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.

Parliamentary Procedure LDE

Students participating in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event (LDE) are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting using parliamentary procedure.

District Leadership School

Each of the seven districts will conduct a Leadership School, the event will consist of three areas: Parliamentary Procedure, Conduct of Chapter Meetings, and Leadership Information Test.

Agricultural Issues Forum LDE

The purpose of the agricultural issues forum is to present a current issue to a public audience; therefore, professional ethics and standards are to be considered.

Prepared Public Speaking LDE

During the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE), students write and deliver a six to eight-minute speech about a current agriculture-related topic.

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.