WHAT: About 2,000 high school students from throughout California will test their expertise in a variety of agricultural competitions during the 18th annual Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Field Day. Representing Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups, the students will demonstrate skills ranging from farming and ranching to food processing and banking.
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 4-5
WHERE: UC Davis (See visuals and attached map for locations)
VISUALS: Friday
Job Interview Contest -- students will test their job application and interview skills from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.
Parliamentary Procedures Finals -- a lively demonstration of students' ability to conduct formal meetings will be held in Memorial Union II at 7:15 p.m.
Saturday (9 to 11 a.m.)
Livestock, Meats and Horse Judging -- Cole Animal Facility
Tractor Obstacle Course -- Lot 47 on La Rue Road
Agri-Science Fair (10 a.m. to noon) -- Freeborn Hall
Ag Sales and Farm Records Judging -- Olson Hall
Dairy Foods Judging -- Cruess Hall
Vegetable Crops and Agronomy Judging -- Hunt Hall
Forestry Skills Competition -- Behind the Art Building
Small-Engine Repair Competition -- Bainer Hall
Flower and Ornamental Horticulture Contest -- Environmental Horticulture Building
Dairy and Poultry Judging -- Animal Science Teaching Facility at north end of the Dairy Cattle Facility