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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 Speaking

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

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.

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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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Agriscience Fair

Interested in science, researching, and sharing your findings? 

Check out the National FFA resources HERE

Prepared  Speaking

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

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Parliamentary Procedure

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

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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.

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Floriculture

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

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Environmental & Natural Resources

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

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Veterinary Sciences

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

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Farm & Agribusiness Management

Apply economic skills  and learn how to manage businesses.

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Marine Sciences

This event is an Alaska-specific opportunity to showcase skills related to the Marine Science industry, such as net-mending, identification, and water-survival. 

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