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Virginia FFA Career Development Events

State Soils Evaluation

Apply soil science in the field by evaluating soil and site characteristics, interpreting land-use potential, and making informed decisions about soil management.

What Competitors Evaluate

Soil & Site Properties

Observe soil and site characteristics to evaluate land suitability.

Land Use

Identify suitability for food and fiber production.

Erosion

Evaluate soil erosion characteristics and limitations.

Water Movement & Drainage

Rate infiltration, runoff, and natural soil drainage class.

Team Eligibility & Scoring

Up to four individuals per team. The three highest individual scores count toward the team total.

The fourth team member remains eligible for individual awards, even if their score is not included in the team total.

2026 Event Details

Date Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Election Day)
Meeting Time 10:00 AM
Meeting Location Strasburg High School
259 Ram Drive
Strasburg, VA 22657
Contest Site The exact landsite location will be shared following the pre-contest meeting.

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM Registration and pre-contest meeting
10:30 AM Contest begins
12:00 PM Lunch and awards

Registration & Fees

$60 Per team
$15 Per alternate
$15 Per additional adult

Registration is due October 30th
Lunch is included for registered team members and the coach. Additional adults are $15 each. 

Register for State Soils →

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Payment by Check

Make checks payable to Virginia FFA Association and mail to:
115 Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061

 

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

   
 
     
     
 
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