Ag Mechanics Rules

 Chairman: President Bradley White
Advisor: Ryan Wagner
    

1. Eligible Entries: Exhibitors are not required to take Ag Mechanics, but must be in good standing with the FFA/4H Chapter. The FFA/4H Member must complete their project within one calendar year of the Dayton FFA Show and be under direct supervision of an Agriscience teacher or 4-H Leader. Students may only show one project. Entry forms and fee are due to an agriculture science teacher on or before February 14th, 2026.

2. Ownership: Ag Mechanics projects must be individually completed by the FFA/4-H member.

3. Check-in: Entries must be on site by 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Upon check in, exhibitors will be required to show all project features, and will be sifted for inefficient functionality.

4. Documentation: A table of contents, scale drawing, bill of materials, SDS sheets, and photographs showing the student in all phases of construction (using proper safety measures) are to be provided with the projects. TX DOT and/or ASAE regulations and specifications are to be provided as they apply to individual projects. Display of plans, photos, etc. must be displayed in a three-ring binder. Stands, podiums, computers, etc. will be permitted only when they can be positioned on or under the projects as space permits.

5. Trailer Registration: Current registration plates or temporary tags are required on all trailers that are towed to the project show. Hauled trailers will be exempt from this rule. All trailers and other equipment that is to be operated and or transported on public roads are to be equipped with the safety equipment specified in Title 7, Vehicles and Traffic Transportation Code of Texas Statutes, Specific chapters regarding Width (621.201), Lights and reflectors (545.106,547.324 and 547.331) Brakes (547.401) Length (624.201) and inspection (621.204) are to be adhered to. Any trailer that exceeds 102 inches in width must have a signed permit. All towed equipment, regardless of 30 standards, is to be equipped with safety chains. All Three point hitch and P.T.O. operated equipment are to meet current ASAE Standards. The TX DOT web page will provide information on how to access or acquire TX DOT equipment regulations and Vehicle regulations.

6. Project Presentation: All Projects must be painted or properly treated and must be clean and in a presentable condition, even though they may have been used. Floor covering is not encouraged. No additional floor space will be guaranteed or provided for podiums, chairs, tables, show boxes, etc.

7. Safety: Appropriate and safe display stands must be provided for gates, panels and other projects that need support. Sharp edges and points such as those on a self-feeder roofs, bale movers, etc. are to be padded or covered as necessary to prevent injury. No type of painting will be allowed while the project is at the show.

8. Electrical: All 120 VAC and higher electrical plugs and receptacles are to be equipment grounding type. All metal components are to be grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) shall be provided for all 120 VAC Receptacles. All 50 VAC and higher connections are to be protected in appropriate indoor and outdoor rated enclosures. Electricity will not be guaranteed. Due to air quality factors, generators will not be allowed to operate.

9. Signs: All Projects will be identified by standard exhibitor cards supplied by the Dayton FFA Livestock Show. Additional signs, banners, etc. are encouraged, but in such a manner that no additional floor space is required and are subject to final approval by the Executive Show Board. No “For Sale” Signs will be permitted.

10. Judging System: Projects will be judged on the Following:
1. Workmanship……………………………………………30pts
2. Design……………………………………………………30pts
3. Documentation…………………………………….....…10pts
4. Knowledge Presentation…………….......................…20pts
5. Difficulty…………………………………………….......…5pts
6. Safety……………………………………………..………5pts
Totaling in 100 possible points

11. Showmanship: Ag Mechanics Showmanship will be divided into a junior and a senior class. One showman from each class will be selected. 

12. Divisions/Classes:

Division I: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

1. Hay Equipment

2. Spray Equipment

3. Mounted and Pull-Type Tractor Equipment

4. Hydraulic Equipment

5. All Other Machinery and Equipment

Division II: Shop Equipment

6. Basic Shop Tables and Benches

7. Specialized Tables and Work Stations

8. Other Shop Equipment

Division III: Livestock and Wildlife Handling Equipment

9. Gates and Panels

10. Livestock Restraining Equipment

11. Trim Chutes, Blocking Stands, and Livestock Crates

12. Feeders

13. Other Show and Livestock Equipment

Division IV: Trailers

14. Small Utility Trailers

15. Small Stock Trailers

16. Utility and Implement Trailers

17. Stock Trailers

18. Other Trailers

Division V: Cooking Equipment

19. Tow-able Cooking Equipment

20. Non Tow-able BBQ Pits and Smokers

21. Fire Pits

22. Fish Fryers, Disk Cookers, and Other Cooking Devices

Division VI: Wood Projects

23. Picnic Tables

24. Wood Racks

25. Wood Furniture

26. All Other Wood Projects