The Agricultural Communications CDE will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Texas Tech University campus. We’re looking forward to welcoming you and your students for another great contest experience. Below is the current draft schedule as of Nov. 20, 2025. As we work through finalizing the remaining details, please keep in mind that the schedule may adjust slightly. Any changes will be communicated ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.
Saturday, May 2, 2025
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Time
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Activity
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7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m.
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Registration & Technology Set Up
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8 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.
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Introduction & Contest Run Down
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8:05 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.
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Writing Mechanics Exam
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8:55 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
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Personal Care Break
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9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
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Press Conference + Q&A Session
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9:40 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Transition to Practicum
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9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Practicum Activities
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Results will be announced the following week via webinar.
We’re excited to host you all and look forward to seeing you in May. I will be in touch with additional information and details at the beginning of 2026. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Best,
Kylie Harlan-Smith, M.S.
Lecturer, Agricultural Communications
Superintendent, Texas FFA Agricultural Communications CDE
An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m.
via Zoom. Below, you will find the Zoom information. Please bring any questions you may have to the webinar!
Kylie Harlan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: ACOM CDE Informational Webinar
Time: Feb 26, 2026 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 955 3432 9702
Passcode: ACOM
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