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Vermont's Young Agriculture Ambassador Contest Judging Criteria
 
  1. Judges should meet as a group prior to meeting with the applicants. Review applications and discuss the method of questioning.
  2. Judges will interview all applicants at 6:00 p.m. Questions to individuals should include the following:
    • Questions pertaining to the applicant's area of expertise.
    • Questions regarding Vermont's agriculture in general.
    • Questions addressing their future goals and involvement in Vermont agriculture.
  3. Judges should observe the applicant's poise, ability to express their thoughts to others, ability to present to strangers, both in the interview and addressing the audience at the presentation.
  4. Judges should assess the applicant's availability to serve as a youth spokesperson for Vermont Agriculture.