Western Kentucky University Agriscience & Education Field Day · The Western Kentucky University Agriscience & Education Field Day will be on April 12, 2018 at the L.D. Brown Agricultural

Western Kentucky University

Agriscience & Education Field Day

Event Handbook

April 12, 2018

Registration due April 6, 2018!

Registration Available On-Line at…

http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/fieldday_registration.php

http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/fieldday_registration.php

Register online at: http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/fieldday.php

Field Day Events

Agriculture Mechanics………………………………...…………………………L.D. Brown Expo. – Farm Shop

Agronomy………………………………………………………...................L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Concourse

Agriscience Fair ………………………………………………………….L.D. Brown Expo. – Main Concourse

UTV/Farm Safety ……………….………………………………………………L.D. Brown Expo. – Main Arena

Welding…………………………………………………………….……………..…….Main Campus – EST 242

Auctioneering………………………………………………………………….L.D. Brown Expo. - Outside Expo.

Dairy Judging……………………………………………………………………….…………………..Dairy Barn

Demonstrations.……………………………………………………………L.D. Brown Expo. (Holding Arena)

Horticulture

Food Science

Agriculture Mechanics

Entomology……………………………………………………………… L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Concourse

Equine Science……………………..………………………………...………… Student Equestrian Center Arena

Farm Management……………………………………………….…..L.D. Brown Expo. - Sales Arena/Classroom

Floriculture………………………………………………………………...……………………L.D. Brown Expo.

Test (Sales Arena)

ID (Holding Arena)

Forestry & Natural Resources…………………………………………….. L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Concourse

Job Interview ……………………………………………………….……L.D. Brown Expo. – Conference Room

Livestock Evaluation……………………………………………….…...……….L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Arena

Nursery/Landscape…………………………………………………...........................................L.D. Brown Expo.

Test (Sales Arena)

ID (Holding Arena)

Parliamentary Procedure Contest……………………………………………….L.D. Brown Expo. – Main Arena

Seed I.D…………………………………………………….……...……......L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Concourse

Soils Evaluation……………………………………………………………L.D. Brown Expo. - Outside Soil Sites

Meat Identification…………………………………………………………..L.D. Brown Expo. - Main Arena

*ALL STUDENTS/PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED FOR THE AGRISCIENCE & EDUCATION FIELD DAY!

*REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 14th, 2017!

*STUDENT/PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE NOT PRE-REGISTERED WILL ONLY PARTICIPATE AT THE DISCRETION OF

THE EVENT FACULTY MEMBER.

** ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DAY OF THE CONTEST TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PRIOR.

http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/fieldday.php


The Department of Agriculture and the students at Western Kentucky University

are pleased to welcome you to the Agriscience & Education Field Day! The faculty and

students have planned an eventful day with contests that reflect practical applications that

build knowledge bases and leadership skills that will help them prepare to become

college and career ready.

The day has been planned by the Youth Development & Agricultural Education

class at Western Kentucky University. The students enrolled in the class are learning

principles and applications needed to become an effective agricultural educator, advisor,

and team coach. From organizing the handbook, awards, contest selection, and food

resources, they are involved in all the processes. Students not only go through the

planning and implementation phases of Field Day, but are also instructed on the

following topics in their semester long course work; Managing CDE teams, Recruitment

& Retention, SAE Record books, Completing Proficiencies, State & American Degrees,

Perkins Funding, Chapter versus Classroom Spending & STEM integration.

In the handbook, you will find information pertaining to each of the contests and

the registration page for the advisors and coaches. Each team and individual entry will

need a registration page for their respective contest. Registration is due April 6.

Registrations will be accepted through mail, fax, or email.

We look forward to seeing you in April!



Anna Winchell

County, KY

Agricultural Education

Projected Student Teaching - Spring 2020

Katrina Stark

Hardin County, KY



Mary Hinton

Breckinridge County, KY



Sarah James

Edmonson County, KY

Family & Consumer Sciences


Kelsey Woodrum

Taylor County, KY


Projected Student Teaching – Spring 2020

Adam Sanderson

Anderson County, KY



Aaron Decker

Edmonson County, KY



Zayne Priddy

Grayson County, KY



Ivan Beasley

Butler County, KY


Projected Student Teaching - 2020



General Information

The Western Kentucky University Agriscience & Education Field Day will be on April 12, 2018 at the

L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

ALL contestants will start in the Expo. for announcements AND then be released to their

respective contests.

The Exposition center is located off Nashville Road on the WKU Farm.

All participants MUST be pre-registered before they will be allowed to take part in the events of the day.

Registration forms must be received by April 6, 2018.

All participants will meet in the Exposition Center at 9:15 am (Central Time) for announcements

and then will be released to their contest sites.

Participants may wear official dress or appropriate attire that reflects the contest needs and requirements.

Field Day is open to ALL students that have an interest in agriculture and are participating in a contest

being offered.

Awards will be given in the Expo. at the conclusion of the contest and results are tabulated.

Any awards not collected on April 12 WILL NOT be mailed! You may schedule a time to pick up

your plaque or ribbons from the Department of Agriculture office.

If the results are not able to be completed the day of the contest, they will be posted no later than two

days after the event and awards mailed to the appropriate participants.

Each student that attends the Field Day must participate in a contest.

A student may participate in only one contest.

One team per chapter per contest is permitted. Livestock may have two teams per school.

Concessions will be available for lunch and snacks.

Students may purchase lunch and eat in the Exposition Center.

Advisors may pick up their lunch at the Expo.



Agriscience Field Day

Rules & Guidelines

Participants

1. All participants/students in attendance for Field Day must be participating in a contest.

2. All participants/students must remain in the L.D. Brown Expo. at the conclusion of their contest and awards have

been presented.

3. Participants/Students will not roam the grounds and disturb other contest areas.

Code of Ethics for Contestants, Coaches, Staff/Adults:

The use of alcohol, “tobacco like” products, or illegal drugs, by contestants at a contest site will be cause for

immediate disqualification.

The use of alcohol”tobacco like” products or illegal drugs will not be condoned under any circumstance, while in

the presence of youth at the field day event.

Group Leaders

Group Leaders shall be individuals not affiliated with any contestant.

Group Leaders shall attend an orientation meeting with the event chairperson prior to the event to learn their

responsibilities, authority and procedures for dealing with potential problems.

Contest Results

1. Printed results will be posted on the Department website at the conclusion of Field Day.

Number of Events a Contestant May Enter

1. A contestant may compete in only one event.

2. Each student that attends the Field Day MUST participate in a contest.

3. One team per chapter per contest is permitted. Livestock may have two teams per school.

Disqualifications

1. Falsifying information will result in a letter of reprimand being sent to each coach's respective school administration or

Extension Educator by the event chairperson. A coach found guilty of violating this rule shall have his/her team and/or

individuals disqualified.

If rule violation is found after an event, the coach shall be suspended from that respective event for one year.

2. Talking or receiving help from any source during an event is forbidden. The event chairperson may disqualify any

participant violating this rule.

3. Scoring sheets that are incorrectly or incompletely marked or missing will result in a zero score.

4. Livestock owned by Western Kentucky University, or housed on Western Kentucky University property is strictly off

limits to all coaches and contestants.

5. When a contestant is observed talking, referring to notes of any kind or receiving help from any source during an event,

the following procedures will be enforced:



Contestant to Contestant

1) 1st offense noticed by group leader - the participant(s) will receive a verbal warning from the group leader. The group

leader will ask the participant to show their participant number. The group leader will duly note such number.

2) 2nd offense - the participant(s) will receive a zero (0) score on the class. The group leader will notify the event

chairperson. The chairperson will score the class as zero and sign the participant’s card.

3) 3rd offense - the participant is disqualified from the contest by the chairperson.

Contestant to Coach (or vice versa)

1) 1st offense - the participant and coach will receive a verbal warning from the group leader. The group leader will ask

the participant for his/her number.

2) 2nd offense - same as above in a. 2.

3) 3rd offense involving coach - the coach and his/her team are disqualified from the contest by the chairperson.

Following the judging event, group leaders are to confer regarding warnings given to any contestants and/or coaches for

rule violations. If any contestant/coach has received multiple warnings from group leaders, the above policy will hold, i.e.,

the class where the second warning was issued will be scored zero. The third warning will result in disqualification.

Late or Early Teams

1. No team will be permitted to judge earlier than the starting time indicated.

2. Teams arriving after the event has begun may not be allowed to participate in that event at the discretion of the

chairperson.

3. The event chairperson shall determine the official starting time.

Ties

1. Any ties will be broken by the method listed under each event category.

Awards

1. Awards will be handed out at each contest site at the conclusion of the contest.

2. Awards will be given for the following:

a. 1st Place Team/Individual – Plaque

b. 2nd Place Team/Individual – Ribbon

c. 3rd Place Team/Individual – Ribbon



Agriscience Field Day Contest - Event Registration Form

Due April 6th, 2018

Contest Name:

Coach's name:

Coach/School street address:

Coach/School city, state, zip:

Coach/School e-mail address:

Coach/School phone numbers:

High School Chapter or Club Name:

Participants

First Name

Last Name

School

Grade

#1

#2

#3

#4

If you have disability needs, please notify the event chairperson prior to event day.

Coach's signature verifies eligibility of participant(s); Educator's signature verifies receipt of registration form.

Correctness and completeness of information.

Coach's Signature Date WKU Educator/Student Date

*Please complete one page for each field day event.



Welding Provided by the Agriculture Department

4 pieces of 3/16”x 2”x 6” mild carbon steel for each participant

4 each 1/8”Lincoln Electric 6011 Fleetweld 180 rods/or equivalent rod for each participant

Equipment provided by student:

Parent Permission Slip

Safety Glasses

Proper Welding Attire (including helmet, gloves, jacket, clothing free of frays, PPE AWS guidelines)

Hand wire brush

Chipping hammer

The contest will consist of two parts.

Part One A 25 question multiple choice exam. The exam questions will be taken from chapters 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 of the textbook, “Welding Skills, 4th edition, by Moniz and Miller, American Technical Publishers. Part Two One piece of metal and 1 rod will be used to set desired temperature for welder. The remaining metal and rods

will be used to complete the following welds within 15 minutes.

Flat bead weld

Vertical Up Butt weld

Vertical Up Fillet weld

An image of the layout of the three completed welds is posted on www.kyffa.org.

.

Fillet Welds should be stringer beads with leg size of weld being equal to the thickness of the parts

welded. For state event, this would be 3/16” leg size. Butt and Flat Welds should also be stringer beads;

width range from 2 to 2.5 times the diameter of the rod. For state this would be 1/4” to 5/16” wide.

Length of welds for the Fillet and Butt should be 3.5” plus or minus ½”. And the flat weld must run the

entire length of the plate Students will weld 1 stringer bead weld in the flat position using 1 pieces of 3/16” x 4” x 3” flat stock. This is one pass on one side. The rod will be an E-6011 1/8 diameter. Vans/Bus will be available to shuttle students from the Expo. to EST!

* Consider undercutting, porosity, penetration, uniformity of weld, spatter, etc.

* Contestants are responsible for their own safety equipment, including helmets and gloves, on the day of the contest.

* A team will consist of 4 participants, no alternates. Top three scores count as team score.

* ALL WELDING PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM WITH THEM ON THE DAY

OF THE CONTEST. IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM THEY WILL NOT WELD.


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Student Manager:

Zayne Priddy

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Thomas Kingery, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/


mailto:[email protected]


http://www.wku.edu/agriculture/


WELDING EVENT

PARENT CONSENT, MEDICAL RELEASE AND

AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORM

I grant permission for my son/daughter ____________________________ (print name) to participate in the

activity listed above. In doing so, I will release the school corporation, school personnel, University, host

facility and staff, staff and contest officials of all responsibility in the event of an injury or accident. It is agreed

that the student will conduct himself/herself in a manner representative of the school and the State of Kentucky.

The undersigned, being parent or guardian of the above-named student and having legal custody and who

resides with me/us, do give consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or

treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and on the

advice of any physician or surgeon licensed to practice in the United States of America and to consent to any

x-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the

minor by any dentist licensed to practice in the United State of America.

I/We further agree that I/we will assume all expenses involved in such medical/dental procedures and will not

hold Western Kentucky University, its personnel or its representatives, liable for said expenses.

Date_____________________ Student Signature _____________________________________

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Phone ( )________________________________________

Please list any medical/dental conditions of which a medical doctor/dentist should be made

aware_________________________________________________________________________

Please list any allergies of which a medical doctor/dentist should be aware__________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Family Physician: Name ______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Phone ( )_________________________________________________

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DUPLICATE.

BRING COMPLETED FORM TO CONTEST FOR EACH CONTESTANT.

DO NOT MAIL!!!!



Dairy Judging 1. Three to six classes will be offered.

2. Classes will be comprised of dairy cattle. Maturity, type, and class will be determined the day of the

contest.

a. Holstein

b. Jersey

c. Brown Swiss

d. Ayrshire

3. Performance data will be given if available.

a. The performance data sheets will be available to the contestants as they judge the

performance classes.

4. Each contestant will be allowed a maximum of 15 minutes to place and take notes on

each class.

5. Placing cards will be given to each contestant to record his/her placing of each class,

including those for which reasons are required.

6. Cards that are left blank or marked with more than one placing will receive a zero score.

7. Ties (based on the three highest contestants' scores that went into making the tie) will be

broken by questions scores. If the tie persists, it will be broken based on species placing starting with the

first class judged.

Student Manager:

Kelsey Woodrum

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Fred DeGraves, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Office: EST 235

Phone: 745-5960


Website: http://www.wku.edu/agriculture




http://www.wku.edu/agriculture


Demonstrations

I. OBJECTIVE:

1. Research various areas of agriculture to effectively develop an educational demonstration

2. Efficiently demonstrate knowledge in specific agriculture areas.

3. Teach agriculture skills in a step-by -step / how to process.

4. Build upon public speaking skills.

II. GENERAL EVENT OVERVIEWS:

1. The demonstration will be presented by a maximum of two (2) students and include the areas of:

Agriculture Mechanics

Food Science

Horticulture Science

2. Demonstrations shall not exceed 10 minutes. There will be a point deduction of 1 point for the first 30

seconds over the designated demonstration time and then 1 point for every 15 seconds thereafter. There

will be 5 minutes at the conclusion of the demonstrations for judges to ask the students questions related

to their demonstration topic.

3. The use of live animals is prohibited.

4. The use of weapons is prohibited. The list includes, but is not limited to guns, knives, bullets, bows,

and arrows. Knives appropriate to the demonstration may be used. Example: grafting knives are

acceptable, demonstration to sharpen a knife is inappropriate.

5. Each demonstrator will be responsible for providing his/her own materials and equipment to carry out

the demonstration.

6. All demonstrations will be held in classrooms, concourses, or holding arena.

7. Agriscience and biotechnology are exciting continuously growing career options; therefore more

emphasis is being placed on these topics in the classroom. These topics fit within each individual

demonstration area as there is not a designated biotechnology area.

9. Proper safety apparel is allowed during the demonstration.



A. Agriculture Mechanics:

DESCRIPTION:

Participants will demonstrate the correct procedures, safety, and mechanical or technology skills in

agriculture including but not limited to small and large gas and diesel engine repair, power transfer

systems including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, arc, shielded gas and gas welding, concrete, wood,

metal, electricity and electronics, re-circulating aquaculture systems, hydroponics systems, precision

farming equipment and global positioning systems equipment, agriculture related buildings and

structures including greenhouses, agricultural industry communications and customer relations, safety

and safety resources, and computer technology, welding, machinery maintenance, design and

fabrication, agricultural equipment and technology systems.

Examples:

• Alternate energy source engines

• Utilization of Geographic Information Systems

• Establishment of Hydroponics’ System

B. Food Science Demonstration

DESCRIPTION:

Participants will demonstrate effective principles of food processing, food chemistry,

nutrition, food packaging, food commodities, food regulations, and help students

understand the role that food science plays in the securing of a safe, nutritious and

adequate food supply. This area will primarily involve consumable food and its

products.

Examples:

• Yeast fermentation

• Molds

• Determine the calories in a food

• Helping a consumer determine the difference between a prime and choice steak

• Differences between Organic and Conventional foods

• Deboning a roast

a. All materials should be provided by contestants, unless prior arrangements have

been made with site coordinator.

b. Refer to general demonstration guidelines for further information

C. Horticulture Demonstration

1. DESCRIPTION:

Participants will demonstrate skills learned in their horticulture and landscape training including the

biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and

products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media,

floriculture, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production

of herbaceous, woody, and nursery stock, fruit, nut, and vegetable production, and pest management. As

well as the procedures used in the planning and design of a landscape using current technology

practices, the principles and procedures involved with landscape construction, the determination of

maintenance schedules, communications and management skills necessary in landscaping operations,

and the care and use of equipment utilized by landscapers.



Examples to include but not limited to:

• Plant growth hydroponics vs. conventional

• Build a terrarium

• Developing a compost pile

• Research and Development of new Turf Grass Hybrids

• Grafting, extracting DNA and/ or Developing new hybrids of fruits and

Vegetables

Student Manager:

Aaron Decker

Faculty contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Thomas Kingery, Ed.D

Assistant Professor of Agriculture Education

Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966








Demonstration Rubric

Team Member(s) :________________________________________ School: ___________________________

Start Time: ____________________ End Time: _______________________

Standard

Accomplished

(10-7 pts)

Proficient

(6-4pts)

Basic

(3-1 pts)

Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Pts.

Intro. Introduces themselves to the

judges in a professional

manner; thoroughly introduces

demo, and gives background

information to show

importance of the

demonstration to agricultural.

Introduces themselves to

judges well but less

impressive than needed;

introduces the demo and

gives little background info

on the importance of the

demonstration to ag.

Introduces themselves

and the chapter they are

from “so-so”. Fails to

introduce the demo and

does not give any info

about the importance of

the demo to ag industry.

Fails to introduce

themselves, their chapter

or the demo. Gives no

evidence of understand

the importance of the

demo to ag industry.

Standard Accomplished

(10-7 pts)

Proficient

(6-4pts)

Basic

(3-1 pts)

Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Knowledge Demonstrates clear

understanding of principle or

concept involved; accurately

relates concept to

demonstration.

Exhibits only slightly

limited understanding or

principle demonstrated;

minor inaccuracies in

relating demonstration.

Exhibits somewhat

limited knowledge

demonstrated; minor

inaccuracies in relating

demonstration.

Lacks understanding of

the principle or

demonstrated;

inaccurately relates

principle or concept.


(10-7 pts) Proficient

(6-4pts) Basic

(3-1 pts) Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Suitability Demonstration employed is

probably the best for

demonstrating concept.

Demonstration adequate, but

a better choice might have

been made.

Poor connection between

demonstration and

concept or principle.

Little connection

between demo and

concept of principle.


(10-7 pts) Proficient

(6-4pts) Basic

(3-1 pts) Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Safety

Safety goggles or protective

screen used if appropriate;

keeps hazards away from

judges; if needed keeps first

aid and other emergency

equipment on hand; takes full

advantage of facilities

Expresses some degree of

regard for safety of self and

judges, but fails to take

adequate precautions to

actually prevent possible

minor harm to self or

judges.

Expresses some degree

of regard for safety of

self and judges, but fails

to take adequate

precautions to actually

prevent possible major

harm to self or judges.

Shows positive disregard

for judges or own safety;

shows negligence;

threatens own or judges’

safety.

Standard

Accomplished

(10-7 pts)

Proficient

(6-4pts)

Basic

(3-1 pts)

Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Conclusion Thoroughly concludes the

demonstration by summarizing

key points in the

demonstration. Ties

everything together well to

bring it all back to the

importance of the

demonstration to the

agricultural industry.

Gives an acceptable

conclusion by summarizing

key points in the

demonstration; students tie

the demonstration to the


Little conclusion

evident. Students fail to

properly summarize the

key points in the

demonstration and fail to

tie the demo back to the


No conclusion evident at

the end of the

demonstration. Demonst

ration abruptly stops. .


(10-7 pts)

Proficient

(6-4pts)

Basic

(3-1 pts)

Unacceptable

(0 pts)

Assessment Students thoroughly answer

questions in a clear and

concise method. Students are

confident of the answers they

give.

Students thoroughly answer

questions; some hesitation is

evident.

Students fail to answer

most questions. Students

appear unsure of

answers.

Students make no

attempt to answer

questions.

Time

Deductions

Deduct 5 points if over the time limit. Deduct an additional 1

point off the total score for every 30 sec. over time limit. Point deduction for

time -

Total Score =



Floriculture

Floriculture WKU Field Day contest will consist of a 50 question multiple choice exam and a 50 plant

identification exam.

The Floriculture Written Exam will consist of questions pertaining to floriculture in the areas of greenhouse

production and floral design. The exam will consist of 50 questions and contestants will have 45 minutes to

complete the exam.

Students need to bring a #2 pencil.

The Floriculture Plant Identification will consist of plants that would be used in greenhouse production and

floral design. The specimens will be taken from the National FFA Floriculture plant list such as garden plants,

annuals, cut flowers, and foliage plants. Contestants will have 30 seconds per plant to identify each.

* Any students caught cheating or talking during the exams will be disqualified.

* Students need to bring a #2 pencil.

Student Manager:

Sarah James

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Mr. Roger Dennis, M.S., AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI, KMF

Horticulture Instructor & Director (FDTC)

Office: EST 258

Phone: 270-745-5971








Seed I.D.

Seed Identification test is for freshman members ONLY, and one (1) participant per school allowed.

The Seed I.D. contest is a two-part test consisting of (1) identification by common name of 28 vials of seed that

are agronomic and vegetable crop seeds, and (2) evaluation of four sets of seed tags for forage and/or small

grain crops, ranking the seed tags in each lot from best to worst.

* Students should bring a #2 pencil with them.

* Contest answer forms will be provided.

Student Manager:

Kelsey Woodrum

Seed ID

Faculty Contact:

Graduate student

Office: EST 269

Phone: 270-745-3151

Email:





Agricultural Mechanics

The Ag. Mechanics contest will consist of several events:

o A 25- 50 question multiple choice test

o Hands-on events testing skill and problem solving.

o Topics will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Electricity

Equipment (Parts, Function, I.D.)

Adjustment or I.D.

Structural

Components or Calculations

Surveying Techniques

Students need to bring a #2 pencil and calculator

Three members per team minimum

One team per school

Student Manager:

Anna Winchell

Faculty Contact

[email protected]

Mr. Cris Scudder, M.S.

Agriculture Mechanics Instructor

Office: EST 244

Phone: 270-745-2969








Agronomy

Team Make-up: Team size will be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 members.

Activities: An Agronomic knowledge examination will be administered to all registered participants.

The examination will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and will consist of crop and soil based

agronomic information and applications. Topics will include, but not limited to, the following:

Crops and Crop Production Practices

Integrated Pest Management (weeds, insects, pathogens)

Crop Seeds and Planting (seeding rates, row spacing, seed tags, planting dates)

Essential Plant Nutrients and Fertilizer Analysis

Tillage Practices

Plant Anatomy and Morphology

Scoring and Awards: Awards will be granted for the top 3 individuals and the top 3 teams (chapters).

The top 3 member scores of each 3+ member team will count toward the team total. Chapters with 1 or

2 participants may compete for individual honors but will not be considered for team honors.

Student Manager:

Zayne Priddy

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Todd Willian, Ph.D

Professor of Agronomy (Plant Science)

Office: EST 255

Phone: 270-745-5969








Farm Management

Team make-up- A team consists of three or four members.

A team score consists of the total of the top three individuals’ scores on the written exam plus the team

activity score

Students must bring a #2 pencil and a calculator.

One team per school.

The exam is worth 300 points.

Part I consists of 30 multiple choice problems worth 150 points total.

Part II consist of 30 short‐answer problem solving question worth a total of 150 points.

Tie Breakers:

1. Total score on part II

2. If needed, selected questions from Part II will be used.

Do not write on the question sheets. Put all answers in the answer table. Turn in

both the question sheets and answer table.

Student Manager:

Mary Hinton

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Stephen King, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics

Office EST 240

Phone: 270-745-5964


Website: http://wku.edu/agriculture

Dr. Dominique Gumirakiza, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics




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Soils Evaluation

Each school can have one team with up to 4 participants.

The top 3 scores for the team will be the overall team score. (If there are less than 3 people from a

school then they can compete individually, but not as a team.)

Each member of a team will be at a different site location than all other members of that team.

Each student will receive his/her scorecards at each judging site.

Students are only permitted to have a clean clipboard at contest sites and each participant needs to bring

a pen/pencil with him/her that day.

Cell phones should be silenced and kept out of view.

Student Manager:

Adam Sanderson

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Becky Gilfillen, Ph.D

Professor of Agronomy (Soil Science)

Office: EST 256

Phone: 270-745-5970


Website: http://www.wku.edu/agricuture




http://www.wku.edu/agricuture


Equine Science Participants: Team size will be a maximum of 4 members (the top three scores count). Members may participate

individually.

Activity: A practical knowledge examination will be administered to all registered participants. The examination will

consist of individual stations with identification questions based on horse science topics. Topics will include, but are not

limited to, the following:

Horse anatomy

Feed identification

Equipment identification

Horse safety

Disease identification

Farrier science

Horseback riding disciplines

Scoring and Awards: Awards will be granted to the top 3 individuals and the top 3 teams.

Students need to bring a pencil or pen.

Answer sheets will be provided.

Student Manager:

Katrina Stark

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Jennifer Gill, Ph.D

Equine Professor

Office EST 234

Phone: 270-745-5962








Nursery/Landscape

For Horticulture, Landscape Section, there will be two exams. The first is a multiple choice exam and the

second is landscape plant identification.

Landscape Written Exam:

The Landscape written exam will test student’s knowledge of principles of horticulture including proper plant

selection, soil requirements, basic design principles, simple physiology (such as the basics of photosynthesis)

and general plant culture. There will not be a drawing component for this exam so students will not need to

bring T-squares, rulers, etc. The exam is 50 questions and they will have 45 minutes to take it. Students need

to bring a #2 pencil.

Landscape Identification Exam:

The Landscape identification exam consists of recognizing landscape plants hardy to our climate in south-

central Kentucky. They will be collected locally so the plants’ stage of growth (phenology) can be an important

identification feature. Students will choose their answers from a bank of plant names so while memorization of

scientific nomenclature is not required, the knowledge will greatly speed finding the correct answer. The bank

of plant names will be in alphabetical order by genus then species then common name. Students will be

stationed at large tables and will be asked to move to the next station every minute. Students ARE allowed to

revisit plants but only after all the plants stations have been visited. Students need to bring a #2 pencil.

Student Manager:

Aaron Decker

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]

Dr. Martin Stone, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Horticulture

Office: EST 239

Phone: 270-745-5963








Auctioneering

1. Auctioneering contestants must be amateurs. Professional or professionally-trained auctioneers are not

eligible.

2. A chapter may enter only one (1) contestant.

3. Contestants will participate in this contest in the order in which their names appear on the registration sheet.

4. Each contestant will auction one item.

5. Contestants may be requested to perform as many times as necessary for the judges to make their decisions.

Student Manager:

Mary Hinton

Faculty Contact:

[email protected]



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966








Auctioneering

#: __________ Name: _______________________ School: _______________________________

Mastery of #

Brackets

Clarity of

Chant

Body

Language

Speed of

Chant

Crowd

Management

Total __________



Livestock Evaluation

1. Four to six classes total.

2. Classes MAY be comprised of a combination of the following:

a. Beef – May include market steers, prospect steers, heifers, or bulls.

b. Meat goats – May include 1 class of meat goats.

c. Swine – May include market hogs, breeding gilts, or prospect market hogs.

d. Sheep – May include market lambs, ewes, yearling ewes, or rams.

3. Performance data will be given if available.

a. The performance data sheets will be available to the contestants as they judge the

performance classes.

4. Each contestant will be allowed a maximum of 15 minutes to place and take notes on

each class.

5. Placing cards will be given to each contestant to record his/her placing of each class,

including those for which reasons are required.

6. Cards that are left blank or marked with more than one placing will receive a zero score.

7. Ties (based on the three highest contestants' scores that went into making the tie) will be

broken by questions scores. If the tie persists, it will be broken based on species placing starting with

beef, swine, sheep and goats.

Student Manager:

Kelsey Woodrum

Faculty Contact:

Dr. Hunter Galloway, Ph.D


Office: EST 254

Phone: 745-5968







Forestry & Natural Resources OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Agriscience Forestry & Natural Resources event for youth are:

1. To develop leadership skills, to work as a team, and to practice good study habits.

2. To acquire information about forest ecosystems and forestry skills.

3. To appreciate and manage wisely Kentucky’s forest and natural resources.

One team member per school may participate.

Contestants should bring clipboards and pencils. Participants will be given a list of trees and write the

appropriate number on the answer sheet to identify the leaves. Some problems may require simple math

calculations, however, no calculators will be allowed.

Students will:

Identify 30 leaves (1 point each) and 10 seeds (1 point each) and 5 woods (2 points each). The written quiz will

have 25 questions (4 points each).

Total Possible Points - 150

Leaves to identify: http://www.uky.edu/hort/?q=Native-Trees-of-Kentucky

Seeds to identify:

American basswood (Tilia americana)

American beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Black oak (Quercus velutina)

Black walnut (Juglans nigra)

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa)

Butternut (Juglans cinerea)

Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana)

Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus)

Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Eastern hophornbeam/ Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana)

Jack pine (Pinus banksiana)

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioica)

Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)

Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra)

Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

Red maple (Acer rubrum)

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Tuliptree/Yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)

White oak (Quercus alba)



Woods to identify:

American basswood (Tilia americana)

American beech (Fagus grandifolia)

American elm (Ulmus americana)

Black cherry (Prunus serotina)

Black walnut (Juglans nigra)

Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)

Tuliptree/Yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

White ash (Fraxinus americana)

White oak (Quercus alba)

Student Manager:

Sarah James



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966







Entomology OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Entomology event for youth are:

1. To develop leadership skills, to work as a team, and to practice good study habits.

2. To acquire information about entomological ecosystems and their environmental impact.

3. To appreciate and manage wisely Kentucky’s entomological resources.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this event is to increase youth understanding of insects, control measures, and

integrated pest management.

One team member per school may participate.

Contestants should bring clipboards and pencils. Participants will be given a list of specimens and write the

appropriate number on the answer sheet to identify the specimen. Some problems may require simple math

calculations, however, no calculators will be allowed.

Students will:

Identify 20 insects (2 points each common name, 2 points for order). The written quiz will have 25 questions (4

points each).

Total Possible Points - 180

Student Manager:

Adam Sanderson



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966







Insects to Identify:

Baldfaced hornet - Hymenoptera Corn earworm - Lepidoptera

Bean leaf beetle – Coleoptera Corn flea beetle - Coleoptera

Bed bug - Hemiptera Cottony maple scale - Homoptera

Bird louse - Mallophaga Crane fly – Diptera

Black cutworm - Lepidoptera Damsel bug - Hemiptera

Blister beetle - Coleoptera Damselfly - Odonata

Blow fly – Diptera Deer fly - Diptera

Booklouse – Psocoptera Dermestid beetle - Coleoptera

Boxelder bug - Hemiptera Differential grasshopper - Orthoptera

Brownbanded cockroach - Dictyoptera Diving beetle – coleoptera

Brown lacewing - Neuroptera Dobsonfly - Megaloptera

Bumble Bee - Hymenoptera Dragonfly - Odonata

Cabbage butterfly - Lepidoptera Earwig – Dermaptera

Cabbage looper - Lepidoptera Elm leaf beetle - Coleoptera

Caddisfly - Trichoptera Emerald ash borer – coleoptera

Camel cricket - Orthoptera European corn borer - Lepidoptera

Carolina grasshopper – Orthoptera Field cricket - Orthoptera

Carpenter ant - Hymenoptera Firefly – Coleoptera

Flea - Siphonaptera Rice weevil - Coleoptera

Fungus Gnat – Diptera Robber fly - Diptera

German cockroach - Dictyoptera Rose chafer - Coleoptera

Giant water bug - Hemiptera Rove beetle – Coleoptera

Green June beetle - Coleoptera Satyr – Lepidoptera

Green lacewing - Neuroptera Sawfly - Hymenoptera

Ground beetle - Coleoptera Sawtoothed grain beetle - Coleoptera

Gypsy moth – Lepidoptera Scorpionfly - Mecoptera

Hackberry psyllid - Homoptera Seedcorn beetle - Coleoptera

Head louse - Anoplura Silverfish - Thysanura

Hessian fly - Diptera Sod webworm - Lepidoptera

Alfalfa weevil - Coleoptera Carpenter bee - Hymenoptera

American cockroach - Dictyoptera Carrion beetle - Coleoptera

Angoumois grain moth - Lepidoptera Cecropia moth – Lepidoptera

Annual cicada - Homoptera Chinch bug - Hemiptera

Antlion - Neuroptera Cicada killer wasp - Hymenoptera

Aphid - Homoptera Click beetle - Coleoptera

Apple maggot fly - Diptera Clover leaf weevil - Coleoptera

Armyworm - Lepidoptera Cluster fly – Diptera

Asparagus beetle - Coleoptera Codling moth - Lepidoptera

Assassin bug – Hemiptera Colorado potato beetle - Coleoptera

Bagworm - Lepidoptera Common stalk borer - Lepidoptera



Agriscience Fair This contest provides students with the opportunity to apply scientific principles and emerging technology to the

agricultural industry, while allowing them explore their own interests. The fair will consist of six categories: Animal

Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems, Plant Systems,

Power, Structural and Technical Systems, and Social Systems. These projects need to include all standard parts of the

Agriscience Project according to National FFA rules. Each student will explain their findings to a judge or judges.

Experiments must be completed before arrival to the fair.

The Agriscience fair will consist of two divisions: Division I is open to individuals/teams in grades 9 and 10. Division II

is open to individuals/two-member teams in grades 11 and 12.

Number of Contestants

Multiple individuals/teams per school in each division.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three contestants/teams per division

Resources

For more information and rules, please go to www.ffa.org/documents/agsci_handbook.pdf.

Grading Rubric

The National FFA guidelines and rubric will be used to grade the Agriscience Fair Projects. (To access this rubric please

follow this link:

https://www.ffa.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/ASF%20Orientation%20Packet.pdf

Student Manager:

Katrina Stark

Faculty contact:

[email protected]



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966




https://www.ffa.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/ASF%20Orientation%20Packet.pdf




Job Interview Please prepare a cover letter addressing the employer of your experiences, employability skills, and

interest in the position.

Also, prepare a resume reflecting your skills and abilities for that position.

All information on the application, listed in your resume, communicated during the interview, etc. is to

be accurate and reflect your skills.

Please approach the contest as if the openings appeared in your local newspaper.

Job Interview Rules

1. The Job Interview CDE will be limited to one student per chapter.

2. All written materials (resume, cover letter, application, etc.) must be the result of the student’s own

work. Plagiarism will be grounds for disqualification.

3. The CDE will include two sections:

a. Resume and cover letter-300 points

b. Personal interview- 500 points

4. The resume and cover letter must be brought to the contest. It should be formatted for 8 ½ x 11 inch

paper.

a. The resume and cover letter must be non-fictitious and based on the student’s actual work

experience. The resume and cover letter should be targeted toward an entry-level job for which

the student would currently be qualified.

b. The cover letter (100 points) must be typed, one page, single-spaced, left justified using Times,

Times New Roman or 12 point minimum font.

i. The letter should be dated and addressed to:

WKU Job Interview

1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

c. The resume (200 points) is to be single sided, typed using Times, Times New Roman 12 point

minimum font. The resume should not exceed two pages total.

5. Personal Interview- 500 points

a. Judge/judges will conduct a personal interview for the position.

b. Interviews will be limited to 10 minutes.

6. Official Dress is encouraged for this contest.



Cover Letter- 100 Points

Points Possible Points Received

Format 30

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 20

Content 40

General Appearance 10

Subtotal 100

Deduction -10

Total 100

Resume- 200 Points

Points Possible Points Received

Format 5

Content 75

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 5

General Appearance 15

Subtotal 100

Deduction -10

Total 100

X2 200

Personal Interview

Points Possible Points Awarded

Appearance 10

First Impression 15

Response to Questions 30

Communication Skills 30

Conclusion 15

Total 100

X5 500



Student Manager:

Ivan Beasley

Faculty contact:

[email protected]



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966








Meat Identification

Retail Meat Cuts Identification - 180 points

Participants will identify 30 retail meats cuts found on the “Meats Identification Card.” The official key (Retail

Cuts Coding) is located next in the handbook. Only the cuts listed are eligible to be used in this event.

Participants will be given one point for correct species identification, one point for correct primal cut

identification, one point for correct cookery and three points for correct retail trade name. Answers will be

recorded on an official scorecard.

CLARIFICATION OF TERMS FOR RETAIL ID

• CHOP—Smaller, flat cuts of meat, usually from the pork, veal or lamb rib, loin or shoulder, generally ranging

from 1⁄2” to 11⁄2” in thickness. A chop usually is of a size to be a single meal portion.

• SLICE—A section of meat, usually less than one inch thick, taken from the center or either side of center of

the leg of pork, lamb or veal.

• STEAK—A flat cut of meat, larger than a chop, ranging from 3⁄4” to 11⁄2” of thickness cut from various parts

of a beef carcass, or the shoulder of pork and veal. The size of a steak often is sufficient to provide more than

one portion.

• ROAST (Meat Cut)—Cuts of meat larger than steaks, chops or slices (usually two or more inches thick). This

cut is intended to serve more than two people.

Retail Cuts Code Sheet with Cookery

Species Primal

Retail

Cut

Cooking

Method Species Primal Retail Cut

Cooking

Method

B B 89 M Beef Brisket Corned Moist

B B 15 M Beef Brisket Flat Half, Bnls Moist

B B 10 M Beef Brisket Whole, Bnls Moist

B C 26 M Beef Chuck 7-bone Pot-Roast Moist

B C 03 M Beef Chuck Arm Pot-Roast Moist

B C 04 M Beef Chuck Arm Pot-Roast, Bnls Moist

B C 06 M Beef Chuck Blade Roast Moist

B C 13 D/M Beef Chuck Eye Roast, Bnls Dry/Moist

B C 45 D Beef Chuck Eye Steak, Bnls Dry

B C 20 M Beef Chuck Mock Tender Roast Moist

B C 48 M Beef Chuck Mock Tender Steak Moist

B C 21 D Beef Chuck Petite Tender Dry

B C 29 D/M Beef Chuck Shoulder Pot Roast (Bnls) Dry/Moist

B C 58 D Beef Chuck Top Blade Steak (Flat Iron) Dry

B D 47 D/M Beef Flank Flank Steak Dry/Moist

B F 49 D Beef Loin Porterhouse Steak Dry

B F 55 D Beef Loin T-bone Steak Dry

B F 34 D Beef Loin Tenderloin Roast Dry



B F 56 D Beef Loin Tenderloin Steak Dry

B F 59 D Beef Loin Top Loin Steak Dry

B F 60 D Beef Loin Top Loin Steak, Bnls Dry

B F 64 D Beef Loin Top Sirloin Cap Steak, Bnls Dry

B F 63 D Beef Loin

Top Sirloin Steak, Bnls Cap Off

Dry

B F 62 D Beef Loin Top Sirloin Steak, Bnls Dry

B F 40 D Beef Loin Tri Tip Roast Dry

B G 28 M Beef Plate Short Ribs Moist

B G 54 D/M Beef Plate Skirt Steak, Bnls D/M

B H 22 D Beef Rib Rib Roast Dry

B H 13 D Beef Rib Ribeye Roast, Bnls Dry

B H 45 D Beef Rib Ribeye Steak, Bnls Dry

B H 50 D Beef Rib Ribeye Steak, Lip-On Dry

B I 08 D/M Beef Round Bottom Round Roast Dry/Moist

B I 09 D/M Beef Round Bottom Round Rump Roast Dry/Moist

B I 43 M Beef Round Bottom Round Steak Moist

Retail Cuts Code Sheet with Cookery (cont.)

Species Primal

Retail

Cut

Cooking


Cooking

Method

B I 14 D/M Beef Round Eye Round Roast Dry/Moist

B I 46 D/M Beef Round Eye Round Steak Dry/Moist

B I 51 M Beef Round Round Steak Moist

B I 52 M Beef Round Round Steak, Bnls Moist

B I 36 D/M Beef Round Tip Roast - Cap Off Dry/Moist

B I 57 D Beef Round Tip Steak - Cap Off Dry

B I 39 D Beef Round Top Round Roast Dry

B I 61 D Beef Round Top Round Steak Dry

B N 82 M Beef Various Beef for Stew Moist

B N 83 D/M Beef Various Cubed Steak Dry/Moist

B N 84 D Beef Various Ground Beef Dry

P E 44 D/M Pork Ham/Leg Pork Fresh Ham Center Slice Dry/Moist

P E 25 D/M Pork Ham/Leg

Pork Fresh Ham Rump Portion

Dry/Moist

P E 27 D/M Pork Ham/Leg

Pork Fresh Ham Shank Portion

Dry/Moist

P E 91 D Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Bnls Dry

P E 90 D Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Center Slice Dry

P E 96 D Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Rump Portion Dry

P E 97 D Pork Ham/Leg Smoked Ham, Shank Portion Dry



P E 35 D Pork Ham/Leg Tip Roast, Bnls Dry

P E 38 D Pork Ham/Leg Top Roast, Bnls Dry

P F 05 D/M Pork Loin Back Ribs Dry/Moist

P F 66 D/M Pork Loin Blade Chops Dry/Moist

P F 67 D/M Pork Loin Blade Chops, Bnls Dry/Moist

P F 06 D/M Pork Loin Blade Roast Dry/Moist

P F 68 D Pork Loin Butterflied Chops Bnls Dry

P F 11 D Pork Loin Center Loin Roast Dry

P F 12 D Pork Loin Center Rib Roast Dry

P F 69 D/M Pork Loin Country Style Ribs Dry/Moist

P F 70 D Pork Loin Loin Chops Dry

P F 71 D Pork Loin Rib Chops Dry

P F 73 D Pork Loin Sirloin Chops Dry

P F 53 D Pork Loin Sirloin Cutlets Dry

P F 30 D Pork Loin Sirloin Roast Dry

P F 93 D Pork Loin Smoked Pork Loin Chop Dry

P F 95 D Pork Loin Smoked Pork Loin Rib Chop Dry

P F 34 D Pork Loin Tenderloin, Whole Dry

P F 74 D Pork Loin Top Loin Chops Dry

P F 75 D Pork Loin Top Loin Chops, Bnls Dry

P F 37 D Pork Loin Top Loin Roast, Bnls Dry

Species Primal

Retail

Cut

Cooking


Cooking

Method

P J 02 D/M Pork Shoulder Arm Picnic, Whole Dry/Moist

P J 03 D/M Pork Shoulder Arm Roast Dry/Moist

P J 41 D/M Pork Shoulder Arm Steak Dry/Moist

P J 07 D/M Pork Shoulder Blade Boston Roast Dry/Moist

P J 42 D/M Pork Shoulder Blade Steak Dry/Moist

P J 94 D/M Pork Shoulder Smoked Picnic, Whole Dry/Moist

P K 98 D Pork Side Slab Bacon Dry

P K 99 D Pork Side Sliced Bacon Dry

P K 17 M Pork Side/Belly Fresh Side Moist

P L 32 D/M Pork Spareribs Pork Spareribs Dry/Moist

P N 85 D Pork Various Ground Pork Dry

P N 86 M Pork Various Hock Moist

P N 83 D/M Pork Various Pork Cubed Steak Dry/Moist

P N 87 D Pork Various Pork Sausage Links Dry

P N 87 D Pork Various Sausage Dry

P N 92 M Pork Various Smoked Pork Hock Moist



L A 24 D/M Lamb Breast Ribs (Denver Style) Dry/Moist

L E 01 D Lamb Leg American Style Roast Dry

L E 44 D Lamb Leg Center Slice Dry

L E 16 D Lamb Leg Frenched Style Roast Dry

L E 18 D Lamb Leg Leg Roast, Bnls Dry

L E 73 D Lamb Leg Sirloin Chops Dry

L E 31 D Lamb Leg Sirloin Half Dry

L F 70 D Lamb Loin Loin Chops Dry

L F 19 D Lamb Loin Loin Roast Dry

L H 71 D Lamb Rib Rib Chops Dry

L H 72 D Lamb Rib Rib Chops Frenched Dry

L H 22 D Lamb Rib Rib Roast Dry

L H 23 D Lamb Rib Rib Roast, Frenched Dry

L J 65 D/M Lamb Shoulder Arm Chops Dry/Moist

L J 66 D/M Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops Dry/Moist

L J 33 D/M Lamb Shoulder Square Cut Dry/Moist

L N 88 M Lamb Various Shank Moist

B M 76 D/M Beef Variety Heart Dry/Moist

L M 76 D/M Lamb Variety Heart Dry/Moist

P M 76 D/M Pork Variety Heart Dry/Moist

B M 77 D/M Beef Variety Kidney Dry/Moist

L M 77 D/M Lamb Variety Kidney Dry/Moist

P M 77 D/M Pork Variety Kidney Dry/Moist

Species Primal

Retail

Cut

Cooking


Cooking

Method

B M 78 D/M Beef Variety Liver Dry/Moist

L M 78 D/M Lamb Variety Liver Dry/Moist

P M 78 D/M Pork Variety Liver Dry/Moist

B M 79 M Beef Variety Oxtail Moist

B M 80 D/M Beef Variety Tongue Dry/Moist

L M 80 D/M Lamb Variety Tongue Dry/Moist

P M 80 D/M Pork Variety Tongue Dry/Moist

B M 81 M Beef Variety Tripe Moist



Student Manager:

Ivan Beasley

Faculty Contact:

Dr. Hunter Galloway, Ph.D


Office: EST 254

Phone: 745-5968







UTV/Farm Safety Held at WKU farm behind the vineyard we will meet at the Expo.

Only one student from each chapter is permitted for the contest. Students must have side-by-side experience.

The UTV safety contest will consist of three parts.

General farm safety quiz. The quiz will include ATV safety; roll over protection systems, and general

farm safety questions.

Pre-course inspection of the vehicle - A very basic visual inspection of tires, roll over protection system,

seat and/or lap belts, and verbally communicates this info to the judge and that the vehicle is safe to

drive.

Driving course, which contains four parts. Driving around the two “alleys” to get use to the throttle

(student do not need to go fast - the instructor will warn if speed continues could result in automatic

disqualification). The first alley will allow the student to get to know the handling of the vehicle. The

last alley will have a ninety degree back up into a tight pocket of cones. The last part will be driving

down and up a bank at a smooth constant speed. The last portion of the course, students are supposed to

act as someone is riding with possible neck injuries. At any time during the test, the instructor will say

“stop” and the student will be evaluated on response time and how smoothly they stop.

Course objectives and contest could change based on the availability of equipment, weather, or other

factors pertaining to the contest.

Student Manager:

Anna Winchell

Faculty contact:



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966







UTV Obstacle Course

PARENT CONSENT, MEDICAL RELEASE AND

AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORM

I grant permission for my son/daughter ____________________________ (print name) to participate in the

activity listed above. In doing so, I will release the school corporation, school personnel, University, host

facility and staff, staff and contest officials of all responsibility in the event of an injury or accident. It is agreed

that the student will conduct himself/herself in a manner representative of the school and the State of Kentucky.

The undersigned, being parent or guardian of the above-named student and having legal custody and who

resides with me/us, do give consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or

treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and on the

advice of any physician or surgeon licensed to practice in the United States of America and to consent to any

x-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the

minor by any dentist licensed to practice in the United State of America.

I/We further agree that I/we will assume all expenses involved in such medical/dental procedures and will not

hold Western Kentucky University, its personnel or its representatives, liable for said expenses.

Date_____________________ Student Signature _____________________________________

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Phone ( )________________________________________

Please list any medical/dental conditions of which a medical doctor/dentist should be made

aware_________________________________________________________________________

Please list any allergies of which a medical doctor/dentist should be aware__________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Family Physician: Name ______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Phone ( )_________________________________________________

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DUPLICATE.

BRING COMPLETED FORM TO CONTEST FOR EACH CONTESTANT.

DO NOT MAIL!!!!



Parliamentary Procedure Contest

1. A maximum of two students from each chapter are allowed to participate in this contest.

2. Part one of the contest will consist of a 25-question parliamentary procedure test. This test will come from

Roberts Rules of Order and will mimic what the state contest will have. Contestants will have 20 minutes to

complete this test.

3. Part two of this contest will give the contestants four motions that they must put in chronological order.

Contestants will have 10 minutes to put these in order with reasoning.

Example: Orders of the Day, Main Motion, Object to the Consideration of the Question, Refer to

a Committee.

Contestants will put these in order according to how they would be said during a meeting.

4. Part 3 will have each contestant present one motion, which will be predetermined, to the judges. These must

be said correctly according to Roberts Rules of Order. Contestants can either present as the chairperson or as a

member.

5. Contestants will be graded on the correctness of the test, if motions are put in order with correct reasoning,

and if motion is said correctly along with presentation.

6. Contestants must bring a pencil with an eraser with them to the contest. These are the only materials allowed

to be with the contestants.

7. Contestants caught cheating or talking will be disqualified. Contestants caught with any other materials other

than a pencil with eraser will be disqualified.

Student Manager:

Katrina Stark

Faculty contact:



Office: EST 242

Phone: 745-5966




