The Pennsylvania State FFA Activities week took place June 11-13, 2024 at Penn State University, University Park, PA. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

Since 1928, FFA has worked to create Career Development Events (CDE) & Leadership Development Events (LDE) that demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios. CDEs & LDE's build on what is learned in agricultural classes and the FFA.

A Turfgrass Science CDE was featured again as part of the 2024 FFA CDEs at Pennsylvania's state contest. Students competed in a multiple choice test, weed, insect, disease, equipment, and turfgrass identification, as well as spreader and sprayer calibration and site evaluation. The students also met with guest speakers from the golf, sports, and lawn and landscape sectors of the industry. The event culminated in a tour of Beaver Stadium.

We hope to continue to grow this event and make young people aware of the exciting opportunities available in the turfgrass industry.