Event
What Students Will Do
Students demonstrate safety practices, interpret directions,
identify and use basic woodworking hand tools, select and use
measuring devices, perform measuring skills, and solve problems.
Eligibility
Who Can Compete
Students in grades 6–8 may compete individually or as a team
of 3–4 members.
Location & Time
2026 Virginia FFA State Convention
The Middle School Agriscience Technology & Mechanics contest
will be held during the Virginia FFA State Convention in June 2026.
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2026 Contest Information
Agriscience Technology & Mechanics
Practicum 1
Sander & Sanding
Questions and problem solving concerning sanders and sanding.
Practicum 2
Wood Project Materials & Cost
Determine the materials needed and cost for a wood project.
Skill
Wood Project Layout
Students will prepare a wood project using provided plans.
Members will use layout tools to draw cutlines on the wood.
Cutting and drilling are not required.
Tools Needed:
Pencils, straight edge or ruler, and a tool for establishing
a 90-degree angle (such as a square or triangle).
2026 Contest Materials
Current contest materials and resources for the 2026 event.
Looking for Past Contest Materials?
Previous contest materials and additional study resources are
available in the Middle School Agriscience Technology &
Mechanics resource folder.
Browse Past Resources
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