For students who ask their teachers, "When will I ever us this in the real world?", career development events (CDEs) are the answer.
CDEs focus on student success. Career opportunities abound within today's agribusiness and agriscience industries. The key to achievement lies in the ability to think critically, communicate clearly and perform effectively in a competitive world. These skills and many others are enhanced through participation in CDEs.
Students can explore several areas from among the estimated 300 agriculture related career opportunities. In order to succeed in the national event, students must work with peers, teachers, business leaders and commmunity leaders to gain a complete and comprehensive picture of what it takes for a perso to succeed in the related career area.
Livestock Judging
Below you can download the rules and information on the Livestock CDE. It is in PDF format.
Market Steer Judging
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Market Steer Judging #2
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Evaluating Market Sheep
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Evaluating Market Swine
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Evaluating Market Swine 2
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Livestock Evaluation Test
Livestock Evaluation Answers
Wildlife Recreation and Management CDE Judging
Below you can download the rules and information on the Wildlife Recreation CDE. It is in PDF format.
Wildlife - Plant ID Information
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Wildlife - Whitetail Deer
Click below to download and study the information for the whitetail deer for contest.
Wildlife - Waterfowl
Click below to download and study the information for waterfowl for contest.
Wildlife - Upland Game birds
Click below to download and study the information on Upland game birds for contest.
Horse Judging
Below you can download the rules and information on the Horse CDE. It is in PDF format.
