Agricultural Mechanics

Combine systems thinking with mechanical skills

This event recognizes students with agricultural mechanics competencies important to the modern workplace. The technical content and required skills continue to include all traditional areas of agricultural mechanics. Additionally, the operation of modern equipment, the application of new management strategies and the mastering of advanced technologies are increasingly emphasized. This career development event selects and awards those students and teams that demonstrate: mastery of the subject matter and skills common to the systems areas; effective communication skills; superior problem solving techniques; an understanding of modern technology; and the ability to function as team members working together and as individuals working alone.

National Rules:

Additional Info

  • Age Range: Grades 9-12
  • Competition Venue: State Convention
  • Contest Coordinator: Matthew Hibbard - hibbarmt@cobleskill.edu
                                           
  • NY Contest Description: Teams should consist of 3-4 members with the top three scores from each part of the contest counting towards the team score. Teams of two may participate however will most likely not be competitive in the team placing however are still eligible for individual placement. Students must provide their own safety equipment. At the state level, teams are NOT required to bring their own laptop computers and printers. Students should dress neatly, however official dress is not recommended due to the possibility of being ruined by oil stains. Each participant will be expected to complete: an individual written test; a team problem-solving activity; a team skills activity; three individual skill activities; and will have the opportunity to complete one bonus activity.