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  Soils Judging  
     
Soils Judging      
OVERVIEW
The basic and applied knowledge in this guide will provide a base for understanding soils and how to use them properly. Competitors will learn to use soil and site properties to identify suitability for production of food or fiber. They will also learn how to rate the erosion, infiltration and runoff, and natural soil drainage class. 

EVENT LOCATION & TIME
Specific locations and times will be announced at a later date. 

ELIGIBILITY
Teams will consist of up to four individuals. The top three individual scores will count towards the team total; the lowest team score can still qualify for individual awards. 
2026 Contest information:

2026 Date: 
November 3, 2026(Election Day)

2026 Location and Times:

Strasburg High School - 259 Ram Drive, Strasburg VA 22657. Teams will meet at 10:00 AM. After the pre-contest meeting, and exact address for the landsite location will be shared. 

2026 Event Fees: 
$60/team, $15/alternate
**Lunch is included for team members and coach registration fee in registration fee. Additional adults are $15.

Registration:
Click 'here' to register.

Checks made payable:
Virginia FFA Association
115 Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061 
 
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - Registration
10:30 AM - Contest Begins
12:00 PM - Lunch and Awards





Documents      
NameDate AddedSize
2025 Soils Scorecard 8/3/2026 242 KB
Soil Judging in Virginia 4-H/FFA Handbook 8/3/2026 2670 KB

   
 
Event Information
     
2026 Contest Date: 
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

2026 Registration Deadline: 
Registration Form due Friday October 30th, 2026.

*Late registrations will incur a $25 late fee.
 
 
 
   


 
     
     
 
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