The Sweetwater FFA Chapter will participate in the National FFA Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event (CDE) during the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 21-24.

Members of the team are Jamie Branham, Ross Houston, Jonathan Summitt, Shane Watson, Caleb Young and Matthew Young. The team is coached by Mitch Ingram.

"FFA members participating in this event develop written and oral communication skills through evaluating and presenting global environmental issues," said Melissa Brown, CDE program manager.
This event includes individual and team activities where participants complete interviews concerning global and national issues, write press releases and locate strategic points using global positioning systems. Members also complete soil tests, evaluate soil profiles, as well as conduct air and water analysis.

Smithfield Foods and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service sponsor the National FFA Environmental and Natural Resources CDE. The event is one of 23 CDEs held annually at the national FFA convention.

Visit www.ffa.org for more information.