Livingston FFA is a large program with a multitude of ways to be involved. It all starts in the classroom. We have courses in the ag mechanics, plant science, and animal science pathways. Courses offered include:

• Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Ag Mechanics (Welding)
• Horticulture
• Principles of Floral Design
• Advanced Floral Design
• Greenhouse Management
• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Ag Leadership
• Professional Communications
• Small Animal Science
• Equine Science
• Veterinary Medical Applications
• Advanced Animal Science

LDEs

Each of these courses has something to offer for everyone. Along with classroom instruction, you can also compete on a multitude of teams. In the fall we compete on LDE (leadership development events) teams, which focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA. See the attached flier for more information on LDE teams or visit our Google Classroom. 

CDEs

In the spring we compete on CDE (career development event) teams, which help to help members prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the students technical, leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills as well as their knowledge on the subject matter. See the attached flier for more information on CDE teams or visit our Google Classroom.

SDEs

In the spring we also compete in SDEs or speaking development events. The goal of SDEs is to develop the ability of all FFA members to express themselves on a given subject, develop communication skills and learn to formulate remarks for presentations in a variety of situations. Students may choose to do either a prepared speech or an extemporaneous speech that is not prepared ahead of time. For more information on speaking events please scan the QR code to go to the FFA website. 

SAEs

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) involve practical agricultural activities performed by students outside of scheduled classroom and laboratory time and provides a method in agricultural education for students to receive real-world career experiences in an area of agriculture that they are most interested in. Please scan the QR code or visit our Google Classroom for more information on SAEs. 

Membership

All students in an agricultural education class are eligible to be members of the Livingston FFA Chapter. Students must pay their $20.00 dues to receive active membership status for the 2023-2024 school year along with a Livingston FFA Chapter t-shirt. Membership fees may be paid in cash or check (made payable to Livingston FFA). Dues must be paid in the fall by August 31st or in the spring by January 31st. Please fill out the form on the last page of this document and turn it in with your membership dues by the above due dates.

Stay up to date!

There are many moving parts and events going on throughout the school year. To keep in touch, not miss out on anything and stay updated with the Livingston FFA Chapter: 

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