Mid-State Technical College welcomed middle and high school students active in FFA to compete in the FFA Career Development Events (CDE) competition on March 18 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Over 800 students from Wisconsin joined in the event.

The competition covered a range of contests, including forestry, floriculture, dairy cattle and livestock judging, vet science and more. Top ranking teams will qualify for the state FFA competition later this spring. 

"Each year, the FFA CDEs coincide with National Ag Day, which creates a great opportunity to bring FFA members together to showcase their skills, compete in events and celebrate the importance of agriculture," said Dr. Alex Lendved, dean of the Marshfield Campus and School of Applied Technology. "This event not only highlights the hard work and dedication of FFA members, but it also provides an exciting platform for them to connect with others who share their passion for agriculture. We're thrilled to continue growing our contests, ensuring that we can offer more opportunities for FFA members from all corners of the state to participate and thrive."

FFA CDEs occur at the local, state and national levels to develop college- and career-readiness skills and serve as an outgrowth of instruction for FFA members in grades 7–12. The events help participating FFA members to develop critical-thinking and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement.

Learn about Mid-State’s agriculture programs at mstc.edu/ag-pathway.