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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. 

CDE
Submission

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*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. 

CDE
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. 

Agricultural Business Management

Contest Resources

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.

Agricultural Mechanics

Contest Resources

The purpose of the FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event is to prepare students with a strong knowledge base and the ability to comprehend the interaction of complex systems.

Agronomy

Contest Resources

The purpose of the FFA Agronomy Career Development Event is to create interest in and promote the understanding of agronomy by providing opportunities for recognition through the demonstration of skills and proficiencies.

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Dairy Cattle Evaluation Career Development Event is to provide a
competitive event for agricultural education students that emphasizes skills in dairy cattle
management and evaluation.

Floriculture

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Floriculture Career Development Event is to promote the study or interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants, and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum.

Food Science and Technology

Contest Resources

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.

Horse Evaluatioin

Contest Resources

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.

Livestock Evaluation

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event is to provide a competitive event for agricultural education students which emphasizes skills in livestock management and evaluation.

Meats Evaluation and Technology

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event is to promote the study and/or interest in the production, evaluation, and marketing of meat products.

Milk Quality and Products

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event is to promote practical learning activities in milk quality and dairy products, as well as assisting students in developing team decision-making skills.

Natural Resources

Contest Resources

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. 

Nursery Landscape

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event is to promote career interest, encourage proficiency development, and recognize excellence in individuals through this event which includes all aspects of the nursery and landscape industry.

Poultry Evaluation

Contest Resources

The purpose of the Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event is to provide a competitive event for agricultural education students which emphasize skills in poultry production and management.

Veterinary Science

Contest Resources

The purpose of the veterinary science career development event is to promote college and career readiness by providing opportunities to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.

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