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Agriscience Fair
10 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Farm-A-Rama
Superintendent: Harold Mackin
Rules & Format
Corsage Making Demo
Chapters will have at least five members with some prior training available to give demonstrations between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Supplies and materials will be provided by Eastern States Exposition.
The floral arrangements will primarily feature small chrysanthemums with leather leaf and fern. Wire and ribbon will also be provided. However, chapters should bring their own knives and cutters. Corsages will consist of a single flower, fern, and a bow.
A microphone will be available, and chapters are expected to use it to explain their process to fairgoers. Participants must wear appropriate attire, such as FFA jackets, lab coats, smocks, aprons, or similar clothing. Personal neatness is essential for all participants.
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Creed Speaking
10 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Superintendent: Kelsey O'Hare
Rules & Format
Employment Skills
10 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Superintendent: David Hopson
Assistant Superintendent: Mia Haaland
Rules & Format
Farm & Agribusiness Management
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Leaving from Gate 1
Superintendents: John Bradley & Donna Nesbitt
Rules & Format
Floriculture
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Farm-A-Rama
Superintendent: Pebbles Lacross
Assistant Superintendent: John L. Swingen, Jr.
Rules & Format
Food Science & Technology
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Horse Barn E
Superintendents: Alyssa & PJ Adam
Rules & Format
Forestry
7 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Leaving from Gate 1
Superintendents: James Anspach & Mark Nevin
Rules & Format
Landscape Exhibits
The FFA Landscape Exhibit contest challenges participants to design and construct a landscape display that remains in place for the duration of The Big E. Each state may enter one exhibit, with additional entries allowed if space permits.
Exhibits, measuring approximately 15 feet wide by 10 feet deep, must include at least five types of live plant materials that can withstand a 17-day display.
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Marketing Plan
10:30 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Superintendent: Gail Sanders
Assistant Superintendent: Terrie Shank
Rules & Format
Milk Quality & Products
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Moses Building
Superintendent: Dave Snyder
Rules & Format
Nursery & Landscape
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Horse Barn E
Superintendent: Mandi Millen
Assistant Superintendent: Rebecca Rose
Rules & Format
Poultry Evaluation
8 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Moses Building
Superintendent: Bob Lauffer
Assistant Superintendent: Neil Fellenbaum
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Prepared Public Speaking
Prepared Public Speaking
11:30 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Superintendent: Pamela Berlekovic
Rules & Format
Safe Tractor & Equipment Operation
7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Leaves from Gate 1
Superintendent: Aaron Gathen
Assistant Superintendent: Kyle Lussier
Rules & Format
STAR Program
To promote and encourage excellence in the FFA by fostering outstanding scholarship, leadership, and supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).
Eastern States Awards Categories:
Star Farmer – Recognizing achievement in a production agriculture SAE.
Star Agribusiness – Recognizing achievement in an agribusiness SAE.
Star Agricultural Placement – Recognizing achievement in an agricultural placement SAE, whether at an agribusiness or a production enterprise.
Star Agriscience – Recognizing achievement in an agriscience-based SAE, including natural resources, research/experimentation, or science-based laboratory work. This program may be either placement- or entrepreneurship-based.
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Veterinary Science
1 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Horse Barn E
Superintendents: Melanie Berndtson & Lori Pelletier
Rules & Format