Florida Land Judging

PREFACE

The Office of Agricultural Water Policy, working in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA; Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors; the Florida FFA Association, Inc.; and the 4-H and Soil and Water Science Departments, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, will be responsible for providing the leadership and training for conducting land judging schools and judging contests in Florida.

Leadership and coordination for these activities will be provided by:

(a) County Extension staff in cooperation with Soil and Water Conservation District governing bodies at the local level.

(b) The State Land Judging Committee at the state level. The State Land Judging Committee comprises representatives from the:
1. Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2. Association of Florida Conservation Districts
3. Florida Association of Environmental Soil Scientists
4. Florida FFA Association, Inc.
5. Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
6. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida

Objectives of land judging contests are to help 4-H and FFA members:
1. Develop leadership talents and to assist in achieving the broad objectives of character and effective citizenship.
2. Develop an appreciation for the capability of the land and the contribution it makes to the individual's level of living.
3. Improve personal knowledge and skills as well as family appreciation for the importance of conserving natural resources.

GENERAL

Local sponsoring organizations are encouraged to schedule local-level events well ahead of the date established for the state event.