Career Development Events or also known as CDE Teams are another important part of the FFA experience. Firebaugh FFA offers 7 CDE teams for students to hone their skills and discover career opportunities in the agriculture industry. CDE teams fall into one of three seasons and are coached by our Agriculture educators. Teams will practice throughout the week after school and will compete across the state of California on the weekends.
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To help close the achievement gap we will encourage students to better analyze farm records which will reinforce mathematics standards. Coached By: Ms. Goeb (302) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: UC Davis, LeGrand High School, Modesto Junior College, Cosumnes River College, Fresno State, Firebaugh High School, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (State Finals) Citrus
The Citrus Contest seeks to effectively prepare students for the expectations of the citrus industry. Workers seeking career in the citrus industry must develop a high degree of knowledge and skill in industry standards as well as critical thinking, oral communication, and plant biology. The knowledge gained from this contest can also be applied to general fruit production. Coached By: Mrs. Corriea (804) Time of Year: October-February Potential Contest Sites: Tulare High School, Reedly College, Dinuba High School, Exeter High School, and Fresno State (State Finals) Marking Plan
The Marketing Plan Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare students for the opportunities and expectations of the agricultural business workplace. Students seeking careers in the agricultural business industry must develop a high degree of knowledge and skill as well as the capacity to create and present a marketing plan. This competition should help to develop partnerships and improve relations with local agricultural industries, FFA chapters and the general public. Coached By: Mr. Lieb (701) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: Chico State, Cosumnes River College, Modesto Junior College, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (State Finals) Vet Science
The Veterinary Science event seeks to effectively prepare the students for the expectations of the animal health care and services (Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics, Grooming Facilities, Pet Stores, Kennels/Boarding Facilities, and Feed Stores) workplace. Workers seeking careers in the animal health care field must develop a high degree of knowledge, skill and ability to solve difficult problems. This event blends the testing of skills and knowledge required for careers in the animal science career pathway. Coached By: Ms. Smith (805) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: UC Davis, Chico, Modesto Junior College, Reedly Middle College, Arroyo Grande High School, Arbuckle High School, Fresno State, Firebaugh High School, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (State Finals) |
Agriculture Welding
To evaluate the contestant’s manipulative skills, general knowledge and professional presentation as this correlates to his/her preparation for employment in the broad field of welding (agricultural, industrial, or other). Coached By: Mr. Ortiz (702) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: Chico, Clovis High School, El Capitan High School, Fresno State, and Cuesta College (State Finals) Farm Business Management
To help close the achievement gap we will encourage students to better analyze farm records which will reinforce mathematics standards. Coached By: Ms. Goeb (302) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: UC Davis, Modesto Junior College, Cosumnes Rive College, Firebaugh High School, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (State Finals) Marking
The Marketing event seeks to effectively prepare the students with the practices and operations of Agricultural Cooperatives. Workers seeking careers in cooperative marketing must not only develop a high degree of knowledge and skill they must also develop the ability to solve difficult problems. This event blends the testing of manipulative skills and knowledge required for careers in operations and marketing. Coached By: Mr. Lieb (701) Time of Year: February-May Potential Contest Sites: Sectional Contest (Laton High School), Chico State, Modesto Junior College, Consumnes River College, Fresno State, Firebaugh High School, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (State Finals) Qualification: Must compete at the sectional contest to compete at state finals. |
