St. Marys High School Hosts FFA Competition

Students from three schools compete in variety of agricultural events

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:22am

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St. Marys Area High School recently hosted the area FFA Career Development Event (CDE) Competition, with FFA students from St. Marys Area, Brockway, and Redbank Valley schools participating in a range of agricultural and farming-related contests.

Why it matters

The FFA CDE competition allows high school students to showcase their skills and knowledge in various agricultural disciplines, helping to cultivate the next generation of farmers, agricultural leaders, and industry professionals in the region.

The details

The FFA CDE competition featured students competing in a variety of events testing their abilities in areas like livestock evaluation, agronomy, and agricultural mechanics. Students from the three participating schools were able to put their agricultural education and hands-on training to the test through the competitive events.

  • The competition took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

St. Marys Area High School

The host school that organized and held the FFA CDE competition.

Brockway High School

One of the three schools that sent FFA students to compete in the event.

Redbank Valley High School

One of the three schools that sent FFA students to compete in the event.

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The takeaway

The FFA CDE competition provides valuable real-world experience for high school students interested in agriculture, helping to develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in the farming and agricultural industries.