25 FFA events. Find yours.
FFA competitive events (CDEs and LDEs) for 2026-27, each with its own prep page: what is on the exam or what the judges score, study resources, and a link to FFA's official guidelines. The 16 with a written exam have free practice exams.
Agricultural Sales
Each member takes a sales exam, joins a team pre-call activity, then runs a sales call and a customer service call with judges.
Creed Speaking
One member in grades 7 to 9 recites the FFA Creed from memory in up to 4 minutes, then answers three questions about it in 5 minutes.
Employment Skills
One member applies for a real job they qualify for, with a cover letter, resume, online application, interviews, follow-ups and a final job offer.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Draw three topics, prepare for 30 minutes, give a 4 to 6 minute speech on an agricultural issue, then answer 5 minutes of judges' questions.
Prepared Public Speaking
Write a persuasive manuscript on a current agricultural topic, give it as a 6 to 8 minute speech, then answer judges' questions.
Veterinary Science
Students work two veterinary case scenarios with ID, math and hands-on clinical and restraint practicums, then present findings to judges as a team.
Agricultural Communications
Teams of four take a 50-question writing mechanics exam, cover a press conference, then produce a story, layout, broadcast and two plans.
Agricultural Issues Forum
A team of 3 to 7 researches an ag issue, holds local forums, submits a portfolio and presents both sides of the issue to judges.
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Members take a 25-question systems exam and five 25-minute hands-on skill activities, then the team builds a project and writes a report.
Agronomy
Members take a 60-question exam and plant ID, soils and pest practicums, then the team diagnoses a field problem and briefs a grower.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings
A team of seven runs a 13-minute chapter meeting with parliamentary procedure, debates motions, answers oral questions and takes a written exam.
Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management
A team of four places six classes of dairy cattle, gives oral reasons, completes three team practicums and presents fixes for a dairy farm.
Environmental and Natural Resources
A team of four takes a 50-question exam, identifies 50 specimens, works four field practicums and presents a fix for an environmental problem.
Farm and Agribusiness Management
Take a farm business management exam, build and read financial statements in a practicum, and solve a management problem as a team of four.
Floriculture
Identify plants, tools and disorders, take a floriculture exam, and make arrangements, planters and other floral work in timed practicums.
Food Science and Technology
Design and pitch a food product as a team of four, audit food safety, take a 50-question test and work math, safety and sensory practicums.
Forestry
Take a forestry exam, identify trees, disorders, tools and wood products, measure timber in the woods, and solve a forest scenario as a team.
Horse Evaluation
Take an equine knowledge test, place halter and performance horse classes, give oral reasons, and solve team practicals and a scenario.
Livestock Evaluation
Place up to 12 classes of beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats, give four sets of oral reasons, and answer team questions.
Marketing Plan
Write a marketing plan for a real local agribusiness client, then pitch it as a three-person team and answer the client's questions.
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Grade beef carcasses, place meat classes, identify retail cuts, take a 100-question exam, and solve team meat practicums in a cooler.
Milk Quality and Products
Taste milk for flavor defects, identify dairy products and cheeses, read mastitis tests, take two tests, and present a team milk quality case.
Nursery/Landscape
Teams of four run hands-on landscape skill stations, then each member takes an exam, identifies plants and pests, estimates a job and helps a customer.
Parliamentary Procedure
A team of six takes a Robert's Rules exam, runs an 11-minute mock business meeting, answers judges' questions and solves a written procedure problem.
Poultry Evaluation
Students place live birds and carcasses, grade eggs and poultry products, give oral reasons, take a 30-item exam and join a team activity.