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Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members are challenged to develop critical thinking and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork, and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement.
View all the CDEs and LDEs that the National FFA Association offers here.
If you see one that Fife doesn't offer, tell an advisor so we can discuss forming a team!
CDE (Career Development Events)
CDE (Career Development Events)
F.A.R.M. for Kids
F.A.R.M. for Kids
The F.A.R.M. for Kids CDE challenges chapters to educate elementary students on the importance of agriculture. Participants must create an informative presentation designed to be fun, educational, and grade-level appropriate.
Talk to Lilly Kasper, FARM for Kids CDE Chairperson for more information.
Forestry
Forestry
The Forestry CDE allows students to demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory, and applying approved silviculture practices.
Talk to Malani Baazan Forestry CDE Chairperson for more information.
Floriculture
Floriculture
Participants in Floriculture CDE must identify plants, make decisions in solving day-to-day problems that occur in any part of the business, and complete an exam that tests their general knowledge. Skill activities, such as flower arranging and corsage design, allow students to showcase their knowledge and talent.
Talk to Angel Vera or Oliver Rodgers, Floral CDE Chairpeople, for more information.
Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science
Vet Science participants have their veterinary science knowledge tested in the written exam as well as in the breed, equipment and parasite identification. Members also demonstrate hands-on skills in the clinical and handling/restraining practicums. This event challenges participants to utilize high-level knowledge in math and science.
Talk to Brynlee Rolfes, Vet Science CDE Chairperson for more information.
LDE (Leadership Development Events)
LDE (Leadership Development Events)
There are several public speaking events, including:
Prepared Public Speaking – Give a speech on an agriculture-related topic that you wrote yourself.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Draw a topic, prepare for a short time, then give a speech.
Employment Skills – Complete a job application, interview, and communication activities.
Parliamentary Procedure – Demonstrate meeting and speaking skills using parliamentary law.
(for greenhands only) Creed Speaking: Memorize and present the FFA Creed, written by E. M. Tiffany, and answer questions about its meaning. Looking for the Creed? Check out the Greenhand's Resources on the Historian's Archives!
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