Are you interested in learning more about issues facing the agricultural field today? Do you have a passion for agricultural advocacy and want to take that passion to the next level? If so, the Agricultural Issues CDE is perfect for you. This CDE takes place in January at the Middle Tennessee Regional Level and is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the agriculture industry. If you would like to learn more about the CDE or are already preparing to compete, please evaluate the following resources:

• An overview of the Agricultural Issues Forum as well as the rubric for each part of the CDE can be found starting on page 22 of the Tennessee FFA CDE Handbook
• Magazine articles, newspaper articles, book excerpts, and academic journal entries for almost any agricultural topic can be found on the Tennessee Electronic Library's Agriculture Collection
  
• The 2015 National Agricultural Issues Finals can be found here