Facts
The average U.S. farmer feeds ___ many people each year.
166
is the CDE in which FFA members identify various crops, weeds, seeds, insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
Agronomy
Evaluate & rank horses based on breed characteristics, conformation, & performance.
Horse evaluation
Submit a resume, complete job applications, & participate in mock interviews with a panel of possible employers.
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America OR The National FFA Organization
What crop is grown in all 50 states?
Corn
is the CDE with the purpose of teaching FFA members skills that will benefit them when pursuing careers in agriculture communications.
Ag Com.
Test student's knowledge about trees.
Write & deliver a 6-8 minute speech about an ag-related topic, followed by 5 minutes of questions.
Prepared Public Speaking
is the CDE that simulates managing a farm or agricultural business in the most economical way possible.
Agribusiness managment
What is the average age of the American farmer?
57
Tests students mechanic & technical skills.
AG Technology & Mechanics
Rank breeding & market classes of beef, sheep, & swine.
Livestock evaluation
30 minutes of preparation time to form a 4-6 minute speech on one of 3 ag-related topics, followed by 5 minutes of questions.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
is the CDE that highlights the dairy industry, dairy products, and farm practices that contribute to the dairy supply in the United States.
Milk Quality
Who is the current National FFA President OR where is he from?
Andrew Seibel - Virginia
is the CDE activity that recognizes the skill of handlers in effectively presenting animals in the Dairy Cattle evaluation & Management CDE.
Dairy Cattle
Agricultural Communications
Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate their knowledge of basic parliamentary law & procedures.
Parliamentary Procedure
is the CDE that allows students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills needed to perform veterinary medicine on both large and small animals.
Vet Sci