October 14, 2015
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.
January 22 - 23, 2016
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 "ME: one's personal skills and development of the ability to be successful."
January 22 - 23, 2016
Once a leader is comfortable with their own self and self-purpose, they can discover how to work with others, consider diverse prospectives and establish a goal. This conference focuses on "WE: the individual leader, their relationships with others and how to establish common vision."
March 8 - 11, 2016
California FFA’s premier capstone conference, individuals and teams are prepared to make things happen. Skills for solving problems, making decisions and accomplishing goals are developed. 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 "DO: the ability of the individual leader and team to put their vision into action.”
April 23 - 26, 2016
The California FFA Convention is held each April with over 5,000 FFA members and guests from across the California in attendance. At the California FFA State Leadership Conference, members participate in general sessions educational leadership workshops, a career show and engage in delegate sessions to accomplish the business of our association.
October 28 - 31, 2015
The National FFA Convention is held each October with over 60,000 FFA members and guests from across the country in attendance. Members participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, a career show and expo, volunteer activities and much more. It is the largest annual student gathering in the country.