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Basic Provisions
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Ag is a broad field of study
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Specific regions yield specific products
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What can the National FFA organization do for you?
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What does CDE stand for and what are they?
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What are some career opportunities for all levels of education in Ag?
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Employability skills, work ethic, timeliness, communication
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SAE programs – what is yours?
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What are some forms of communication and how are they used?
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How can you use voice, expression, and presence to effectively communicate?
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What are the 3 different types of speeches and when are they appropriate?
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Discuss Parliamentary Procedure
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What are tools used to communicate effectively?
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What’s gonna work…TEAMWORK!
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Lab equipment uses
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Understanding and following procedures
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Why is emergency equipment necessary?
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What is the scientific method and how do we use it?
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The level of pH
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The pH scale
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How does pH affect the health and well-being of organisms
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How are soils formed? (what is in them, what are they)
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How are different colors of soil created?
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What is parent material and how does it affect the different colors of soil layers?
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How do sand, silt, and clay differ?
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What is a soil profile and what is important to know about soil layers?
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Discuss soil erosion and why it is important to understand?