The purpose of the Agricultural Issues Forum is to: 1) stimulate the study of and interest in agricultural issues among agriculture students and the "non-agricultural" public, and 2) encourage local efforts by providing recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of instruction in ...
What are some agricultural career issues?
Soil conservation and management, water quality and other environmental challenges are big issues in agriculture, and a degree in an agricultural science can open the doors to environmental protection as well.
What does CDE stand for in FFA?
Career Development Events and Leadership
What is LDE in FFA?
Participants in the National FFA Employment Skills Leadership Development Event (LDE) get a leg up on their future careers by developing the skills needed to seek employment in the industry of agriculture.
What is ag issues FFA?
This event connects agriculture students with professionals in the industry as they research, present and then understand complicated issues facing the agricultural landscape – making it especially attractive to students with an interest in agricultural policy, law and international relations.
How many different types of LDE contest are there?
LDE Teams compete in the Fall each year. There are 4 levels of competition for each event: District, Area, State & Nationals.
What does the AG issues LDE contest cover?
This team LDE challenges students to investigate a variety of current local, state, national and international issues facing agriculture through classroom instruction.
How many member team can ag issues have?
Event Rules A team should be composed of a minimum of three and a maximum of seven students who are actively participating, orally presenting and available to answer the judges' questions.