AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Agricultural Communications Career Development Event is to provide individuals with basic communications skills necessary to take advantage of career opportunities in agricultural communications. Public communications about agricultural products, practices and policies are essential to the future of agriculture. Students who are equipped with strong communication skills and who can use a variety of media to help the public understand issues related to the agricultural industry have a bright future in the job market.

 EVENT
 RULES TEAM OF: 3 FFA members

OFFICIAL DRESS APPROPRIATE: Yes

STATE PARTICIPANTS: Open to all chapters

 MATERIALS NEEDED: (ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT) All materials needed for presentation (will vary) Writing utensils Blank paper Laptop equipped with Microsoft Word Blank jump drive

FORMAT
This event consists of the following components:

TEAM A. Agriculture-Related Written Media Plan

B. Media Plan Presentation

C. Writer Practicum INDIVIDUAL

 D. Editing Exercise

E. Communications Quiz