Conferences and Conventions
Intro to Agricultural Education, Career Success
For Freshmen; One Day Event,
29 Conferences held in September, October and November
Introduces students to the benefits and opportunities in Agricultural Education, including SAE and FFA. This conference is the “hook-line-and-sinker” to get students to buy into Agricultural Education throughout their four years in high school.
ME: Student Development, Personal Growth
For Sophomores; Two Day Event, 8 Conferences held in January and February
Personal development starts with the individual. Self-discovery of talents, strengths, interests and personal character are emphasized as the individual is channeled to discover their passion in life. This conference focuses on “Student Development and ME: one's personal skills and development of the ability to be successful.”
WE: Chapter Development, Personal Growth
For Juniors; Two Day Event, 8 Conferences held in January and February
Once a leader is comfortable with their own self and self-purpose, they can discover how to work with others, consider diverse prospective and establish a goal. This conference focuses on “Chapter Development and WE: the individual leader, their relationships with others and how to establish common vision.”
SERVE: Community Development, Personal Growth
For Seniors; Four Day Event, 1 Conference held in March
Students step into the role of one of California's State legislators, are assigned a specific California district and spend four days in Sacramento. SLE is all about the role of government, agricultural policy and advocacy. This conference focuses on Community Development and SERVE: the ability to grow and develop others and serve your community.”
SERVE: Community Development, Personal Growth
For All Members; Five Day Event, 7 Conferences held in June and July in Washington D.C.
FFA members leave WLC with the knowledge and the confidence to act in ways that help their schools, community, and their country. This conference focuses on Community Development and SERVE: the ability to grow and develop others and serve your community.”
For All Members; Four Day Event, 1 Convention held in March
Over 5,000 high school students, advisors and guests attend the California FFA State Leadership Conference this year in Sacramento. The four-day conference attracts young agricultural leaders from over 300 chapters of California FFA.
The Convention encourages students to develop personal and team leadership skills, discover agricultural careers, establish lasting friendships and strive for success.
The Convention also will highlight student accomplishments in public speaking and production practices with proficiency awards, scholarships and special recognitions.
For All Members; Four Day Event, 1 Convention held in October
More than 60,000 attend the annual National FFA Convention & Expo, including students, teachers, school administrators, former FFA members and guests from throughout the country.
The event is the nation’s largest annual gathering of students. Students have the opportunity to explore career and educational opportunities from more than 450 industry-leading exhibitors at the Expo and participate in hundreds of education workshops and tours.
While in Indianapolis, FFA members and other supporters from around the country will learn about careers in agriculture, compete for scholarships and awards, meet with industry leaders, volunteer in the Indianapolis community and learn skills they can take back to their home FFA chapter.
