Minnesota 4-H and FFA crop scouting state contest

Event information

Date

Friday, July 26, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-07-26 08:00:00 2024-07-26 13:00:00 Minnesota 4-H and FFA crop scouting state contest Take on a challenge and form a 4-H or FFA crop scouting team! By being on a 4-H/FFA crop scouting team, you will learn skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and predicting outcomes.The 2024 state event will take place on July 26 at the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. There will be two different tracks for the day:Junior crop scout - A hands-on, non-competitive crop scouting exploration track for youth in grades 3-5.Crop scouting competition - Teams of 3-5 members from 4-H or FFA in grades 6 and above will compete.The top team/individual will have an opportunity to go on to the national crop scouting contest. Learn more about the crop scouting contest University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities America/Chicago public

Location

University of Minnesota Plant Growth Facilities
1552 Gortner Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

Contact

Anja Johnson, Extension educator
akoester@umn.edu or 507-202-2783

Take on a challenge and form a 4-H or FFA crop scouting team! By being on a 4-H/FFA crop scouting team, you will learn skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and predicting outcomes.

The 2024 state event will take place on July 26 at the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.

There will be two different tracks for the day:

Junior crop scout - A hands-on, non-competitive crop scouting exploration track for youth in grades 3-5.
Crop scouting competition - Teams of 3-5 members from 4-H or FFA in grades 6 and above will compete.
- The top team/individual will have an opportunity to go on to the national crop scouting contest.

Learn more about the crop scouting contest

Audience

Teams can be only 4-H or FFA, 4-H and FFA mixed, and/or multiple clubs or counties.

Junior division - Individuals in grades 3-5.
Intermediate team - A team of 3-5 youth in grades 6-8.
Senior team - A team of 3-5 youth in grade 9 and above.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

$10 per individual or $25 per team

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Anja Johnson two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.