Annual Sponsorships

Knowing that one in every three people in Nebraska is employed in an agriculturally based career, the Nebraska Agricultural Education Career Development Events (CDEs) help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate clearly, and perform effectively in a competitive job market.

Nebraska hosts 19 CDEs, covering job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. These events typically cover the technical skill areas related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources career field. Together with the Leadership Development Events (LDEs) organized by the Nebraska FFA Association, students in agricultural education compete in a variety of events that sharpen their skills as they explore and experience careers in agriculture. CDEs take place alongside the Nebraska FFA Convention in early April on UNL's East Campus, at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, and at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Such contests include:
Ag Communications
Ag Sales
Agronomy
Natural Resources
Floriculture
Food Science
Livestock Evaluation
Meats Evaluation

Through Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members in grades 7 to 12 are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. LDE events occur at the local, state and national levels. We congratulate and recognize all of the members who participated in these challenges!

Such contests include:
FFA Creed Speaking
Conduct of Chapter Meetings
Agriculture Issues Forum
Extemporaneous Speaking
Parliamentary Procedure
Prepared Public Speaking
Employment Interview

International Leadership Seminar