Career Development Events
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
The Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems CDE helps students develop their technical skills and knowledge and their ability to work with others to solve complex problems.
COMPETES AT THE NY FFA STATE CONVENTION
Agriscience Fair
The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes student researchers studying the application of agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Participation begins at the local level and progresses to state and national levels.
COMPETES AT THE NY FFA STATE CONVENTION
Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management
The Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management CDE helps students develop skills in dairy cattle selection and herd management. Participants evaluate the cattle’s physical characteristics, explain their various classes and analyze a herd record as a team.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Dairy Handlers
Through participation in the Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity, students learn to work with others in a way that is cooperative, courteous and helpful.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Floriculture
The Floriculture CDE requires students to identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems. Participants also demonstrate skills in flower arranging, propagation and the preparation of floral and foliage products for sale.
COMPETES AT THE NY FFA STATE CONVENTION
Horse Evaluation
In the Horse Evaluation CDE, students evaluate and rank horses based on breed characteristics, conformation and performance. As a team, students cooperatively solve problems related to equine selection, management, nutrition and production.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Livestock Evaluation
Participants in the Livestock Evaluation CDE cooperatively classify livestock as “keep” or “cull” for market and breeding purposes based on physical characteristics and records.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Milk Quality & Products
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.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Nursery/Landscape
The Nursery⁄Landscape CDE test students skills in aspects of maintaining landscape plants and related products, evaluating equipment and services, and landscape design.
COMPETES AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Poultry Evaluation
The Poultry Evaluation CDE test students’ skills in the production, processing, and marketing of chickens, turkeys, processed poultry products and eggs.