The annual University of Wisconsin-Platteville FFA Career Development Events serve as area requirements for agricultural mechanics, dairy cattle, floriculture, horses, livestock, veterinary science and wildlife teams seeking to qualify for these state events.

Contest descriptions

Agricultural Sales

Agricultural Sales

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing sales skills in the agribusiness industry.
Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems

Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing knowledge and skills in agricultural mechanics.
Agronomy

Agronomy

To create interest and promote understanding of agronomy through the demonstration of skills and proficiencies.
Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle Management and Evaluation

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in dairy cattle selection and dairy herd management.
Farm and Agriusiness Management

Farm and Agribusiness Management

This event is designed to test the participant's understanding of basic economic principles essential in the successful management of a farm business.
Floriculture

Floriculture

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in floriculture including general knowledge, plant identification and practical experience.
Horse Evaluation

Horse Evaluation

To provide a competitive event for agricultural education students, emphasizing skills in horse selection and management.
Livestock Evaluation

Livestock Evaluation

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in livestock selection and livestock herd management.
Meats Evaluation

Meats Evaluation and Technology

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in meat processing industry.
Milk quality and products

Milk Quality and Products

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in dairy product identification and evaluation.
Poultry

Poultry Evaluation

To provide a competitive event for high school agriculture students, emphasizing skills in poultry selection and the poultry industry.
Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science

To promote college and career readiness by providing opportunities to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.
Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management

To evaluate general knowledge in the broad area of wildlife conservation.