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Overview      

The State winning team will advance to national competition that is held during the National FFA Convention in late October.

There is no state qualifying event for Ag Comm.

**New for 2025** Per the 1st Quarter Board Meeting the rules have been updated to reflect the National FFA Contest. 

The Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications eTextbook has been added to the resources for the communication knowledge questions. 

2025 Recorded Zoom Meeting with Kylie Harlan

3/24/25  
1. Scan Sheet 705C-1 was added to the rules.

2. "Individual Activity - Writing Mechanics Exam" section of the rules was updated to include the following:

Questions 1-25 will be Editing Questions
Questions 26-50 will cover General Knowledge of the Agricultural Communications Industry


2026 Contest Information      
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
 
Time
Activity
7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Registration & Technology Set Up
8 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.
Introduction & Contest Run Down
8:05 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.
Writing Mechanics Exam
8:55 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Personal Care Break
9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Press Conference + Q&A Session
9:40 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Transition to Practicum
9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Practicum Activities
 
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


Documents      
NameDate AddedSize
04-01_ACOMCDE_Update 4/3/2025 97 KB
2-26-25_ACOM-CDE_Webinar 4/3/2025 227 KB
2025 ACOM CDE Quiz 2/28/2025 397 KB
2025 State Ag Comm Information 1/16/2025 102 KB
2025 State Ag Comm Timeline 2/28/2025 71 KB
2025_ACOM-CDE_FAQs 4/3/2025 143 KB
Ag Comm Drop Sheet 1/8/2025 392 KB
Ag Communications Rules 2022-2026 (Updated 3.24.25) 3/24/2025 448 KB

   
 
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  2026 State Event
     

Date: May 2

Location: Texas Tech University

Superintendent: Kylie Harlan

 

 
   

     
     
 
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