Div B Events
Div C Events
Agricultural Science
Participants will solve problems and answer questions about agricultural sciences using their knowledge of ecology, animal and plant biology, and environmental chemistry.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BC | States Only (Trial Event) | No | None | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Feb 12, 2024
AGS
3
Section 3.b.ii.: Prior to the tournament, teams must perform an agricultural experiment on one or more plants. Agricultural experiments should (1) utilize a quick-germinating and container-friendly seed such as radish, bean, pea, or lettuce, and (2) tie to agricultural concerns such as: soil composition, soil pH, soil salinity, soil nutrient availability or ratio, water availability, plant competition. Students will impound…
Feb 12, 2024
AGS
2
Section 3.b.i.: Part A - Students will be tested on their knowledge of agricultural science. All Year 1 topics will be tested, with the addition of the following Year 2 topics: pest and animal pathogen management, measuring animal yield (meat and milk production), classical animal breeding. Year one…
Feb 12, 2024
AGS
1
Agricultural Science is a trial event - while individual medals are awarded, it does not count towards the team score. Alternates, members of the competition team, or gold bid participants may compete in the event, however each school may only send one pair to compete.