Career Development Events (CDE)
CDE Quick Links
CDE Materials
- CDE Handbook
- CDE on Shop FFA:
Forms & Policies
- CDE Advisor Information
- Student Waiver Form (Send to National FFA address below)
- Add/Delete Form
- Speaking Judges Form
- CDE Board Policies
- Requesting Accommodations for Special Needs Students
- Special Needs Request Form
- CDE State Staff Information
- Team Declaration Form (State Staff Only)
- State Plaque Order Form (State Staff Only)
Program Contacts
cde@ffa.org
317-802-4288
CDE
National FFA
6060 FFA Dr.
PO Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268
For students who ask their teachers "When will I ever use this in the real world?" Career Development Events (CDEs) are the answer. Since 1928, FFA has worked to create CDEs that demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios CDEs build on what is learned in agricultural classes and the FFA.
The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture. Classroom instruction comes alive as students demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting. CDEs test the abilities of individuals and teams in 23 major areas of agricultural instruction.
CDEs
Click on event name in the drop down menu below to view specific rules, forms, sponsors and requirements for the selected event.