The SMSU Ag Bowl FFA Invitational is a great opportunity for Minnesota FFA members to build skills, explore agriculture careers, and experience the SMSU campus. Teach Ag Minnesota encourages chapters to take part in this event and support students as they grow through hands-on learning.

Now in its 14th year, the invitational offers 16 Career Development Events for students in grades 7 through 12. Participants can compete individually or as a team. The event also provides scholarship opportunities for top chapter, team, and individual performers, thanks to support from Ralco and additional sponsors.

Event Schedule

Registration: 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. at the SMSU RA Facility
Welcome: 8:15 to 8:30 a.m.
CDE Competition: Immediately following the welcome, ending by early afternoon

Leadership Development Events will not be held this year. Professional dress is still required for events that involve a presentation.

CDEs Offered in 2026

Ag Education, Agronomy, Ag Sales, Best Informed Greenhand, Companion Animal Science, Farm Business Management, Fish and Wildlife, Floriculture, Food Science, Forestry, Marketing Plan, Meats Evaluation, Milk Quality, Nursery Landscape, Soils, and Vet Science.

Ready to participate?

2026 chapter registration is open.
For questions, call (800) 260-0970.

Encourage your students to attend and discover new opportunities in agricultural education at SMSU.