By: Charles Parker, California Department of Education, State FFA Advisor
Welcome to 2021! With the earlier State FFA Leadership Conference, there was a need to adjust many “normal” due dates. We realize that in the coming months students will be seeking opportunities to apply for various awards, submit scholarship applications, and seek experiences to continue to grow as a leader. To assist you in planning we are providing a summary of upcoming due dates. These applications and forms will be available on calaged.org. Should you not find what you are looking for do not hesitate to reach out.
Looking forward to seeing students and teachers at upcoming events and observing those deserving students as they receive the recognition they deserve.
| Date | Application, For or Event |
| October 15 | FFA Membership Rosters Due |
| October 15 | Ag Incentive Grant Report of Expenditures Due |
| October 15 | AET Profiles Updated (Students and Teachers) |
| November 1 | MFE/ALA Registration Opens |
| December 1 | SLE Applications Due |
| December 1 | State FFA Scholarship Applications Due |
| December 1 | State FFA Leadership Conference Registration Opens |
| December 15 | Golden Owl-Star Advisor Nominations Due |
| January | Star in Ag Placement, Ag Business, Ag Science & Farmer Applications Due |
| January | Proficiency Award Applications Due |
| January 1 | National Scholarship Applications Due |
| January 15 | State Leadership Conference Early Bird Registration Closes |
| January 14 | State Nominating Committee Applications Due |
| January 14 | State Officer Applications due |
| January 14 | State Conference Committee & Sub-Committee Chair Applications Due |
| January 24 | State Degree Applications Due in AET |
| February 1 | Star Administrator, Counselor & Supporting Staff Applications Due |
| February 1 | Star Reporter Applications Due |
| February 1 | State Talent Applications Due |
| February 1 | National Chapter Applications Due in AET |
| February 1 | Hall of Chapter Applications Due |
| February 1 | Press Corps Applications Due |
| February 1 | Web Page Applications Due |
| February 1 | Courtesy Corp Applications Due |
| February 1 | State Distinguished Service Citation Nominations Due |
| February 1 | Honorary State Degree Nominations Due |
| February 1 | Ambassador Applications Due |
| February 15 | State Conference Registration Due |
| February 15 | State Conference Hardcopy Forms & Payment Due |
| February 25 | Agriscience Fair Research Papers/Applications Due |
| March 4 | State Proficiency Finalists Announced |
| March 10 | State Prepared Public Speaking Manuscripts Due |
| March 10 | State Job Interview Materials Due |
| April 1 | State Officer Banquet Requests Due |
| May | American Degree Applications Due in AET |
| June 1 | National Convention Delegate Applications Due |
| June 10 | National Chapter Revisions Due |
| June 10 | National Proficiency Award Revisions Due |
| June 10 | National Agriscience Fair Certifications and Applications Due |
| June 15 | National Band, Chorus and Talent Applications Due |
| June 15 | National CDE/LDE Declarations Due |
| June 30 | Ag Incentive Grant Funding Applications Due |
