CDE (Career Development Events)

For any student that has ever asked "When will I use this in the real world?" Career Development Events (CDEs) are the answer. The Ohio and National FFA organization have worked to create CDEs that demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios. The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture by offering a platform for students to develop and practice career and leadership skills. CDEs also serve as a motivational force that stimulates occupational interest in high school students.

Contests

Agriculture Biotechnology

Ag Issues Forum

Agricultural Communications

Agricultural Mechanics Engineering

Agricultural Mechanics Skills

Agricultural Power Diagnostics

Agricultural Skills

Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems

*Agronomy

Animal Behavior, Welfare and Husbandry

Animal Management

*Dairy Cattle

Environmental Natural Resources

*Equine Management

Farm Business Management

Floriculture

Food Science Technology

Forestry

*General Livestock

Grain Merchandising

*Greenhand Quiz

Job Interview

Meats

*Milk Quality and Products

*Nature Interpretation

Nursery and Landscaping

Outdoor Power

Parliamentary Procedure - Advanced, *Novice

*Poultry

Public Speaking - Prepared, Extemporaneous, *Creed

Soils - Agriculture, Urban

Veterinary Science

*Wildlife Management