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National FFA Organization Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE)

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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High School | Middle School
Ages: 12 to 14 | 15 to 18
Subjects: Architecture | Business Development
Skills Developed: Civic Engagement | Communication | Leadership | Teamwork
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  • Contact: cde@ffa.org
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Civic Engagement, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork

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About the competition

CDE/LDE events challenge students to develop critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Competitions cover agriculture-related topics like dairy cattle evaluation, food science, and public speaking.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 70000
  • Cost: Varies
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Hybrid
  • Competition Format: Presentation, Simulation/Challenge
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Large

Participation Information

Students participate in regional and state-level competitions, advancing to national events. Winners are recognized for their achievements and leadership at the National FFA Convention.
Open to FFA members in grades 7-12 across the U.S.
Scholarships, trophies, and recognition for leadership and career skills
How to Participate
Students participate in regional and state-level competitions, advancing to national events. Winners are recognized for their achievements and leadership at the National FFA Convention.
Process
1. Register and participate in local and state events. 2. Top teams and individuals advance to national competitions. 3. Winners receive scholarships and awards at the National FFA Convention.
Resources Needed
Agricultural knowledge, leadership skills, presentation materials
Judging Criteria
Based on agricultural knowledge, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

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