On May 26th, 2011, at 3:00 P.M., 26 East Sac FFA Middle School Students attended the CDE Olympics at the Agri-Science facility in Lake View. The Career Development (CDE) Olympics were presented by High School members of East Sac FFA. The Middle School members participated in mini-versions of a real CDE that they might participate in during high school. There was an Agronomy CDE where members identified different plants, weeds, and seeds; performed grain grading; and took a short knowledge test. The Food Science CDE tested members’ skills at trying to differentiate between certain crackers and drinks; identify 10 aromas; and take a short knowledge test. The Meats CDE gave members the opportunity to test their knowledge of carcass evaluation, retail cut identification, and quality and yield grading. Last but not least, The Ag Mechanics CDE, provided members a chance to show how much they know about mechanics related to agriculture. Members identified electrical, welding, and small engines equipment; took a short knowledge test; and completed two problem solving activities.
top five individuals from the Ag CDE Olympics
Members were then presented awards when they were finished with the program at the Fourth Annual East Sac FFA Middle School Banquet that same evening. Results of the event were as follows. Agronomy winner: Brian Frederick, Ag Mechanics winner: Cody Obmann, Food Science winner: Nicole Huser, and Meats winner: Sarah Stark. The top five individuals, starting with first place, were: Brian Frederick, Nicole Huser, Morgan Ackerman, Sarah Stark, and Nicole Langbein. Congratulations to all members for participating and thank you to all high school FFA members who helped with the event.
The East Sac FFA is a youth organization of 143 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology. FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information, visit www.eastsacffa.com.
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