Ms - exploring agribusiness
Exploring Agribusiness allows members to demonstrate their understanding of basic concepts in agriculture and business through an objective test. This event introduces members to the diverse world of agribusiness and encourages exploration of careers at the intersection of agriculture, economics, and entrepreneurship
Event Overview
Division: Middle School
Event Type: Individual
Event Category: Objective Test, 50-multiple choice questions (breakdown of question by competencies below)
Objective Test Time: 30 minutes
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Agriculture
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, Professionalism
Items Competitor Must Provide: Sharpened Pencil, Conference-provided nametag, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code.
Competencies
· Safety Procedures and Regulations
· Business Ownership
· Nature of Agribusiness
· Ethics
· Economic Concepts
· Management
· Natural Resources and Systems
Test questions are based on the knowledge areas and objectives outlined for this event. Detailed objectives can be found in the study guide included in these guidelines.
District
Check with your District Leader for district-specific competition information.
State
Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 1 (or earlier date specified by the District Director) of the current school year.
· Members may compete in an event at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of that event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay in the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel in order to compete.
· Each district may be represented by participant(s) based on the Florida FBLA scaled quota system found on the Florida FBLA website.
· Each competitor can only compete in one individual/team event and one chapter event (Annual Activities, Community Service Project).
· Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
· If competitors are late for an objective test, they may be disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.
Event Administration
· Test duration: 30 minutes
· This event is an objective test administered at the SLC.
· No reference or study materials may be brought to the testing site.
· No calculators may be brought into the testing site.
Scoring
· Ties are broken by comparing the correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on the test. If a tie remains, answers to the last 20 questions on the test will be reviewed to determine the winner. If a tie remains, the competitor who completed the test in a shorter amount of time will place higher.
· Results announced at the State Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the StateLeadership Conference.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA meets the criteria specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act for all competitors with accommodations submitted through the conference registration system by the registration deadline.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
Electronic Devices
· Unless approved as part of a documented accommodation, all cell phones, watches, electronic devices, and headphones must be turned off and stored away before the competition begins. Visible devices during the event will be considered a violation of the FBLA Honor Code.
National
If you are competing on the National level, be sure to see National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla-middle-level/competitive-events/
Study Guide: Competencies and Tasks
Safety Procedures and Regulations (15 test items)
1. Follow instructions for use of equipment, tools, and machinery related to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
2. Handle and report emergency situations (OP:010) (CS)
3. Maintain a safe work environment (OP:008) (CS)
4. Follow safety precautions (OP:007) (PQ)
5. Explain procedures for handling accidents (OP:009) (CS)
6. Describe health and safety regulations in agribusiness
7. Describe the concept of insurance for agricultural businesses
Business Ownership (5 test items)
1. Explain types of business ownership (BL:003, LAP-BL-003) (CS)
2. Explain the concept of private enterprise (EC:009, LAP-EC-909) (CS)
Nature of Agribusiness (5 test items)
1. Explain the role of agribusiness in society
2. Describe types of agribusiness activities
3. Identify ways that technology impacts agribusiness
Ethics (5 test items)
1. Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas in agribusiness
2. Take responsibility for decisions and actions (EI:075, LAP-EI-075) (PQ)
Economic Concepts (5 test items)
1. Identify factors affecting profits in agribusiness
2. Determine factors affecting risk in agribusiness
3. Explain the principles of supply and demand with regard to AFNR
Management (10 test items)
1. Explain the concept of agribusiness management
2. Maintain inventory of supplies (OP:031) (CS)
3. Explain the concept of supply chain for agribusiness
4. Explain the concept of production in agribusiness
5. Describe marketing functions and related activities for agribusiness
Natural Resources and Systems (5 test items)
1. Identify natural systems and cycles involved in production, processing, and management of food and natural resources
2. Discuss how AFNR activities impact the environment and natural resources
3. Discuss the impact of natural systems and cycles on agribusiness