MINNESOTA
FFA ASSOCIATION

Overview

This Minnesota-only CDE consists of judging 4 land areas, either pits or soil borings.

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Expectations at Convention for Soils

• Official Dress is expected but also dress to be outdoors. Weather is typically wet and cold, dress with good footwear, coat, hat and gloves.

• May be outdoors for slope

• Pit boxes will be used
   

What SHOULD students bring? (Tools/equipment/materials)

• Two pencils

• Spray bottle with water

• Rag or hand towel for own use

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What can students NOT BRING for themselves? 

• Any paper materials

• A clipboard

• A Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet

• A calculator

 

What will get a student/team disqualified? 

• Using cell phones during the event

• Sharing answers with other participants

• Talking to other participants during the event

• Using a Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet other than the one provided

 

What will be provided by the event?

• Scantron sheet

• A Minnesota Land Judging Scorecard Instructions packet and all paper materials 

• Calculator

• Clipboard

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