SOILS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Overview
This Minnesota-only CDE consists of judging 4 land areas, either pits or soil borings.
Expectations at Convention for Soils
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Official Dress is expected but also dress to be outdoors. Weather is typically wet and cold, dress with good footwear, coat, hat and gloves.
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May be outdoors for slope
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Pit boxes will be used
What SHOULD students bring? (Tools/equipment/materials)
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Two pencils
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Clean clipboards
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Spray bottle with water
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Rag or hand towel for own use
What can students NOT BRING for themselves?
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Any paper materials
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A Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet
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Calculator
What will get a student/team disqualified?
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Using cell phones during the event
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Sharing answers with other participants
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Talking to other participants during the event
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Using a Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet other than the one provided
What will be provided by the event?
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Scantron sheet
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A Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet and all paper materials
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Calculator
Past Event Details
2021 Soils Pits profiles and placards
2021 Soils Instructions
For your specific questions contact:
Dennis (BJ) Bjorklund
Minnesota FFA CDE Coordinator
612-269-1742