Which LDE is Right for Me?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you work better on a team or independently?

  • A.
    Team
  • B.
    Neutral
  • C.
    Independent
• 2.
  Do you prefer public speaking or working behind the scenes?

  • A.
    Public speaking
  • B.
    Neutral
  • C.
    Behind the scenes
• 3.
  Do you favor clear outlines or thinking on your feet?

  • A.
    Clear outlines
  • B.
    Neutral
  • C.
    Thinking on your feet
• 4.
  Do you work better hands-on or conversationally?

  • A.
    Hands-on
  • B.
    Neutal
  • C.
    Conversationally
• 5.
  What interests you the most? (Choose up to 2)

  • A.
    Agriculture industry
  • B.
    Components of FFA
  • C.
    Career professionalism
• 6.
  Choose your best assets (Choose up to 2)

  • A.
    Public speaking and enthusiasm
  • B.
    Research and memorization
  • C.
    Logic and reasoning
  • D.
    Critical thinking and problem solving
• 7.
  What future career interests you the most?

  • A.
    Scientist/Researcher
  • B.
    Author/Journalist
  • C.
    Actor/Influencer/Politician
  • D.
    Farmer/Rancher/Veterinarian
  • E.
    Teacher/Advocate

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Agricultural Advocacy

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  This contest will be designed to inform the general public and consumers about the importance and value of the agriculture industry and how agriculture impacts human lives. Agricultural Advocacy teams will be made up of 3-5 members from the same chapter.
• 2.
  Agricultural Issues Forum

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  A team of 3 to 7 students research and analyze a current agricultural issue, create a portfolio and also develop and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of their selected agricultural issue. At the event competition, members use verbal skills and presentation abilities to defend their findings and answer judges’ questions.
• 3.
  Agricultural Quiz

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  An exam testing team members’ understanding of the FFA, agricultural education, current agricultural events and parliamentary procedure is given. Teams can be made of 3 or 4 members.
• 4.
  Agricultural Skills Demonstration

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  A team of 3-5 members performs an actual demonstration of an agricultural skill including anything in the Agricultural Science and Technology curriculum using effective public speaking and communication methods.
• 5.
  Chapter Conducting

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  Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures. At the conclusion of the meeting, team members are asked questions regarding parliamentary law.
• 6.
  Creed Speaking

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  A member presents the FFA Creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose. This event is just one way to boost self-confidence, earn recognition, and develop powerful, organized and professional communication skills.
• 7.
  Job Interview

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  At the competition, each member submits their resume, completes a job application for an agricultural position on site and participates in an interview via telephone, in person one-on-one and with a panel of possible employers.
• 8.
  Public Relations

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  A team of between two and four FFA members develops and presents a 5-8 minute program to inform a specified target audience regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents. The presentation is developed assuming that the target audience has no knowledge of the FFA. Team members are asked questions in response to their program following the presentation.
• 9.
  Radio Broadcasting

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  A team of 3 members presents an informative radio program covering one or more agricultural subjects that is current in nature and local in content. The contest assumes that the chapter has a regularly scheduled non-commercial radio program once each month over a local station.