Valley View MVCTC FFA Chapter Participates in Soil Contest
Valley View MVCTC FFA members participated in the Montgomery County Soil Judging Contest on September 14th. During the urban and rural soil judging contest, students determine the slope, erosion or depth of topsoil, texture of surface soil, depth of soil, and natural drainage class of soil for three soil pits. With that information, the students then determine the land class, best land use, and recommended conservation practices, or during the urban contest, they determine limitations for homes, septic systems, and other urban developments. This information gives the students practical hands-on experience determining the limitations and possibilities of that soil. Also, during the contest, students are tested on their knowledge of using and finding information in a soil survey book and given a written examination of general soil knowledge.
Results
The Urban Soils Team placed 2nd out of four teams. Jedrick Lynch was the highest-placing individual at 2nd place.
The Rural Soils Team also placed 2nd out of four teams. Hayley Duncil was the highest-placing individual at 6th place.
FFA members who participated include Olivia Ables, AJ Al-Bukhatra, Ashley Atchison, Aubree Bickel, Piper Blakley, Payton Blevins, Grace Bush, Parker Close, Eli Cole, Hayley Duncil, Baylee Foss, Hunter Foss, Boston Garrett, Eli Gilbert, Ava Gray, Allie Hannahan, Koltlynn Holler, Audrey King, Kace Kozarec, Brody Long, Jed Lynch, Gavin Phillips, Seth Porter, Delaney Reed, Reese Rylie, Lucy Shell, Bryce Shock, Kaleb Warner, Madi Williams, and Tyler Wright.
For Rural Soils, the qualified individuals for District Soils include Hayley Duncil, Olivia Ables, Kace Kozarec, Baylee Foss, Eli Gilbert, Tyler Wright, Eli Cole, and Bryce Shock.
For Urban Soils, the qualified individuals for District Soils include Jed Lynch, Hunter Foss, Payton Blevins, Lucy Shell, Parker Close, Ava Gray, Grace Bush, and Gavin Phillips.
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