FFA Career Development Events
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Mid-State is proud to host a regional FFA Career Development Event competition in 2026! More details coming soon.
Each year students from middle and high schools across Wisconsin and Minnesota compete in the agricultural technology contest. Career and Leadership Development Events (CDEs) develop college- and career-readiness skills and serve as an outgrowth of instruction for FFA members in grades 7–12. Through CDEs—and Leadership Development Events (LDEs)—participating FFA members 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.
CDE and LDE competitions occur at the local, state, and national levels. They are designed and regularly evaluated to meet Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards.
Events
Events cover a range of agricultural business, agricultural communications, agricultural mechanics, animal science, food science, natural resource, and plant science topics.
- Agronomy
- Ag Technology & Mechanical Systems
- Dairy Cattle Evaluation
- Farm Business/Agribusiness
- Floriculture
- Forestry
- Livestock
- Meats Evaluation and Technology
- Middle School Agriscience
- Milk Quality and Products
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Note: The following events are held in unheated facilities: Dairy Cattle, Livestock, and Forestry. Students should dress appropriately. Official dress is not required for any event.
Persons requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability should contact the event coordinator 14 days in advance.
2025 Results
Mid-State Event Contact
Email Alex Lendved or call 715.389.7011 with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
