Introduction to Agricultural Science Teaching Ag Advocacy Introduction to Agricultural Science Teaching Katherine Goss, Jennifer Elihan, Ashley Cline

Objectives of Ag Advocacy To promote the agriculture industry on all levels, from local to the state level. To educate the consumer and general public about the importance and value of the agriculture industry. To promote the principles of agriculture such as: biotechnology, soil stewardship,resource management, economic and environmental benefits as well as the humane principles of sound livestock production and management. To prepare students to promote agriculture in a professional and effective manner through essential communication and presentation skills.

Why Participate in Ag Advocacy? Ag Advocacy is designed to inform the general public and consumers about the importance and value of the agriculture industry and how agriculture impacts human lives. Students are able to pick any theme/topic they choose as long as they are advocating for agriculture.

How to participate in Ag Advocacy Form a team consisting of 3 to 5 members Choose a topic relating to any agricultural field Design props, skits, or other creative elements You may include technology but it is not an advantage nor a disadvantage Study your topic in depth as well as current agricultural topics as judges will ask questions after the presentation is over

How to participate in Ag Advocacy Participants must be in official dress Setup and takedown must be completed by team members, advisors, or a designated person The giving of gifts or memorabilia to judges is prohibited

Tips for Success Pick a topic you and your team are excited about Go over the general rules of professionalism Allow plenty of time to prepare for the competition Use props and materials to help aid in the presentation Make sure to practice the presentation many times to become comfortable with the flow

Ag Advocacy Video Demo:

Ag Advocacy Judging TIMING Teams will present 5-8 minute presentation for a panel of judges. They will be allowed a maximum of 5 minutes for set-up and a maximum of 5 minutes for tear-down. The penalty for violation shall be 10 points per minute or major fraction thereof. A major fraction of a minute is defined as 31 seconds.

Ag Advocacy Judging SCORING CONTENT Conciseness, clarity of presentation (50) Organization of presentation (100) Ability to hold audience’s interest (50) Innovativeness, uniqueness, creativity of presentation (150) Power of expression, fluency, sincerity, enthusiasm (125) Equal participation by members (50) Response to questions (200) Overall quality and effectiveness (125) Agricultural industry knowledge and skill (150)

Ag Advocacy Judging

Ag Advocacy Judging RANKING

Tie Breaker Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. Team low ranks will be counted and the team with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the team’s response to questions. The team with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to question will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the team’s raw scores will be totaled. The team with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner.

Activity Now it’s your turn! If you all look down at the notecard you have received there will be a color dot (SURPRISE). Please meet your group in the following locations: Front left corner of the room: Blue Back left corner of the room: Red Front right corner of the room: Green Back right corner of the room: Black

Activity Topics Theme Examples: Food Safety Livestock Production Biofuel Production Food Production

Activity In your groups create: A theme for your team to advocate for A hook for why your topic is important A sketch of your presentation set up Materials you feel it would be good to include Key points you would touch on in the presentation

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