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VA FFA Dairy CDE Resources

Virginia State FFA Dairy CDE
  • Milk Flavor Identification and Evaluation (20 minutes) = 120 points
  • Product Identification (20 minutes) = 100 points
  • California Mastitis Test (20 minutes) = 32 points
  • Cheese Identification/Characteristics (20 minutes) = 100 points
  • Written Exam (40 minutes) = 120 points
  • Problem Solving (40 minutes) = 100 points

Written Exam: 2016  |  2017  |  2018  |  2019 | 2021 | 2025

Problem Solving: 2016  |  2017  |  2018  | 2019 | 2021 | 2025

Quiz Bowl Study Materials (for the written exam)

SCANTRON form (Make sure your students know how to correctly fill out this form.)

2026 State FFA Dairy Evaluation Tentative Schedule and Team Practicum Components

Link to State FFA CDE Website

Written Exam: 2016  |  2017  |  2018  |  2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025

Team Activity: 2016  |  2017  |  2018  | 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025

Quiz Bowl Study Materials (for the written exam)

DHI and Herd Management Goals (for use with the team activity)

PDCA Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard

Dairy handlers will assist with moving and presenting cattle during the Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management CDE. They will be also be evaluated while leading dairy heifers in an on-site workout separate from the judging classes.

PDCA Showmanship Evaluation Card