State Contest Information      
The 2026 Wisconsin FFA Food Science Career Development Event will be a LIVE contest. This contest is open to any FFA team/individual and you do NOT need to prequalify.   This CDE will be held on Friday April 17, 2026 at Madison College

DATE: Friday April 17, 2026             THIS IS AN OFFICIAL DRESS CDE

TIME: 8:30 a.m Registration at Main Entrance     Contest Start time 9 a.m                     

LOCATION: Madison College (MATC - 1701 Wright Street  - Madison, WI)

No limit of teams that can enter.   There is no regional qualification needed for this CDE.

EVENT HOSTED BY:  Kerry Ingredients  (Paige Simonis & Danielle Young - Superintendents)

Overview      
The Food Science and Technology Career Development Event (CDE) requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues. Participants also use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Wisconsin State Food Science & Technology Handbook      

 Please consult the WI Food Science CDE Handbook for more CDE details. 

Rubrics      

Team Activity Scoring Rubric (same as National FFA Rubric) 

Resources:      

Practice Scantron   Food Science 713-3

2026  WI FFA Food Science TEAM Activity Scenario 
    The 2026 Food Science Product is - A Savory Indulgent Bakery Item for the Target Bakery Section

2026 Food Science TEAM Activity CHECK LIST 

National FFA Food Science Lessons

Team Activity Video

Wisconsin Food Handlers Certification link

National FFA Food Science & Technology CDE      

Results and Awards      

2025 State Winning Team: Stanley Boyd FFA
Sydney Gunlach, Seth Zastrow, Jayme Yates, Sydney Yates
High Individual: Sydney Gunlach of Stanley Boyd

Archive of past winning teams