Elsie Allen FFA
Creed Speaking
The FFA Creed outlines the organization’s beliefs regarding the agricultural industry, FFA membership and the value of citizenship and patriotism. The FFA Creed is recited by FFA members, as part of the requirements to earn the Greenhand Degree. The purpose of the Creed Speaking Career Development Event is to develop the public speaking abilities of 9th grade FFA members as well as develop their self confidence and contribute to their advancement in the FFA degree program.
Floral Design
The Floriculture Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare students for the expectations of the agricultural floral industry. The students seeking careers in the floricultural field must not only develop a high degree of knowledge and skill, they must also use critical thinking and oral communication skills. They will be able to demonstrate quality evaluation by judging potted foliage plants, cut flowers, flowering potted plants, and floral design classes. The students will identify the many cut flowers, potted plants, and tools and materials commonly used in the floral industry. Students will also construct a corsage and floral arrangement according to the floral industry standards.
Career Development Events (CDEs)
Small Engines
The purpose of the contest is to stimulate an appreciation for small engine repair and serve as one method of training Future Farmers in the skills and safety practices needed in diagnosing engine malfunctions.
Students compete in the areas of:
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Problem Solving
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Written Theory Test
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Tool ID
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Troubleshooting/Diagnosing
Ag Mechanics
The agricultural mechanics event seeks to effectively prepare the students for the expectations of the agricultural mechanics workplace. Workers seeking careers in agricultural mechanics must not only develop a high degree of knowledge and skill they must also develop the ability to solve difficult problems. This event blends the testing of manipulative skills and knowledge required for careers in fabrication and construction.
