Contests
Career development events
Leadership development events
This CDE involves keeping an accurate record of agricultural experiences, FFA activities, and leadership events
Record Book Contest
What are three animals you can judge at a livestock judging competition
horse, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats
Which LDE do you recite the creed from memory and answer questions about its meaning and purpose?
Creed speaking
Name the CDE that tests students' mechanical & technical skills
Ag technology & mechanics
28 in the state of Illinois
Which LDE does one write & deliver a 6-8 minute speech about an ag-related topic, followed by 5 minutes of questions?
Prepared public speaking
What CDE tests your knowledge about trees?
Forestry
Name the leadership conference that takes place in Washington DC
Washington Leadership Conference
What is the difference between LDE and CDE?
LDE is more leadership based, focusing on developing public speaking and communication skills.
CDE concentrates on technical and career-specific skills relevant to agriculture
This CDE ranks breeding and market classes of beef, sheep, and swine
Takes place each year in Springfield, where state level competitions are held, members are recognized for achievements, and state officers are elected
State FFA Convetion
What is the event where a team conducts a mock chapter meeting using Robert's Rules of Order?
Parliamentary Procedure
In which CDE do students demonstrate their knowledge in crop production, soil science, and seed/weed identification?
Agronomy