CDEs
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What is a CDE?
The FFA organization offers a wide range of Career Development Events (CDEs) for
all FFA members in order to promote premier leadership, career success and personal growth.
These events take place at district, all the way up to national level. Each year, hundreds
of individuals are recognized by the nation because of these competitions.
Whether you love animals, plants, speaking, food, or just plain agriculture,
there is a fun, competitive activity for you!
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Description: |
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Opening and Closing
Ceremonies |
Memorize and recite the duties of the seven FFA offices |
7 (9th grade only) |
| Creed Speaking |
Memorize and recite the five paragraphs of the FFA creed |
1 (9th grade only) |
Extemporaneous
Speaking |
Prepare and deliver a speech on an assigned agricultural topics |
1 |
| Job Interview |
Complete and submit a resume and application before
participating in a mock interview |
1 |
| Marketing Plan |
Develop and present a marketing plan for a product or service |
3 |
Parliamentary
Procedure |
Learn parliamentary law and conduct a mock meeting |
6 (no 9th graders) |
| Prepared Speaking |
Write and deliver a six-eight minute speech over a
chosen agricultural topic |
1 |
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Description: |
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| Floriculture |
Identify plants and their disorders, make arrangements,
and learn basic greenhouse knowledge |
4 |
Environmental and
Natural Resources |
Test soil, water, and air; learn national and global issues;
and waste management operations |
4 |
| Forestry |
Identify trees, forestry equipment and disorders, and acquire skills
for managing and maintaining forests |
4 |
| Nursery and Landscape |
Design landscapes, identify nursery plants and
evaluate equipment and services |
4 |
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Description: |
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| Ag Communications |
Design promotions through writing, broadcasts, and the internet |
3 |
| Ag Issues |
Research and present the pros and cons of an agricultural problem |
3-7 |
| Ag Sales |
Acquire skills in customer service, promotion of
products, and advertising
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4 |
| Ag Mechanics |
Learn technical skills for engineering, mechanics, and problem solving |
4 |
| Agronomy |
Learn and test on knowledge of seeds, insects, soils, and crops,
as well as crop production
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4 |
Farm Business
Management |
Apply economic formulas to agribusiness and farm management |
4
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| Food Science |
Understand food development, presentation, and safety as well as
using sensory skills for problem solving |
4 |
| Dairy Foods |
Learn about milk and dairy production, processing,
distribution, and marketing |
4 |
| Meats Evaluation |
Identify, evaluate and place various meat cuts and carcasses |
4 |
| Poultry Evaluation |
Become proficient in production, processing, and marketing skills of
chicken, turkey, and their products |
4 |
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Description: |
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Dairy Cattle
Evaluation |
Identify characteristics of cattle for optimum selection
and learn herd management skills |
4 |
Dairy Cattle
Handling |
Be courteous and helpful while handling cattle for
showing purposes |
1 |
| Horse Evaluation |
Evaluate and rank horses based on appearance and performance and
learn equine nutrition, selection and production |
4 |
| Livestock Evaluation |
Classify livestock as "keep" or "cull" for breeding and
marketing purposes |
4 |
| Veterinary Science |
Identify animal breeds and learn basic veterinary
knowledge, skills, and practices |
4 |
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