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Show D2 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Vernal Express A FFA member Erica Davis prepares for an upcoming horse evaluation evalu-ation competition. S 1'V s t V v FFA members competed in the Natural Resources competition. FFA member Erica Davis participates in the floricultural contest. FFA members compete in more than 20 different team and individual contests called Career Development Events. The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture. Classroom instruction comes alive as students demonstrate their skills in a competitive competi-tive setting. CDEs test the abilities of individuals and teams in 23 major areas of agricultural instruction. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS This CDE is yourchance to be challenged chal-lenged in all areas of the agricultural communications field. At the event competition, members participate in a simulated news conference, then use the information collected to complete practical problems including: .writing news story and press release, preparing prepar-ing a radio broadcast and developing a graphic design. Participants also complete a written communications quiz and an editing exercise. Finally, each team must develop a communications communi-cations proposal and presentation. AGRICULTURAL ISSUES FORUM This CDE begins by developing a presentation about an agricultural issue, based on criteria outlined in the CDE Handbook. From the start, memberteams develop a portfolio and . deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of an agricultural issue. At the event competition, you use verbal skills and presentation abilities to defend youf finding and answer judges' questions., ; , . AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS This CDE tests both technical and agricultural mechanics skills and your ability to work with others while solving problems. During the event, members complete a written exam and demonstrate demon-strate problem-solving and hands-on performance skills. The event takes a "systems" approach and emphasizes machinery and equipment systems, related industry and marketing systems, sys-tems, energy systems, structural systems and environmentalnatural resource systems. AGRICULTURAL SALES In this CDE, you demonstrate the professional sales process, including includ-ing customer relations, advertising and promotion, telephone skills and product display. At the competition, members complete a 50-question test, present a project summary and make a sales presentation for an agricultural ag-ricultural product. They also complete one of four practical problems and cooperatively solve a market analysis problem. AGRONOMY Choose this CDE to build and prove your skills in agronomic sciences. Participants complete a 50-question written exam; identify seeds, insects, soils and crops; demonstrate knowledge knowl-edge of agronomic management and solve a practical problem. CREED SPEAKING This CDE is the first national event specifically for FFAmembers in grades 7, 8 and 9. It's your chance to prove your ability to present the FFA Creed ..from memory and to answer questions , about its meaning and.purpo.se, Jhe , event is just one way to boost self-confidence, self-confidence, earn recognition, and develop your ability to communicate in a powerful, organized and professional profes-sional manner. DAIRY CATTLE EVALUATION Get invol ved in this CDE to improve your skills in dairy cattle selection and herd management. At the competition, members complete a written exam, evaluate dairy cattle on physical characteristics and give oral reasons explaining their various classes. Team members also cooperatively analyze a herd record. DAIRY FOODS In this CDE, you learn more about quality production, processing, distribution, dis-tribution, promotion, marketing and consumption of dairy foods. During competition members complete a written exam, evaluate milk samples, identify cheeses, and look for defects in sediment pads and milker parts and distinguish real and artificial dairy foods. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES Participate in this CDE to improve your skills in addressing environmental environ-mental and natural resource issues. Individual and team activities at the competition include a nationalglobal issues interview and cover press release writing, environmentalnatural resources problem solving, soil tests and profiles, airwater analysis, GPS use, waste management, identification and ecological successions. EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING . In this CDE, you deliver a speech on one of three agricultural topics after 30 minutes of preparation. It's great practice to learn how to think on your feet and make your case quickly and persuasively. After each speech, judges may ask related questions. FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Choose this CDE if you want to build overall management skills and apply economic principles to agriculture and agribusiness. At the competition, members complete a written exam and solve farm analysis problems. FLORICULTURE This CDE builds your knowledge and skills in arranging, propagation and merchandising flowers and foliage. foli-age. The competition includes plant identification, judging of arrangements and problem solving. Members also demonstrate their skills in flower arranging, ar-ranging, propagation, preparation of floral and foliage products for sale. FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY In this CDE, you complete a variety of learning activities related to food science and technology in the food industry. in-dustry. The competition covers product development and presentation, along with food safety issues and identification. identifica-tion. Participants use their sensory skills to evaluate and solve problems while applying sound principles in a decision making process. HORSE EVALUATION In this CDE, you evaluate and rank horses on breed characteristics, conformation.and performance. Team members cooperatively complete problems related to equine selection, management, nutrition and production. produc-tion. They also give oral reasons explaining their placing of various classes. JOB INTERVIEW Choose this event to polish your skills in landing a job and launching your career. At the competition, each member submitsa resume, completes a job application and participates in an interview via telephone, in person one-on-one and with a panel of possible pos-sible employers. LIVESTOCK EVALUATION This CDE helps you learn to evaluate beef cattle, sheep, and swine and defend yourdecisions.Atthe competition, competi-tion, participants complete a written exam and cooperatively determine keepcull classes for market and breeding usage, based on physical characteristics and records. They also give oral reasons explaining their placing of various classes. MEATS EVALUATION & TECHNOLOGY In this CDE, you develop skills for careers in the meat animal industry. At the event, members complete a written exam; evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade; identify various vari-ous meat cuts and place carcasses, wholesale andor retail cuts. They also complete a meat formulation problem and cooperatively fulfill a customer order. NURSERY LANDSCAPE This CDE focuses your skills in all aspects of producing, marketing, using us-ing and maintaining landscape plants and related products, equipment and services, including landscape design:-Participants design:-Participants complete a written exan identify plant materials and equipment and interpret landscape plans. They also demonstrate their skills in landscaping, land-scaping, control, merchandising, plant materials measurement, interpersonal relationships and sales. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Choose this CDE if you want to learn and polish parliamentary skills. Atthe competition, members complete a written exam. Teams then conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures. POULTRY EVALUATION This CDE supports your learning about production, processing, marketing mar-keting and consumption of chickens, turkeys, processed products and eggs. Participants complete a written exam, solve a management problem, evaluate evalu-ate animals and products, identify chicken carcass parts and give oral reasons explaining their placinggrading placinggrad-ing of various classes. PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING In this CDE, you write and deliver a six- to eight-minute speech about a current agricultural subject. The experience expe-rience will help you excel in school, community and career settings. Participants are rated based on the written speech, speech delivery and their answers to judges' questions. RANGE EVALUATION In this CDE, you evaluate range lands by identification of range plants, k determining forage available, carrying . capacity, plant uses and determining overall range conditions. SOILSLAND EVALUATION In this CDE, you evaluate soil texture, determine slope, determine erosion conditions, soils horizons and use of a land site for agricultural and non-Agricultural purposes. Proficiency Agriscience Leadership Scholarships Career Prep Awards: Fair Based on the members supervised agricultural experience experi-ence program with more than 50 award areas such as: : Natural Resources Environmental Tech Ag. Sales and Service Livestock Production Equine Science Wildlife Management Ag. Mechanical Systems Floriculture Nursery Operations Landscaping Aquaculture FruitVegetable Prod. Outdoor Recreation Turf Grass Mgmt. And Many More! Open to students in grades 7-12. Students participate in research projects in their local communities and then prepare a scientific report and display for judging at the national level. Competition is divided into five categories: Botany, Engineering, Engineer-ing, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, BiochemistryFood ScienceMicrobiology. Sci-enceMicrobiology. "FFA is fun! We are always busy after school and you get to meet lots of people. It has changed my life for the good." Cameron Cooper Opportunities The National FFA Organization offers of-fers a series of leadership and personal growth conferences. For member conferences, confer-ences, you don't have to be an officer to participate. The only requirement is a desire to grow, learn and have fun. These conferences are EDGE, MFE, ALD and the Washington Leadership Conference. In an ever-changing school and business environments, the successful leader turns uncertainty into inspiration inspira-tion and obstacles into opportunities. That requires creativity and conviction. Tap into your leadership potential in a fun and engaging way. Participate in FFA conferences such as Utah Leadership Lead-ership Conference, Utah Leadership Conference, convention workshops and more. With 88 percent of FFA members wanting to pursue higher education, each year, the National FFA Organization awards about $2 million in scholarships. There are many types of scholarships to fit the diversity of FFA members and non-members. Scholarships Scholar-ships are given for a wide variety of experiences, expe-riences, career goals and higher education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges, universities and post secondary agricultural programs. Scholarships are sponsored by numerous numer-ous businesses through the National FFA Foundation with new scholarships added each year. "I was really shy at first, but through the FFA and friendship I am now able to have fun and be part of the team." Brittany Carling Members have opportunities to take part in amazing leadership conferences, international interna-tional travel and conventions, including the national FFA convention attracting more than 50,000 attendees. With more than 300 careers in the agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resource industries, they are our future chemists, veterinarians, politicians, horticulturists, entrepreneurs, ranchers, and teachers. More than 20 percent of all jobs are in an agricultural related area. 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