Land and Homesite Evaluation CDE

The Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation events helps FFA members and agricultural education students to understand basic differences in soils. Students will be able to comprehend why soils respond differently to management practices, as well as how soil properties affect crop growth and homesite dwellings. National Land and Homesite…

Forestry CDE

The Forestry Career Development Event members demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.

Environmental & Natural Resource CDE

The Environmental & Natural Resources Career Development Event includes environmental and natural resources problem solving, soil tests and profiles, air and water analysis, GPS use, waste management and more.

Marketing Plan CDE

Participants in the Marketing Plan CDE present a plan for marketing an agricultural product, supply or service.

Nursery/ Landscape CDE

The Nursery⁄Landscape CDE tests students skills in horticultural principles, from landscape design to nursery propagation.

Entomology CDE

The Entomology Career Development Event introduces FFA members to the fundamentals of entomology and develops skills in identification of common insects and their relatives using taxonomy and nomenclature used by practitioners in the industry and in the scientific community. Understanding insects and key species is of utmost importance to agricultural crops and animal production, conservation, human and companion animal health and well-being.

Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE

The Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE helps students develop skills in dairy cattle selection and herd management. Participants evaluate the cattle’s physical characteristics, and explain their various classes.