FFA - AG EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
- Projects entered shall be the direct result of Agricultural Mechanics instruction in Ag-Ed and constructed primarily under the supervision of the Ag-Ed Instructor.
- The student entering the project will have had at least 75% of the construction responsibility for the project.
- Each item will be NEATLY tagged at the time of entry with the name of the article, classification, the student's name, age, and grade level at time of construction, name of school, and cost of construction.
- The superintendent shall make the final determination of the class for each entry.
- Each student may exhibit only 2 items in each class.
- The power unit should be included on all power driven equipment during the judging, but must be adjusted so it will not function thereafter, for safety of the public.
BASIS FOR JUDGING
- Construction
Soundness of joints and attachments, correctness, neatness of cuts...................................................,,....................... 40 points
- Utility
Functional design, ease of use, portability or storability..................................................................................................... 40 points
- Workmanship
Attention to detail and neatness; should not affect immediate function..................................................................... 20 points
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
DIVISION 500 - UTILITY
| 5000 | LARGE ITEMS - Wagons, Trailers |
| 5001 | MEDIUM ITEMS- Carts, Welding Tables, Presses, Engine Hoists, Engine Stands |
| 5002 | SMALL ITEMS - Splash Blocks, Tool Boxes, Foot Scrapers, Stools, Car Ramps, Jack Stands |
DIVISION 510 – PRODUCTION
- To include items/tools used in crop or livestock production.
- To include items/tools which incorporate an electric, hydraulic, and/or fuel motor as a power source to perform a function. (Equipment must be prepared for display in the power category).
| 5100 | LARGE ITEMS - Loading Chute, Bale Carrier, Hog Carrier |
| 5101 | MEDIUM ITEMS- Stock Panels, Sheep Blocker |
| 5102 | SMALL ITEMS - Post Driver, Post Puller, Troughs |
DIVISION 520 – POWER
5200 LARGE ITEMS - Large Sprayer
5201 MEDIUM ITEMS - Log Splitter
5202 SMALL ITEMS - Small Sprayer
DIVISION 530 – HORTICULTURE
- To include items/tools used around the lawn/garden for recreation or improvement purposes.
| 5300 | LARGE ITEMS - Grills, Smokers, Planters, Mini-Sprayers |
| 5301 | MEDIUM ITEMS- Picnic Tables, Patio Seats,Patio Table |
| 5302 | SMALL ITEMS - Plant Stands, Planter Boxes, Signs |
DIVISION 540 – REFURBISHING
- A restoration of an item/tool, which has current benefit to one of the following categories. The project must include a narrative describing the condition of the tool/item prior to repair; steps taken to repair the item; a bill of materials which indicates costs; and attractively mounted pictures with appropriate captions.
5400 LARGE ITEMS - Tractors
5401 SMALL ITEMS - Antique Farm Tools