Agricultural Communications
Students interested in journalism, broadcasting, web design and more learn to communicate effectively while advocating for agriculture.
Agricultural Sales
Students work as a team to collaboratively build a sales plan and demonstrate skills in customer relations.
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
Students develop technical knowledge and an ability to work with others to solve complex agricultural problems.
Agronomy
Students understand and demonstrate the many ways that science and technology collaborate to grow the world's major food crops.
Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management
Students develop skills important to dairy cattle selection and herd management via this team-based event.
Dairy Products Evaluation
Participants in the Milk Quality and Products CDE demonstrate their knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods.
Floriculture
Students identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems using skills important to horticulture and floral careers.
Environmental & Natural Resources
Provides competing students an opportunity to gain awareness and demonstrate knowledge in areas that affect our air, soil and water.
Horse Evaluation
Students who participate in the National FFA Horse Evaluation CDE gain new insights into equine science.
Forestry
Students demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.
Livestock Evaluation
Participants in the Livestock Evaluation CDE cooperatively classify livestock as “keep” or “cull” for market and breeding purposes.
Meats Evaluation
In the Meats Evaluation and Technology CDE, students develop the skills needed for careers in the meat animal industry.
Poultry Evaluation
The Poultry Evaluation CDE test students’ skills in the production, processing, and marketing of chickens, turkeys, processed poultry products and eggs.
Nursery/Landscape
The Nursery⁄Landscape CDE tests students skills in horticultural principles, from landscape design to nursery propagation.
Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Science CDE provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.