Why Join LDE
Leadership Development Events give you the chance to grow beyond the classroom. By joining an LDE, you’ll build skills that help you speak with confidence, think critically, and become a stronger leader in any career path. Whether it’s your first time speaking in front of a group or you’re ready to compete at the state level, LDEs offer something for everyone.
You’ll meet new people, challenge yourself, and represent your chapter in exciting competitions—all while having fun and discovering your voice. These events help you stand out in college applications, scholarships, and future job opportunities.
When you join an LDE, you're not just learning leadership—you're living it.
You’ll meet new people, challenge yourself, and represent your chapter in exciting competitions—all while having fun and discovering your voice. These events help you stand out in college applications, scholarships, and future job opportunities.
When you join an LDE, you're not just learning leadership—you're living it.
LDE At a Glance
Our West Valley FFA chapter offers members the opportunity to grow their leadership skills through exciting conferences designed to inspire, educate, and connect future agricultural leaders. Each conference builds confidence, communication, and character—one experience at a time:
Ready to lead?
Ask your Ag teacher or FFA advisor how to register for upcoming leadership conferences and take your first (or next) step in becoming a confident agricultural leader!
- Riverside Section Leadership Conference - Kick off your leadership journey close to home with other FFA chapters in the Riverside Section. This conference focuses on teamwork, goal-setting, and FFA involvement at the sectional level—perfect for new members and emerging leaders.
- Greenhand Leadership Conference (GLC) - Designed specifically for first-year members, GLC introduces the foundations of FFA, agricultural leadership, and personal development. Through interactive workshops and team-building activities, Greenhands leave motivated to dive deeper into FFA and Ag education.
- Southern Region Leadership Conference (SRLC) - Take your skills to the next level with FFA members from across the Southern Region. SRLC challenges members to step up as influencers in their chapters and communities through advanced leadership training, networking, and inspiring keynote sessions.
- Made For Excellence / Advanced Leadership Academy (MFE / ALA) - MFE focuses on personal growth and goal setting for 10th graders, while ALA develops team leadership and career-readiness skills for 11th and 12th graders. These two-day conferences offer hands-on workshops, motivational speakers, and life-changing leadership tools.
- State Leadership Convention - Join thousands of California FFA members in Sacramento for the biggest leadership event of the year! From workshops and speakers to competitions and sessions, State Convention is the ultimate FFA experience—celebrating your hard work, leadership, and FFA spirit.
Ready to lead?
Ask your Ag teacher or FFA advisor how to register for upcoming leadership conferences and take your first (or next) step in becoming a confident agricultural leader!
