Agronomy 

State Agronomy Contest

Students understand and demonstrate the science and management practices needed to produce high-quality crops. The Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) challenges participants to apply knowledge in crops, weeds, insects, diseases, soils, nutrient deficiencies, grain grading, and crop inputs through a written exam and hands-on practicum. 

Number of Teams: 

• This contest is capped at the first 15 schools to register. One team per school.

Scantron

• Judging Card Agronomy 708-5 (708-5) 

Description of the Contest:  

• The placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.

• Activities and Test Questions will relate to the following topic areas:

  • • Crops

    • Weeds

    • Seeds

    • Insects

    • Diseases

    • Plant nutrient deficiencies

    • Grain Grading

    • Crop inputs and equipment

• The contest will consist of:

Individual Activities

1. Written Exam - 50 multiple-choice questions.  The time limit is one hour.  No resources or team collaboration. 

2. Practicum - plant and seed identification, soils, and grain grading, general fertility knowledge, insect identification, and seed analysis.

   • Approximately 10 minutes will be allowed per ring.

Special Requirements:

• Individuals are expected to bring their own manual calculator, sharpened #2 pencils, paper, and clipboard free of notes and other markings. 

 Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.