This event tests both technical and agricultural mechanics skills. A team of three or four members must demonstrate their ability to work with others while solving problems. During the event, members complete a written exam and demonstrate problem-solving and hands-on performance skills. The event takes a “systems” approach and emphasizes machinery and equipment systems, related industry and marketing systems, energy systems, structural systems and environmental/natural resource systems.
State winning team advances to the national competition that is held during the National FFA Convention in late October.
2023 ATMS CDE
Theme: Grain Production
Machinery & Equipment Systems Skill: Towable Seeding Equipment
Environmental & Natural Resources Skill:
Energy Systems Skill: Irrigation Pumps (using any power source- AC/DC, diesel, gas, etc.) Activities will focus on the pump
Electrical Systems Skill:
Structural Systems Skill: Center Pivot Irrigation Systems; Concrete (related to the installation of center pivot system)