Mrs. Philen:
Vet Med: Students working in teams demonstrate their technical competency with small and large animals by completing a written exam, critical-thinking scenario questions, identifications and hands-on practicums. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-vet-science

Mr. Newsom:
Dairy Cattle: During this event, team members complete a written exam, evaluate dairy cattle on physical characteristics and analyze cows based on pedigree and herd record. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-dairy-cattle

Homesite: The Home Site Evaluation Career Development Event introduces students to nonagronomic use of land including, but not limited to, the suitability of various types of land for building sites, home sanitation systems, impoundment structures, lawns and other construction considerations. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-homesite


Mrs. Dwyer:
Entomology: Students apply the fundamentals of entomology and develop skills in identifying common insects and their significance to people and agriculture.  https://www.texasffa.org/cde-entomology

Wildlife: Students apply the information gained through enrollment in the agricultural science wildlife management course to demonstrate and identify plant species, proper habitat management practices, safety procedures, game laws, management techniques as well as compass and pacing skills. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-wildlife

Frank:

Livestock: Beef cattle, sheep and swine are evaluated for market values and desirable physical traits.  Team members also rank livestock for breeding purposes, using observed physical characteristics and performance data.  https://www.texasffa.org/cde-livestock

 Poultry: Students apply classroom knowledge to evaluate production, processing, marketing and consumption of chickens, turkeys, processed products and eggs. Participants complete a written exam, solve a management problem, evaluate animals and products, as well as identify various poultry products. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-poultry

Ms. Morrow:
Floriculture: Classroom knowledge and skills are applied as students identify and evaluate cut flowers, house plants, flowering plants, floral designs and complete an exam that tests their knowledge of floral design, propagation as well as preparation of floral and foliage products for sale. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-floriculture

Milk Quality: As a result of event outcomes, members develop a greater understanding of quality production, processing, distribution, promotion, marketing and consumption of dairy products. Team members complete a written exam, evaluate milk samples, identify cheeses and distinguish real and artificial dairy foods. https://www.texasffa.org/cde-milk-quality