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American Star Awards
https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/american-star-awards/
The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. Finalists for the award have mastered skills in production, finance, management and/or research.
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Agricultural Communications
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/ag-communications/
Students interested in journalism, broadcasting, web design and more learn to communicate effectively while advocating for agriculture.
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Agricultural Sales
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/agricultural-sales/
Students work as a team to collaboratively build a sales plan and demonstrate skills in customer relations.
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Agricultural Issues Forum
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cde-lde/agricultural-issues-forum/
Participants research the pros and cons of an agricultural issue and present their findings to a panel of judges.
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Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/agricultural-technology/
Students develop technical knowledge and an ability to work with others to solve complex agricultural problems.
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Conduct of Chapter Meetings
https://www.ffa.org/participate/ldes/conduct-of-chapter-meeting/
FFA members in Grades 7-9 are introduced to parliamentary procedure and effective meetings.
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Creed Speaking
https://www.ffa.org/participate/ldes/creed-speaking/
FFA members recite the National FFA Creed to develop public speaking skills and self-confidence.
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Agriscience Fair
https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/agriscience-fair/
The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes student researchers studying the application of agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises.
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Honorary Awards
https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/honorary-awards/
FFA relies on the support of exceptional teachers, individuals and companies to provide life-changing experiences for its members.
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Agricultural Proficiency Awards
https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/proficiencies/
The National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers.
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American FFA Degree
https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/american-ffa-degree/
The American FFA Degree is the highest honor awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experience.
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Agronomy
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/agronomy/
Students understand and demonstrate the many ways that science and technology collaborate to grow the world's major food crops.
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Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/dairy-cattle-evaluation-management/
Students develop skills important to dairy cattle selection and herd management via this team-based event.
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Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/dairy-cattle-handlers-activity/
Handlers earn recognition for their ability to present dairy animals during the Dairy Cattle Management and Evaluation CDE.
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Environmental & Natural Resources
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/environmental-and-natural-resources/
Provides competing students an opportunity to gain awareness and demonstrate knowledge in areas that affect our air, soil and water.
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Farm & Agribusiness Management
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/farm-business-management/
Students learn business skills and apply economic principles to agricultural businesses.
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Floriculture
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/floriculture/
Students identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems using skills important to horticulture and floral careers.
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Food Science & Technology
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/food-science-and-technology/
Students display an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues.
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Forestry
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/forestry/
Students demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.
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Horse Evaluation
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/horse-evaluation/
Students who participate in the National FFA Horse Evaluation CDE gain new insights into equine science.
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Livestock Evaluation
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/livestock-evaluation/
Participants in the Livestock Evaluation CDE cooperatively classify livestock as “keep” or “cull” for market and breeding purposes.
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Marketing Plan
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/marketing-plan/
Participants in the Marketing Plan CDE present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply or service.
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Meats Evaluation & Technology
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/meats-evaluation-and-technology/
In the Meats Evaluation and Technology CDE, students develop the skills needed for careers in the meat animal industry.
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Milk Quality & Products
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/milk-quality-and-products/
Participants in the Milk Quality and Products CDE demonstrate their knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods.
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Nursery/Landscape
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/nursery-landscape/
The Nursery⁄Landscape CDE tests students skills in horticultural principles, from landscape design to nursery propagation.
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