Congratulations to the competitors preparing for the 2023 Career and Leadership Development Events. We are happy to share our plans with you and encourage you to subscribe for email notifications when updates are posted. Start your search with the 2023 CDE/LDE Planning Guide and watch for new schedules and resources.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
- Declaration/Certification Open — March
- Tentative Schedules Released – Late May
- Declaration (for State Staff) Deadline – Closes July 1
- Finals Hall, Awards Program and Main Stage Schedules Release – Mid July
- Event Orientation Packets Posted to FFA.org – August
- Team Certification and Uploads Due Online Drop/Add Process Begins – Sept. 1
- Employment Skills Virtual Components – Mid-late Sept.
- Virtual Components – Early Oct.
- Agricultural Communications
- Agricultural Sales
- Parliamentary Procedures
- 96th National FFA Convention & Expo – Nov. 1-4
Questions?
- Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Contact cde@ffa.org
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Event Status Tracker
| Event | Handbook | Event Orientation | Event Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Communications | Handbook | Coming in August | Finals Hall Videos | Past Tests and Practicums | Scenario |
| Agricultural Issues Forum | Handbook | Coming in August | Finals Hall Videos | Past Top 4 Portfolios |
| Agricultural Sales | Handbook | Coming in August | Past Test & Practicums | Product Information |
| Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems | Handbook | Coming in August | Past Tests and Practicums |
| Agronomy | Handbook | Coming in August | Past Tests and Practicums |
| Conduct of Chapter Meetings | Handbook | Coming in August | Finals Hall Videos | Past Tests and Practicums |
| Creed Speaking | Handbook |