Comps
What is a CDE
Career Development Events (CDEs) are hands-on, competitive events that help FFA members develop technical knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
What is a LDE
Leadership Development Events (LDEs)focus on creating effective communicators, confident public speakers, and strategic leaders.
The year the Future Farmers of America was officially founded in Kansas City, Missouri.
1928
What Comp:
Memorize a 5 paragraph speech an answer questions about it's meaning and value.
Creed Speaking
What Comp:
TESTS KNOWLEDGE IN FLORAL DESIGN, PLANT IDENTIFICATION, GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT, AND SHOP OPERATIONS. MEMBERS IDENTIFY FLOWER SPECIES, IDENTIFY PLANT PESTS, AND BUILD FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Floriculture
This officer is stationed by the door to serve as a shield of friendship and welcome guests.
What Comp:
Write and memorize a 6-8 minute speech about a agriculture topic.
Prepared Public Speaking
Three students research and develop a ag business strategy
Marketing Plan
Recite the four distinct lines of the official FFA Motto in their exact order.
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
What Comp:
Random choice of a ag topic, given 30 minutes to prepare a speech, and deliver a 4-6 minute presentation.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Research a current ag topic, present different perspectives, and create a presentation and defense
Ag Issues
The two official colors of the National FFA Organization.
National Blue and Corn Gold
What comp:
Stimulates a job application process
Employment Skills/Job Interview
What Comp:
A competitive contest where students test their knowledge and technical skills in crop production, soil science, and pest management.
Agronomy
The famous author who wrote the iconic five-paragraph FFA Creed
EM Tiffany