Supervised Agricultural Education (SAE) Ideas

Ever hear, "I don't know what to do for my SAE?"

This workbook puts hundreds of ideas at your student's fingertips. The separate pages ar
agriculture, type of SAE program or type of opportunity. This workbook will help you, as w
generate ideas for SAE programs. This listing is not all inclusive as new SAE's
discovered. All SAE's within this workbook may not be approved for re
recognition in all states. Check with your state staff for your state's st

The SAE Ideas are broken down into 7 categories: (click on link below to go t

Animal Systems
Business Systems
Environmental Service Systems
Food Products/Processing Systems
Natural Resources Systems
Plant Systems
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
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or my SAE?"
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usive as new SAE's are continually
be approved for reporting and/or award
for your state's standards for SAE

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Animal Systems

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Animal Systems - Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Beef Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Buy and show a calf at fairs Beef Production
produce and market beef.
Poultry Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Form a cooperative with other students to raise produce and market chickens, turkeys, domestic fowl such as ducks, geese and
Poultry Production
broiler chickens guinea, and their products.

Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best management practices available
Grow catfish to sell to local cafes. Aquaculture to produce and market aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish,
shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; tropical fish rearing and
tilapia culture.
Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
Operate a pet-sitting service. for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
Care
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or
working at a kennel.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as

the primary land use. Some activities best suited to family use or as income-
Organize and/or run a petting zoo at local fairs or producing enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing,
Outdoor Recreation hunting, shooting preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest
farmers' markets.
ranches, natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member does not
own or manage animals.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Provide a kennel cleaning service. Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Provide equine training services. Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation
and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as

the primary land use. Some activities best suited to family use or as income-
Provide fishing and hiking services for area youth producing enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing,
Outdoor Recreation hunting, shooting preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest
groups and elementary students.
ranches, natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member does not
own or manage animals.

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Raise and sell farm-fresh eggs. Poultry Production Poultry Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
produce and market chickens, turkeys, domestic fowl such as ducks, geese and
guinea, and their products.
Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs,
Small Animal Production and mice, hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in
Raise and sell purebred dogs. caring for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop,
Care
groomer, dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services
or working at a kennel.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
Raise and train hunting dogs. for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
Care
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or
working at a kennel.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs,
Raise chinchillas, hamsters or gerbils and sell Small Animal Production and mice, hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in
them on the Internet. Care caring for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop,
groomer, dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services
or working at a kennel.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
Raise fish for the state fish and game department. Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
Management
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Raise game birds to sell for the training of bird Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
dogs. Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability of

Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best management practices available fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Aquaculture or development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
to produce and market aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish,
Raise game fish for sale to stockponds. Wildlife Production and Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; tropical fish rearing and
Management game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
tilapia culture.
enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Raise indigenous snakes and release into the wild Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
(at approved area) each summer. Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Swine Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently

Raise market pigs. Swine Production
produce and market swine.

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 Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability
of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Raise pheasants or quail to be released into the Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
wild. Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Specialty Animal Production-using the best management practices available to

efficiently produce and market specialty animals not covered in any of the existing
Raise your own livestock or specialty animals. Specialty Animal Production award categories, such as: bees, goats, mules, donkeys, miniature horses, mink,
worms, ostriches, emus, alpacas or llamas. Placement could include zoo worker or
placement at any specialty animal facility.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
Run a trapping business. Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
Management
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Start a dog obedience training service. Agricultural Services services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services
offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Start a dog walking business. Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Animal Systems - Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Equine Science or Equine Science-typically provides insights into horse production, breeding, Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as the
marketing, showing and other aspects of the equine industry. Programs may also primary land use. Some activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Assist a horse group that works with disabled include calf roping, barrel racing, rodeo, racing, riding lessons and therapeutic enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing, hunting, shooting
students. Outdoor Recreation horseback riding if horses are owned and/or managed by the member. preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
(See Proficiency Description 2 in scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member does not own or manage
column E) animals.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Work at a horse stable. Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Create a classroom pet adoption program with services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
elementary schools.
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

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 Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best management practices available
to produce and market aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish,
Maintain the school's aquaculture system. Aquaculture shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; tropical fish rearing and
tilapia culture.
Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best management practices available
to produce and market aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish,
Manage a small aquatics lab. Aquaculture shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; tropical fish rearing and
tilapia culture.
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation
and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Participate in a mentorship program with a services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services
taxidermist. hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services
offered through agricultural enterprises.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
Take care of classroom animals. for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
Care
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or working
at a kennel.

Beef Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently

Work as a beef feedlot assistant. Beef Production
produce and market beef.
Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
Work as a veterinarian assistant. for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
Care
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or
working at a kennel.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as

the primary land use. Some activities best suited to family use or as income-
producing enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing,
Work as a wildlife outfitter or guide. Outdoor Recreation hunting, shooting preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest
ranches, natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member does not
own or manage animals.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Work at a university research lab caring for small Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in
animals. Care caring for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop,
groomer, dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services
or working at a kennel.

Dependent upon type of Beef Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently Dairy Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Work at a livestock farm or a ranch. livestock raised (Beef, Dairy, produce and market beef. produce and market dairy cattle and dairy products.
Sheep, etc.)

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 Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in
Work at a pet shop. caring for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop,
Care
groomer, dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services
or working at a kennel.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, seed, fertilizer or
Agricultural Services or
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses that involve the sales of
Agricultural Sales
Work at the local livestock auction barn. hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate agricultural equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
(Depending upon the task the
services offered through agricultural enterprises. merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural commodities, horticultural or
student is performing)
forestry items at either the retail or wholesale level.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
Work for a pet-sitting service. for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
Care
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or
working at a kennel.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Work for a predator control service Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as

the primary land use. Some activities best suited to family use or as income-
Work for a rodeo company caring for animals producing enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing,
Outdoor Recreation hunting, shooting preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest
and assisting with rodeos.
ranches, natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member does not
own or manage animals.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish & Wildlife departments,
Work for the state game and fish department Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
Management
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in assembling, transporting,

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for wages and or experience
processing, fabricating, mixing, packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural
in the applying microbiology and biochemistry or food product research and
products. Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese, raisins and
Agricultural Processing or Food development to improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs could
other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food processing. Non-food products
Science and Technology include research, development of new products, food testing, grading and inspecting.
Work in the grocery store meats department. could include by-products processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal,
depending upon specific Work experience could be obtained at research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or
tallow, making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing & pelleting of
activities by testing milk or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not processing
forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods. NOTE: Processing of forest
of food products, marketing or sales of food products, or food preparation and/or
products is no longer part of the Agricultural Processing area. See Forest
service.
Management and Products.

Dairy Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently

Work on a dairy farm or heifer raising farm. Dairy Production
produce and market dairy cattle and dairy products.

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 Specialty Animal Production-using the best management practices available to
efficiently produce and market specialty animals not covered in any of the existing
Work on an exotic animal farm. Specialty Animal Production award categories, such as: bees, goats, mules, donkeys, miniature horses, mink,
worms, ostriches, emus, alpacas or llamas. Placement could include zoo worker or
placement at any specialty animal facility.

Proficiency Award Area

Animal Systems - Research & Agriscience Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Poultry Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Conduct feed trials for growing broiler chickens. Poultry Production produce and market chickens, turkeys, domestic fowl such as ducks, geese and
guinea, and their products.
Poultry Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Research cage layers versus floor layers for egg
Poultry Production produce and market chickens, turkeys, domestic fowl such as ducks, geese and
production.
guinea, and their products.
Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences in new
Research effectiveness of various estrus Emerging Agricultural and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science, biotechnology lab
synchronization hormones. Technology research, computers and other new and emerging technologies that are not covered in
any of the existing award categories.
Swine Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Research feed trial testing different swine diets. Swine Production
produce and market swine.
Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability
of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Research methods of predator control and Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments,
trapping. Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.
Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Discover the number of pet owners in the Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
community and their priority concerns. Care for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or working
at a kennel.

Small Animal Production and Care-using the best management practices available
to efficiently produce and market small pet animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice,
Research the best diet to help obese pets lose Small Animal Production and hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that typically provide a service in caring
weight. Care for the well being of pets. Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer,
dog trainer, serving as a veterinary assistant, providing pet sitting services or working
at a kennel.

Dependent upon type of Beef Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently Dairy Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Study the effects of genetic selection in groups of produce and market beef. produce and market dairy cattle and dairy products.
livestock raised (Beef, Dairy,
animals over time.
Sheep, etc.)
Test the selection of young pigs based on grade Swine Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
Swine Production
and lean yield at slaughter. produce and market swine.

Animal Systems - Exploratory & Service Proficiency Award Area

Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Small Animal Production and
Assist at local animal shelter.
Care

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation
and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Conduct a survey of all livestock operations in services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
your area.
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability

of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments,
Conduct surveys of wildlife populations.
Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural education
Coordinate and conduct a horse safety camp.
departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators, students developing
and conducting informational materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the
Agricultural Education public about the broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation
and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Maintain aquariums for local businesses. Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation

and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Manage livestock show and supplies for FFA services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
chapter.
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

Plan and implement a "hands-on" livestock field extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural education
Agricultural Education
trip. departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators, students developing
and conducting informational materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the
public about the broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA
Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives to improve the availability
of fish and wildlife through practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Wildlife Production and development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments,
Provide a home for homeless pets.
Management Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment operation
and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services, animal breeding
Staff FFA displays that have farm animals at services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal
Agricultural Services hospital services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate
county and state fairs.
services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Home and/or Community Development-typically involves improving and

protecting the beauty of an area by using natural vegetation or commercial
ornamental plants and/or modernizing the home for better health and comfort
Take small animals to nursing homes for visits. through installation or improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community development
activities such as volunteerism, community development and community betterment
Home and/or Community
activities.
Development

Home and/or Community Development-typically involves improving and

protecting the beauty of an area by using natural vegetation or commercial
ornamental plants and/or modernizing the home for better health and comfort
Volunteer to assist with a livestock show or county
through installation or improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
fair.
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community development
activities such as volunteerism, community development and community betterment
Home and/or Community
activities.
Development

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Sheep Production-using the best management practices available to
efficiently produce and market sheep and wool.

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Sheep Production-using the best management practices available to
efficiently produce and market sheep and wool.

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 Business Systems -
Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Operate custom combining custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
service. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Operate custom heifer raising custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
service. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Operate custom hog raising custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
business. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural
Work at a seed corn dealership. Agricultural Sales equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also
include the merchandising of crops, livestock, processed
agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at
either the retail or wholesale level.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Operate a poultry litter clean- custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
out service. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

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 Turf Grass Management-typically involves the planting and
maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a
Operate a lawn lawn-mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
Turf Grass Management
mainteance/mowing service. produced for sale, and golf course management.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural
Start a franchise of an existing
Agricultural Sales equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also
fruit/vegetable stand.
include the merchandising of crops, livestock, processed
agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at
either the retail or wholesale level.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Start a service that cleans leaves custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
from gutters. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Operate a hay hauling service. Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Operate a custom spraying custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
service. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Business Systems -
Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work as a service provider in a custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
grocery store. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves

the design, and construction of agricultural equipment and/or
Work for a local cement structures or the structural materials selection and/or
company that installs Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication implementation of plans for utilizing concrete, electricity,
agriculture applications. plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.

Grain Production-using the best management practices

available to efficiently produce and market crops for grain
Work as a grain tester/handler
Grain Production production such as corn, barley (including the malting types),
for a local elevator.
millet, buckwheat, oats, grain sorghum, milo, wheat, rice and
rye.
Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,
seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural
Be a sales associate at a garden equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also
Agricultural Sales
or farm supply store include the merchandising of crops, livestock, processed
agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at
either the retail or wholesale level.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, Agricultural Services-involves students working in
seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also custom equipment operation and maintenance,
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural agricultural management and financial services, animal
Depending upon what the student is doing it equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse
could fall into 2 areas: Agricultural Sales if include the merchandising of crops, livestock, processed shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital services,
Work at a local feed store.
selling products; or, Agricultural Services if agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at custom and contract feeding services or other
stocking, etc. either the retail or wholesale level. appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding
Work for a local tax accountant services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
who handles agriculture Agricultural Services taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and
customers. contract feeding services or other appropriate services offered
through agricultural enterprises.

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work for the local agriculture custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
insurance agency. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work for an agriculture custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
marketing services company. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work as an intern for the local custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
agriculture department. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work for an irrigation service custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
provider. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Work for an agriculture custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
auctioneer service. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

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 Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,
seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural
Work as an assistant sales
equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also
manager at a turf equipment Agricultural Sales
include the merchandising of crops, livestock, processed
company.
agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at
either the retail or wholesale level.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Interview salespeople at the
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
local greenhouse about Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
customer buying habits.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
Take inventory of and management and financial services, animal breeding services,
categorize all agriculture- custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
related businesses in the services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
community. services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Research cost of production in
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
your area compared to other Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
areas of your state/country.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Study the change in input costs
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
over time for a given agriculture Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
business.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Research the changes in buying
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
habits among farmers over Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
time.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Compare the role of women in
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
operating agriculture businesses Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
over time.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
Research the amount of a management and financial services, animal breeding services,
consumer's dollar that reaches custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
the farmer in various services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
commodities. services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Conduct insect scouting for a custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
seed corn company. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Assist other students in custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
applying for youth loans. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

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 Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in
which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural
print (such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and
practical experience in writing and publicizing in preparation
Start a weekly price reporting for a writing communications career. Programs may also be at
service to publish in a Agricultural Communications radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses
newsletter. requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at
communicating the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants,
PALS mentors and student coordinators, students developing
Create a 10-minute prsentation and conducting informational materials and presentations for
for other FFA members about Agricultural Education civic organizations and school aged youth, and students who
careers in agribusiness. are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about
the broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the
FFA

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Find two articles each week
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
about the economics of the Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
agriculture industry.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in

which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural
print (such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and
practical experience in writing and publicizing in preparation
Volunteer to do website and for a writing communications career. Programs may also be at
brochure development for local Agricultural Communications radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses
agriculture businesses. requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at
communicating the story of agriculture.

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Volunteer to assist FFA
custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
members with records and Agricultural Services
services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
applications.
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services,
Shadow an agriculture banker custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy
Agricultural Services
or loan officer. services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through
agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in

which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural
print (such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and
practical experience in writing and publicizing in preparation
Produce a weekly column for a for a writing communications career. Programs may also be at
newspaper about agricultural Agricultural Communications radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses
issues. requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at
communicating the story of agriculture.

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Environmental Service Systems

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Environmental Service Systems -
Entrepreneurship
Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management and
Start a leaf collection service in the fall and sell mulch in the Leaf Collection - Agricultural Services; financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling, crop
spring. Selling mulch - Agricultural Sales scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital services,
custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services
offered through agricultural enterprises.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Own and operate a water system farm drainage (tilling) Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
company. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Start a service to collect used pesticide containers.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, seed,
fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses
that involve the sales of agricultural equipment, machinery or
Sell shop safety equipment door to door. Agricultural Sales
structures. Activities may also include the merchandising of crops,
livestock, processed agricultural commodities, horticultural or
forestry items at either the retail or wholesale level.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Create a service to remove algae from area lakes and fishing Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
ponds. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management and
Run a soil testing service for town gardens or farm fields - financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling, crop
Agricultural Services
take samples, send in and delivery results. scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital services,
custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services
offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, seed,

fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses
that involve the sales of agricultural equipment, machinery or
Sell radon detectors and collect radon samples. Agricultural Sales
structures. Activities may also include the merchandising of crops,
livestock, processed agricultural commodities, horticultural or
forestry items at either the retail or wholesale level.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Start a water sample collecting service.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Start a manure removal business for acreage owners.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management and
financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling, crop
Provide a wood chipping service and sell the chips as mulch. Agricultural Services
scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital services,
custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services
offered through agricultural enterprises.

Environmental Service Systems - Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Assist local agencies with data collection for watersheds.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Work for a company that installs plastic drainage tile for Agricultural Mechanics Design and
farm fields. Fabrication

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Work for a testing laboratory.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Develop marshlands for game. Wildlife Production and Management

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Work as a teacher for waste water lagoons.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Work at a fishery monitoring water quality.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Work for the natural resource and conservation district.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Assist landowners with installation of soil conservation Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
practices. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Service Systems - Research &

Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description
Agriscience

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Conduct a local water quality study.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Research area pollution concerns.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Study pollution control practices.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Research rate of accidents on area farms and compare to Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
national averages. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Study animal waste legislation at local, state and federal Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
level. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Research methods for preventing common accidents in Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
agriculture department laboratory. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Monitor dust levels in the air at various sites and times Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
throughout the year. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Research the effects of livestock feed on waste issues.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Monitor pollen counts in an area by working with labs and Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
weather stations. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Research the effects of erosion on various cover crops.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Work as a water quality lab assistant.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Service Systems - Exploratory

Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description
& Service

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Conduct a tour of area farms and ranches that practice Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
effective pollution control. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Develop a plan to manage school food waste.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to
education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
Lead farm safety program for elementary students. Agricultural Education
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are involved
in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad topics of
agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Volunteer to monitor water quality for community pond.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Assist community watershed action groups.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Collect water samples for local or state agencies.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Conduct composting workshops for homeowners.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Develop and implement a farm safety class for elementary mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
Agricultural Education
school students. conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are involved
in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad topics of
agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Establish green belts along streams on your farm.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Research the benefits of Conservation Resource Program Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
(CRP). Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-
typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Put together a town safety package - mark all signs, fire Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
hydrants and water drains. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may
Take part in a mentorship program with the local soil and Environmental Science and Natural include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
water conservation district. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps, agricultural
energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations
including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion prevention
practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.

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Proficiency Description 2

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also
own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment,
machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural
commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail
or wholesale level.

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Food Products/Processing Systems
Food Products/Processing Systems -
Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, Specialty Crop Production-using the best management practices available to
seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own efficiently produce and market crops not covered in any of the existing award
businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment, categories, such as: sugar beets, dry edible beans, gourds, tobacco, popcorn, Indian
Agricultural Sales or Specialty Crop Production
machinery or structures. Activities may also include the corn and other specialty corns, all grass seed production, herbs and spices,
Sell gourmet popcorn products. (depending upon what the applicant is doing, just
merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural mushrooms, sugar cane, hops, sorghum cane, confectionary sunflowers, or
selling or growing and selling)
commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or production of crop seed.
wholesale level.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in

assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Use unsaleable zucchini in baked goods as a side processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Agricultural Processing
to vegetable production making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best management

practices available to produce and market aquatic plants and
Raise trout and sell to local restaurants. Aquaculture animals. Programs can include catfish, shrimp and crawfish
farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; tropical fish rearing and
tilapia culture.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, seed, fertilizer or
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing, agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses that involve the sales of
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products. agricultural equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese, merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural commodities,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or wholesale level.
Agricultural Processing or Agricultural Sales processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Process and sell specialty products - bison,
(depending upon what the applicant is doing, just processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
wildflowers, ostrich, etc. making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
processing or just selling)
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.
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Agricultural Processing-involves students working in
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Process wild game for jerky. Agricultural Processing
making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own
businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment,
Collect wild mushrooms and sell to local machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
Agricultural Sales
vendors. merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural
commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own
businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment,
machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
Sell picked vegetables. Agricultural Sales
merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural
commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in Fruit Production-using the best management practices available to efficiently
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing, produce and market crops for fruit such as stone fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products. pineapples, coconuts, berries, watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese, (Pome Fruits include apples, mayhaws, and pears. Stone fruits include peach,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry)
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Make jams and jellies for sale at a farmers' Agricultural Processing unless you are growing and processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
market. making the jams (Fruit Production) making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.
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Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in
which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print
(such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical
experience in writing and publicizing in preparation for a writing
communications career. Programs may also be at radio, TV
Start a service to grow gardens for the elderly. Agricultural Services stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking
skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating the
story of agriculture.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in

assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Work for and/or operate a wild bird processing processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Agricultural Processing
service. making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

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Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Agricultural Processing-involves students working in
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Work at a meat production plant. Agricultural Processing
making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.
Food Products/Processing Systems
Agricultural Processing-involves students working in Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed, seed, fertilizer or
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing, agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses that involve the sales of
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products. agricultural equipment, machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese, merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural commodities,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or wholesale level.
Depending upon what you are doing - repackaging processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Work at a produce facility that repackages and
(Agricultural Processing); Selling (Agricultural processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
sells produce. making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
Sales)
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in

assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Work at a vegetable or fruit canning factory. Agricultural Processing
making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

Work on a cranberry farm. Fruit Production

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in
assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products.
Programs may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese,
raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup and/or other food
processing. Non-food products could include by-products
Work for an agricultural seed cleaning and processing such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow,
Agricultural Processing
bagging company. making compost, hides, processing of wool & cotton, cubing &
pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods.
NOTE: Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of feed,

seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own
businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment,
machinery or structures. Activities may also include the
Help at a local fruit/vegetable stand. Agricultural Sales
merchandising of crops, livestock, processed agricultural
commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.
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Specialty Crop Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently produce and market crops not covered in
any of the existing award categories, such as: sugar beets, dry
Assist on a herb farm. Specialty Crop Production edible beans, gourds, tobacco, popcorn, Indian corn and other
specialty corns, all grass seed production, herbs and spices,
mushrooms, sugar cane, hops, sorghum cane, confectionary
sunflowers, or production of crop seed.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Deliver sweet corn to customers for a lcoal crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
Agricultural Services
grower. services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
Assist with produce selection at a grocery store. Agricultural Services
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Food Products/Processing Systems -

Research & Agriscience Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Food Science and Technology-involves students working for
wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Research genetic crossings in winter squash. Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Research the environmental effects on milk. Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.
Food Products/Processing Systems
Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to
education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
Create classroom activities. Agricultural Education organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Research genetic changes in various vegetable

Emerging Agricultural Technology
crops.
Food Science and Technology-involves students working for
wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Test ideas for new food products Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
Research incidents of food-borne illnesses in the grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
community.
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
Study the impact of various styles of labels on grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk or
people's perception of the food.
other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not processing
of food products, marketing or sales of food products, or food
preparation and/or service.
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Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
Research why new food fails to sell. Food Science and Technology
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural enterprises.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
Research the development and use of edible grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
soybeans.
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.

Food Products/Processing Systems -

Proficiency Award Area
Exploratory & Service Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 2
Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to
education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
Prepare a food safety information kit covering conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
safe handling of meat, eggs and other fresh food Agricultural Education organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
products. involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
Present a food safety demonstration to conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
Agricultural Education organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
elementary students.
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA
Food Products/Processing Systems
Home and/or Community Development-typically involves
improving and protecting the beauty of an area by using natural
vegetation or commercial ornamental plants and/or modernizing
Work to establish a community vegetable the home for better health and comfort through installation or
Home and Community Development
garden. improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community
development activities such as volunteerism, community
development and community betterment activities.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in

which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print
(such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical
experience in writing and publicizing in preparation for a writing
Create posters that show foods from raw to
Agricultural Communications communications career. Programs may also be at radio, TV
finished product.
stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking
skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating the story
of agriculture.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
Interview three companies that process or grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk
package food products.
or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not
processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products,
or food preparation and/or service.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in

which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print
(such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical
experience in writing and publicizing in preparation for a writing
communications career. Programs may also be at radio, TV
Create and promotion for local food products on stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking
Agricultural Communication
chapter website. skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating the
story of agriculture.

Vegetable Production-using the best management practices

Home and/or Community Development-typically involves improving and
available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
protecting the beauty of an area by using natural vegetation or commercial
potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
ornamental plants and/or modernizing the home for better health and comfort
Vegetable Production or peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden vegetables.
Grow vegetables to give to local food pantry. through installation or improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
Home and Community Development
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community development
activities such as volunteerism, community development and community
betterment activities.
Food Products/Processing Systems
Home and/or Community Development-typically involves
improving and protecting the beauty of an area by using natural
vegetation or commercial ornamental plants and/or modernizing
Ask farmers for permission to glean fields for the home for better health and comfort through installation or
Home and Community Development
food to give to homeless shelters. improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community
development activities such as volunteerism, community
development and community betterment activities.

Food Science and Technology-involves students working for

wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to
improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs
could include research, development of new products, food testing,
grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
Shadow a USDA meat inspector. Food Science and Technology research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk or
other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not processing
of food products, marketing or sales of food products, or food
preparation and/or service.
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Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 1
Entrepreneurship

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Raise wild game fowl for sale to local hunters. Wildlife Production and Management
&Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible
if used as an income enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically

strives to improve the availability of fish and wildlife
Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best through practices such as land and water habitat
management practices available to produce and market improvement, development of new land and water
Aquaculture or Wildlife Production and
Stock and maintain fish populations in ponds. aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish, habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments, Forest
Management
shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; Service, Department of Natural Resources or the
tropical fish rearing and tilapia culture. stocking of fish and wild game. Wildlife ducks, geese,
quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Forest Management and Products-using the best

management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
Raise Christmas trees and sell at Christmas through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Forest Management and Products
time. stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Forest Management and Products-using the best

management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Cut firewood and sell at local stores. Forest Management and Products
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

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 Wildlife Production and Management-typically
strives to improve the availability of fish and wildlife
Aquaculture – involves programs that use the best through practices such as land and water habitat
management practices available to produce and market improvement, development of new land and water
Raise fish for the state fish and game Aquaculture or
aquatic plants and animals. Programs can include catfish, habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments, Forest
department. Wildlife Production and Management
shrimp and crawfish farming; mollusks; salmon ranching; Service, Department of Natural Resources or the
tropical fish rearing and tilapia culture. stocking of fish and wild game. Wildlife ducks, geese,
quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
development of new land and water habitat, trapping,
Operate a trapping business. Wildlife Production and Management
Fish &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department
of Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild
game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are
eligible if used as an income enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Contract with landowners to plant food plots development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Wildlife Production and Management
for wildlife. &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Agricultural Processing-involves students working in

assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural
products. Programs may include processing meat, milk,
honey, cheese, raisins and other dried fruits, maple syrup
and/or other food processing. Non-food products could
Construct and sell game feeders. Agricultural Processing include by-products processing such as meat, bone, fish
and blood meal, tallow, making compost, hides,
processing of wool & cotton, cubing & pelleting of
forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods. NOTE:
Processing of forest products is no longer part of the
Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and
Products.

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 Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of
feed, seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students
may also own businesses that involve the sales of
Create and sell soil survey maps for area agricultural equipment, machinery or structures.
Agricultural Services
farmers and land owners. Activities may also include the merchandising of crops,
livestock, processed agricultural commodities,
horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-

involves the design, and construction of agricultural
Build bat, bird, duck or squirrel houses for use Agricultural Mechanics Design and equipment and/or structures or the structural materials
or sale. Fabrication selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing
concrete, electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation,
and/or air conditioning into agricultural settings.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Develop hunting ranges; Set up indoor/outdoor enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Outdoor Recreation
ranges for bow competitions. areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services,
riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member
does not own or manage animals.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Develop a forest/wildlife management plan for development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Wildlife Production and Management
a local landowner. &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Natural Resources Systems -

Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 1
Placement

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 Forest Management and Products-using the best
management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Clean and prune orchards. Forest Management and Products
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Forest Management and Products-using the best

management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Work in the logging business. Forest Management and Products
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Work for a landowner to plant habitat for wild development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Wildlife Production and Management
game. &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Serve as hunting guide. Outdoor Recreation
areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide
services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches,
natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where
member does not own or manage animals.

Landscape Management-typically involves experiences

of planting and maintaining plants and shrubs,
Maintain and supervise the school prairie or
Landscape Management landscaping and outdoor beautification, groundskeeping,
grounds.
sprinkler installations and improvement of recreational
areas.

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 Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related
to education and extension, including, but not limited to:
youth mentoring, agricultural education departmental
Provide outdoor education material at camps. Agricultural Education assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
students developing and conducting informational
materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in
SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Forest Management and Products-using the best

management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Work at a sawmill. Forest Management and Products
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Work for a park service during the summer. Outdoor Recreation
areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services,
riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member
does not own or manage animals.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Work for a nature center. Outdoor Recreation
areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide
services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches,
natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where
member does not own or manage animals.

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 Forest Management and Products-using the best
management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
Assist Christmas tree farmers with planting through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Forest Management and Products
and trimming. stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Assist local city management with summer enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Outdoor Recreation
programs by serving as guides areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide
services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches,
natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where
member does not own or manage animals.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Work for the fish and game department. Wildlife Production and Management
&Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Work for parks and recreation in maintenance enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Outdoor Recreation
department. areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services,
riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member
does not own or manage animals.

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 Agricultural Sales-involves students working in sales of
feed, seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students
may also own businesses that involve the sales of
agricultural equipment, machinery or structures.
Work at a bait shop. Agricultural Sales
Activities may also include the merchandising of crops,
livestock, processed agricultural commodities,
horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.

Forest Management and Products-using the best

management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Assist a timber stand improvement specialist. Forest Management and Products
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Natural Resources Systems -

Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 1
Exploratory & Service

Agricultural Communications-typically includes

programs in which a student is placed at a newspaper or
other agricultural print (such as magazines) facilities to
obtain training and practical experience in writing and
Attend the meetings of local or state publicizing in preparation for a writing communications
Agricultural Communications
conservation boards. career. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair
media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking skills
and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes

programs in which a student is placed at a newspaper or
other agricultural print (such as magazines) facilities to
obtain training and practical experience in writing and
publicizing in preparation for a writing communications
Interview a naturalist. Agricultural Communications
career. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair
media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking skills
and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

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 Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives
to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Shadow officials at a government natural development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Wildlife Production and Management
resources agency. &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor
strives to improve the availability of fish and wildlife
recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
through practices such as land and water habitat
Outdoor Recreation if teaching to fish activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
improvement, development of new land and water
or enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Start a fish pond and teach others how to fish. habitat, trapping, Fish &Wildlife departments, Forest
Wildlife Production and areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services,
Service, Department of Natural Resources or the
Management if starting a fish pond riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
stocking of fish and wild game. Wildlife ducks, geese,
scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member
quail and pheasants are eligible if used as an income
does not own or manage animals.
enterprise.

Wildlife Production and Management-typically strives

to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through
practices such as land and water habitat improvement,
Habitat construction - make brush piles, plant development of new land and water habitat, trapping, Fish
Wildlife Production and Management
wildlife habitat, etc. &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of
Natural Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game.
Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants are eligible if
used as an income enterprise.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop

outdoor recreational activities as the primary land use.
Some activities best suited to family use or as income-
producing enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages,
Develop habitat trails for walking. Outdoor Recreation
camping areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide
services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches,
natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where
member does not own or manage animals.

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 Forest Management and Products-using the best
management practices available to conserve or increase
the economic value of a forest and/or forest products
Woodlot management and improvement through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
Forest Management and Products
including firewood, habitat, etc. stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease
control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and
firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Process and deliver seedlings to elementary Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
school students. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related

to education and extension, including, but not limited to:
Create activities or laboratoaries for a natural youth mentoring, agricultural education departmental
Agricultural Education assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
resources class.
students developing and conducting informational
materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in
SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related

to education and extension, including, but not limited to:
youth mentoring, agricultural education departmental
Organize and participate in a wildlife field day. Agricultural Education assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
students developing and conducting informational
materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in
SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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 Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related
to education and extension, including, but not limited to:
youth mentoring, agricultural education departmental
Plan a wildlife field trip. Agricultural Education assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
students developing and conducting informational
materials and presentations for civic organizations and
school aged youth, and students who are involved in
SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
Clean shelterbelts and stack refuge in piles.
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Volunteer to assist at campgrounds with enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Outdoor Recreation
cleanup and maintenance. areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide
services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches,
natural scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where
member does not own or manage animals.

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 Agricultural Communications-typically includes
programs in which a student is placed at a newspaper or
other agricultural print (such as magazines) facilities to
obtain training and practical experience in writing and
publicizing in preparation for a writing communications
Create posters on soil conservation practices career. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair
Agricultural Communications media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking skills
for homeowners.
and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes

programs in which a student is placed at a newspaper or
other agricultural print (such as magazines) facilities to
obtain training and practical experience in writing and
publicizing in preparation for a writing communications
Create a brochure on creating wildlife habitat career. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair
Agricultural Communications media rooms, or other businesses requiring speaking skills
in backyards to share with community.
and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of
technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Natural Resources Systems -

Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1 Proficiency Description 1
Research & Agriscience

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Research best practices for improving fish Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
habitat in local ponds. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Research the benefits of using GIS mapping

Emerging Agricultural Technology
for natural resources.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Study soil profiles from multiple locations in Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
your community and develop a soil map. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Study the effects of excessive lawn chemicals Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
on wildlife. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Research the effectiveness of habitat Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
restoration projects in your community. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Study the changes in mining industry Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
techniques over time. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Outdoor Recreation-typically strives to develop outdoor

recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income-producing
Research your local parks to find out what enterprises are vacation cabins and cottages, camping
Outdoor Recreation
activities people like and use the most. areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services,
riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural
scenic or historic areas, and rodeo events where member
does not own or manage animals.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Research the impact of various insects on Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
woodlot management. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

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 Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Research impact of using ATV's on public Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
lands. Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Management-typically results in FFA members receiving
practical experiences concerned with the principles and
practices of managing and/or improving the environment
and natural resources. Activities may include
Discover the native plants for your ecological
Environmental Science and Natural management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture
area and determine how prevalent they are
Resources products, environmental clean-ups, conservation corps,
currently.
agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality,
preservation of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands,
wildlife surveys, erosion prevention practices, public
relations and education concerning pollution.

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Plant Systems - Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1
Floriculture-using the best management practices available to
efficiently produce and market field or greenhouse
Grow flowers for sale at a local farmer's market. Floriculture production of flowers (fresh and dried), foliage, and related
plant materials for ornamental purposes, including the arranging,
packaging and marketing of these materials.

Fiber and Oil Crop Production-using the best management

practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for
Rent land from a neighbor and grow soybeans. Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production fiber and/or oil; such as, cotton, sisal, hemp, soybeans, flax,
mustard, canola, castor beans, sunflower, peanuts, dill,
spearmint, and safflower.

Forest Management and

Products (Pruning in Forest) Forest Management and Products-using the best management
practices available to conserve or increase the economic value of
Start your own pruning business. a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning,
or Landscape Management
pruning, weeding, stand improvement, reforestation, insect and
(pruning of landscape shrubs
disease control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
and plants)
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and firewood,
and wood chips/mulch.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Start your own spraying business. Agricultural Services crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Start your own forage testing service. Agricultural Services crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Start your own soil sampling business. Agricultural Services crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

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 Turf Grass Management-typically involves the planting and
maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a lawn-
Start your own lawn mowing service. Turf Grass Management
mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
produced for sale, and golf course management.

Nursery Operations-typically provides students with job-

Grow and sell plants through the high school entry experience in areas such as turf, plants, shrubs and/or
Nursery Operations
greenhouse. tree production for the purpose of transplanting or propagation.
Could include water garden plants if produced to sale.

Forest Management and Products-using the best management

practices available to conserve or increase the economic value of
a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning,
Forest Management and
Raise Christmas trees. pruning, weeding, stand improvement, reforestation, insect and
Products
disease control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and firewood,
and wood chips/mulch.

Vegetable Production-using the best management practices

available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
Raise and sell pumpkins. Vegetable Production potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden
vegetables.

Fruit Production-using the best management practices available

to efficiently produce and market crops for fruit such as stone
Raise and sell strawberries. Fruit Production
fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconuts, berries,
watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits. (Pome Fruits
include apples, mayhaws, and pears. Stone fruits include peach,
nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry)

Landscape Management or Landscape Management-typically involves experiences of

Provide services to fertilize lawns, till garden Forest planting and maintaining plants and shrubs, landscaping and
spots, prune trees, etc. Management and Products (if outdoor beautification, groundskeeping, sprinkler installations
pruning) and improvement of recreational areas.

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 Vegetable Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
Grow organic vegetables for a local café. Vegetable Production potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden
vegetables.

Specialty Animal Production-using the best management

Grow and sell red worms used to produce practices available to efficiently produce and market specialty
Specialty Animal Production
compost. animals not covered in any of the existing award categories, such
as: bees, goats, mules, donkeys, miniature horses, mink, worms,
ostriches, emus, alpacas or llamas. Placement could include zoo
worker or placement at any specialty animal facility.
Landscape Management-typically involves experiences of
planting and maintaining plants and shrubs, landscaping and
Sell and install water gardens. Landscape Management
outdoor beautification, groundskeeping, sprinkler installations
and improvement of recreational areas.
Plant Systems - Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom
equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Work as a range consultant. Agricultural Services crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Mechanics Design Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the

and Fabrication (designing or design, and construction of agricultural equipment and/or
Work for a sprinkler installation business. installing) structures or the structural materials selection and/or
or Landscape implementation of plans for utilizing concrete, electricity,
Management plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.
Grain Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently produce and market crops for grain
Work for a grain farmer. Grain Production production such as corn, barley (including the malting types),
millet, buckwheat, oats, grain sorghum, milo, wheat, rice and
rye.

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 Forest Management and Products-using the best management
practices available to conserve or increase the economic value of
a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning,
Conduct timber crews and mark timber to be Forest Management and
pruning, weeding, stand improvement, reforestation, insect and
thinned. Products
disease control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and firewood,
and wood chips/mulch.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom

equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural management
and financial services, animal breeding services, custom baling,
Work for an agronomy service and collect soil
Agricultural Services crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, animal hospital
samples.
services, custom and contract feeding services or other
appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Landscape Management-typically involves experiences of

Landscape Management or
planting and maintaining plants and shrubs, landscaping and
Work for a lawn and landscape care business. Turf Grass
outdoor beautification, groundskeeping, sprinkler installations
Management
and improvement of recreational areas.

Forest Management and Products-using the best management

practices available to conserve or increase the economic value of
a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning,
Forest Management and
Work in and monitor the school forest. pruning, weeding, stand improvement, reforestation, insect and
Products
disease control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and firewood,
and wood chips/mulch.

Nursery Operations-typically provides students with job-entry

Work at a nursery Nursery Operations experience in areas such as turf, plants, shrubs and/or tree
production for the purpose of transplanting or propagation.
Could include water garden plants if produced to sale.
Turf Grass Management-typically involves the planting and
Work at a golf course. Turf Grass Management maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a lawn-
mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
produced for sale, and golf course management.

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 Floriculture-using the best management practices available to
efficiently produce and market field or greenhouse
Work for a local flower shop doing design, plant
Floriculture production of flowers (fresh and dried), foliage, and related
care, deliveries, etc.
plant materials for ornamental purposes, including the
arranging, packaging and marketing of these materials.

Grain Production-using the best management practices

available to efficiently produce and market crops for grain
Work at a grain elevator during the summer. Grain Production production such as corn, barley (including the malting types),
millet, buckwheat, oats, grain sorghum, milo, wheat, rice and
rye.

Turf Grass Management-typically involves the planting and

Work on a turf farm. Turf Grass Management maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a lawn-
mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
produced for sale, and golf course management.

Fruit Production-using the best management practices available

to efficiently produce and market crops for fruit such as stone
fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconuts, berries,
Work in an orchard. Fruit Production
watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits. (Pome Fruits
include apples, mayhaws, and pears. Stone fruits include peach,
nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry)

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities
may include management of agriculture waste, recycling of
Environmental Science and
Work with county soil scientist to map soils. agriculture products, environmental clean-ups, conservation
natural Resources
corps, agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality, preservation
of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion
prevention practices, public relations and education concerning
pollution.

Floriculture-using the best management practices available to

efficiently produce and market field or greenhouse production of
Work at an area garden center. Floriculture flowers (fresh and dried), foliage, and related plant materials for
ornamental purposes, including the arranging, packaging and
marketing of these materials.

Plant Systems - Research &

Agriscience Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1

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 Turf Grass Management-typically involves the planting and
Research the best turf grass varieties for your maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a lawn-
Turf Grass Management
area. mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
produced for sale, and golf course management.
Grain Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently produce and market crops for grain
Develop a test plot for various types of crops. Grain Production production such as corn, barley (including the malting types),
millet, buckwheat, oats, grain sorghum, milo, wheat, rice and
rye.

Vegetable Production-using the best management practices

Use the school lab to manage small vegetable available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
Vegetable Production potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
crop variety plots.
peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden
vegetables.
Forage Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently produce and market crops for forage such
Test forage samples under various conditions to
Forage Production as: sorghum not used for grain, alfalfa, clover, brome grass,
determine feed values.
orchard grass, grain forages, corn and grass silages, and all
pastures.

Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining

experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such
Test organic versus inorganic fertilizers on plant Emerging Agricultural
as agri-science, biotechnology lab research, computers and other
development. Technology
new and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the
existing award categories.

Vegetable Production-using the best management practices

Research the effect of various planting times on available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
Vegetable Production potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
yields of green beans.
peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden
vegetables.

Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining

experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such
Research the effectiveness of genetically modified Emerging Agricultural
as agri-science, biotechnology lab research, computers and other
(GM) crops. Technology
new and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the
existing award categories.

Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining

experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such
Discover the best types of artificial lights for plant Emerging Agricultural
as agri-science, biotechnology lab research, computers and other
growth. Technology
new and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the
existing award categories.

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 Nursery Operations-typically provides students with job-entry
Research plant propagation techniques. Nursery Operations experience in areas such as turf, plants, shrubs and/or tree
production for the purpose of transplanting or propagation.
Could include water garden plants if produced to sale.

Fruit Production-using the best management practices available

to efficiently produce and market crops for fruit such as stone
Test drought tolerance of different types of fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconuts, berries,
Fruit Production
watermelons. watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits. (Pome Fruits
include apples, mayhaws, and pears. Stone fruits include peach,
nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry)

Plant Systems - Exploratory & Service Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1

Depending upon what area they Floriculture-using the best management practices available to
are concentrating on: efficiently produce and market field or greenhouse production of
Take care of flower beds/gardens on school
Floriculture; Fruit Production; flowers (fresh and dried), foliage, and related plant materials for
property.
Nursery Operations; Vegetable ornamental purposes, including the arranging, packaging and
Production marketing of these materials.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management-

typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences
concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or
improving the environment and natural resources. Activities
may include management of agriculture waste, recycling of
Build and maintain the compost units at the Environmental Science and
agriculture products, environmental clean-ups, conservation
school. natural Resources
corps, agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land
use regulations including soil, water and air quality, preservation
of wetlands, shorelines and grasslands, wildlife surveys, erosion
prevention practices, public relations and education concerning
pollution.

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 Forest Management and Products-using the best management
practices available to conserve or increase the economic value of
a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning,
Volunteer to work with landowners to improve Forest Management and
pruning, weeding, stand improvement, reforestation, insect and
their forest lots. Products
disease control, planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes and firewood,
and wood chips/mulch.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
Provide forestry walk-through tours for elementary mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Agricultural Education
students. mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
Plan plant-related activities and laboratores for mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Agricultural Education
your class. mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA
Vegetable Production-using the best management practices
available to efficiently product and market crops such as beans,
Do a garden projection for school land and have it
Vegetable Production potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot
mapped out four years in advance.
peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden
vegetables.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
Collect and laminate plants from a nursery mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Agricultural Education
landscape CDE at various stages of growth. mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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 Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in
which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural
print (such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and
practical experience in writing and publicizing in preparation for
Create a brochure about common houseplant
Agricultural Communications a writing communications career. Programs may also be at radio,
diseases and how to take care of them.
TV stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses requiring
speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any
use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
Complete a report on 10 food plants that includes mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Agricultural Education
origin, uses and cultivation practices. mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to

education and extension, including, but not limited to: youth
Take pictures and make a CD for plant or insect mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS
Agricultural Education
identification. mentors and student coordinators, students developing and
conducting informational materials and presentations for civic
organizations and school aged youth, and students who are
involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the
broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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Proficiency Description 1

Landscape Management-typically involves

experiences of planting and maintaining plants
and shrubs, landscaping and outdoor
beautification, groundskeeping, sprinkler
installations and improvement of recreational
areas.

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Forest Management and Products-using the
best management practices available to conserve
or increase the economic value of a forest and/or
forest products through such practices as
thinning, pruning, weeding, stand improvement,
reforestation, insect and disease control,
planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming,
Forest Service, making and selling cedar shakes
and firewood, and wood chips/mulch.

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Proficiency Description 1

Landscape Management-typically involves

experiences of planting and maintaining plants
and shrubs, landscaping and outdoor
beautification, groundskeeping, sprinkler
installations and improvement of recreational
areas.

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Turf Grass Management-typically involves the
planting and maintaining of turf for outdoor
beautification, providing a lawn-mowing
service, improvement of recreational areas, sod
produced for sale, and golf course management.

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Proficiency Description 1

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Proficiency Description 1

Fruit Production-using the best management

practices available to efficiently produce and
market crops for fruit such as stone fruits, pome
fruits, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconuts, berries,
watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits.
(Pome Fruits include apples, mayhaws, and
pears. Stone fruits include peach, nectarine,
plum, apricot and cherry)

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Power, Structural & Technical
Systems - Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and
construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
Design, build and sell lawn ornaments. Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Operate a lawnmower service and repair
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
business
and/or structures.
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and
construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
Build garden sheds for homeowners. Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.

Start a basic computer help service for Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
area agriculture producers.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment
operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Start a custom spraying service that animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
utilizes GPS. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Design custom computer programs using Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Excel or other software to solve Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
problems for producers. biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

Provide basic internet and e-mail training extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
to producers to increase their level of Agricultural Education education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
confidence in using technology. students developing and conducting informational materials and
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment
operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Map fields, weeds, etc. for producers animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
using GPS and GIS. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment

operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Operate a business that computerizes animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
farmers' records. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment

operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Make business cards, stationary, etc. for animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
businesses or chapter members. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and

Depending upon what the student is doing:
construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
Run a custom fence building and repair Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
business. (building the fence); Agricultural Mechancis
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
Repair & Maintenance (repairing the fence).
agricultural settings.

Power, Structural & Technical

Systems - Placement Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Work as a diesel mechanic assistant. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
and/or structures.
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
(If designing or installing the irrigation)
Work for an irrigation service company. materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
or
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
Agricultural Services (if implementation)
agricultural settings.

Assist with GPS mapping for agronomic Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
services company
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

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 Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Work in a welding shop Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
and/or structures.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Work as an assistant for an truck or
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
tractor mechanic.
and/or structures.
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Ag. Power)-involves the
Work for a local electrician in adjustments, repairs, and maintenance of agricultural power systems
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems
agricultural settings. including mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power,
solar power and/or water power.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and

construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
Pour concrete forms for machine sheds
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
or other agricultural buildings.
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and

Work on plumbing waste systems, air construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
and water systems in agricultural Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
settings. electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.

Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Ag. Power)-involves the

Wire agricultural buildings for lights and adjustments, repairs, and maintenance of agricultural power systems
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems
receptacles. including mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power,
solar power and/or water power.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Provide maintenance for school shop
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
equipment
and/or structures.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment

operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Manage the steel inventory in the animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
agriculture shop. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and

Machine and rebuild engine parts for
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
agricultural equipment.
and/or structures.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Work for a small engine repair shop -
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
overhaul and repair.
and/or structures.

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 Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment
operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Work with county soil and water
animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
engineers - assist in measuring and Agricultural Services
taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
engineer design.
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment

operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Work as a surveyor's assistant Agricultural Services
taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-involves the design, and

construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the structural
Work for a plumbing business in an
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete,
agricultural setting.
electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into
agricultural settings.

Work for a local university in the area of Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
robotics in agriculture.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.
Power, Structural & Technical
Systems - Exploratory &
Service Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
Conduct a field demonstration on GPS Agricultural Education or
students developing and conducting informational materials and
systems for elementary students. Emerging Agricultural Technology
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
Develop "hands-on" activitites for the
Agricultural Education students developing and conducting informational materials and
class.
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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 Home and/or Community Development-typically involves improving and
protecting the beauty of an area by using natural vegetation or commercial
ornamental plants and/or modernizing the home for better health and comfort
Complete home or farmstead
Home and/or Community Development through installation or improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating
improvement construction activities
and air conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community
development activities such as volunteerism, community development and
community betterment activities.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
Hold a classroom demonstration on
Agricultural Education students developing and conducting informational materials and
automated systems.
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Ag. Power)-involves the

adjustments, repairs, and maintenance of agricultural power systems
Construct protypes of hydraulic systems Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems
including mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power,
solar power and/or water power.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Create digital video programs about and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
Agricultural Communications
FFA. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Create and produce a weekly television and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
Agricultural Communications
or radio show about FFA and agriculutre. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

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 Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a
student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
Maintain the chapter web page. Agricultural Communications
Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Interview area agriculture producers
and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
about the changes in technology over the Agricultural Communications
Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
past 50 years.
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Report on all of the control systems used and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
Agricultural Communications
in a typical greenhouse. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Prepare a 10-minute presentation on GIS
Agricultural Communications or and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
mapping for forestry, wildlife, soil and
Emerging Agricultural Technology Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
water management.
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and

extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
Create a teaching model to show how a
Agricultural Education students developing and conducting informational materials and
small gas engine works.
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

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 Agricultural Education - for students with SAE's related to education and
extension, including, but not limited to: youth mentoring, agricultural
education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student coordinators,
Create a demonstration model that shows
Agricultural Education students developing and conducting informational materials and
proper and improper welding techniques.
presentations for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students
who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad
topics of agriculture, agriculture education and the FFA

Shadow a computer professional in any Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
agriculture-related industry.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

Agricultural Communications-typically includes programs in which a

student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as
magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing
Volunteer to design a website for a local and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications career.
Agricultural Communications
agriculture gorup. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other
businesses requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also
includes any use of technology (such as websites) aimed at communicating
the story of agriculture.

Power, Structural & Technical

Systems - Research &
Agriscience Proficiency Award Area Proficiency Description 1

Research the adoption of technology by Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
agriculture producers in your area.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

Research the differences among farm Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
management software systems.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the repair and
Test the strength of different types of
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
welds.
and/or structures.

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Research the cost versus return of Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
automating systems in an agriculture Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
processing facility. biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

Study the latest advancements of Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
robotics in agriculture.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Ag. Power)-involves the
Research the energy use of different
adjustments, repairs, and maintenance of agricultural power systems
types of lighting systems in farm Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems
including mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power,
buildings.
solar power and/or water power.

Research the water savings accomplished Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
by new irrigation technologies.
biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

Research the biggest challenges Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
producers face when adopting new Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
technology. biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.
Agricultural Services-involves students working in custom equipment
operation and maintenance, agricultural management and financial services,
Compare and contrast the different styles animal breeding services, custom baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing,
Agricultural Services
of tillage equipment. taxidermy services, animal hospital services, custom and contract feeding
services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural
enterprises.

Study the possible modifications in Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining experiences
agriculture equipment for persons with Emerging Agricultural Technology in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agri-science,
disabilities. biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging
technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award categories.

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Proficiency Description 1

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Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-involves the
repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including
lawn equipment) and/or structures.

Proficiency Description 1

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Proficiency Description 1

Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining

experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as
agri-science, biotechnology lab research, computers and other new
and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the
existing award categories.

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Emerging Agricultural Technology-involves students gaining
experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such
as agri-science, biotechnology lab research, computers and other
new and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the
existing award categories.

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Proficiency Description 1

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