CDE
Deadlines
March
Registration Due
March
District CDE ~ Parkston, SD
April
State CDE's ~ Brookings, SD
CDE
Resources
All resources for Career Development Events can be found under the specific contest you interested in.
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Submission
*Note State is only allowed to submit one team of 4 members. Runnoffs will be conducted if there are teams greater than 4 members at the District CDE.
*Note Food Science is only allowed 4 team members in the presentation. Team will be made up of the previous contests top 4 individuals.
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Awarded
All awards are presented at the District and State CDE's during their respective sessions. The awards will be represented to members at the Chapter Banquet.
The purpose of the FFA Ag Business Management Career Development Event is to foster information assimilation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills which are critical for successful business management. The skills gained from this event can be used to successfully manage a farm, pursue agricultural business careers, and can also be applied to personal financial management.
The purpose of the Food Science and Technology Career Development Event is to promote learning activities in food science and technology related to the food industry, and to assist students in developing practical knowledge of principles used in team decision making processes.
The purpose of the Horse Evaluation Career Development Event is to promote the study of and interest in equine science selection, care, management and production; to encourage experiential learning through the use of practical skills and applied knowledge; to provide recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of instruction in equine science.
The purpose of the Natural Resources Career Development Event is to foster student interest, promote environmental and natural resource instruction in the agricultural education curriculum, and provide recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of environmental and natural resource instruction.