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The Roland Peterson Agricultural Education Science Fair is a competition for FFA members who are interested in the science and technology of agriculture. It is held each year in March on the St. Paul Campus. This event is sponsored by the Cargill company.The 2012 Roland Peterson Agricultural Education Science Fair will be held on March 15, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. in Ruttan Hall B45. Registration will begin on January 31, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. and will end on March 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. To qualify for the Agriscience Fair students must:
Click here to register for this event and see the results. The winners in each category and division are eligible to compete in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair held each fall at the National FFA Convention.
Students can compete in the Roland Peterson Agriscience Fair as an individual or with a team.
Students can compete in the Roland Peterson Agriscience Fair in one of six categories:
Animal Systems
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.
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Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems
The 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.
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Food Products and Processing Systems
The study of product development, quality assurance, food safety, production, sales and service, regulation and compliance and food service within the food science industry.
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Plant Systems
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.
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Power, Structural and Technical Systems
The study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and precision technology, as well as woodworking, metalworking, welding and project planning for agricultural structures.
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Social Systems
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.
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