Agriscience Opportunities

NAAE, St. LouisNovember 17, 2011

Larry Lyder, Education Specialist II

Agriscience Teacher

• NAAE is in charge of this program– Contact Alissa Smith

• asmith.naae@uky.edu• 800-509-0204

Agriscience Fair

• New Categories– Animal Systems (AS)– Environmental Services/Natural

Resource Systems (ENR)– Food Products and Processing (FPP)– Plant Systems (PS)– Power, Structural and Technical Systems

(PST)– Social Systems (SS)

Animal Systems Research

The study of animal systems, including life processes, health, nutrition, genetics, management and processing, through the study of small animals, aquaculture, livestock, dairy, horses and/or poultry.

Plant Systems Research

The study of plant life cycles, classifications, functions, structures, reproduction, media and nutrients, as well as growth and cultural practices, through the study of crops, turf grass, trees and shrubs and/or ornamental plants.

Environmental Service Systems/Natural Resource Systems

ResearchThe study of systems, instruments and technology used in waste management, the study of the management of soil, water, wildlife, forests and air as natural resources and their influence on the environment.

Food Products and Processing Systems Research

The study of product development, quality assurance, food safety, production, sales and service, regulation and compliance, and food service within the food science industry.

Power, Structural and TechnicalSystems Research

The study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and precision technology, as well as woodworking, metal working, welding and project planning for agricultural structures.

Social Sciences Research

The study of human behavior and the interaction of individuals in and to society, including agricultural education, agribusiness economic, agricultural communication, agricultural leadership and other social science applications in agriculture, food and natural

resources.

Agriscience Fair cont.• Eligibility

– Places in top 3 of category/ division, can no longer compete in that category/division

• Extension of projects– Must be new research– Must fill out extension form– Only will be judged on

research from current year– All documentation must

reflect the new research

Agriscience Fair cont.

• Pre-qualifying process– States must declare by June 1– Written report and fair application

postmarked by July 15– Panel will determine top 15 in each

category/division – Maximum of 360 exhibits– Report score will count for

25% of fair judging– Refer to pre-qualifying rubric

Agriscience Fair cont.

• Required forms with report– Application– Project Extension (if needed)– Non-Human Vertebrate– Human Vertebrate– Checklist for Sponsor/Safety– Research Expenses– Hazardous Material– Research Plan Approval

Agriscience Fair cont.• Items for fair display

– Logbook• Accurate/detailed notes of project

– Report– Display

• Stable and free standing• Any objects within guidelines• Size limitations

– 48” wide– 30” deep– 108” tall (floor to top) including table (36”)

• Nothing can be touching the floor– Interview

• Maximum of 15 minutes

Questions????

Larry Lyderllyder@ffa.org317-802-4402

Agriscience Research Proficiency

• Transition from Agriscience Student Award/Scholarship Program• Teacher input and requests• Expansion of opportunities to recognize

more students• Same process and awards as

technical proficiency

Proficiency Award Areas

– Animal Systems Research– Environmental Services/Natural

Resource Systems Research– Food Products and Processing

Systems Research– Plant Systems Research– Power, Structural and Technical

Systems Research– Social Systems Research– Diversified Systems Research

Proficiency Award Areas

Diversified Research

Proficiency areas that include cross-area research projects, or for a member who has multiple research projects related to more than one research area.

Agriscience Proficiency• Phase in process

–Only 3 areas for 2012• Animal Systems Research• Plant Systems Research• Integrated Research

– Environmental Service systems/Natural Resource Systems Research

– Food Products and Processing Systems Research

– Power, Structural and Technical Systems Research

– Social Sciences Research– Diversified Research (2 or more

research areas)

Agriscience Proficiency

• Additional areas will be added in future years–All contingent on funding

and participation–Released by June 1

Agriscience Proficiency Cont.

• Application– Similar to technical application– Few pages different due to type of

SAE (research)• Research SAE summary page• Research expense page• Encourage to include biotech competencies• Research information for documentation

– MUST have expense page, abstract, procedure and conclusion for each research project

Agriscience Opportunities

• Agriscience Fair• Agriscience Proficiencies• Star in Agriscience

Questions?

Larry Lyderllyder@ffa.org317-802-4402

Agriscience Research CDE

• New CDE– Currently in Framework Stage– Role-out Plan

• Contingent on funding• Format

– 4 components

Agriscience CDE cont.

• Pre-convention event– Team research project

• All 4 team members• Research project done on local issue• Report postmarked by August 15• Presentation of report findings to panel

– 15 minute presentation with 5 minutes of questions

Agriscience CDE cont.• Team Activity

– All 4 team members work collaboratively

– Research scenario• Draw a scenario from the 6 categories• 60 minutes to:

– Identify appropriate research question– Develop research proposal

• 10 minute presentation• 10 minutes for questions

Agriscience CDE cont.

• Individual Practicum– Research Critique

• Completed by all 4 team members individually

• Presented with research report– 60 minutes to develop critique

» Methods» Processes» Conclusions» Recommendations

Agriscience CDE cont.

• Knowledge Based Exam– All 4 team members will take individually– 50 question multiple choice

Scenario• The citizens of Anytown, USA have noticed a

different taste in their water that lasts only a few days but seems to be occurring rather frequently. Some say the natural gas drilling in the county is the cause. Others believe it is the new golf course that opened last fall. Still others blame the poultry farms for the litter that is spread around the county on a daily basis. As a local research group, you have been asked to determine what is going on with Anytown’s water.

Questions????

Larry Lyderllyder@ffa.org317-802-4402