North Dakota
FFA
EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Events
WINTER CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (CDES) - March
FFA members gather in Minot, ND every March to compete and test their skills in Agronomy, Agricultural Sales & Service, Livestock Evaluation.
The North Dakota State Fair is an annual state fair held each July in Minot, North Dakota. The fairgrounds are located along Burdick Expressway in east Minot. The Fair has carnival rides, agricultural expositions, government and commercial exhibitions, and a variety of musical and performance entertainment.
The ND FFA Association recognizes the NDSF as a showplace of North Dakota agriculture. ND FFA is provided the opportunity to share with thousands of guests what agricultural education and FFA means to youth. The NDSF is an opportunity to showcase the products of the student’s efforts, and for students to receive valuable recognition and experience.
ND FFA Camp is building community amongst members across the state. Join us at Camp Wesley for friends, outdoors and memories that will last a lifetime.
Conferences/Conventions
ND FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - September
The North Dakota FFA Organization offers a series of leadership and personal growth conferences. The only requirement is a desire to grow, learn and have fun. These are 101, Blue, Gold and Aspire Conferences.
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION - October
In October, nearly 63,000 FFA members and guests from across the country participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, and expo and shopping mall, volunteer activities and more. it is one off the largest student conventions in the world.
In June, more than 1,300 FFA members, advisors and guests from across the state participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops and more.
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP - Various Dates
In early December members gather in each district to compete in leadership development events (LDE). These include: Parliamentary Procedure, Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Creed Speaking, Demonstration, Prepared and Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Employment Skills and Quiz Events.
This Leadership Development Event Day is when districts advanced in their events to compete at the state level.
Activities
The ND State Crop Show is held every year, in conjunction with the ND Winter show, and exhibitors may enter in the FFA division.
Each year, during the week of George Washington's birthday, FFA members, advisors, alumni and supporters celebrate the organization's contributions to local schools, communities and agriculture through National FFA Week.
An opportunity for chapters and members to showcase their creativity, communication skills, and passion for agriculture and FFA.
FFA Events, such as the State FFA Convention, National FFA Convention and National FFA Week, celebrate the amazing accomplishments of members, teachers and the industry of agriculture.