From the National FFA Organization:
"Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members in grades 7 to 12 are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. CDE and LDE events occur at the local, state and national levels."
LDE
Our chapter members compete in the following contests:
Ag Broadcasting
Ag CSI
Ag Issues
Ag Sales
Chapter Activity Exhibit
Chapter Program
Chapter Website
Conduct of Meetings
Experience the Action
Extemporaneous Speaking
FFA Creed Speaking
Greenhand Quiz
Job Interview
Public Speaking
Reporter's Scrapbook
Secretary's Book
Treasurer's Book
CDE
Our chapter members compete in the following contests:
Livestock Judging
Horse Judging
Dairy Foods
Agronomy
Soils
Vet Science
Farm Business
FFA Knowledge
Floriculture