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Overview
The purpose of the agricultural biotechnology career development event is to encourage FFA members to explore the diversity of the Biotechnology Industry, in terms of basic knowledge, skills, and applications of biotechnology to the workplace. The areas of agricultural biotechnology have important implications for animal, plant, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The event required students to identify materials and tools common to the industry, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and management practices applied in the industry via a written exam, and make observations, draw conclusions and make decisions in evaluating aspects of biotechnology principles.
Rules
Teams will consist of three to four members. All members will be scored and the top three scores, in each event area, will count towards the team total.
It is highly recommended that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event.
During the practicum portion of the event, all team members will work together.
Team members may utilize computers for the practicum portion of the event. Any team members utilizing the computers in any way not required for the contest is subject to disqualification. A tablet, iPad, or computer may be used in the practicum area only.
This is a district qualifying event. Two teams will qualify from each district. (Not applicable in Iowa)