Thank you for your interest in supporting FFA Career Development Events. Below is a list of all available "CDEs". Click on the "Donate" link next to the one that you'd like to sponsor!
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There are currently several Career Development Events that need sponsoring. Please click on the "Donate" button next to the one you'd like to sponsor.
Agricultural Issues CDE This CDE begins by developing a presentation about an agricultural issue, based on criteria outlined in the CDE handbook. From the start, member teams develop a portfolio and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of an agricultural issue. At the event competition, you use verbal skills and presentation abilities to defend your findings and answer judges’ questions. |
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Agriscience Fair CDE The National FFA Agriscience Fair provides middle and high school students the opportunity to achieve local, state and national recognition for their accomplishments in agriscience. This program also gives students a chance to demonstrate and display agriscience projects that are extensions of their agriscience courses. |
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Creed Speaking CDE
This CDE is the first national event specifically for FFA members in grades 7, 8, and 9. It’s your chance to prove your ability to present the FFA Creed from memory and to answer questions about its meaning and purpose. The event is just one way to boost self-confidence, earn recognition, and develop your ability to communicate in a powerful, organized and professional manner. |
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Entomology CDE The event consists of a two part trial to assess knowledge about identification of many of our common arthropods in Arizona, and secondly to show competencies in knowledge about general insect morphology, physiology, behaviors and roles within the ecosystem. |
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Forestry CDE Participate in this CDE to grow your skills in forestry management. At the competition, members complete a written exam, identify trees and forestry equipment, and are interviewed regarding forestry-related issues. They also demonstrate their skills in forest disorders, forest management, inventory and approved silviculture practices. |
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Marketing Plan CDE Participate in this CDE to develop practical skills in the marketing process by developing and presenting a marketing plan. The plan promotes a current or proposed agricultural product, supply or service. In competition, your team presents its plan and answers judges’ questions. |
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Newsletter CDE Chapters participating in this CDE will demonstrate proficiency in preparing and distributing a regular and reoccurring publication to partner groups highlighting the activities of the chapter. Newsletters will be judged on the overall design of the document as well as how effectively the chapter uses copy in telling the story of the chapter and the organization. |
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Internet CDE
Chapters participating in the Internet CDE will demonstrate proficiency in designing and publishing a web site for their chapter. A variety of criteria will be used in evaluating the website including photos, overall look/design of the site, and the use of links within the document. |
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Prepared Public Speaking CDE
In this CDE, you write and deliver a six- to eight-minute speech about a current agricultural subject. The experience will help you excel in school, community and career settings. Participants are rated based on the written speech, speech delivery and their answers to judges’ questions. |
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Wildlife CDE This event will assess student knowledge and skills in areas of wildlife and habitat management. Skills in navigating wildlife habitat will be measured using GPS, maps, and or compass activities. A group activity will test ability of the students to work as a team to complete a task in specified amount of time. |
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You can also send your contribution to us with a check!
Complete the form, print and mail to the address below:
Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation
PO Box 33455
Phoenix, Arizona 85067-3455
602-705-9211
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