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Career and Leadership
Development Events

Career and Leadership Development events exist to give students a way to learn valuable skills in a way that is competitive and often fun! Explore the many events offered by Alaska FFA! For more events, visit 

FFA.org

Leadership Development Events
(LDEs)

Creed

Creed Speaking

7-9th graders are welcome to compete by reciting the National FFA Creed. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Creed

Star Greenhand 

Members competing in Star Greenhand must complete an interview, a test of their FFA knowledge, and present the FFA Creed by E.M. Tiffany. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Conduct of Chapter Meetings

7-9th graders utilize opening and closing ceremonies and communicate through debate. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Extemporaneous Speaking

Show off your ability to think on your feet by giving a speech with limited time to prepare.

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Star Discovery

Star Discovery

Members 6-8 grade compete in teams of 4 to determine who has the most agriculture knowledge through an Ag Quizbowl!

Here are the Rules!

Employment

Employment Skills

Get a leg-up in your future career by showcasing your best interview skills. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Prepared  Speaking

Present a 6-8 minute speech on an agricultural topic of your choice!

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Parliamentary Procedure

Conduct a mock-chapter meeting to showcase an efficient meeting. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Ag Issues

Agricultural Issues

Research an ag. topic you are passionate about and present the pros and cons of it. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Career Development Events
(CDEs)

Agricultural Technology & Mechanics

Technical skills and problem solving come together for this multi-focused event.

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Floriculture

Identify plants, create flower arrangements, and solve problems with your team in this event. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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ENR

Environmental & Natural Resources

Demonstrate your knowledge of areas that affect soil, water and air!

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Vet Sci

Veterinary Sciences

Compete in hands-on practicums, use critical-thinking, and ID small and large animals. 

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Farm & Agribusiness Management

Apply economic skills  and learn how to manage businesses.

Check out the official handbook HERE

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Fisheries & Marine Science

An Alaska-specific opportunity to showcase skills related to the marine science & fisheries industry. 

Official state handbook HERE

Other Resources coming soon!

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