| State FFA Conv. June 25-27, 2018 MD FFA CDE & LDE Descriptions/Times 20178 (Official FFA Dress, unless noted) |
| CDE |
Time |
Description |
Mem/Team |
Notes |
| Monday, June 25, 2018 (Choose one) |
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| Creed Speaking LDE |
1:00-3:00 |
First year 7-9th grade members, recite the FFA Creed, answer critical questions |
Ind. |
Top 4/Region |
| FFA Knowledge |
1:00-3:00 |
Students will take a writen exam on the FFA organization, policies, history, |
4/Team |
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parliamentary procedure, and current topics, then solve a team activity |
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| Extemp. Public Speaking |
1:00-3:00 |
Students select 1, from three agriculturally related topics, write a 4-6 minute |
Ind- Jr/Sr |
Top 4 Region |
| LDE |
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speech, given 30 min. to prepare, answer questions, top 4 advance to final round |
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| Employment Skills |
1:00-3:00 |
Students submit an application, cover letter and resume online prior to event, |
Ind. |
1/Chapter |
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then conduct an interview and write a follow up letter during the event. |
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| Prep. Public Speaking |
1:00-3:00 |
Students present a 6-8 minute speech on aagricultural topic of their choice |
Ind- Jr/Sr |
Top 4 Region |
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and answer questions related to their topic, top 4 advance to the final round |
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| Talent |
3:30-5:00 |
Individuals or groups may perform on stage, based on orginality, stage |
Ind. or |
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| Finals at Dance |
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presence, power of expression, general effect, and appropriateness. |
Group |
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| Monday, June 25, 2018 (Choose one) |
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| Agricultural Issues LDE |
3:30-5:30 |
A team of 3-7 students present their views on a current agricultural issue. |
3-7/ Team |
Team Score |
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A portfolio must be submitted prior to the event. |
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OD Optional |
| Marketing Plan |
3:30-5:30 |
A team of 3 present their marketing plan for an existing or start up agribusiness, |
3/ Team |
Team Score |
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answer questions from judges. A portfolio must be submitted prior to event |
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| Parlia. Procedure LDE |
3:30-5:30 |
Conduct 10 minute meeting using designated motions, answer questions, and |
6/ Team |
Team Score |
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take a written exam. |
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Top 4 T/Reg. |
| Tuesday, June 26, 2018 (Choose one) |
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| Ag. Communications |
9:00-12:00 |
A team of 4 present their plan, submit a portfolio prior to the event. |
4/Team |
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Each member will complete a practicum and written exam. |
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| Ag. Knowledge Bowl |
9:00-11:30 |
This is a quiz bowl to test competing teams knowledge of agriculture. |
4/Team |
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| Agricultural Sales |
9:00-3:00 |
Students will conduct a team presentation, individual sales call, |
4/Team |
4 Scores |
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and written exam on agricultural sales. |
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| Floriculture |
9:00-3:00 |
Students will complete a written test, plant and equipment ID, practicums, |
4/Team |
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floral arrangements, and a team activity within the floral industry. |
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| Conduct of Chapter Mtg |
1:00-3:30 |
7-9th Grade members demonstrate a meeting, written exam and oral questions |
7/Team |
Team Score |
| Hort. Knowledge Bowl |
1:00-3:30 |
This is a quiz bowl to test competing teams knowledge of horticulture. |
4/Team |
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| Veterinary Science |
9:00-3:00 |
Students compete in a written test, practicums in ID of equipment, clinical |
4/Team |
Official Dress |
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procedures, handling and restraint within the veterinary industry. |
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