Iowa Delegate Input 2011


  1. Years I have taught Ag Ed:
    0-10
    11-20
    21-30
    over 30


  1. Gender
    Female
    Male


  1. FFA District
    NW
    NC
    NE
    SW
    SC
    SE


  1. Should competitive events for COLLEGIATE FFA be offered at the National FFA Convention?
    Yes
    No


  1. Would students be more likely to get involved with COLLEGIATE FFA if competitive events were offered?
    Yes
    No


  1. Are there enough opportunities in FFA for high school students interested in PRODUCTION agriculture?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you marked "No" to question 6, should an agricultural experience program similar to New Century Farmer be created?
    Yes
    No


  1. In reference to question 7, if a program is created it should be offered at the ...
    Local level.
    State level.
    Regional level.
    National level.


  1. In reference to question 8, the program should be...
    1-2 days
    3-4 days
    5-6 days
    7-8 days
    9+ days


  1. Note: The National FLORICULTURE CDE has struggled to secure significant financial sponsorship.

    Does the Floriculture CDE accurately reflect the demands of industry as students prepare for careers in floriculture?
    Yes
    No


  1. Should local chapters and state associations pay additional dollars to RETAIN a National FFA FLORICULTURE CDE? (Currently under consideration to be eliminated.)
    Yes
    No


  1. If sponsorship dollars cannot be secured, the FLORICULTURE CDE should be...
    dropped at both the State and National levels.
    dropped at the National level, but NOT the State level.
    charging a significantly HIGHER participation fee.
    be merged with another CDE.
    be revised to secure financial support.


  1. Should the Floriculture CDE be revised or combined with another CDE to better reflect industry demands?
    Yes
    No


  1. Ag Skills CDEs .... Financial ?
    Seek dollars to SAVE ALL of the current Ag Skills CDEs.
    Seek dollars in FEWER Ag Skills CDEs, we have more than our chapter can participate.
    Seek dollars to ADD other Ag Skills CDEs.


  1. Ag Skills CDEs... Student Needs?
    We need all of the CURRENT Ag Skills CDEs.
    We need FEWER Ag Skills CDEs.
    We need MORE Ag Skills CDEs.


  1. Are there enough LEADERSHIP opportunities provided by National FFA for local and state levels?
    Yes
    No


  1. Leadership opportunities should be ...
    continuous, and progressing through students' years in FFA.
    periodic, and not connected to other leadership activities.


  1. Leadership opportunities should be MORE available ...
    locally.
    at the state level.
    at the national level.
    anywhere via on-line.


  1. Enough opportunities are provided middle school students/members at the national level.
    Yes
    No


  1. Providing middle school opportunities at the national level would be beneficial.
    Yes
    No


  1. If you feel national-level middle school activities should be provided, PLEASE offer example(s).


  1. Other Comments:





Dale Gruis
Instructor
Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
IA