Virginia FFA Association
Forestry Career Development Event
The Forestry CDE challenges students to apply forest management,
environmental stewardship, and practical forestry skills.
The state contest is held each April.
Rules & Resources
FFA Forestry Rules
4-H Forestry
Study Guides & Safety
Event Location & Advancement
The State Forestry Event is held each April at a rotating location.
Each FFA Area may advance one senior team and two junior teams.
State Qualifier Registration Deadline: April 12
FFA Eligibility
Virginia FFA offers junior and senior divisions.
Only area winners may advance to the state event.
Students in grades 7–9 competing as seniors are only eligible
for senior awards.
4-H Eligibility
One senior team per 4-H club may register.
The winning team qualifies for the National 4-H Forestry Contest
in July at Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia.
2026 Schedule & Fees
Date: April 22, 2026
Location: Mountain Gateway Community College
Fees:
Senior Team – $30
Junior Team – $30
Senior Teams – Arrive by 9:30 AM
4-H Teams – Arrive by 11:00 AM
Junior Teams – Arrive by 12:00 PM
Lunch (Pizza): 12:00 PM
Awards: ~4:00 PM
Lodging & Payment
Checks payable to:
Virginia FFA Association
115 Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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880 N Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA
(540) 463-3610
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1100 N Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA
(540) 464-8800
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Registration
All state qualifiers must complete the registration form below.
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