Middle Grade People in Agriculture
The Middle Grade People in Agriculture event introduces students in grades 7–8 to the diverse careers and individuals that shape the agriculture industry. Through interactive exploration and engaging activities, participants learn about the roles, skills, and contributions of professionals across the agricultural sector. This opportunity helps students build awareness, broaden their perspectives, and discover potential pathways within agriculture while developing communication and critical thinking skills.
Middle Grade Quiz Bowl
The Middle Grade Quiz Bowl offers an exciting opportunity for students in grades 7–8 to test their knowledge, sharpen critical thinking skills, and engage in friendly academic competition. Participants collaborate in teams to answer questions across a wide range of subjects, including agriculture, science, history, and leadership.
Spanish Creed Speaking Invitational LDE
The FFA Creed outlines the organization’s beliefs regarding the industry of agriculture, FFA membership and the value of citizenship and patriotism. The Creed is recited by FFA members as part of the requirements to earn the Greenhand FFA Degree. The purpose of the Creed speaking leadership development event is to develop the public speaking abilities of freshman FFA members as well as develop their self-confidence and contribute to their advancement in the FFA degree program.
Land and Homesite Evaluation CDE
The Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation events helps FFA members and agricultural education students to understand basic differences in soils. Students will be able to comprehend why soils respond differently to management practices, as well as how soil properties affect crop growth and homesite dwellings. National Land and Homesite…
Forestry CDE
The Forestry Career Development Event members demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.
Environmental & Natural Resource CDE
The Environmental & Natural Resources Career Development Event includes environmental and natural resources problem solving, soil tests and profiles, air and water analysis, GPS use, waste management and more.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE
The purpose of the Conduct of Chapter Meeting Leadership Development Event is to introduce ninth grade FFA members to parliamentary procedure as they learn how to conduct efficient meetings and build their communication skills.