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All American Dairy Judging: Students will judge 7 classes of dairy heifers/cows, complete linear scoring, and take a management test.

KILE Stockman's Contest: Students will judge various classes of livestock, identify feeds, breeds & equipment, judge and identify cuts of meats.

Land Judging: Students will evaluate selected soil pits and identify the limitations of the soil and surrounding area, as well as recommend the optimal land use for the given pits. Following the contest, students will participate in a county wide BBQ & recreational activities.

Livestock Judging: Students will evaluate beef, sheep and swine classes. They will be asked to give reasons on a minimum of 2 classes and will evaluate 2 classes based on EPD's.

Dairy Judging: Students will evaluate classes of cows and heifers. They will be asked to give 2 sets of reasons and complete linear evaluation for a class of animals. They will also have a written test.

Parli Pro: A team of 6 students will perform various motions according to Roberts Rules of Order in a meeting type setting.

Small Engines: Students will take a written test, identify tools and engine parts and do a practicum using the owners/repair manual. They will also be troubleshooting an engine based on a scenario.

Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Students will prepare a resource notebook and choose one topic out of a given three to prepare a 3-5 minute speech. They will need to be prepared to answer judges questions.

Conservation Public Speaking: Students will prepare a 6-8 minute speech related to conservation of our natural resources. They will need to be prepared to answer judges questions.

Junior Prepared Public Speaking: 3-5 minute speech on any agricultural issue. First year public speaker up to 10th grade.They will need to be prepared to answer judges questions.

Senior Prepared Public Speaking: 6-8 minute speech on any agricultural issue. Second year speakers must be in this contest, as well as juniors and seniors.They will need to be prepared to answer judges questions.

Creed Speaking: All first year members can compete by memorizing the FFA Creed. They will also need to answer questions based upon their knowledge of the creed.

Dairy Showmanship: Students must complete an application for the state contest that requires evidence of showmanship skills throughout the year. Deadline in April 15th!

FFA Knowledge: For all first year members. We have a quizbowl during FFA week that will help you prepare for the State Quizbowl. Students will compete in teams.

Safe Tractor Driving: Students will need to compete at County Contest and place high enough to continue to State Contest. Students will demonstate safe driving techniques and demonstrate safe skidloader driving. Meats: Students will identify 30 cuts of meat, judge 2-3 classes of meats, take a written test and complete a meats problem. __Possible CDE's__ __﻿__Job Interview Dairy Foods Poultry Judging Farm Management Food Science Horse Judging Wildlife