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Agricultural Communications (Dec. 7th) - Students develop skills in journalistic writing, broadcasting, web design, etc. and learn to communicate effectively while advocating for agriculture. |
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Agricultural Issues Forum (State only) - Participants research the pros and cons of an agricultural issue and present their findings to a panel of judges. |
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Agricultural Sales (Dec. 7th) - Students present an individual sales presentation and work as a team to collaboratively build a sales plan and demonstrate skills in customer relations. |
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Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems - Ag Mechanics (March 29th) - Students develop technical knowledge (welding, small gas engines, carpentry, farm equipment, etc.) to solve complex agricultural problems. |
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Agronomy (March 22nd) - Students understand and demonstrate the many ways (identification, grain grading, seed analysis, etc.) that science and technology collaborate to grow the world's major food crops. |
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Dairy Cattle (Oct. 19th) - Students develop skills important to dairy cattle selection and herd management, as well as give oral reasons. |
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Discussion Meet (April 5th) - Contest will stimulate logical thinking, develop skills in communication and problem solving and engage FFA members in solutions for important topics of today's agriculture industry. |
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Employability Skills (Dec. 14th) - Students prepare for their future careers by developing the skills (cover letter, resume', application, interview and follow-up letter) needed to seek employment in the industry of agriculture. |
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Entomology (Nov. 9th) - Students develop skills in identifying common insects and their significance to people and agriculture. |
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Environmental & Natural Resources (State only) - Provides competing students an opportunity to gain awareness and demonstrate knowledge in areas that affect our air, soil and water. |
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Extemporaneous Public Speaking (Jan. 25th) - Students showcase their agricultural knowledge and ability to think on their feet in front of a panel of judges. |
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Farm & Agribusiness Management (Feb. 8th) - Students learn business skills and apply economic principles to agricultural businesses. |
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FFA Information / Quiz Bowl (Nov. 15th) - designed to better acquaint FFA members in knowing key information about the FFA organization and the industry of agriculture. |
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Floriculture (March 22nd) - Students identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems using skills important to horticulture and floral careers. |
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Food Science & Technology (Feb. 8th) - Students display an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues. |
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Forestry (State only) - Students demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices. |
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Horse (Nov. 9th) - evaluate halter and performance classes, present oral reason and gain new insights into equine science. |
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Land & Homesite (Sept. 28th & Oct. 5th) - participants evaluate soil characteristics (texture, depth, slope, erosion, permeability and runoff) for land and home use. |
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Livestock (Various dates) - classify livestock as “keep” or “cull” for market and breeding purposes. |
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Marketing Plan (State only) - present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply or service. |
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Meats (March 22nd) - students develop the skills needed for careers in the meat animal industry. |
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Milk Quality & Products (Oct. 19th) - demonstrate their knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods. |
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Nursery/Landscape (Sept. 28th) - tests students skills in horticultural principles, from landscape design to nursery propagation. |
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Parliamentary Procedure (Nov. 15th) - teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate their knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the correct use of parliamentary procedures. |
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Poultry (Feb. 8th) - tests students’ skills in the production, processing, and marketing of chickens, turkeys, processed poultry products and eggs. |
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Prepared Public Speaking (Jan. 25th) - students present a speech on an agriculture-related topic. |
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Veterinary Science (March 29th) - develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science. |
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Wildlife (Feb. 27th) - promotes wildlife management strategies. |
