Welcome to the HHS FFA CDE Info Page

Agricultural Education

This individual events is designed for FFA members to develop, practice and demonstrate skills in teaching agricultural education. Each part of the event simulates, as closely as possible, real-world classroom teaching and learning activities and procedures. The event is developed to help participants in their current job search for future employment as a school-based agricultural education instructor.

 

Creed Speaking

Participants in the Creed Speaking CDE present their presentation of the FFA Creed before a panel of judges. Once their presentation is complete, they respond to questions directly related to the FFA Creed.

 

Environmental Natural Resources

Individual and team activities include a national and global issues interview, environmental and natural resources problem solving, soil tests and profiles, air and water analysis, GPS use, waste management and more.

 

FFA Quiz

Participants in the FFA Quiz take a written examination and finalists answer oral questions from the event superintendent.

 

Floral Design

This CDE is designed to stimulate student interest in future agricultural education curriculum and FFA activities.

 

Floriculture

Participants identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems. Students also demonstrate skills in flower arranging, propagation and preparation of floral and foliage products for sale.

 

Forestry

Students who participate in this CDE demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.  

 

Horse Evaluation

Participants in the Horse Evaluation CDE will evaluate both conformation and performance of a variety of horse breeds. Contestants will also present oral reasons on selected classes to defend their selection decisions.

 

Land Judging

FFA members in this CDE will study soil characteristics, land capability classification as well as land treatment practices. Students will develop a knowledge of soils while determining agricultural land use and land treatment practices.

 

Parliamentary Procedure

During the Parliamentary Procedure LDE, teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate their knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the correct use of parliamentary procedures.

 

Poultry Evaluation

Student skills are tested in the production, processing, and marketing of chickens, turkeys, processed poultry products and eggs.

 

Prepared Public Speaking

During this LDE, students write and deliver a six- to eight-minute speech about a current agriculture-related topic. The speaking skills gained through this event help students excel in school, community and career.

Tractor & Machinery Operations & Maintenance

This CDE is an individual event with three parts: written exam, problems and solutions, practical driving test.  

Veterinary Science

The Veterinary Science CDE will test students’ knowledge and skill in various aspects of the Veterinary Science industry. The team event includes identification of equipment, parasites and animal breeds, as well as a handling and restraining practicum, a clinical procedure practicum, and a written exam involving knowledge of the veterinary science field. *This CDE has been adapted from the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event, which can be found at www.ffa.org. 

 

Wildlife Management

The Wildlife Management Career Development Event is an activity that provides opportunities for FFA members to demonstrate their technical and management skills relating to wildlife, habitat, and harvesting regulations.