s cover letter, resume and application will be the result of his or her own efforts. 5. Participants will submit a signed statement of originality on the certification form provided through the state FFA association. 6. Three individuals from industry may be chosen to be the judges of the State Job Interview CDE. 7. Each part of the event should simulate “real world” activities that would be used by employers in real interview situations. 8. Students may bring with them to the CDE a copy of their resume, a list of references including contact information, and business cards to be used with the application. 9. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and scoring:
1. The event is developed to help participants in their current job search (for SAE projects, part-time and full-time employment). Therefore, the cover letter, resume and references submitted by the participant must reflect their current skills and abilities and must be targeted to a job for which they would like to apply. In other words, participants cannot develop a fictitious job. Instead, they are expected to target the resume towards a real job for which they can qualify. 950 points possible
Revised 2012/2014 Job Interview CDE 1 a. Cover Letter (Points – 100)
1. Three copies of a letter of intent, single-spaced on 8 ½” X 11” white bond paper. The paper is to be single-sided only, typed with no more than 10 characters per inch and block justified. 2. Letter is to be addressed to the Superintendent of the Career Development Event and dated for the first day of the event. 3. Suggested formats for the cover letter will be taken from Greggs Manual. Students must use one of the formats included in the State CDE Rules.
b. Resume (Points – 200)
1. Three copies of a resume, single-spaced on 8 ½” X 11” white bond paper. The resume is to be single-sided, typed, and not to exceed two pages total. Suggested formats can be found in the Greggs Manual. 2. Resume must be non-fictitious and based upon their work history. 3. Students are to submit two letters of reference. Three copies of each letter will be sent with the cover letter and resume copies prior to the competition. 4. Students must utilize one of the formats included in the State CDE Rules.
Cover letter, resume and references must be submitted to the State Office two weeks prior to the State Leadership Convention of the year that participant is competing.
c. Application (Points – 100)
1. Students will complete a standard job application on-site, prior to the personal interview. 2. Job Application shall be handwritten.
d. Personal Interview (Points – 500)
1. The individual will participate in an interview in front of a judge or a panel of judges. Each interview will last 7 minutes with 3 minutes allowed for judging of the participant.
e. Follow-Up Correspondence (Points – 100)
1. Participants will submit a typed letter after the interview. 2. Follow-up Letter shall be typed using the computers provided at the CDE site. 3. Students may only utilize a word processing program in this portion of the CDE (internet and pre-written letters will not be allowed). Compliance with this rule will be monitored by an on-site event official.
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top four individuals.
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JOB INTERVIEW CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
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Job Interview CDE Resume Scorecard
Name: Chapter:
Possible Score Participant’s Score
Format
· Appropriate Font 2
· Structure 2
· Limited to two pages 4
· Used correct paper 2
Content
· Contact information conveyed 25
· Position sought or employment objective 25
· Identified education or relevant coursework 25
· Identified relevant experience & skills 25
· Identified achievements & honors 25
· Mentioned/had references 25
Grammar 3
Punctuation 3
Spelling 4
General appearance
· Overall impression 15
· Readability and flow- spacing 15
Subtotal 200
Deduction for materials postmarked after the 10% or -10 points deadline maximum
Total 200
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Job Interview CDE Cover Letter Scorecard
Name: Chapter:
Possible Score Participant’s Score
Format
· Spacing 5
· Appropriate Font 5
· Paragraph justification (left) 5
· Addressed correctly 5
· Limited to one page 5
· Used correct paper 5
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 20
Content
· Identified position sought 5
· Interest in position 5
· Where learned of job 5
· Appropriately conveyed contact info 5
· Employability 10
· Identified next steps 5
· Meshed with resume and references 5
General appearances
· Overall impression 5
· Readability and flow 5 Subtotal 100
Deduction for materials postmarked after the 10% or -10 points deadline maximum Total 100
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Idaho FFA Job Interview Career Development Event
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law.
Last Name First Name Middle Initial Social Security Number:
Street Address City/State Zip Code Phone Number:
If hired, can you provide evidence of legal eligibility to Any offer of employment is conditioned upon work in the U.S.? completing form I-9 and providing the appropriate documents for identity and work authorization.
Position Desired: Wage/Salary Desired: Full Time? Part Time?
Date you can begin Are you 18 years of age or older? If under 18 years of age, you will be required work? to submit a birth certificate or work certificate as required by state or federal law.
Name of high school attending: City & State Graduation GED? Expected Date? GPA
Name of college or technical school City & State Graduation Degree? Major: you currently plan to attend: Date?
Specialized Training or Course Work:
List any job-related skills or accomplishments:
- Your Availability For Work - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday From: To: Total hours per week you are Do you have any special requests or needs for a work schedule? available to work:
- Provide Three References Who Are Not Former Employers Who We May Contact - Name and Occupation How do you know them, and for how long? Phone Number
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Your Employment History List names of employers with present or last employer listed first.
May we contact current employers before you are offered a position? _____
Name of Employer: Job Title: Duties: Address: Dates of Employment: From: To: City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary: Starting pay: Ending pay: Supervisor: Reason for Leaving:
Telephone:
Name of Employer: Job Title: Duties: Address: Dates of Employment: From: To: City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary: Starting pay: Ending pay: Supervisor: Reason for Leaving:
Telephone:
Name of Employer: Job Title: Duties: Address: Dates of Employment: From: To: City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary: Starting pay: Ending pay: Supervisor: Reason for Leaving:
Telephone:
CAREFULLY READ EACH STATEMENT BEFORE SIGNING AT THE BOTTOM
I certify that all of the information provided in this employment application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application, including a criminal background, credit history check, and drug test, as applicable. I understand that any false or incomplete information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my immediate discharge if discovered at a later date.
I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application and also authorize any person, school, current employer, past employers, and other organizations to provide information concerning my previous employment and other relevant information that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.
I have read, understand, and agree to the above statements.
Signature: Date:
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Job Interview CDE Job Application Scorecard
Name: Chapter:
Possible Score Participant’s Score
Legible 20
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 20
Content
· Position information provided 5
· Educational history provided 10
· Job related skills 5
· Availability 5
· References 10
· Complete employment history provided 10
· Signature 5
General appearances
· Overall impression 5
· Readability and flow 5 Total 100
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Job Interview CDE - Personal Interview Scorecard Name: Chapter:
Possible Score Participant’s Score Appearance · Professional dress 25 · Appropriately groomed/neat 25 First impression · Greeting 25 · Introduction 25 · Body language 25 Responses to questions · Knowledge relayed 30 · Abilities described & matched resume 20 · Accurate 20 · Cogent & organized 20 · Shared appropriate experiences 20 · Quality of information 20 · Consistent responses 20 Communication skills · Persuasive 20 · Proper grammar 15 · Enunciation 15 · Appropriate volume 15 · Concise, avoided rambling 15 · Confident 20 · Sincere 15 · Poise 20 · Discretion/tact 15 Conclusion · Posed appropriate questions to employer 25 · Clarified next steps 25 · Appropriate thanks and exit 25 Total 500
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Job Interview CDE Follow-up Correspondence Scorecard
Name: Chapter:
Possible Score Participant’s Score
Format · Directed to appropriate person 20 · Address/salutation appropriate · Level of formality appropriate
Content
· Expressed appreciation 10
· Appropriate level of reiteration of qualities 10
· Re-expressed interest 10
· Provisions for follow-up stated 10
Grammar/punctuation/spelling 20
Overall impression · Legible (including signature) 20 · Appropriate length
Total 100
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JOB INTERVIEW EVENT SUMMARY SCORECARD
Participant Name Participant Number
Chapter
Areas of Event Score
Part I Cover Letter 100
Part II Resume 200
Part III Application for Employment 100
Part IV Personal Interview 500
Part V Follow Up Correspondence 100
GRAND TOTAL POINTS 1000
RANK
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JOB INTERVIEW EVENT SCORECARD
LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
The materials prepared for the Job Interview packet are a result of
own effort. He/she has compiled all of the information and the information is complete and
accurate based on the participant’s own experience.
Participant Signature
Date
Participant’s Chapter and FFA District
Advisor Signature
Date
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LIVESTOCK EVALUATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To provide a competitive event for agricultural education students, emphasizing skills in livestock evaluation, selection, and herd management.
Objectives:
To provide a practical experience for agricultural students with an interest in livestock, which will serve them well in industry positions or in the management of a modern livestock herd.
To develop students' skills in observation, analysis, and communication.
To provide experience in the evaluation of performance data based on scenarios and livestock herd management.
To encourage agriculture instructors to seek assistance from various resources in the livestock industry. (Example – beef, sheep, and swine breed associations, artificial breeding associations, state extension livestock specialists, local livestock breeders, etc.)
General Rules
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Four participants will constitute an official team for the Livestock Evaluation Event. The top three individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. 3. No alternates will be scored in the official Livestock Evaluation Event. 4. Following the event, official judges will hold a clinic on judging and grading for the benefit of FFA members and agriculture instructors. 5. Official team members during the event may handle the market sheep class. In the cull/keep class, mouths of all ewes will be considered sound. 6. Beef cattle should not be tied, but allowed to move about freely in a pen. 7. Underlines will be considered sound on gilts. 8. Testicles will be considered sound on rams. 9. Testicles will be considered sound on bulls. 10. Assume all bulls have passed a breeding soundness examination. 11. Data and scenarios on animals will be provided when available. 12. There will be a study class preceding each reasons class. 13. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event. Revised 2012/2014 Livestock Evaluation CDE 1 Format and Scoring
1. Reasons (100 points) - There will be 2 classes of reasons based upon a designated species class. The specific class will be up to the event coordinator, but will rotate between the species of livestock as follows:
2013 - Beef and Sheep
2014 - Beef and Swine
2015 - Beef and Sheep
2016 - Beef and Swine
2017 - Beef and Sheep
Five alternate members not participating in the official event will give reasons to reason takers in order to calibrate their scores prior to judging official participants in the CDE.
14. Each team will be divided into groups (A, B, C, D for example). Each group will then give their reasons to the assigned reasons judge. Participant may be questioned by the reasons judge. Each member of a single team will be assigned to a different reasons taker so that no two team members present reasons to the same reasons taker.
15. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 minutes will be allowed for the placing of each livestock class.
16. A total of 550 points per individual will be maximum for each participant in the event. A team will consist of 4 individuals with the top three scores
Beef (150 points):
1. 50 pts. Market Beef placing class One class of market beef will be placed using the Standard FFA Placing Card. It is assumed the animals in this class will be designated for slaughter.
2. 100 pts. Two classes of breeding beef animals, preferably one class of heifers and one of bulls, will be placed using the Standard FFA Placing Card. Performance data will be used to place one designated class as outlined above.
Swine (150 points):
1. 150 pts. Three classes of swine, two breeding class of gilts, and one market hog class or two market hog classes and one gilt class will be placed using the Standard FFA Placing Card. Performance data will be used to place one designated class as outlined above.
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1. 50 pts. One class of market lambs to be placed on the Standard FFA Placing Card.
2. 50 pts. One class of breeding rams to be placed on the Standard FFA Placing Card.
3. 50 pts. One selection class of breeding ewes, made up of six to eight animals. Participants will be required to select the four best ewes, using visual appraisal and performance data. Event officials will assign a point value to each one of the individual animals, giving the most points to the most desirable animal and the least points to the least desirable animal. If the participant selects the best four animals, 50 points will be given.
Tie Breakers A combined reasons score will be used to break any ties in the event. In the event that a tie still exists, class 1 of the event will be used as a second tie breaker.
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
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Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event Reasons Rotations (example - may be used by stateor district events as deemed necessary)
101 A 121 A 141 A 161 A 181 A 201 A 221 A 241 A 261 A 281 A 301 A 311 A 331 A 102 B 122 B 142 B 162 B 182 B 202 B 222 B 242 B 262 B 282 B 302 B 312 B 332 B 103 C 123 C 143 C 163 C 183 C 203 C 223 C 243 C 263 C 283 C 303 C 313 C 333 C 104 D 124 D 144 D 164 D 184 D 204 D 224 D 244 D 264 D 284 D 304 D 314 D 334 D
105 B 125 B 145 B 165 B 185 B 205 B 225 B 245 B 265 B 285 B 305 B 315 B 335 B 106 C 126 C 146 C 166 C 186 C 206 C 226 C 246 C 266 C 286 C 306 C 316 C 336 C 107 D 127 D 147 D 167 D 187 D 207 D 227 D 247 D 267 D 287 D 307 D 317 D 337 D 108 A 128 A 148 A 168 A 188 A 208 A 228 A 248 A 268 A 288 A 308 A 318 A 338 A
111 C 131 C 151 C 171 C 191 C 211 C 231 C 251 C 271 C 291 C 311 C 321 C 341 C 112 D 132 D 152 D 172 D 192 D 212 D 232 D 252 D 272 D 292 D 312 D 322 D 342 D 113 A 133 A 153 A 173 A 193 A 213 A 233 A 253 A 273 A 293 A 313 A 323 A 343 A 114 B 134 B 154 B 174 B 194 B 214 B 234 B 254 B 274 B 294 B 314 B 324 B 344 B
115 D 135 D 155 D 175 D 195 D 215 D 235 D 255 D 275 D 295 D 315 D 325 D 345 D 116 A 136 A 156 A 176 A 196 A 216 A 236 A 256 A 276 A 296 A 316 A 326 A 346 A 117 B 137 B 157 B 177 B 197 B 217 B 237 B 257 B 277 B 297 B 317 B 327 B 347 B 118 C 138 C 158 C 178 C 198 C 218 C 238 C 258 C 278 C 298 C 318 C 328 C 348 C
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LIVESTOCK EVALUATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
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STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD
Idaho FFA Placing Check Idaho FFA Placing Check Placing Placing
1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4 1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3 Participant 1-3-2-4 Participant 1-3-2-4
No. 1-3-4-2 No. 1-3-4-2
1-4-2-3 1-4-2-3
1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2
Event: 2-1-3-4 Event: 2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3 2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4 2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1 2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3 2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1 2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4 3-1-2-4 Class Name 3-1-4-2 Class Name 3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4 3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1 3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2 3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1 3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3 4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2 4-1-3-2
Class No. 4-2-1-3 Class No. 4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2 4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1 4-3-2-1
Tabulator's Tabulator's Score Score
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FFA Idaho
Female Selection Class
Participant Name Participant No.
Circle the numbers of the four (4) animals you want to keep
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
Participants will select the numbers of the 4 animals they select for replacements.
Contest officials will assign a point value to each one of the individual animals, giving the most points to the most desirable animal and the least points to the least desirable animal. If the participant selects the best 4 animals full credit will be given.
FFA Idaho
Female Selection Class
Participant Name Participant No.
Circle the numbers of the four (4) animals you want to keep
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
Participants will select the numbers of the 4 animals they select for replacements.
Contest officials will assign a point value to each one of the individual animals, giving the most points to the most desirable animal and the least points to the least desirable animal. If the participant selects the best 4 animals full credit will be given.
FFA Idaho
Female Selection Class
Participant Name Participant No.
Circle the numbers of the four (4) animals you want to keep
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
Participants will select the numbers of the 4 animals they select for replacements.
Contest officials will assign a point value to each one of the individual animals, giving the most points to the most desirable animal and the least points to the least desirable animal. If the participant selects the best 4 animals full credit will be given.
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Name ______Name ______
Class ______Placing ______Class ______Placing ______
Oral Reason Scorecard Oral Reason Scorecard
Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Presentation, delivery, & format 15 ___ Introduction Introduction Attention getting Attention getting Eye contact/posture Eye contact/posture Appearance – appropriate attire Appearance – appropriate attire
Accuracy 20 ___ Accuracy 20 ___ Pairs compared/contrasted Pairs compared/contrasted Description of animals accurate Description of animals accurate Criticisms/Credits given Criticisms/Credits given
Knowledge 15___ Knowledge 15___ Appropriate and varied terms Appropriate and varied terms Recognized industry terms Recognized industry terms Placing priorities match industry Placing priorities match industry
Total Points 50____ Total Points 50____
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MARKETING PLAN CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose 1. The marketing plan event is designed to assist students with developing practical skills in the marketing process through the development and presentation of a marketing plan. Students research and present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply or service. It is intended as a competitive activity involving a team of three persons working for an actual local agri-business, either an existing or start-up enterprise, to support FFA's outreach mission. 2. Local chapters may involve the entire chapter, a specific agriculture class or a three- person team in the development of the plan. A three-person team will present the results of primary research involving the local community that provides a reasonable and logical solution to a marketing problem. Understanding of the marketing process is manifested in the marketing plan, which is presented in a written plan and in a live presentation to qualified judges. Though only three individuals are on a team, any number of students may assist with the primary and secondary research.
Objectives 1. To encourage students to demonstrate an understanding of the marketing plan process. 2. To provide an activity to focus student and community attention on the agri-marketing curriculum. 3. To encourage students to explore and prepare for possible careers in agri-marketing. 4. To help develop partnerships and improve relations between industry, local FFA chapters and the general public.
Event Rules 1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. The topic selected and presented by the team MUST BE original and not a duplication of the previous year. The state office will retain one copy of the manuscript for two years to ensure the same plan is not used in subsequent years. 3. Team Make-up- A team will consist of three members from the same chapter. Only the three certified team members can take an active role in the presentation of materials and use of technology during the presentation. 4. At least three qualified judges will be used. Judges should be selected to represent a mix of industry, education and communication and will have a sufficient understanding of the marketing planning process. Written feedback from judges will be available following the event. 5. A timekeeper will be provided. 6. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Marketing Plan CDE 1 Event Format 1. Equipment i. Equipment provided at the event site: 1. two tripod easels 2. one LCD projector with standard VGA cable 3. one screen 4. one AV cart including power strip and extension cord 5. one table 6. three chairs ii. It is the responsibility of the team to provide any additional equipment. 2. Written Marketing Plan – 100 Points 1. Instructions 1. Teams should select an actual local agri-business, either an existing or start- up enterprise, that serves the community and decide on the product or service for the marketing plan. Teams should work with an off-campus organization; they should not use their chapter as a client. 2. Emphasis should be placed on the “value added” concept using marketing techniques to increase the value of products or services. 3. A marketing plan is concerned with the future. Historical information is very valuable, but the actual plan must be a projection. A plan presented in the current year should be developed for the following year. A three-year timeframe may be needed, which would mean the inclusion of the two years following the current year. 4. The project outline should include the following aspects of the marketing process: a. Brief description of product or service (product/service attributes: size, quality, etc.) – 5 points b. Market Analysis – 30 points i. Client’s status in current market – 5 points ii. Industry trends – 5 points iii. Buyer profile and behavior – 5 points iv. Competition’s SWOT analysis – 5 points v. Product’s/client’s SWOT analysis – 5 points vi. Primary research results (surveys, focus groups, interviews) – 5 points c. Business Proposal – 10 points i. Mission statement – 2 points ii. Key planning assumptions (cite sources of information) – 2 points iii. Short and long-term goals - must be measurable, specific, attainable and have completion dates – 3 points iv. Target market – identify specific market segments which achieve the goals – 3 points
Revised 2012/2014 Marketing Plan CDE 2 d. Strategies and action plan – 25 points i. Product – 1 point ii. Price – 7 points iii. Place – 5 points iv. Promotion – 7 points v. Position – 5 points e. Projected budget – 15 points i. What will the strategies cost? ii. Pro forma income statement which details the realistic costs and returns of the marketing strategies iii. Calculate the financial return of the marketing plan f. Evaluation – 5 points i. Establish benchmarks to track progress toward goals ii. Identify specific tools to measure established benchmarks iii. Recommendations for alternative strategies, if benchmarks are not reached g. Technical and business writing skills – 10 points i. Deductions of 10% if submitted late – 10 points max ii. Deduction of 5 % for incorrect format – 5 points max ii. Procedures 1. Five (5) copies of the plan must be received by the CDE Superintendent by the date specified in the registration packet (approximately one week before the event). a. Copies of the written plan can be sent either hard copy or by email using PDF file format. i. Agricultural Education and 4-H Youth Development University of Idaho PO Box 442040 Moscow, ID 83844-2040
b. A penalty of 10% will be assessed for documents received after the due date deadline. c. The name of the High School and FFA Chapter name MUST be on the written plan title page. If not included, a penalty will be assessed to the written plan.
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2. The document should not exceed eight (8) single-sided, 8.5”x11” pages. Use 12 point Times Roman font. Different formats and page sizes can be used as long as the document does not exceed the equivalent of eight (8) single- sided, 8.5” x 11” pages. A five (5) point deduction will be applied to all marketing plans that do not follow these guidelines. a. Title page - 1 page i. Project title ii. High School name iii. Chapter name iv. Year b. Text and appendices - 7 pages i. Marketing plan ii. Surveys iii. Graphs iv. Maps v. Promotional pieces c. Written expression is important. Attention should be given to language, general appearance, structure and format. 3. One copy of the manuscript will be maintained in the State Advisors Office for a period of two years as a check to prevent the same marketing plan from being presented at the state level in subsequent years. Marketing plans presented at the state level should be new and original and not one that a participant may have presented in previous years. Each marketing plan shall be the result of the teams own effort.
4. Live Presentation – 200 Points 1. The team assumes the role of a marketing consultant. The judges assume the role of the selected client. 2. Each team will be allowed five minutes to set up before their 15 minute time allowance begins. After the presentation, teams are required to reset the equipment as they found it. 3. In the case of equipment failure, every effort will be made to rectify the problem as quickly as possible; however, at the judges’ discretion, a team may be asked to move forward with the presentation. A back-up plan is recommended. 4. The live presentation should not exceed fifteen minutes. Five points will be deducted from the final score for each minute, or major fraction thereof, over fifteen minutes for the presentation. The timekeeper shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of time. 5. Each member of the team should participate in the question and answer session. Five minutes will be allowed for clarifying questions after the presentation. 6. Visual aids are only limited by your imagination. Do not assume that the lights can be adjusted or the competition room can be drastically remodeled. Scoring will be based
Revised 2012/2014 Marketing Plan CDE 4 on how effectively visual aids are used, not how elaborate they are. Remember that visual aids should enhance and clarify what the speakers are saying; not replace them. 7. Before the presentation, teams are allowed to hand judges one single-sided, 8.5”x11” page with changes/corrections to the written plan. No other handouts or samples are allowed.
Revised 2012/2014 Marketing Plan CDE 5 Scoring Teams will be ranked in numerical order on the basis of the final score to be determined by each judge without consultation. The judges' ranking of each team then shall be added, and the winner will be that team whose total ranking is the lowest. Other placings will be determined in the same manner (low rank method of selection). All event scorecards are at the end of this chapter of the handbook.
Tiebreaker Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. Team low ranks will be counted and the team with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the teams’ response to questions. The team with the lowest rank from the response to questions will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the team’s raw scores will be totaled. The team with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.
Resources Agricultural Marketing Resource Center – http://www.agmrc.org
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MARKETING PLAN CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
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Written Marketing Plan Score Sheet
Chapter: ______
Criteria Possible Points Points Earned DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT/ 5 SERVICE AND CLIENT STATUS MARKET ANALYSIS 30 Client’s status in market 5 Industry trends 5 Buyer profile and behavior 5 Competition’s SWOT analysis 5 Product’s/Client’s SWOT analysis 5 Primary research results 5 (surveys, focus groups, interviews) BUSINESS PROPOSAL 10 Mission Statement 2 Key planning assumptions 2 Short and long-term goals 3 Target market 3 STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLAN 25 Product 1 Price 7 Place 5 Promotion 7 Position 5 BUDGET 15 (income statement, costs, returns, accuracy) EVALUATION 5 TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS 10 Deductions – Written plan turned in late. Deduct 10% of possible written plan score (or 10 points) Deduction – Five (5) points deducted for incorrect written plan format. WRITTEN PLAN TOTAL POINTS 100
COMMENTS:
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Presentation Score Sheet
Chapter: ______
Criteria Possible Points Points Earned MARKETING PROCESS 130 (understand and clear presentation of the six parts of the marketing plan Brief description/client status 5 Marketing analysis 10 Primary research 35 Business proposal 15 Strategies/action plan 30 Budget 25 Evaluation 10 COMMUNICATION 20 Examples explained, detailed Speaking without notes, unrehearsed Tone All members participated Eye contact Mannerisms, gestures Poised QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 50 Presentation Total Points 200 Written Plan Score 100 Sub-Total (Written & Presentation) 300 Deduction – Five (5) points deducted for each minute, or major fraction thereof, presentation went over fifteen (15) minutes. NET TOTAL POINTS TEAM RANKING
COMMENTS:
Revised 2012/2014 Marketing Plan CDE 9 MEATS TECHNOLOGY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To create interest and promote understanding in meat science by providing opportunities for recognition through the demonstration of skills and proficiencies.
Objectives:
To develop employment skills for students who are interested in exploring or pursuing career opportunities in the meat industry.
To assist the local agricultural education instructor in motivating students to become knowledgeable consumers of meat and meat animal products and/or involved in the industry of meat animal marketing and merchandising.
To encourage the development of broader analytical skills, critical thinking strategies and an understanding of appropriate meat terminology for high school students.
To develop the ability to evaluate meat animal products in order to optimize economic returns to producers and industry as well as to meet the needs of the consumer.
General Rules and Regulations
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Four persons will constitute an official team for the Meats Technology Career Development Event. However, only three of the individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. In addition, no alternates will be allowed in the Meats Technology Event.
3. One minute per cut will be allowed for identification, at least 7 minutes will be allowed for each evaluation class, and at least 10 minutes will be allowed for the grading.
4. All judging classes will be judged using a standard placing card.
5. Participants and judges (official) are to make their placings and identification of meat without handling. No measuring devices of any kind and no programmable calculators will be used by the participants.
6. Participants and advisors will be responsible for furnishing their own lab coats and hard hats/bump hats. If the participant does not have a lab coat and appropriate headwear at the event, they will NOT be allowed to participate. (enforce) Notice to advisors, there may only be one group therefore, sharing of lab coats and hats may not be possible.
7. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Meats Technology CDE 1 Format and scoring:
1. 300 pts. - Cuts of meat for identification. They will include beef, fresh pork, cured and smoked pork, and lamb meats. Each cut will be worth 10 points: 2 points for species, 3 points for wholesale cut, and 5 points for retail cut. The list of acceptable cuts will be those included on the Idaho Meat Identification Score Card. One minute per cut will be allowed for identification purposes. Three sections of 10 cuts and 10 minutes each will be used in the state event for a total of 30 cuts and 30 minutes for identification. For the state CDE all cut identification will be bubbled into the cut identification portion of the scantron #1-30. The cut column listed on the scantron WILL NOT BE USED, only specie, wholesale and retail. 2. 250 pts. - Five classes (7 minutes per class allowed) to be placed and consist of: a. One class of 4 retail cuts of beef from the wholesale cuts of chuck, rib, loin and round. (50 points) b. One class of 4 retail cuts of fresh pork from the wholesale cuts of ham, loin and shoulder. (50 points) Reference list for the allowable retail cuts for the above judging classes is the Idaho Meats Identification score card. c. One class of 4 beef carcass--placed for final placing only. (50 points) d. One class of 4 pork carcass--placed for final placing only. (50 points) e. One class of 4 lamb carcass--placed for final placing only. (50 points) f. For the state CDE, all placing classes (1-5) will be bubbled in the placing classes portion of the scantron.
3. 50 pts. - Oral Questions. One of the retail cuts class and one carcass class from the above list will be chosen to be used as oral questions classes. Participants will be given an extra 3 minutes on each of these classes. At the completion of judging the two questions classes a. the participants will be given 7 minutes to answer 5 oral questions per class (a total of 10) b. worth 5 pts. per question. Notes may be used to answer the questions. (50 points) c. For the state CDE, the answers to the oral questions will be bubbled in #1-10 of the Questions on Placing Classes portion of the scantron.
4. 60 pts. - Beef Carcass Grading. One class of 3 beef carcasses to be quality and yield graded. Carcasses used for this class will be limited to “A” maturity (Prime, Choice, Select, and Standard) carcasses falling into yield grades 1.00 – 5.99 as shown below. Ten minutes will be allowed to grade the 3 carcasses. Each carcass will be quality graded in one of the following grade divisions:
HIGH PRIME AVERAGE PRIME LOW PRIME HIGH CHOICE AVERAGE CHOICE LOW CHOICE HIGH SELECT LOW SELECT HIGH STANDARD LOW STANDARD
Revised 2012/2014 Meats Technology CDE 2 For the state CDE, the Carcass Grading will be bubbled on carcasses 1-3 on the Carcass Quality Grading Portion of the Scantron.
5. Each carcass will be yield graded in one of the following grade ranges:
1.00 - 1.33 3.67 - 3.99 1.34 - 1.66 4.00 – 4.33 1.67 - 1.99 4.34 – 4.66 2.00 - 2.33 4.67 – 4.99 2.34 - 2.66 5.00 – 5.33 2.67 - 2.99 5.34 – 5.66 3.00 - 3.33 5.67 – 5.99 3.34 - 3.66
For the state CDE, the Yield Grades will be bubbled in Carcasses #1-3 on the Carcass Yield Grading portion of the scantron.
6. Each carcass grade will be worth 10 points, with quality grades being scored on the basis of 10-8-5-2-0 and yield grades being scored on the basis of 10-8-5-2-0. (60 points)
7. Tie Breakers – Ties will be broken by scores on the cut identification portion of the event. In the event that a tie still exists, quality and yield grade scores will be used as the second tie breaker.
8. Maximum Scores – Individual Maximum score is 660. Four team members will participate in the event with the top three scores counting toward the team score, maximum of 1980 points.
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Acknowledgement:
The Idaho Beef Council is a sponsor for the Meats Technology Career Development Event through the Idaho FFA Foundation.
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MEATS TECHNOLOGY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
For Idaho State Career Development Events, the included scantron cards will be used unless otherwise indicated. Additional cards provided are included for study purposes and use at local and district events.
Revised 2012/2014 Meats Technology CDE 4 STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD STANDARD FFA PLACING CARD
Idaho FFA Placing Check Idaho FFA Placing Check Placing Placing
1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3
Participant 1-3-2-4 Participant 1-3-2-4
No. 1-3-4-2 No. 1-3-4-2
1-4-2-3 1-4-2-3
1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2
Event: 2-1-3-4 Event: 2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3 2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4 2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1 2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3 2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1 2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4 3-1-2-4
Class Name 3-1-4-2 Class Name 3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4 3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1 3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2 3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1 3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3 4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2 4-1-3-2
Class No. 4-2-1-3 Class No. 4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2 4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1 4-3-2-1 Tabulator's Tabulator's Score_ Score_
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BEEF CARCASS QUALITY AND YIELD GRADING
Participant Number Note: The only columns scored are the quality grade letter code and the yield grade letter code. Name
Quality Yield
Required Required Maturity Adjustments
Quality Kidney Yield Grade Prelim- Pelvic/ Grade Letter inary Heart Letter Carcass All beef Quality Code Carcass Yield Ribeye Fat Yield Code No. carcasses are Marbling Grade (A-K) Score Weight Grade Area Percent Grade (A-I) Score considered 1
2 ”A”
3 Maturity
TOTAL
Quality Grades Yield Grades A. High - 1 High Prime - A 1.00 - 1.33
Average Prime - B 1.34 - 1.66 B. Average - 1
Low Prime - C 1.67 - 1.99 C. Low - 1
High Choice - D 2.00 - 2.33 D. High - 2
Average Choice - E 2.34 - 2.66 E. Average -2
Low Choice - F 2.67 - 2.99 F. Low - 2
High Select - G 3.00 - 3.33 G. High - 3
Low Select - H 3. 34 - 3.66 H. Average - 3
High Standard - I 3. 67 - 3.99 I. Low - 3
Low Standard - J 4.00 – 4.33 J. High - 4
4.34 – 4.66 K. Average - 4
4.67 – 4.99 L. Low - 4
5.00 – 5.33 M. High - 5
5.34 – 5.66 N. Average - 5
5.67 – 5.99 O. Low - 5
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IDAHO STATE FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT MEATS QUESTIONS
PARTICIPANT NUMBER
PARTICIPANT NAME
CLASS NUMBER
PLACE AN (X) THROUGH THE CORRECT ANSWER!
QUESTION NUMBER
1 1 2 3 4
2 1 2 3 4
3 1 2 3 4
4 1 2 3 4
5 1 2 3 4
6 1 2 3 4
7 1 2 3 4
8 1 2 3 4
9 1 2 3 4
10 1 2 3 4
Question receive 5 points each.
TOTAL SCORE
Revised 2012 Meats Technology CDE 7 Meats Technology CDE Retail Cuts Code Sheet
Retail Species Primal Cut Species Primal Retail Cut B 02 88 Beef Brisket Brisket, Corned B 02 15 Beef Brisket Flat Half, Boneless B 02 10 Beef Brisket Brisket Whole, Boneless B 02 21 Beef Brisket Point Half, Boneless B 03 27 Beef Chuck 7-Bone Pot Roast B 03 03 Beef Chuck Arm Pot Roast B 03 04 Beef Chuck Arm Pot Roast, Boneless B 03 07 Beef Chuck Blade Roast B 03 41 Beef Chuck Blade Steak B 03 20 Beef Chuck Mock Tender Roast B 03 46 Beef Chuck Mock Tender Steak B 03 30 Beef Chuck Shoulder Pot Roast , Boneless B 03 57 Beef Chuck Top Blade Steak; Boneless B 04 45 Beef Flank Flank Steak B 06 47 Beef Loin Porterhouse Steak B 06 54 Beef Loin T-Bone Steak B 06 35 Beef Loin Tenderloin Roast; Whole B 06 55 Beef Loin Tenderloin Steak B 06 58 Beef Loin Top Loin Steak B 06 59 Beef Loin Top Loin Steak, Boneless B 06 63 Beef Loin Top Sirloin Cap Steak, Boneless B 06 62 Beef Loin Top Sirloin Steak, Boneless Cap Off B 06 61 Beef Loin Top Sirloin Steak, Boneless B 06 39 Beef Loin Tri Tip Roast B 07 29 Beef Plate Short Ribs B 07 53 Beef Plate Skirt Steak, Boneless B 08 23 Beef Rib Rib Roast B 08 22 Beef Rib Ribeye Roast, Boneless B 08 49 Beef Rib Ribeye Steak, Boneless B 08 48 Beef Rib Ribeye Steak, Lip-On B 09 08 Beef Round Bottom Round Roast; Boneless B 09 09 Beef Round Bottom Round Rump Roast B 09 42 Beef Round Bottom Round Steak B 09 14 Beef Round Eye Round Roast B 09 44 Beef Round Eye Round Steak B 09 50 Beef Round Round Steak B 09 51 Beef Round Round Steak, Boneless B 09 36 Beef Round Tip Roast – Cap Off B 09 56 Beef Round Tip Steak – Cap Off B 09 38 Beef Round Top Round Roast B 09 60 Beef Round Top Round Steak B 14 81 Beef Various Beef for Stew B 14 82 Beef Various Cubed Steak B 14 83 Beef Various Ground Beef B 13 75 Beef Variety Heart
Revised 2012 Meats Technology CDE 8 Meats Technology CDE Retail Cuts Code Sheet (page 2)
Retail Species Primal Cut Species Primal Retail Cut B 13 76 Beef Variety Kidney B 13 77 Beef Variety Liver B 13 78 Beef Variety Oxtail B 13 79 Beef Variety Tongue B 13 80 Beef Variety Tripe P 05 43 Pork Ham/Leg Pork Fresh Ham Center Slice P 05 26 Pork Ham/Leg Pork Fresh Ham Rump Portion P 05 28 Pork Ham/Leg Pork Fresh Ham Shank Portion P 05 90 Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Boneless P 05 89 Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Center Slice P 05 95 Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Rump Portion P 05 96 Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Shank Portion P 06 05 Pork Loin Back Ribs P 06 65 Pork Loin Blade Chops P 06 66 Pork Loin Blade Chops, Boneless P 06 07 Pork Loin Blade Roast P 06 67 Pork Loin Butterflied Chops, Boneless P 06 11 Pork Loin Center Loin Roast P 06 12 Pork Loin Center Rib Roast P 06 69 Pork Loin Country Style Ribs P 06 69 Pork Loin Loin Chops P 06 70 Pork Loin Rib Chops P 06 72 Pork Loin Sirloin Chops P 06 52 Pork Loin Sirloin Cutlets P 06 31 Pork Loin Sirloin Roast P 06 92 Pork Loin Smoked Pork Loin Chop P 06 94 Pork Loin Smoked Pork Loin Rib Chop P 06 35 Pork Loin Tenderloin, Whole P 06 73 Pork Loin Top Loin Chops P 06 74 Pork Loin Top Loin Chops, Boneless P 06 37 Pork Loin Top Loin Roast, Boneless P 10 02 Pork Shoulder Arm Picnic, Whole P 10 03 Pork Shoulder Arm Roast P 10 40 Pork Shoulder Arm Steak P 10 06 Pork Shoulder Blade Boston Roast P 10 41 Pork Shoulder Blade Steak P 10 93 Pork Shoulder Smoked Picnic, Whole P 11 97 Pork Side (Belly) Slab Bacon P 11 98 Pork Side (Belly) Sliced Bacon P 11 17 Pork Side (Belly) Fresh Side P 12 33 Pork Spareribs Pork Spareribs P 14 84 Pork Various Ground Pork P 14 85 Pork Various Hock P 14 82 Pork Various Cubed Steak P 14 86 Pork Various Pork Sausage Link/ Patties P 14 91 Pork Various Smoked Pork Hock Revised 2012 Meats Technology CDE 9
Meats Technology CDE Retail Cuts Code Sheet (page 3)
Retail Species Primal Cut Species Primal Retail Cut P 13 75 Pork Variety Heart P 13 76 Pork Variety Kidney P 13 77 Pork Variety Liver P 13 79 Pork Variety Tongue L 01 25 Lamb Breast Ribs (Denver Style) L 05 01 Lamb Leg American Style Roast L 05 43 Lamb Leg Center Slice (Fresh) L 05 16 Lamb Leg Frenched Style Roast L 05 18 Lamb Leg Leg Roast, Boneless L 05 72 Lamb Leg Sirloin Chops L 05 32 Lamb Leg Sirloin Half L 06 69 Lamb Loin Loin Chops L 06 19 Lamb Loin Loin Roast L 08 70 Lamb Rib Rib Chops L 08 71 Lamb Rib Rib Chops, Frenched L 08 23 Lamb Rib Rib Roast L 08 24 Lamb Rib Rib Roast, Frenched L 10 64 Lamb Shoulder Arm Chops L 10 65 Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops L 10 34 Lamb Shoulder Square Cut; Whole L 14 87 Lamb Various Shank L 13 75 Lamb Variety Heart L 13 76 Lamb Variety Kidney L 13 77 Lamb Variety Liver L 13 79 Lamb Variety Tongue
Revised 2012 Meats Technology CDE 10 Meats Technology CDE Cut Identification
Species ID Species Primal Retail Score B Beef P Pork L Lamb 1
2 Primal Cuts 01 Breast 06 Loin 11 Side (Belly) 3 02 Brisket 07 Plate 12 Spareribs 03 Chuck 08 Rib or Rack 13 Variety Meats 4 04 Flank 09 Round 14 Various Meats 5 05 Ham or Leg 10 Shoulder 6 Retail Cuts
Roasts/Pot Roasts Roasts/Pot Roasts (Cont’d) Chops (Cont’d) 7 001 American Style 038 Top Round Roast 070 Rib Chop 8 002 Arm Picnic 039 Tri-Tip Roast 071 Rib Chop (Frenched) 003 Arm Roast 072 Sirloin Chop 9 004 Arm Roast (bnls) Steaks 073 Top Loin Chop 005 Back Ribs 040 Arm Steak 074 Top Loin Chop (bnls) 10 006 Blade Boston 041 Blade Steak 11 007 Blade Roast 042 Bottom Round Steak Variety Meats 008 Bottom Round Roast 043 Center Slice (Fresh) 075 Heart 12 (bnls) 009 Bottom Round Rump 044 Eye Round Steak 076 Kidney 13 Roast (bnls) 010 Brisket Whole (bnls) 045 Flank Steak 077 Liver 14 011 Center Loin Roast 046 Mock Tender Steak 078 Oxtail 012 Center Rib Roast 047 Porterhouse Steak 079 Tongue 15 014 Eye Round Roast 048 Ribeye, Lip-On Steak 080 Tripe 16 015 Flat Half (bnls) 049 Ribeye Steak (bnls) 016 Frenched Style 050 Round Steak Various Meats 17 017 Fresh Side 051 Round Steak (bnls) 081 Beef for Stew 018 Leg Roast (bnls) 052 Sirloin Cutlets 082 Cubed Steak 18 019 Loin Roast 053 Skirt Steak (bnls) 083 Ground Beef 19 020 Mock Tender Roast 054 T-Bone Steak 084 Ground Pork 021 Point Half (bnls) 055 Tenderloin Steak 085 Hocks 20 022 Ribeye Roast (bnls) 056 Tip, Cap Off Steak 086 Sausage Link/Patties 023 Rib Roast 057 Top Blade Steak (bnls) 087 Shank 21 024 Rib Roast (Frenched) 058 Top Loin Steak 22 025 Ribs (Denver Style) 059 Top Loin (bnls) Steak Smoked/Cured 026 Rump Portion 060 Top Round Steak 088 Brisket, Corned 23 027 Seven (7) Bone Roast 061 Top Sirloin Steak 089 Center Slice (bnls) 24 028 Shank Portion 062 Top Sirloin Cap Off 090 Ham (bnls) Steak (bnls) 25 029 Short Ribs 063 Top Sirloin Cap Steak 091 Hocks (bnls) 26 030 Shoulder Roast (bnls) 092 Loin Chop 27 031 Sirloin Roast Chops 093 Picnic (Whole) 032 Sirloin Half 064 Arm Chop 094 Rib Chop 28 033 Spareribs 065 Blade Chop 095 Rump Portion 034 Square Cut (Whole) 066 Blade Chop (bnls) 096 Shank Portion 29 035 Tenderloin (Whole) 067 Butterflied Chop 097 Slab Bacon (bnls) 30
036 Tip, Cap Off Roast 068 Country Style Ribs 098 Sliced Bacon Total Score (out of 300) 037 Top Loin Roast (bnls) 069 Loin Chop
Scoring Directions: Each cut will be worth 10 points: 2 points for species, 3 points for wholesale (primal) cut, and 5 points for retail cut.
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Revised 2012 Meats Technology CDE 15 NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To stimulate career interest, encourage proficiency development, and recognize excellence in students of nursery practices and landscaping through the agricultural education curriculum.
Objective:
To demonstrate the ability to identify nursery and landscape plant materials and turf grasses commonly used in the United States.
To demonstrate the ability to identify unhealthy plant conditions due to pests, nutritional or physiological disorders, and mechanical or chemical injury.
To demonstrate knowledge of the principles and skills involved in propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of nursery plants and landscape turf.
To demonstrate knowledge of the principles and techniques of landscape design and construction.
To demonstrate the ability to identify, select, use and maintain appropriate supplies and equipment for nursery and landscape operations, including equipment and procedures in mechanization and automation.
To demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in nursery and landscape operations.
To demonstrate skills in oral and written business communications. To demonstrate understanding of marketing principles and proper sales and service skills.
To demonstrate the ability to prepare accurate and legible records and reports and to interpret business documents.
General Rules:
1. Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather). 2. Four persons will constitute an official team for the Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event. However, only three of the individual scores will be used in the team score tabulation. In addition, no alternates will be allowed in the Nursery/Landscape Event. 3. This State CDE will be conducted by the College of Southern Idaho in conjunction with State FFA Leadership Conference. 4. Materials participants will need to provide: a. -Pruning shears b. -Pruning knife c. -Gloves d. -Safety glasses e. -Engineers & Architects scale f. -Battery operated calculator (scientific calculators not allowed) Revised 2012/2014 Nursery and Landscape CDE 1 5. Entry fees to cover the cost of hosting the event will be assessed.
Format and scoring:
1. Identification of Plants, Pests, Disorders, Equipment & Supplies (150 points) - Participants will identify 50 items selected from the provided list covering the following categories: Plant Materials Plant Pests (Insects, Diseases, Weeds) Plant Disorders Equipment & Supplies
Plants to identify will be presented as intact, live specimens. Pest and disorder and equipment & supply items may be presented as an intact specimen, photograph or preserved specimen. When a problem must be presented with an affected plant, a “Disorder” label will be with the item to designate the identification of the problem rather than the plant.
When participants have identified the specimen, the appropriate number of the specimen as listed on attached form is to be written on a scorecard. Three points will be awarded for each specimen correctly identified. Each participant will be allowed 50 minutes to complete this phase of the contest. No specimens may be touched or handled in any way.
2. General Knowledge (150 points) - Thirty (30) objective-type multiple-choice questions will be selected from the areas listed below. This phase of the event will test the participant's knowledge and understanding of the basic principles relating to the following areas of horticulture (for example: questions for the plant materials area may deal with such features as anatomy of a flower or leaf, physiology of specific types of plants important to the horticultural industry, etc.) The contents of the exam will be extracted from the previous five (5) years of written exams from the National Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event.
Areas for testing include: a. Plant materials b. Plant disorders c. Cultural practices d. Landscape design and construction e. Supplies and equipment f. Safety g. Equipment operation and maintenance h. Interpersonal relations (skills) i. Salesmanship j. Records and reports
Revised 2012/2014 Nursery and Landscape CDE 2 Each participant will be allowed fifteen minutes to complete this phase. Each correct answer has a value of five points.
3. Landscape Drawing (150 points) - Participants will be furnished with a landscape drawing and scratch paper. The student will answer fifteen (15) objective questions about the landscape drawing, such as, determine the cost of fencing, cost of patio bricks, or the number of yards of sod required to cover a specific area. Each answer has a value of 10 points. Students should furnish both an architect and engineers scale and a battery- operated electronic calculator (if desired). Fifty minutes will be allowed for this practicum.
4. Practicum (150 points) - All participants will be required to complete the same three practicum’s selected from those outlined below
Potting Nursery Stock (50 points) - Each participant will be provided with five liner stock plants of 5-7 inches in height. Participants will pot the plants in one-quart nursery containers using standard practices. Label, pencils, soil, containers, and hand pruners will be provided. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum. An official will observe and score each participant during this practicum. Scoring criteria are presented on the “Potting Nursery Stock” scorecard.
Measuring Nursery Stock (50 points) - Each participant will be asked to measure five (5) nursery plants for market size (height, spread or caliper as appropriate) according to the American Standard for Nursery Stock for BR and B&B evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. A caliper and measuring rule will be provided. Plants presented in containers will be assumed as growing in the field, and a label will advise on whether it is to be dug BR or B&B. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum.
Pruning Nursery Stock (50 points) - One or more nursery plants will be displayed with ten (10) points marked for possible pruning cuts. No plants will actually be pruned. Participants are to evaluate each labeled point and decide if the plant part should be pruned or not for improvement of the plant’s health, form and overall quality. Five (5) positive cuts will be given point values equaling fifty (50). Five (5) negative cuts will be given zero (0) points. Participants will be given points based on the number of positive cuts selected. Ten minutes will be allowed for the completion of this practicum.
Propagating Nursery Stock (50 points) - Each participant will be furnished a stock plant, rooting flat and media, rooting hormone, and label and a marking pen. Participants are to prepare the designated softwood or hardwood cuttings and place them in the media with a single label. Ten minutes will be allowed for making and sticking up to twenty (20) cuttings. An official will observe and score each participant during this practicum. Scoring criteria are presented on the “Propagating Nursery Stock” score card.
Revised 2012/2014 Nursery and Landscape CDE 3 Scoring the event:
1. Individual participant scores will be the sum of scores on the three parts of the event:
PHASE POSSIBLE POINTS Identification 150 points Landscape Estimating 150 points General Knowledge 150 points
Practicum’s 150 points
TOTAL 600 points
2. Team scores will be the sum of the scores of the three team members. The total of points possible is1800.
Awards:
Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. The top 10 teams and individuals will be recognized. Individuals from 1st through 5th place will receive medals. Teams from 1st through 5th place will receive plaques.
Revised 2012/2014 Nursery and Landscape CDE 4 Nursery/Landscape Plant Identification
Participant Name/Number
No. Botanical Name Common Name No. Botanical Name Common Name
101 Abies concolor White Fir 134 Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle 102 Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 135 Mahonia aquifolia cv. Oregon Grape 103 Acer platanoides Norway Maple 136 Malus spp. And cv. Flowering Crabapple Narcissus pseudonarcissus 104 Ajuga reptans cv. Carpet Bugle 137 cv. Daffodil 105 Aquilegia x hybrida cv. Columbine 138 Pachysandra terminalis Japanes Spurge 106 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe 139 Paeonia hybrid cv. Peony 107 Berberis x mentorensis Mentor Barberry 140 Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy 108 Betula nigra River Birch 141 Pennisetum ruppelia Fountain Grass 109 Buxus microphylla cv. Littleaf Boxwood 142 Picea abies Norway Spruce 110 Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Blue Atlas Cedar 143 Picea pungens cv. Colorado Blue Spruce 111 Cercis canadensis Redbud 144 Pieris japonica Lily-of-the-Valley-Bush Japanese (Flowering) 112 Chaenomeles speciosa cv. Quince 145 Pinus mugo Mugo Pine Chrysanthemum x 113 superbum cv. Shasta Daisy 146 Pinus sylvestris Scotch Pine 114 Cornus florida cv. Flowering Dogwood 147 Platanus x acerifolia London Planetree 115 Cotoneaster dammeri Bearberry Cotoneaster 148 Poa pratensis cv. Kentucky Bluegrass 116 Cotoneaster divaricatus Spreading Cotoneaster 149 Potentilla fruticosa cv. Shrubby Cinquefoil Kwanzan' Jap. Flowering 117 Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Hawthorn 150 Prunus serrulata Cherry 118 Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 151 Pyracantha coccinea cv. Firethorn 119 Euonymus alatus Winged Euonymus 152 Quercus palustris Pin Oak 120 Euonymus fortunei cv. Wintercreeper 153 Quercus rubra Red Oak Rosa spp. Class Hybrid Tea 121 Fagus sylvatica cv. European Beech 154 cv. Hybrid Tea Rose 122 Festuca spp. And cv. Fescue 155 Salvia nemorosa cv. Meadow Sage 123 Forsythia x intermedia cv. Border Forsythia 156 Sedum spurium cv. Sedum 124 Fraxinus americana cv. White Ash 157 Sorbus aucuparia European Mountain Ash 125 Gallardia aristata cv. Common Blanketflower 158 Spirea x bumalda Bumalda Spirea 126 Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree 159 Syringa vulgaris cv. Common Lilac Gleditsia triacanthos 127 inermis cv. Thornless Honeylocust 160 Taxus spp. And cv. Yew 128 Hedera helix cv. English Ivy 161 Thuja occidentalis cv. American Arborvitae 129 Hemerocallis spp. and cv. Daylily 162 Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden 130 Hosta x hybrida cv. Plantain Lily 163 Tulipa spp. Cv. Tulip 131 Ilex x meserveae Meserve Holly 164 Viburnum trilolbum American Cranberry Bush Iris x germanica florentina 132 cv. Bearded Iris 165 Vinca minor cv. Periwinkle 133 Juniperus chinensis cv. Chinese Juniper 166 Wisteria sinensis cv. Chinese Wisteria 167 Yucca filamentosa Adam's Needle
Revised 2012/2014 Nursery and Landscape CDE 5 Nursery/Landscape Plant Identification
Participant Name/Number
No. Common Name Botanical Name No. Common Name Botanical Name
167 Adam's Needle Yucca filamentosa 148 Kentucky Bluegrass Poa pratensis cv. 161 American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis cv. 150 Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata, Kwanzan' Jap. American Cranberry 164 Bush Viburnum trilolbum 144 Lily-of-the-Valley-Bush Pieris japonica 106 Astilbe Astilbe hybrid cv. 109 Littleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla cv. Bearberry 115 Cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri 162 Littleleaf Linden Tilia cordata Iris x germanica 132 Bearded Iris florentina cv. 147 London Planetree Platanus x acerifolia Cedrus atlantica 110 Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca' 155 Meadow Sage Salvia nemorosa cv. Forsythia x intermedia 123 Border Forsythia cv. 107 Mentor Barberry Berberis x mentorensis Parthenocissus 140 Boston Ivy tricuspidata 131 Meserve Holly Ilex x meserveae 158 Bumalda Spirea Spirea x bumalda 145 Mugo Pine Pinus mugo 104 Carpet Bugle Ajuga reptans cv. 103 Norway Maple Acer platanoides 133 Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis cv. 142 Norway Spruce Picea abies 166 Chinese Wisteria Wisteria sinensis cv. 135 Oregon Grape Mahonia aquifolia cv. Colorado Blue 143 Spruce Picea pungens cv. 139 Peony Paeonia hybrid cv. 105 Columbine Aquilegia x hybrida cv. 165 Periwinkle Vinca minor cv. Common 125 Blanketflower Gallardia aristata cv. 152 Pin Oak Quercus palustris 159 Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris cv. 130 Plantain Lily Hosta x hybrida cv. Narcissus 137 Daffodil pseudonarcissus cv. 118 Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Hemerocallis spp. and 129 Daylily cv. 153 Red Oak Quercus rubra 128 English Ivy Hedera helix cv. 111 Redbud Cercis canadensis 121 European Beech Fagus sylvatica cv. 108 River Birch Betula nigra European Mountain 157 Ash Sorbus aucuparia 146 Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris 122 Fescue Festuca spp. And cv. 156 Sedum Sedum spurium cv. 151 Firethorn Pyracantha coccinea cv. 113 Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum x superbum cv. 136 Flowering Crabapple Malus spp. And cv. 149 Shrubby Cinquefoil Potentilla fruticosa cv. 114 Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida cv. 116 Spreading Cotoneaster Cotoneaster divaricatus 141 Fountain Grass Pennisetum ruppelia 127 Thornless Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos inermis cv. Ginkgo, Maidenhair 126 Tree Ginkgo biloba 163 Tulip Tulipa spp. Cv. Hall's Japanese Lonicera japonica 134 Honeysuckle 'Halliana' 117 Washington Hawthorn Crataegus phaenopyrum Rosa spp. Class Hybrid 154 Hybrid Tea Rose Tea cv. 124 White Ash Fraxinus americana cv. 138 Japanese Spurge Pachysandra terminalis 101 White Fir Abies concolor Japanese (Flowering) Chaenomeles speciosa 112 Quince cv. 119 Winged Euonymus Euonymus alatus 102 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 120 Wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei cv. 160 Yew Taxus spp. And cv.
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 164 Nursery/Landscape Pests & Disorders Identification
No. Item Name No. Item Name No. Item Name
Insects 181 Botrytis 195 Nutsedge 168 Aphid 182 Canker 196 Oxalis 169 Bagworm 183 Cedar-Apple Rust 197 Purslane 170 Borer 184 Crown Gall 198 White Clover 171 Leafhopper 185 Fireblight Physiological Problems 172 Leaf Miner 186 Powdery Mildew 199 Frost/Freeze Injury 173 Scale 187 Root Rot 200 Iron Deficiency 174 Spider Mite Weeds 201 Leaf Scorch(drought/winterburn) 175 Snail/Slug 188 Annual Bluegrass 202 Nitrogen Deficiency 176 Whitefly 189 Broadleaf Plantain 203 Pot-bound Roots 177 White Grub 190 Buckhorn Plantain 204 String Trimmer Injury Diseases 191 Chickweed 205 2,4-D Injury 178 Anthracnose 192 Crabgrass 179 Apple Scab 193 Dandelion 180 Black Spot 194 Henbit
Nursery/Landscape Equipment & Supplies Identification
No. Item Name No. Item Name No. Item Name
206 Anvil-and-blade pruner 226 edger (power or hand) 247 hose-end sprayer 207 architect's scale 227 Edging 248 hose-end washer 208 ball cart (B&B truck) 228 engineer's scale 249 hose repair coupling 209 bark mulch 229 erosion netting 250 impulse sprinklers 210 bark medium 230 fertilizer tablet 251 landscape fabric 211 bow saw 231 galvanized pipe 252 leaf rake 212 Brick paver 232 garden (spading) fork 253 loppers 213 broadcast spreader 234 garden (bow) rake 254 mattock 214 bubbler head, irrigation 235 gas mask 255 measuring wheel 215 bulb planter 236 grafting band 256 mist nozzle (mist bed) 216 burlap 237 grafting tool 257 mower blade balancer 217 chaps 238 granular fertilizer 258 nursery container 218 compressed air sprayer 239 gravity (drop) spreader 259 oscillating sprinkler 219 core aerifier 240 grass shears 260 peat moss 220 Chain saw 241 ground limestone 261 pick axe 221 cut-off machine 242 hearing protection 262 soil auger 222 drip emitter, irrigation 243 hedge shears 263 planting bar 223 dry-lock wall block 244 Hoe 264 pole pruner 224 duster 245 hook-and-blade pruners 265 polyethylene film 225 dust mask 246 hose-end repair fitting 266 polyethylene pipe
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No. Item Name No. Item Name No. Item Name
267 pop-up irrigation head 280 round point shovel 293 spray suit 268 post-hole digger 281 safety goggles 294 square point shovel 269 power blower 282 Sand 295 string trimmer 270 power hedge trimmer 283 scoop shovel 296 tape measure 271 pot-in-pot units 284 shade fabric 297 topsoil 272 propagation mat 285 sharpening stone 298 tree caliper 273 pruning saw 286 siphon proportioner 299 tree wrap 274 PVC pipe 287 soaker hose 300 trowel 275 reel mower 288 soil sampling tube 301 T-square 276 Resin-coated fertilizer 289 solenoid valve 302 vermiculite 277 respirator 290 Spade 303 vertical mower 278 rotary mower 291 spark plug gap gauge 304 water breaker 279 rototiller 292 sphagnum moss 305 wire tree basket
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 166
NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 167 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE IDENTIFICATION SCORECARD
PARTICIPANT NAME PARTICIPANT NUMBER
Directions: Identify plant specimens, insect pests, diseases, weed pests and equipment and supplies by writing the correct sample number in the appropriate same number below.
1 26 2 27 3 28 4 29 5 30 6 31 7 32 8 33 9 34 10 35 11 36 12 37 13 38 14 39 15 40 16 41 17 42 18 43 19 44 20 45 21 46 22 47 23 48 24 49 25 50
SCORE:
SCORING DIRECTIONS:
Each plant, insect pest, disease, weeds pests and equipment and supplies identification is worth 3 points. Deduct total incorrect from 150 points possible and record score at the bottom of the card.
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 168 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EVENT POTTING OF NURSERY STOCK PRACTICUM SCORECARD
Participant Number Participant Name Chapter
Possible Participant Points Points
A. Potting Process (35 points) 1. PREPARATION OF PLANTS -Plants selected for quality and uniformity (10) -Inspects/prunes/grooms damaged parts -Prunes excess root length -Handles plants properly, applies Vit.B
2. PLACEMENT OF PLANTS IN CONTAINERS -Plant centered and vertical (10) -Roots carefully and properly spread -Plant at proper depth -Plant roots covered
3. MEDIA FILLING AND SETTLING -Sufficient media added (10) -Media settled by bumping -Plant remains stable
4. LABELING OF COMPLETED UNITS -Plant (variety) name and date (2) -Legible
5. SAFETY PRACTICES APPLIED —Proper cutting technique (3) -Tool closed when finished -Minimal clutter/good organization in work area
B. Potting Product (15points)
1. NUMBER OF UNITS COMPLETED (10)
2. QUALITY OF UNITS COMPLETED (5) -Overall quality and uniformity of lot
TOTAL POINTS (50)
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 169
NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EVENT MEASURING NURSERY STOCK SCORECARD
Participant Number Participant Name Chapter
Possible Participant Points Points A. Measure at correct spot (5) Correct measurement (5) B. Measure at correct spot (5) Correct measurement (5) C. Measure at correct spot (5) Correct measurement (5) D. Measure at correct spot (5) Correct measurement (5) E. Measure at correct spot (5) Correct measurement (5)
TOTAL POINTS (50)
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 170
NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EVENT PROPAGATING NURSERY STOCK SCORECARD
Participant Number Participant Name Chapter
Possible Participant Points Points
A. PROPAGATION PROCESS (35 POINTS)
1. REMOVAL OF CUTTINGS (5) -Selects best quality, uniform stock -Cuts at appropriate lengths -Makes clean cuts
2. PREPARATION OF CUTTINGS (10) -Leaves stripped/trimmed/groomed as needed -Proximity of cuts to nodes -Angled or wounded basal cut -Cuttings/buds not damaged
3. APPLICATION OF PROPER HORMONE (7) -Sufficient applied and excess removed -Hormone kept clean
4. PLACEMENT OF CUTTINGS IN MEDIA (8) -Proper medium depth, as applicable -Media furrow cut and closed -Proper sticking depth -Efficient row and cutting spacing
5. LABELING OF COMPLETED UNITS (2) -Plant (variety0 name, date treatment -Legible
6. SAFETY PRACTICES APPLIED (3) -Proper cutting technique -Tool closed when finished -Minimal clutter in work area
B. POTTING PRODUCTIVITY (15 POINTS)
1. NUMBER OF UNITS COMPLETED (10)
2. QUALITY OF UNITS COMPLETED (5) -Uniform size and placement -Cuttings stable in media
TOTAL POINTS (50)
Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 171 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EVENT PRUNING NURSERY STOCK SCORECARD
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Revised 2006 Nursery and Landscape CDE 172 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To encourage students to effectively participate in a business meeting and to assist in the development of their leadership skills.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to: • Use parliamentary procedure to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting. • Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary law. • Present a logical, realistic and convincing debate on motions. • Record complete and accurate minutes.
General Rules
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. A team representing each FFA district will consist of six members from the same chapter. Alternates may replace a regular team member prior to the start of the event. 3. The event is open to one team per district as certified by the district advisor. 4. The event will have four phases: written examination, an eight-minute team presentation of parliamentary procedure, oral questions following the presentation, and minutes prepared by the team secretary in consultation with the team chairperson. 5. Participants must appear in official FFA dress during the event as prescribed in the Official FFA manual. 6. The advisor shall not consult with the team after the event begins. 7. All participants must bring their own pencils. 8. Tiebreakers for teams will be: 1) the total presentation score, 2) the team’s total score on the written test, and 3) the total score for questions. 9. The official reference for the event will be the newly revised 2011 11th edition of Robert’s Rules of Order published Da Capo Press. 10. Six teachers will judge the discussion and general effects portion of the CDE, and three teachers will judge the use of motions and the chairman for a total of nine judges. 11. An advisor may have up to two objections to who the final round judges will be. 12. Scorecards will be returned to the advisors after the winners are announced at the event. 13. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 1 Format and scoring:
1. Written test (150 points) A written test will consist of 25 objective-type multiple-choice questions covering basic parliamentary law as related to the permissible motions of the event and pertaining to minutes. A minimum of 60% of the test questions must be from old state exams from the previous ten years. Test questions will be related to the list of permissible motions from the Idaho State CDE. Thirty minutes will be allowed to complete the test. Each participant may score a maximum of 25 points. The total score of the six team members will be used to compute the total team score.
2. Oral questions (60 points)
Each of the five team members on the floor will be asked a planned question relating to their assigned motion and the chair will be asked a question relating to their responsibilities. No one may step forward to help correct answers to these six questions. Each question will be scored out of 10 points with six questions for a maximum of 60 team points. Questions should relate to the motion that is assigned to each student. Questions may come from any of the permissible motions on the Idaho State FFA list.
3. Presentation (750 points)
a. Teams will draw for order of appearance.
b. The event official will assign the main motion on a 3” x 5” card. This is to be the first item of business on the agenda unless “Take from the table” or “Reconsider” are required. All teams in each round will use the same main motion.
c. The event officials will select three subsidiary, one incidental, and one privileged or unclassified motion from the 16 possible assigned motions which are marked on the list of permissible motions. These motions will be on a 3” x 5” card and will be randomly assigned to each team member. All teams in each round will be assigned the same motions. Team members will have one minute to review the main motion and the motions to be demonstrated and to identify his/her motion (which may be noted by bolding, underlining or highlighting). No discussion will take place during this time.
d. There shall be no limitation to the number of subsidiary, incidental, privileged and unclassified motions demonstrated except that the team must demonstrate the motion designated by the officials in charge. The team may use more than one main motion as long as it pertains directly to the assigned main motion. While acceptable, this practice is strongly discouraged.
e. If the officials in charge designate “reconsider or take from the table” as a motion to be demonstrated, you could assume that you would reconsider or take from the table a motion that you did earlier in the present meeting. Example: “I move to reconsider the motion that failed earlier about having a FFA hayride.” These motions should not be used unless designated by the official in charge. Teams are discouraged from having a canned debate on reconsider and may be penalized at the judge’s discretion.
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 2 f. The top three debates per member will be tabulated in the presentation score. No more than two debates per member per motion will be tabulated. (You may not extend debate past 2 per member and get points for additional debate on that motion.)
g. A member’s required motion will not be counted as an additional motion for another member. The person who makes the assigned main motion will be given credit for an additional motion (20 points). Credit for an additional motion will only be given one time. (Example: division of the assembly can only be used one time for credit). If an alternative main motion is used, the member will not be given credit for an additional motion.
h. The demonstrating team shall assume that a regular chapter meeting is in progress, and the chairperson shall start the presentation by saying, “Is there any further business that should be presented to the chapter at this time?” A team member will then move the main motion assigned to the team.
i. The state event will have two rounds: a preliminary round to select the top four teams based on total team points followed by a final round with the test scores brought forward from the preliminary round. The final round of top four teams will take place on stage during one of the main sessions.
j. Each team will address a local chapter item of business selected from Program of Work activities (consult the Official FFA Manual and handbook). The motion will be specific and must be stated and moved as it is written.
k. A team shall be allowed a maximum of eight minutes in which to demonstrate its knowledge of parliamentary law without penalty. A deduction of 3 points will be made for every 1 second over the first 30 seconds. A timekeeper will furnish the time used by each team at the close of the event.
Time Penalties Sample Motion Card
Points Main Motion: I move to start the Food For America Minutes Deducted program on December 1.
8:00-8:30 0 Seconds over 8:30 x 3 Required Motions: Lay on the table Amend 8:31 3 = points deducted Refer to commit Reconsider 8:32 6 Example: Parliamentary inquiry 8:33 9 9 second over x 3 = 27 8:34 12
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l. Each member will be allowed to present as many motions as time permits; however, only one additional motion per member will receive points.
m. At the end of the presentation, the team should properly clear the floor of all pending business and properly ADJOURN the meeting. The member presenting the motion adjourn will receive credit for an additional motion if that is their only additional motion.
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 4 4. Presentation Minutes (40 points)
Each team will have a secretary take minutes of the presentation. A possible score of 40 points will be allowed for the minutes. Adequate paper will be supplied to take notes during the presentation. Following the presentation the secretary, in consultation with the chairperson, will have 20 minutes to prepare the official minutes. A timekeeper will note time in and time out of the area set aside to prepare minutes. The final copy of the minutes will be written on Form 1. (The lowest possible score for this section is zero.) Event officials shall use Form 3 to score the official minutes of the presentation.
Instructions on minutes
a. Use the example of proper minutes as illustrated in the Official FFA Secretary’s Book and/or outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order. b. A dictionary will be permitted for writing the official minutes of the presentation. c. The minutes will begin by recording the first item of business presented. Opening ceremonies and other preliminary information will not be used.
Example: John Smith moved to start the Food for America program on December 1.
d. The chairperson and the secretary may consult in preparing the official minutes of the presentation. A total of 20 minutes will be allowed to prepare the minutes.
Scoring:
1. Guidelines for scoring discussion. Judges for the parliamentary procedure event should observe the following guidelines:
a. It is essential that each judge observes and maintains consistent criteria in scoring discussion for the duration of the event.
b. Judges must overlook personal opinions and beliefs and score discussion in an unbiased manner. All discussion should be scored at the time it is delivered.
c. Characteristics of effective discussion include: a) completeness of thought, b) logical reasoning, c) clear statement of speaker’s position, d) conviction of delivery, and e) concise and effective statement of discussion.
d. A suggested grading scale is as follows:
Excellent 16-20 points Good 11-15 points Average 6-10 points Poor 0-5 points
An excellent discussion would be unusual and would be characterized by a truly stirring delivery and brilliance in terms of information provided and/or suggestions for action offered. Poor discussion would be characterized by a lack of effective delivery, poor grammar, reasoning, and substance. An example might be: “I think this is a good idea.”
Most discussion would fall in the range of 8-15 points. An example of an average Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 5 discussion might be: “I think this is a very significant motion that should be passed for the following reasons (new, informative, and logically related).” Each debate should have a logical conclusion. Effective delivery, substance, creativity would characterize good discussion, and visionary thought delivered in a convincing and compelling manner.
e. Each time a participant in the presentation discusses any motion, he or she may earn a score. However, an individual may never earn more than 60 points in a given presentation. Furthermore, no more than 20 points may be earned during one recognition by the chair.
2. Guidelines for scoring the chair (100 points)
a. Ability to preside--handling of motions, keeping members informed, use of the gavel, distribution of discussion. (80 points)
b. Leadership--stage presence, poise, self-confidence, politeness, and voice. (20 points)
Event Scoring
Phase Breakdown of Points Section Points Total Points
Written Test [Six members 25 point test] ...... 150 Minutes of Presentation ...... 40 Completeness and accuracy ...... 25 Format ...... 5 Grammar/style/legibility ...... 10
Oral Questions ...... 60 10 points possible for each member’s question .... 60
Presentation ...... 750 Total for five members on floor ...... 500 Required motion presentation ...... 20 Discussion (max. of 20 pts./discussion) ...... 60 Additional motion made (Including main, alternate main, and adjourn) ...... 20 Chair ...... 100 Ability to preside ...... 80 Leadership ...... 20 General Effect of Team ...... 150 Correct Beginning to Business ...... 15 Team is in Official Dress ...... 20 Balanced Participation ...... 15 Reasonable Voice/Clear Expressions ...... 20 Demonstration Reasonable, Realistic & Logical ... 20 Majority of Time Spent on Assigned Motion ...... 25 Orderly/Efficient Meeting...... 15 Reasonable Conclusion, not Abrupt………………20
Deduction for parliamentary mistakes: 5-20 pts. Per mistake, minor; omitting the assigned motion--80 pts Deduction for overtime: 3pts. for every 1 seconds, over 8:30.
TOTAL ...... 1,000
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 6 Awards:
Team awards are presented to the top four teams. Individual awards are presented to the high point chairperson and secretary from the preliminary round.
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 7 CHART OF PERMISSIBLE MOTIONS
Motion Debate Amend Vote Required Second Reconsider Privileged Fix time to which to adjourn No Yes Majority Yes Yes Adjourn No No Majority Yes No * Recess No Yes Majority Yes No * Question of privilege No No None None No Call for orders of the day No No 2/3 None No Not to follow Incidental Appeal Yes/No No Majority Yes Yes Point of order No No None No No * Parliamentary inquiry No No None No No *Suspend the rules No No 2/3 Yes No Withdraw a motion No No Usually none No No Object consideration of No No 2/3 No Yes, negative vote question only * Division of the question No Yes Majority Yes No * Division of the assembly No No No No No Subsidiary * Lay on table No No Majority Yes No * Previous question No No 2/3 Yes Yes before vote * Extend or limit debate No Yes 2/3 Yes Yes * Postpone definitely Yes Yes Majority Yes Yes * Refer to committee Yes Yes Majority Yes Yes * Amend Yes Yes Majority Yes Yes * Postpone indefinitely Yes No Majority Yes Yes vote only * Main motion Yes Yes Majority Yes Yes Unclassified * Take from table No No Majority Yes No * Reconsider No/Yes No Majority Yes No Rescind Yes Yes Majority, 2/3 Yes Negative vote only if not in writing
* Only motions that are marked will be used on the card for the event, although all motions will be allowed.
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
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FORM 1 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT OFFICIAL MINUTES
Date FFA Chapter Name Place
Time State Name Time Leaving Minutes Room
Chairperson Secretary
Revised 2012/2014 Parliamentary Procedures CDE 10 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE SUMMARY SHEET TEAM NAME:
FORM 2 Form 2 is used to tabulate Total Team Scores.
Judges Scores Total Average Score Team Presentation Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Judge 5 Judge 6 XXX General Effect Scorecard (150 pts.) Discussion Scorecard (300 pts.) XXX Judge 7 Judge 8 Judge 9 XXX Chairperson Scorecard (100 pts.) Motions Scorecard (260 pts.) XXX Written test (150 pts.) Total of the six individuals scores 150 pts. maximum Minutes (40 pts.) Score for presentation minutes 40 pts. maximum Deductions for overtime of 3 points for every 1second over 8:30. Only the time consumed beyond 8:30 is penalized. 1000 points total TEAMS TOTAL SCORE
Score sheet Perfect Tiebreakers Motions for the contest are: II. Incidental Motions III. Subsidiary Motions IV. Unclassified Motions Score a. Total Presentation I.Privileged Motions a. Appeal a. Lay on table a. Reconsider Presentation 600 Score a. Fix the timetowhich b.Point of order b. Previous question b. Rescind General Effect 150 b. Average Score on to adjourn c. Parliamentary inquiry c. Limit or extend debate c. Take from table Oral Questions 60 Written Test b. Adjourn d. Suspend the rules d. Postpone definitely Written Test 150 c. Total Questions c. Recess e. Withdraw a motion e. Refer to committee Minutes 40 Score d. Question of privilege f. Object to consideration f. Amend TOTAL 1,000 e. Call for the orders of g. Division of question g. Postpone indefinitely the day h. Division of assembly
Revised 2012 Parliamentary Procedure CDE Scorecards 11 FORM 3
USE 1 SCORE CARD (GENERAL EFFECT & DISCUSSION) FOR EACH TEAM
GENERAL EFFECT SCORECARD POINTS MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM 1 TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED TEAM #
Items To Be Scored Points Total Points Allowed
Correct beginning to business (Chairman starts with “Is there any further business 15 that should be presented to the chapter at this time?”) (1-15) pts. Team is in Official Dress as prescribed in the Official FFA Manual (1-20) pts. 20 Balanced participation by all members (1-15) pts. 15 Reasonable voice & clear expression throughout demonstration (1-20) pts. 20 The demonstration was reasonable & realistic, business was “logical”(1-20) pts. 20 Majority of the demonstration spent on assigned motion. (1-25) pts. 25 Orderly and efficient meeting. (1-15) pts. 15 Reasonable conclusion to the meeting, handling the motion, not abrupt or left 20 unfinished. (1-20) pts. TOTALS (150)
DISCUSSION SCORECARD
60 pts. max. per member/20 pts. max. per item. Tabulate only the top three debates for each member. Discussion on motions out of order or non-debatable motions shall not be scored.
Items TOTAL
1
2
3
4
5
TEAM TOTAL
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USE 1 SCORE CARD (CHAIRPERSON & MOTIONS) FOR EACH TEAM
SCORING THE CHAIRPERSON
TEAM #
Items To Be Scored Points Points Awarded Allowed
ABILITY TO PRESIDE Handling of motions 30 Keeping members informed 15 Use of gavel 15 Distribution of discussion 20 LEADERSHIP Stage presence 10 Voice 10 TOTALS (100)
MOTIONS SCORECARD
MOTIONS: Team #
Required Additional Motion DEDUCTIONS
Motion Questions TOTAL 20 pts. Omitting Assigned
20 pts. max./member Motion - 80 pts. 10 max./member Errors 5-20 pts/mistake pts./member 1
2
3
4
5
Chair XX XX XXXX
TOTALS
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TABULATION SHEET FOR SCORING MINUTES FORM 5
Ability Possible Actual Points Points
Completeness and Accuracy ...... 25 Minutes accurately reflect all business transacted during presentation.
Format of Minutes include (1 pts. each): ...... 5
Date ...... Time in secretaries holding room ...... Place ...... Presiding officer signature...... Secretary signature ......
Grammar/Style/Legibility...... 10 Complete sentences (0-5 points) ...... Correct spelling (deducts 1 point/mistake) ...... Correct punctuation (deducts 1 point/mistake) ...... Legibility (clarity) (0-5 points) ......
TOTAL POINTS EARNED ...... 40
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PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To develop agricultural leadership by providing for FFA member participation in agricultural public speaking activities and stimulating interest in leadership and citizenship.
Objectives:
• To develop the ability to complete research on an agricultural topic.
• To develop writing skills in the completion of a manuscript.
• To develop the ability to effectively orally deliver a prepared speech.
• To develop the ability to answer impromptu questions from the content of their written manuscript and from their orally presented speech.
General Rules
1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. The state FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE will be limited to the winning participant in each of the FFA districts during the current school year. 3. The state FFA Prepared Public Speaking event will be held at the State Leadership Conference. 4. Agriculture instructors representing each of the nine FFA districts will judge the preliminary event. 5. Four outside judges will judge the final event. 6. A preliminary event will be held to determine the four finalists. Final placing will be determined by an official event conducted on stage as part of the conference program. 7. The state winner may represent the Idaho FFA Association in the National Prepared Public Speaking Event held during the National FFA Convention. 8. The name of the district winner and an Electronic PDF of the Manuscript will be due to the University of Idaho, Department of Agricultural Education and 4-H Youth Development office 15 days prior to the first day of the Leadership Conference. Failure to comply could mean disqualification. 9. One copy of the manuscript will be retained in the State Advisor’s Office for a period of two years as a check to prevent the same speech from being presented at the state level in subsequent years. Speeches presented at the state level should be new and original, and not one that a participant may have presented in a previous year. 10. Participants are free to choose their own speech subjects, but they must be of an agricultural nature.
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11. Each speech shall be the result of the participant’s own effort. A copy of the letter of authenticity signed by the participant and the agriculture instructor shall be attached to the manuscript. 12. Prepared public speaking manuscripts will have 1” margins. Font size must be 12 using Times New Roman, Arial or Courier font. Follow APA (current) style manual for developing references and bibliography. Manuscripts will be submitted in an electronic PDF format. Manuscripts not meeting these guidelines will be penalized. 13. Each speech shall include a bibliography work cited page using APA citation or documentation. This must be attached to the manuscript. Internet sources must also comply with the APA citation criteria. 14. The speech must conform to the regulation of the National FFA Public Speaking Career Development Event. (See rules in National FFA Career Development Event Rules and Regulations.) 15. Superintendent will remind the judges that the participants are NOT to be scored on presenting the speech verbatim from the submitted manuscript. 16. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.
Format and scoring:
1. Each speech shall be a minimum of six minutes in length and a maximum of eight minutes. 2. Deductions of one point per second will be made from the score of each judge for speeches fewer than six minutes or over eight minutes in length. (To prevent being penalized, a participant must speak over six minutes and under eight minutes). 3. During the preliminary round, the nine district judges will serve as the questioners. 4. Questions shall pertain directly to the speaker’s subject. Questions containing two or more parts should be avoided. 5. The four agriculture instructors of the finalists will select the questioners for the final round. 6. In the preliminary round, each participant will be allowed three (3) minutes for questions. 7. In the preliminary round, the high and low rank will be discarded for each participant. The final rank will be determined by tallying the remaining seven ranks for each participant. 8. In the final round, each participant will be allowed five (5) minutes for questions. 9. In the final event, each judge will rank the participants and the event coordinator will tally the ranks. The lowest rank will be declared the winner. 10. Manuscripts will be provided to all presentation judges prior to the event for reference and question writing.
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11. Manuscripts will be scored PRIOR to the event by a different judge or panel of judges selected by the event superintendent. Presentation judges will be provided with the manuscript score AFTER speech presentations. Presentation judges and manuscript judges WILL NOT be the same individuals. 12. Speaking judges are not to judge the manuscript for verbatim presentation. 13. Tiebreakers - Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. The participant’s low ranks will be counted and the participant with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the participant’s response to questions. The participant with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to question will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the participant’s raw scores will be totaled. The participant with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.
Awards:
Awards are presented to the top four individuals.
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PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
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PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT SCORECARD
LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
This speech is a result of (participant’s name) own effort. He/she has
compiled all of the information and has done all of the research contained in this speech, and
has appropriately documented each source used within this manuscript.
Participant Signature
Date
Participant’s Chapter and FFA District
Advisor Signature
Date
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Prepared Public Speaking CDE Manuscript Rubric – 200 points
200 possible Evaluation Criteria points
Strong evidence Very strong evidence skill is Moderate evidence skill is not Weight Total Score present skill is present present 5‐4 3‐2 1‐0 100 Manuscript Content possible points Topic is important and appropriate 50 points Topic is Topic is current or a strong Topic is dated or some irrelevant for the Current topic of evidence of personal evidence of personal times or X5 interest involvement in the topic is involvement has been unrelated to expressed. expressed. personal involvement. Topic is relevant Topic addresses an Topic addresses Topic addresses an issue and within the issue that may show an issue that is facing the industry of scope of identified some relationship to unrelated to the X5 agriculture. subjects in the CDE the industry of industry of
guide agriculture. agriculture. Suitability of materials used 50 points Resources are Resources are from Resources are from Validity of resources from unreliable x5 reputable sources. questionable sources. sources. Manuscript does not reflect Manuscript reflects Manuscript reflects accurate some Accuracy of content accurate statements from statements x5 misinterpretation of resources. based on the resource materials. resources provided. Total points for this section Manuscript 100
Composition possible points Organization and development of content 40 points Little to no Clearly organized and organization is concise by remaining on Good organization present; Logical order and target; completely focused with few statements sometimes x4 unity of thought with obvious construction out of place or lacking awkward and and strong introduction, in clear construction. lacking body and conclusion layout. construction. Some language The style chosen has Most language is used might be Accomplishment of obviously been well thought appropriate for the confusing for x4 purpose out based on the specific intended audience. some audience. audiences.
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Grammatical accuracy 35 points
Spelling and grammar are Spelling and grammar are Spelling/grammar Spelling and grammar extremely high quality with less than adequate with 6 or (sentence structure, verb are adequate with 3‐5 X7 2 or less errors in the more errors in the agreement, etc.) errors in the document. document. document.
Manuscript written
5 points 0 points 25 points according to event format rule #1
Double‐spaced on 8½" x x1 11" white bond paper 12 point Arial or sans serif font
1" margins in the body of the paper
x1
Cover page with speech title, participant's name, state and year
APA style for references X3 and bibliography
Total points for this section
Grand Total Points
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Prepared Public Speaking CDE Presentation Rubric – 500 points Very strong evidence skill is Strong evidence skill is not Moderate evidence skill is present Points present present Weight Total Score Indicators 3‐2 Earned 5‐4 1‐0 300 possible Oral Communication points Examples are vivid, precise and Examples are usually concrete, Examples are abstract or not clearly explained. sometimes needs clarification. clearly defined. Examples are A. Examples Examples are original, logical and Examples are effective, but need sometimes confusing, leaving the x 10 relevant. more originality or thought. listeners with questions. Speaks very articulately without Speaks articulately, but sometimes Speaks articulately, but frequently B. Speaking hesitation. hesitates. hesitates. without Never has the need for Occasionally has the need for a Frequently hesitates or has long, x 10 Hesitation unnecessary pauses or hesitation long pause or moderate hesitation awkward pauses while speaking. when speaking. when speaking. Appropriate tone is consistent. Appropriate tone is usually Has difficulty using an Speaks at the right pace to be consistent. appropriate tone. clear. Speaks at the right pace most of Pace is too fast; nervous. C. Tone Pronunciation of words is very the time, but shows some Pronunciation of words is difficult x 10 clear and intent is apparent. nervousness. Pronunciation of to understand; unclear. words is usually clear, sometimes vague. Is able to stay fully detail Is mostly good at being detail Has difficulty being detail oriented. oriented. oriented. D. Being detail Always provides details which Usually provides details which are Sometimes overlooks details that x 10 Oriented support the issue; is well supportive of the issue; displays could be very beneficial to the organized. good organizational skills. issue; lacks organization. Speaker uses power of Speaker presents speech as mere Speaker bores the audience with E. Command presentation to engage and repeating of facts and speech lack of enthusiasm and power to x 10 of Audience captivate the audience with the comes across as a report deliver the speech. message of the speech. Exemplary in connecting facts and Sufficient in connecting facts and Has difficulty with connecting issues and articulating how they issues and articulating how they facts and issues and articulating impact the issue locally and impact the issue locally and how they impact the issue locally F. Connect and globally. globally. Possesses a good and globally. articulate facts Possesses a strong knowledge knowledge base and is able to, for Possesses some knowledge base x 10 and issues base and is able to effectively the most part, articulate but is unable to articulate articulate information regarding information regarding related facts information regarding related related facts and current issues. and current issues. facts and current issues.
200 possible Non‐verbal Communication points Eye contact constantly used as an Eye contact is mostly effective and Eye contact does not always effective connection. consistent. allow connection with the A. Attention Constantly looks at the entire Mostly looks around the audience speaker. Occasionally looks at x 10 (eye contact) audience (90‐100% of the time). (60‐80% of the time). someone or some groups (less than 50% of the time). Does not have distracting Sometimes has distracting Have mannerisms that pull from mannerisms that affect mannerisms that pull from the the effectiveness of the B. Mannerisms effectiveness. presentation. presentation. Displays some x 10 No nervous habits. Sometimes exhibits nervous habits nervous habits – fidgets or or ticks. anxious ticks. Gestures are purposeful and Usually uses purposeful gestures. Occasionally gestures are used effective. Hand motions are Hands are sometimes used to effectively. Hands are not used to expressive and used to emphasize express or emphasize. emphasize talking points; hand C. Gestures talking points. Great posture Occasionally slumps; sometimes motions are sometimes x 10 (confident) with positive body negative body language. distracting. Lacks positive body language. language; slumps. Is extremely well‐poised. Usually is well‐poised. Isn’t always well‐poised. D. Well‐poised Poised and in control at all times. Poised and in control most of the Sometimes seems to lose x 10 time; rarely loses composure. composure. TOTAL
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Prepared Public Speaking CDE Response to Questions Rubric – 300 points
Very strong evidence skill is Strong evidence skill is not Moderate evidence skill is present present present Points Indicators Weight Total Score Earned 3‐2 5‐4 1‐0
300 possible
Response to Questions points
Speaks unrehearsed mostly with Speaks unrehearsed with comfort Shows nervousness or seems comfort and ease, but sometimes A. Speaking and ease. unprepared when speaking seems nervous or unsure. unrehearsed unrehearsed. x 10 (question and Is able to speak quickly with Is able to speak effectively, has answer) organized thoughts and Seems to ramble or speaks to stop and think, and concise answers. before thinking. sometimes gets off focus.
Answer shows thorough Answer shows some knowledge of Answer shows little knowledge of knowledge of the subject of the B. Demonstrates the subject. the subject. speech. knowledge of x 50 topic Some evidence, but lacking in Evidence is lacking to Supports answer with strength. support the answer. strong evidence.
TOTAL
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Idaho State FFA Association Public Speaking Scorecard
Evaluation Criteria Maximum Maximum Points #1 Participant Participant #2 Participant #3 Participant #4 Participant #5 Participant #6 Participant #7 Participant #8 Participant #9
A. Verbal Communication Skills (from rubric) - 300 possible points Use of examples 50 Speaking without 50 hesitation Tone 50 Being detailed 50 oriented Command of 50 audience Connecting and articulating facts 50 and issues B. Non-verbal Communication Skills (from rubric) - 200 possible points Attention 50 (eye contact) Mannerisms 50
Gestures 50
Well poised 50 C. Response to Questions (from rubric) - 300 possible points Speaking 50 unrehearsed Command of 250 questions
Subtotal points 800
Less time Provided by room deductions coordinator Net communication
skills score Manuscript 200 Score Net Total 1000 Points Participant Ranking
Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 10 REPORTER’S SCRAPBOOK CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose:
To encourage chapter reporters to keep a well-organized and worthwhile record of current year chapter activities through photos and news articles.
Objectives:
• To encourage the writing of articles for local papers and magazines. • To enhance picture taking skills. • To develop a chapter overview of the year with pictures and articles.
General Rules
1. All Idaho chapters in good standing may present a chapter scrapbook to the State Reporter at the beginning of each state conference for examination and rating by the State Scrapbook Committee. There will be two divisions for awards: a. Division One: Chapters with more than 50 active members b. Division Two: Chapters with 50 members or less 2. Scrapbooks will be rated Gold, Silver, or Bronze Emblem or Honorable Mention. All scrapbooks will be judged using the state scrapbook scorecard. 3. A chapter meeting the minimum qualifications for each award area (Gold, Silver or Bronze), regardless of quality, will receive that award. Quality points will not be figured in the points needed for each award, but will be used to assist in determining the overall placement of the top scrapbooks. 4. Special awards will be given to the top three scrapbooks in each of the chapter-size divisions. 5. No points will be allowed for newspaper articles in which the chapter name is not underlined or highlighted. 6. An article must contain a full paragraph of at least three sentences for 10 points. Captions do not count as articles. 7. A chapter-sponsored activity is defined as an activity for which the chapter provides more than 50% of the money or effort needed to conduct the activity. 8. The scrapbook is to be based on: a. News points--no limit. b. Picture print points--200 points maximum. c. Quality points--maximum of 700 points. 9. A scorecard completed by the Chapter Reporter shall accompany the scrapbook as a check to ensure that all due credit is assessed to each scrapbook. 10. All scores will be checked twice before places are determined by judges. 11. Chapters need to submit the scorecard with chapter’s score completed.
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Awards:
Certificates will be presented to all participants at an awards ceremony. Plaques will be awarded to the top three chapters in each division. During the presentation of awards, the top five chapters will be announced.
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SCRAPBOOK CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS
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Chapter Name Reporter
Division: Division One Division Two
EXPLANATION OF SCORING POINTS
Print points A chapter will receive 10 points per article printed in a newspaper, magazine or school publication and 5 points per printed picture. The article must have the name of the chapter underlined in the article. The news may have originated at the local, district, state or national level. No limit on points.
Chapter Score Official Score
Articles (10 points each)
Printed Pictures (5 pts. Each)
Total Print Points
Picture points 1 point will be awarded for each picture in the scrapbook. To reduce expenses for a scrapbook, yet ensure that quality will still be intact, a maximum of 200 points will be allotted for picture points.
Chapter Score Official Score
Photos (1 points each)
Quality points Up to 700 points will be allowed for quality of the scrapbook in the following areas:
Official Score
1-200 points on labeling and fastening
1-100 points for clearness of photos
1-100 points on originality
1-100 points on neatness and uniformity
1-100 points on organization
1-100 points on historical reference
Total quality points Total Points (Print + Picture + Quality)
RANKING: Gold Silver Bronze Honorable Mention 1000 pts+ 999-900 pts >900 pts
Revised 2012 Reporter’s Scrapbook CDE 207 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GOLD, SILVER OR BRONZE RATINGS
Table of Contents
Membership Roster with Degrees
Copy of Program of Activities
Officer Team
Three Student Development Activities
(Any three of the five areas listed in the Program of Activities must be included and identified in the table of contents)
Three Chapter Development Activities
(Any three of the five areas listed in the Program of Activities must be included and identified in the table of contents)
Three Community Development Activities
(Any three of the five areas listed in the Program of Activities must be included and identified in the table of contents)
Note: Any scrapbook not meeting these minimum requirements will receive an Honorable Mention.
Revised 2012 Reporter’s Scrapbook CDE 208 SOIL AND LAND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Purpose
Soil is one of the most, if not most important natural resources of our environment. Soil supports and influences the crops we grow for food and fiber, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The soils of the world fit for plant growth must sustain all the plants, animals and humans that make the Earth their home. The soil acts as a filter for the water entering the groundwater supply, as well as interacting with or being eroded by the water that flows over the surface. Soil has a direct effect on the air we breathe when it becomes airborne and is evident when dust settles or obscures vision. Soil takes long periods of time to develop but can be destroyed or eroded away in very short periods. It is only through proper stewardship of soil that life on Earth can be sustained and improved.
Objectives
• Enables each participant to learn how to recognize the physical features of the soil. • Determine land capability for crop production • Evaluate management practices needed for proper stewardship • Investigate the soils in the region, the environment that surrounds them and their effect on their daily lives.
General Rules and Regulations
Participants may wear modified official FFA dress for this event (black slacks or jeans for females or black jeans for males and appropriate footwear, appropriate clothing for inclement weather).
Team make-up:
A chapter team will consist of five individuals.
The top three teams from each FFA District will be eligible to participate at the state event.
Format and Scoring:
The Idaho State Soil and Land Evaluation program is a cooperative effort of many individuals and organizations. The program was initiated at Burley in 1971 when Soil Conservation Service soil scientist, Glen Logan, worked with a group of Future Farmers of America at a state event. He also went with them to Oklahoma City and participated in the national event. Since that time the program has grown to include over 500 FFA and 4-H youths competing in regional events throughout Idaho and the state event at Burley, Idaho. Five regional land judging field days and the state event are held during the month of October each year.
Revised 2012/2014 Soil and Land CDE 1 What are Land and Home Site Evaluation?
Land and home site evaluation is an event designed to "evaluate" a soil or set of soils. The purpose of land and home site evaluation is to teach participants to recognize soil factors and to assess soil characteristics. This will help the participants to make wise decisions in managing and using soil and land resources. Land evaluation can help participants understand:
1. Basic soil properties. 2. How physical and chemical soil properties affect crop growth. 3. Why various soils respond differently to management practices. 4. The influence of topographic features on soil productivity and conservation. 5. Soil and water conservation practices. 6. How soil properties may be used as a basis for selecting a home site.
How Land Evaluation Works
Land and home site evaluation is a training method similar to livestock evaluation, using classes of "fields" instead of classes of animals. "Fields" are evaluated according to established criteria for their suitability and limitations for various uses. A "field" refers to a plot of land 100 feet square selected from a uniform portion of a farm or other area. Land and home site evaluation consists of four "fields", three for land evaluation and one for home site evaluation. A soil profile is exposed to allow participants to examine soil depth, topsoil depth, and soil structure. Containers with topsoil and subsoil are placed near the profile for determination of texture and permeability. Official scoring of the fields is by qualified scientists. The officials set climatic conditions, soil test information, and other factors such as flooding and water table information that are not obvious. These conditions are given on a placard located at each site.
Awards:
Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony. Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings.
The agencies and organizations involved in the Idaho Soil and Land Evaluation program include:
• University of Idaho - Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences (Soil Science Division)—Extension soil specialists and soil scientists coordinate the overall state program, schedule and organize regional events and the state event, provide technical support, and conduct the regional and state events. They maintain the official handbook, Soil and the Environment, A Land and Homesite Evaluation Handbook and Training Guide (Bulletin 795).
• Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Manager assists in the development and coordination of the regional and state events. Idaho agricultural science and technology instructors, the University of Idaho Department of Agricultural Education and 4-H Youth Development, and district FFA organizations support the program.
Revised 2012/2014 Soil and Land CDE 2 • University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System—County Extension faculty work with FFA and 4-H leaders and members in preparing and participating in the regional and state events.
• U. S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service—USDA-NRCS soil scientists and soil conservationists work to organize, provide technical support, and conduct the regional and state events.
• Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts— IASCD Auxiliary and individual Soil Conservation Districts each support the program through planning, conducting events and contributing financial resources supporting the events and/or to the Land Judging Endowment. The East and West Cassia Soil Conservation Districts have been the major organizers and sponsors of the state event in Burley for many years.
The Instructional Handbook: Soil and the Environment, a Land and Homesite Evaluation Handbook and Training Guide (Bulletin 795)
Copies of the instructional handbook can be ordered from University of Idaho Agricultural Publications, P. O. Box 442240, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2240, phone 208-885-7982. Cost is $2.50 each, but with orders filled in multiples of ten copies the price is $1.25 each. Maynard Fosberg Land Judging Endowment
In 1985 the Maynard Fosberg Land Judging Endowment was established to help support the program financially and provide a scholarship to an incoming freshman in soil science that participated in the Soil and Land Evaluation Program. Partial support for the Soil and Land Evaluation Events comes from the endowment interest. Individuals and organizations make donations to the endowment.
Revised 2012/2014 Soil and Land CDE 3 Idaho FFA Association Veterinary Science CDE
Proposed Plan and Rules
Event: Idaho FFA State Career Development Events University of Idaho Moscow Campus June 4-7, 2013
NEW CDE: Veterinary Science
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Time: 8:30 am
Place: To Be Determined
Rules: The event will follow the rules of the National FFA Veterinary Science CDE some minor changes:
A. Individual Activities
1. Written Exam 50 multiple-choice questions (50 questions x 2 pts. each = 100 pts) 60 minutes Same as National FFA CDE
2. Scenario Questions Clinical/wellness - 2013 30 minutes 1 scenario (50 pts.)
3. Identification 30 minutes 25 items (25 items x 2 pts. each = 50 pts.)
A. Equipment 12 pieces of equipment (actual equipment and photos)
B. Parasites 7 parasites (specimens and photos)
C. Breeds 6 breeds (photos) 4. Practicums
A. Math Applications Practicum
100 points 1 problem which may include several questions 30 minutes
B. Handling and Restraining Practicums
2 handling/restraint activities 50 points (25 points x 2 practicums = 50 pts)
C. Clinical Procedure Practicums
2 clinical procedure practicums 50 points (25 points x 2 practicums = 50 pts)
B. Team Activity - 600 points
15 minute presentation Adult feline wellness visit - 2013
Event Scoring
Component Individual Points Team Points Written Exam (50 questions x 2 pts.) 100 pts. 400 Scenario Question 50 pts. 200 Identification (25 items x 2 pts.) 50 pts. 200 Math Application Problem 100 pts. 400 Handling & Restraint Practicums (2 x 25 pts.) 50 pts. 200 Clinical Procedures Practicums (2 x 25 pts.) 50 pts. 200 Team Activity 600 pts. 400 2,200 Event Schedule:
Welcome and review of activities ...... 1:00 pm
Rooms
Activity Equipment Needed Room Written Exam (60 min) Chairs/Desks Scenario Questions (30 min) Math Application Practicum (30 min) Identification (30 min) Tables for specimens Handling and Restraining Practicums (15 min) Exam Table Clinical Procedure Practicums (15 min.) Exam Table Team Activity (15 min) Audio/Visual Equipment