FFA
FFA is a national youth leadership organization.
Dues? Free, due to being an affiliate FFA Chapter.
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District XII Leadership Development Events
Agricultural Mech & Tech Demo Agricultural Sales Presentation Ag. & Farm Business Management Demo Animal Science Demo. Disc. Deg. Demo Plant/Soil/Natural Resources/Hort Disc. Deg. Creed Disc. Deg. Demo Animal Sci or Food Sci Disc. Deg. Public Speaking Disc. Deg. Quiz Bowl Essay Exhibit Extemporaneous Speaking Food Science Demo. Freshman Creed Speaking Freshman Extemp. Speaking Freshman Public Speaking Hort. & Landscape Mgmt Demo. Job Interview Leadership Ambassador Natural Resources Demo. Plant & Soil Demo. Prepared Public Speaking Quiz Bowl Scrapbook - Multimedia Scrapbook - Traditional Talent |
Livestock Skill-a-ThonFall CDE
FFA Members compete as a team or individual. Activities include identification of various livestock production related topics. Includes individual and team activities. SoilsFall CDE
Designed to teach youth skills necessary in soil science and land use. Youth will evaluate a soil's properties and make land use recommendations for production agriculture and homesite development. EntomologyFall CDE
Compete in a judging contest to demonstrate what they know about insects. The contest includes a quiz and identification Livestock JudgingSpring CDE
students work within teams to rank breeding and market classes of beef, sheep and swine and give oral reasons to back up their decisions. Students participating in this CDE make accurate and logical observations of livestock, decide on the desirable traits in marketing and breeding livestock, and select and market livestock that will satisfy consumer demands and provide increased economic returns to producers. |
Dairy FoodsFall CDE
Designed to teach youth skills necessary in the horticulture and landscape industry. Youth will identify ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, evaluate plants based on their structural correctness, and will complete a knowledge exam. CropsFall CDE
Designed to teach youth skills necessary in the agronomy career area. Youth will identify crop and weed plants and seeds, problem solve, grade grain, and will complete a knowledge exam. WeldingWinter CDE
To assist students to gain an understanding and application of the welding process according to classroom and industry standards Dairy JudgingSpring 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. |
Meats JudgingFall CDE
During this team event, students evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade; identify various meat cuts and place carcasses; and identify wholesale and/or retail cuts. ForestryFall CDE
Members compete in a judging contest to show what they know about forestry. The contest includes a quiz and identification. Parliamentary ProceduresWinter CDE
Students participating in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event (LDE) are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting using parliamentary procedure. Participants are judged on their knowledge of parliamentary law and their ability to present logical, realistic and convincing debate and motions. Horse JudgingSpring CDE
Students who participate in the National FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) gain new insights into equine science by evaluating and ranking horses based on breed characteristics, conformation and performance. Participants defend their decisions through oral reasons in front of a panel of judges. |