Judges generally work in teams of 3 (sometimes 2), depending on the total number we have for the competitions.

 

To make the competitions as fair as possible for student participants, it is helpful if judges can be available for blocks of one to two full days. We can break up a day if needed, but it's difficult to replace a judge halfway through the presentations.

 

Having some knowledge in the field of agriculture, sciences or national resources is helpful but not required. There is no specific technical knowledge required to judge any of the competitions. For example, if your job is in the Livestock industry, we might put you in presentations for a category like Beef Specialist, Sheep Specialist, Poultry Specialist, Swine Specialist or maybe Dairy or Equine Specialist.

 

TEAM EVENTS - TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2027

Judges commitment from approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2027

Judges commitment from approximately 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Each team / each student will be evaluated on their knowledge of the event area, ability to communicate, leadership skills, and professionalism.  Contests may include case studies, oral and/or written testing.  

 

Judging is a volunteer position, and National PAS will waive your conference registration fee and provide you with lunch on the day(s) you judge. There is a parking ramp near the hotel and National PAS will reimburse parking fees.  There is an option this year to help virtually to grade some portions of the contests if you are unable to attend the event in person.  

 

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with National PAS! To sign up as a JUDGE, please follow this link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wbWYEMuTjdoYGq

 

Nate Dobbels from Iowa State University and local Wisconsin PAS Advisors are helping to coordinate Judges for these events (Thanks!).  Nate will follow up with everyone who signs up with more details as we get closer to the event. 

 

Here is a list of all the areas of competition:

 

Individual Events

•  Agricultural Education

•  Agricultural Marketing & Communication

•  Agricultural Sales

•  Animal Health / Vet Tech 

•  Career Planning (9 areas)

•  Career Progress (9 areas)

•  Employment Interview (10 areas)

•  Impromptu Speaking

•  Precision Agriculture

•  Prepared Speaking

 

Team Events

•  Agronomy Specialist

•  AMSTA (Agriculture Machinery Service Technician Award)

•  Beef Specialist

•  Conservation and Natural Resources

•  Dairy Specialist

•  Equine Specialist

•  Farm Business Management Specialist

•  Floral Design Specialist

•  Fruit and Vegetable Crop Production Specialist

•  Landscape and Turfgrass Management Specialist

•  Ornamental Plant Production Specialist

•  Poultry Specialist

•  Sheep and Goat Specialist

•  Soil Science Specialist

•  Swine Specialist

 

THANK YOU!!

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