Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the student's technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the subject matter

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Students will “make the team” based on contests scores, practice attendance and attitude during the season

The Ag. Teacher coaching each team will make the ultimate decision regarding whether a team or student competes in a contest. This decision is final.

A list of invitational and qualifying contests will be provided to each team as they become available. Students will be made aware of all contest as soon as they are available to the Ag. Teacher

The cost of fall contest entries will be covered by the student. All spring contest entries will be paid for by the chapter.

In the event a student backs out of the contest with less than 1 week notice, the student is responsible for refunding the chapter the cost of the student’s entry fee, and will not receive a refund for other payments, if applicable. If the student’s failure to attend causes forfeiture of the team, the student will be held responsible for the cost of the team entry.

Dress Code

Fees may be waived based upon extenuating circumstances as deemed appropriate by the Ag Teacher coaching the team.

Dress code for CDE contests and practice contests is a collared shirt (polo style or button up), jeans (in nice condition, no rips or tears), closed toe, closed heel shoes and no hats. Vet. Med. CDE Team will wear solid Blue Scrubs and closed toed shoes. FBM will wear indoor official dress.

Discrepancies in dress code will be addressed by the Ag Teacher. The Ag Teacher’s decision is final.

Dress code for travelling will be school dress code.

The student is not allowed to change from contest dress code without permission from the Ag teacher.