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Vernonica Sanders, Warner Robins Ag teacher recognized as "Hidden Hero" by Macon Telegraph
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Posted 8/16/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Horticulture exhibits & events at the Georgia National Fair
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Posted 8/7/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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It is time to start planning for the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Entering projects into the Georgia National Fair is a great way to meet the SAE part of our standards. There is a lot available for your horticulture students at the fair. An incentive for your students is this is a great chance for them to win some individual prize money.
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Results of National Proficiency, Agriscience Fair and National Chapter Award applications
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Posted 8/2/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to all students and chapters who submitted Proficiency Award, National Chapter Award and Agriscience Fair applications! Georgia is set to have a very successful 92nd National FFA Convention!
Twenty-one National Proficiency Award finalists
Twenty-six 3-Star Chapters
Eight 2-Star Chapters
Two Premier Chapter Finalists
Five Finalists for Outstanding Middle School
Thirty-two National Agriscience Fair Finalists
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Posted 7/31/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to three Georgia FFA members (and their advisors) for years of hard work on their SAE programs, who will be highlighted at the 92nd National FFA Convention as National FFA American Star Finalists.
Finalist for American Star in Agricultural Placement: Murdock Wynn (Colquitt County FFA);
Finalist for American Star in Agribusiness: Hadden Powell (Bleckley County FFA);
Finalist for American Star in Agriscience: Courtney Cameron (Lowndes County FFA).
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Elementary & Middle school standards approved
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Posted 6/21/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia Ag Ed Elementary Standards & revised Middle School Ag Ed standards were approved at the June 2019 State Board of Education Meeting. Georgia currently has 20 schools enrolled in the Ag Ed Elementary Pilot Program, which begins the Fall 2019. Georgia currently has 109 middle school Ag Ed programs, with over 33,000 students enrolled in middle grades agricultural education.
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GVATA Summer Conference Registration - Closes Thursday, July 20th
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Posted 6/18/2019 by
GVATA
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There are 486 people registered for GVATA Summer Leadership Conference. Are you one of them? Last day to register is this Thursday, June 20th, 2019. Please check over the registration list and make sure your registration is complete.
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Central Region Market Goat Shootout
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Posted 5/21/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please mark your calendars and get your students registered for the 7th Annual Central Region ShootOut Goat Show to be held in the New South Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. You can weigh in Friday night from 6-8 or come Saturday Morning, Show starts at 10 with Pre-k and Kindergarten Showmanship then goes up grades followed by does and wethers. Registration is due June 28th. Your are guaranteed to WIN your entry fee back if you show!!! No other show like it.
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Middle School Ag Ed Standards for Public Review
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Posted 5/14/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Middle School Ag Ed course standards haven't been revised since 2009. A working committee including current Ag Ed teachers, post secondary teachers & industry members reviewed and revised the Middle School Ag Ed Standards. Please take a minute to review each grade level standards for Ag Ed and complete a quick survey.
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Metter High Schoolers Build Duck Boxes
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Posted 4/19/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Blake Jeffers, Jon Milligan and the students who constructed wood duck boxes for the Duck Conservation Society. This photo was featured in last month's issue of the Georgia Outdoor News. I thought it was a great article and public relations for the program. The link below will take you to the article. |
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Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation 4-H/FFA Grant Program
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Posted 4/12/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The GFB Foundation for Agriculture is pleased to once again offer four $500 grants to 4-H clubs and FFA chapters that can be used to help support leadership development and agricultural literacy projects. A list of example projects can be found by clicking here. The grant guidelines and application are attached. Applications are due May 1st. If you have any questions regarding the application or selection process, please contact Clay Talton (cstalton@gfb.org) or Haley Darby (hadarby@gfb.org).
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Gala Silent Auction
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Posted 3/8/2019 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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You can bid for the 12th Annual Blue & Gold Gala silent auction items from your phone or computer. You can view all 99 silent auction items on our bidding website. Please use the link to register and bid on items. You do NOT have to be present to bid on the silent auction items!! You can bid from home through the site!
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Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs
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Posted 3/6/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please click here for FY20 Budget Request Instructions. Due April 3rd!
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Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Position Announcement - CLOSED 03/22/2019
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Posted 2/28/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Science Area Teacher in the South Region Agricultural Education Office. Please contact Stacey Beacham,
South Region Agricultural Education Region Director, for more information.
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Georgia Elementary Agriculture Education Pilot Program
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Posted 1/31/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Georgia has twenty nine schools currently working towards implementing Elementary Agricultural Education in the pilot program. Representatives from each of these schools along with Georgia Ag Ed State staff are working on curriculum standards. Please contact Billy Hughes for more information on the Elementary Ag Ed program in Georgia.
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2019-2020 Georgia Ag Ed State Calendar
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Posted 1/28/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The 2019-2020 Georgia Ag Ed State Calendar is now available for review. Please contact your Region office if you have any questions. Printed calendars will be available at Summer GVATA Conference.
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Thomas County Central first to receive Longleaf Learning Landscape in Georgia
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Posted 1/17/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Starting this week, many students at Thomas County Central High School are trading books for shovels. The school is excited for their new outdoor classroom, a plot of longleaf pines. Tall Timbers, Georgia Forestry and International Forest Company partnered together to bring the special project to their first Georgia high school. The Longleaf Learning Landscape plans to integrate a new way of learning, while helping the longleaf pine ecosystem.
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2019 GVATA Mid-Winter Conference
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Posted 1/15/2019 by
GVATA
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The GVATA Board is excited about the 2019 Mid-Winter Leadership Conference at the GA FFA-FCCLA Center on Tues, Jan 22nd & Wed, Jan 23rd. Registration will be at the Terry England Leadership Center from 3:00-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is now closed, if you did not pre-register, you will have to register on-sight. Click here for Agenda.
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Honorary American FFA Degree
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Posted 12/6/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The National FFA recognized alumni members and supporters recently with the Honorary FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention in October. There were 7 individuals recognized from Georgia. The members/supporters recognized include: Josh Allen, Chip Blalock, Johnny Jones, John Seginak, Michael Bushey, Lynne Cook and Andy TenHuisen. Congratulations to these awesome supporters of FFA!
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Congratulations Brantley County FFA on winning the $10,000 Tarter Farm & Ranch Challenge Giveaway
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Posted 12/4/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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91st National FFA Convention Press Release
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Posted 11/1/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The 91st National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, IN on October 23-27th. The convention not only had a record attendance, including a concert performance by Garth Brooks and keynote address from the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Some highlights of Georgia FFA members in at the convention include 19 national winners, 23 3-Star chapters, 134 American Degree recipients, an American Star finalist and 7 Honorary American Degree recipients. Please feel free to share the Press Release.
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$400 Day of Service Mini-Grant Available
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Posted 8/6/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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How is your FFA chapter making a difference in your community? Day of Service Mini-Grants are available to middle school, high school and alumni chapters to make a difference in your community in one of four focus areas: Community Safety; Hunger, Health and Nutrition; Environmental Responsibility & Community Engagement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis on the first of each month. To learn more about the Day of Service Mini-Grant, visit the Living to Serve Grants website.
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Commit to Ten Giving Program
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Posted 8/1/2018 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The Georgia FFA Foundation would like to introduce you to the Commit to Ten Giving Program. Through this program, you commit to giving the dollar amount of your choice for ten months to the Georgia FFA Foundation. All proceeds from this giving program will support the 42,000 Georgia FFA members! Donations from this program will begin in August 2018 and will end in May 2019. All donations to the Georgia FFA Foundation are tax deductible.
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Congratulations! 2018 NAAE Award Winners
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Posted 8/1/2018 by
GVATA
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Congratulations to the GVATA Award Winners who will also be recognized as NAAE Region V Winners at the 2018 NAAE Convention in San Antonio, Tx, Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2018.
Outstanding Middle/Secondary Program - Bagley Middle School, Advisor Nelson McCracken
Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program - Wayne Co Young Farmers, Advisor Reggie Beasley
Ideas Unlimited - Brandi Baade, Pike Co High 9th Grade Academy
Teachers Turn the Key - Callie Holloway, Byron Middle
Outstanding Cooperation - GA FFA Foundation
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Central Region Shootout (Market Goat Show)
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Posted 6/8/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Don't miss the Central Region Shootout! This year's show will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter on July 7th. Entries are due: June 28th.
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GVATA Officer Apps & Awards - 30 Min Club, Years of Service, & Teachers of Teachers
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Posted 6/7/2018 by
GVATA
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As we are preparing for summer conference we encourage you to become active within your teacher organization. GVATA is currently accepting applications for: President Elect & PRC Chairman Elect. We would also like to encourage teachers that spent at least 30 minutes this school year promoting your program to sign up for the 30 minute club award or who have encouraged their students to enter the agriculture teaching profession to sign up for the teachers of teachers award. AWARD APPLICATION HERE. |
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GVATA Summer Conference Registration
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Posted 6/7/2018 by
GVATA
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Have your registered for the GVATA Summer Conference yet? We are doing online Conference Registration this year! A couple of changes with online registration: No post dated checks will be accepted at the conference. If you want to pay in payments, you can do this online through the registration system via credit/debit card or Echeck. All credit card payments must be made online. We are looking forward to 2018 Summer Conference at Lake Lanier Islands! See everyone July 8-11th!!
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Georgia Senate Bill 330
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Posted 5/1/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Governor Deal signed SB 330 during the 90th Ga FFA Convention! The Ga DOE Ag Ed Staff will send out more information regarding the criteria & application process. Local School Systems interested in implementing one of the pilot programs for elementary school agricultural education is encouraged to contact Mr. Bridges, Mr. Corzine, Mr. Mitchell or Mr. Tucker. The applications will be made available prior to June 1st with an expected deadline for LEA completion by June 30th, 2018. |
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90th Georgia FFA Convention - Watch Sessions Again
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Posted 4/26/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Click WATCH AGAIN to start watching, then click the arrows on the right or left on the side of the screen to watch the Sessions you want to see.
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Living to Serve at the 90th Georgia State FFA Convention
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Posted 4/19/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Over 650 AgEd students participated in a 2017 Day of Service for the city of Macon before the Georgia State FFA Convention. Click on the infograph below to learn more about the impact Georgia FFA had in Macon with the 2017 Living to Serve Community service project. Next week, FFA members will meet again in Macon prior to the 1st general session of the 90th Georgia State FFA Convention for a day of service in Macon, GA.
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American Degree Applications due May 15th!
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Posted 4/12/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The growth in number of Georgia FFA members receiving the American FFA Degree has been awesome to witness. Can we reach 200 members this year? Please submit your application by May 15.
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Foundation Scholarship Applications due Friday, April 13th!
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Posted 4/10/2018 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The Georgia FFA Foundation is excited to share the following three scholarship opportunities with you and your students. We hope that you will pass this information along to your 12th grade FFA members as all three scholarships are due to the Foundation THIS Friday, April 13, 2018: 2018 G&R Farms Scholarship (ten $1,000 Scholarships); 2018 Dean Flatt Scholarship ($1,000 scholarship) ; 2018 Georgia FFA Ford Scholarship (three $1,000 scholarships). Visit the Georgia FFA Foundation page for more information.
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Georgia Agricultural Education Area Teacher Program is essential for our program growth!
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Posted 3/30/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Georgia AgEd is fortunate to have a dedicated group of Technical Area AG Teachers that support the greatest model of educational delivery. Thanks to everyone that supports this program!
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Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center Summer Leadership Camp
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Posted 3/27/2018 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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Did you know that Camp John Hope is offering a Middle School only camp this year? Visit Camp John Hope's website to learn more about exciting programs they have going on this year!
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Washington Leadership Conference scholarship announcement
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Posted 3/27/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Washington Leadership Conference scholarships. A big THANK YOU goes to the Georgia FFA Foundation for finding ways to get funding for so many Georgia FFA members to attend this life-changing event at very little cost. If you have students who want to attend WLC, but did not receive a scholarship, there is still room on the bus! We also have advisor spots still available, so please let us know and secure your seats soon.
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Agriculture Awareness Week in Georgia
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Posted 3/19/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture is celebrating the second annual Agriculture Awareness Week in Georgia, March 19-23, 2018. There will be a themed event each day of the week, all designed to better communicate the important role agriculture contributes to our daily lives, while allowing more involvement from our agricultural partners. We encourage you to get involved in your communities and schools to spread the word, share your knowledge and help us promote Georgia's #1 industry-- agriculture.
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State Star Finalists
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Posted 3/14/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to the 2018 Georgia FFA state Star finalists. These students have excelled in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) to the point that they are not only qualifying for the state FFA degree, they are considered Stars! Congratulations to these students, their families and their FFA advisors for this tremendous accomplishment.
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Give to the Georgia FFA Foundation
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Posted 3/7/2018 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Support for the Georgia FFA Foundation is so important to our mission in the development of AgEd students. Please consider giving to the Georgia FFA Foundation.
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Georgia FFA is off to a great start for 2018
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Posted 3/1/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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With so many CDE'S, Proficiency Applications, and Degree Awards to think about this time of year, perhaps it is a good time to be reminded how Georgia AgEd students compare Nationally. 2018 should be another great year.
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90th Georgia FFA Convention Planning Materials
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Posted 2/28/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The 90th Georgia FFA Convention is only 56 days away! As you make your plans to attend the convention, the State Convention page is full of information. The online convention registration site will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 1.
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Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs
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Posted 2/28/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please click here for FY19 Budget Request Instructions. Due April 3rd!
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Livestock numbers by species
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Posted 2/27/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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During the past 12 years thousands of Students have exhibited thousands of livestock projects. Congratulations to all the exhibitors who competed during the 2017-2018 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show season.
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FFA Week Instagram Challenge
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Posted 2/20/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Happy National FFA Week! Georgia FFA is having an Instagram challenge to encourage members to share the message of Ag and FFA with their friends and followers. Please encourage your students to participate in this challenge. Each day’s winner will receive some FFA gear! Our Instagram handle is @Ga_FFA and the challenges are listed below.
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Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is an essential component of Ag Education
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Posted 2/16/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia AgEd students have the benefit of conducting a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) thanks to the Agriculture Teacher commitment to the 3-component model of instruction. This actually does apply academics for students.
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2018 Hall of Fame Inductee - Dr. Dennis J. Sheppard
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Posted 2/8/2018 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Georgia AgEd is fortunate to have a very supportive FFA Alumni. Each year they sponsor the Georgia AgEd Teacher Hall of Fame. 2018 was a GREAT one!
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Where do GYFA members live?
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Posted 2/5/2018 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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The 2018 Georgia Young Farmer Association Convention was held this weekend in Braselton, GA. Great convention with GYFA members from all over Georgia.
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What is your passion in Ag Ed & FFA?
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Posted 1/24/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The data shows that female AgEd students excel in leadership related FFA events. Male students are excellent in proficiency related FFA events. AgEd & FFA has something to offer ALL students that enroll in AG Class.
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Come Grow with Georgia Ag Ed
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Posted 1/22/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Department of Education operates the middle school & high school Agricultural Education Program which has shown tremendous growth in recent years - which is good because in agriculture, we like to grow things!
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Georgia WLC Bus Trip 2018: June 18-24, 2018
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Posted 1/19/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The dates for the WLC bus trip are June 18-24, 2018. The student conference fee is $1,125 and the advisor fee is $1,214. This fee covers most meals, lodging, conference material, and bus transportation. All WLC registration material is due to the State FFA Office by April 5th . A $450 deposit is due with the registration form. Do not use the Ag Career Network to register. WLC Scholarship applications are due March 1st. See Georgia FFA website for more info.
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2018-2019 Georgia Agricultural Education State Calendar
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Posted 1/16/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia Ag Ed: CDEs equal employability skills
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Posted 1/10/2018 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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There is no greater opportunity for development of employability skills than student participation in AgEd/FFA Career Development Events. These will be even greater in 2018!
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2018 Discovery Conference - REACHED Capacity
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Posted 1/9/2018 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Attn Middle School Ag Teachers! Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Discovery Conference. Unfortunately, we have reached capacity. If you have yet to send in your materials, you may still submit them by the deadline, but your chapter will be put on a waiting list. Teachers will be contacted who registered most recently with further information. For registration, conference details & classroom poster, please find the documents on our website. If you registered, full payment is due January 11, 2018.
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Ag Ed Hall of Fame Announcement - Dr. D. J. Sheppard
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Posted 12/15/2017 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Congratulations to the 2018 Georgia Agricultural Education Teacher Hall of Fame Nominee, Dr. D. J. Sheppard. This event is sponsored by the Georgia FFA Alumni. The Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Terry England Leadership Center at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, GA. Please make plans to attend and help celebrate with Dr. Sheppard as we make him an official member of the Georgia AgEd Teacher Hall of Fame.
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National FFA SAE Grand recipients
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Posted 12/15/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to three Georgia FFA members who received SAE grants from National FFA. The three students are among only 152 FFA members nationwide who were awarded SAE grants. Each student will receive $1,000 from the sponsor listed to develop or grow their Supervised Agricultural Experience program. Daniel Highfill (Bekaert Corporation), Madison County FFA; Joshua Sell (Domino’s), Screven County FFA; Taylor Dyer (Natural Resources Systems), Heritage FFA. Congratulations to these students and their advisors!
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Georgia Ag Ed: Growing Strong
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Posted 12/13/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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In Agriculture, we like to GROW things. Georgia AgEd and FFA continues to grow with tremendous support from many people.
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GVATA Summer Leadership Conference
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Posted 11/13/2017 by
GVATA
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Room block now open for the GVATA Summer Leadership Conference. Check our GVATA Conference page for more information.
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GVATA Mid-Winter Conference Registration - now open
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Posted 11/10/2017 by
GVATA
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The GVATA Mid-Winter Conference will take place Tuesday, Jan 16th and Wednesday, Jan 17th at the GA FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington. Registration is now open. Please use this link to register. You can also find the conference newsletter and tentative agenda on the GVATA webpage. If you need an invoice in order to get a school check cut, please email gvata.sec@gmail.com after you fill out the registration form. REGISTRATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY ALL ATTENDEES NO LATER THAN MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2018. |
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Alumni membership due December 1st
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Posted 11/3/2017 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Attention Georgia FFA Alumni Chapters - be sure to get your membership materials in by December 1st. Check our website for complete information or contact Joy Crosby or Stan Mitchell with questions.
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Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Nominations due November 15th
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Posted 10/20/2017 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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It is time to start thinking about those individuals who paved the way for agricultural education today. Agricultural Education Hall of Fame Nominations are due by November 15. Please identify a retired teacher in your community that is deserving to be elected into the Agricultural Education Hall of Fame. This is a great way to honor some of the individuals who have given so much to our profession.
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Great speech by the 2017 Southeastern Farmer of the Year
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Posted 10/18/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia FFA Alumni Food Drive
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Posted 9/29/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Make plans now for your FFA Chapter to partcipate in the Food Drive sponsored by the Georgia FFA Alumni. The FFA Program winning the Food Drive will also be rewarded onstage at State FFA Convention with a check for $500. Remember that all of the food you collect stays in your own community and all you bring to convention is the Food Drive Entry Form. Please see Food Drive Rules for more information.
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State Convention T Shirt Design Contest
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Posted 9/29/2017 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Your talented design student could be awarded on stage with a $250 check as well as have their name on the back of every Official State FFA Convention T-Shirt. Designs must be received in .jpg format by December 1st. Please see flyer & rules for more information.
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GYFA making plans now for the 2018 GYFA Convetion
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Posted 9/13/2017 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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Click here to see pictures of GYFA members making plans for the 2018 GYFA Convention! You will not want to miss out on the 2018 GYFA Convention!
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Central Region Rally postponed to September 18th & 19th
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Posted 9/13/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Central Region Rally has been postponed due to factors associated with Hurricane Irma. We plan to conduct the Central Region Rallies on September 18th and 19th with the same schedule for the day's events. We have been looking forward to the rally as I know many of your FFA members have as well. This is only a delay in the hopefully fun and exciting days that are planned for the members of the Central Region.
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South Region Rally Postponed to September 20th
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Posted 9/8/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The South Region Rally has been postponed due to factors associated with Hurricane Irma. We plan to rally the South Region FFA members together at the GMA with the same schedule for the day's events on September 20th. We have been looking forward to the rally as I know many of your FFA members have as well. This is only a delay in the hopefully fun and exciting day that is planned for the members of the South Region FFA. Please contact the South Region Ag Ed office with questions.
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State T-Shirt Design Contest for FFA Day at the GNF
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Posted 9/6/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Click here for T Shirt Design Contest rules. Designs must be submitted on or before Sun, Sept 10, 2017. The top three designs will be selected & uploaded to the Georgia FFA Association Facebook for a statewide voting. The t-shirt with the most combined shares & likes will be selected as the winning design. All submissions are due via e-mail (georgiaffa@gaaged.org) by Sun, Sept 10, 2017. The winning design will be used as our annual FFA t-shirt for the 17-18 school year & your chapter will receive 15 free t-shirts.
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National FFA announces Proficiency, Agriscience Fair & National Chapter Award judging results
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Posted 8/4/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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National FFA announced finalists for Proficiency Award, Agriscience Fair & National Chapter Award. Congratulations to these Georgia FFA Chapters & Members!
Agriscience Fair: 26 National Finalists
National Chapter Award: 6 Three-Star chapters & 25 Two-Star chapters; 4 national Outstanding Middle School finalists, 1 Premier Chapter finalists in Strengthening Agriculture, 1 Models of Excellence finalist
Models of Innovation
Proficiency Award: 20 National Finalists, 13 Gold emblem, 5 Silver emblem, 5 Bronze emblem
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Nerswick & Toombs Co YF National NAAE Region V Winners
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Posted 8/1/2017 by
GVATA
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Congratulations to Sarah Nerswick of Cambridge High School for being named the 2017 NAAE Region V Outstanding Young Member. Another congratulations to Joey Montford and Toombs Co Young Farmers for being named the 2017 NAAE Region V Outstanding Post Secondary/Adult Education program. These award winners will be recognized in front of their peers at the 2017 NAAE Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, December 5-9, 2017. |
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SLC Campers raise over $1600 for campers to go to 2018 SLC
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Posted 6/19/2017 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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Visit https://www.instagram.com/piggy_pork17/ to follow their Instagram page: "We would like to give a special thanks to everyone who donated money to Porky. Porky officially raised a little over $800 and after Stephens County matched it we had a little over $1600. This equals up to 10 scholarships for less fortunate kids who can't afford to pay for SLC Camp. Again, a special thanks to everyone who donated, you really made a difference. #smokehammies #sendakidtocanp #smokinhammies"
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Register for GVATA Summer Conference
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Posted 6/14/2017 by
GVATA
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GVATA Summer Conference Registration. If you plan on pre-paying, payment must be postmarked no later than June 30. Credit card payment will be available on-site. If you need an invoice prior to conference, please email to request an invoice. If requesting an invoice for all teachers within a school system, it is imperative that all teachers be pre-registered before requesting system invoice. GVATA / NAAE Award information and Tentative Conference Schedule can be found in the 2017 GVATA Spring Newsletter.
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2017 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity - Entry Deadline June 16th
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Posted 6/6/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Junior Beef Futurity is scheduled for July 13-15, 2017 in Perry, GA at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. This show is open to any 4-H & FFA exhibitor. Entries due: June 16, 2017.
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Follow us on the Georgia FFA Youtube Channel
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Posted 5/12/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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This year we implemented a CDE Finals Hall at the State Convention. We have posted CDE Finals recordings to the Georgia FFA YouTube channel, along with a couple of other videos that were previously posted. Subscribe to our page and share the link. We hope to continue to post videos on our page that will help promote and educate about our program. If you have ideas for future postings on the Georgia FFA YouTube channel, please share them with the State FFA office.
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Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Programs in Georgia
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Posted 4/20/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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American FFA Degrees due April 3rd!
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Posted 3/27/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Attention Georgia FFA Members! Georgia had a record 102 FFA members earn their American FFA Degree in the fall. Let's help Georgia FFA reach a new all time record -let's see if Georgia FFA can have 200 FFA members earn their American FFA Degree in 2017!!
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Budget Request for Ag Ed Programs 2017-2018 (FY18)
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Posted 3/1/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Attention Local CTAE Directors / Supervisors!
Please click here for the FY18 Budget Request Instructions.
DUE APRIL 1st, 2017
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2017 Ambassador Application is available!
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Posted 2/6/2017 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The Georgia FFA Foundation is offering FFA members the opportunity to participate in the 2017 State FFA Convention Ambassador Program. Click here for program information and the application! Deadline is March 17th!
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NEW Proficiency Timeline Infographic!
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Posted 1/26/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Did you know? The Agricultural Education program helps students develop a "proficiency." Here's is a handy Proficiency Timeline Infographic for applying for awards! Georgia Proficiency applications are due February 1st. Contact your Region Office with questions!
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Summer Staff at Camp John Hope
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Posted 1/25/2017 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center is accepting applications for 2017 Summer Staff! CJH will have the first week of Summer Leadership Camp, May 29th-June 2nd. The Summer Staff program at CJH will work the week of SLC as well as with rental groups, FVSU STEM camp, & COLT throughout the summer. CJH Summer staff will continue to assist in areas of recreation, pool, grounds, and food service,but not be responsible for programming. |
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Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation $5,000 Scholarships
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Posted 1/19/2017 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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FFA members must watch the movie, Deep in the Heart, and then submit an essay focused on a topic tied to discussion themes: Stewardship, Faith, Resiliency, FFA and 4-H. The program is open to any current FFA member in good standing. If the winner is not a graduating senior, the scholarship will be held in escrow until claimed. Essays must be submitted to the Georgia FFA Foundation by midnight February 17, by e-mail to kjones@gaaged.org or by mail, but they must be postmarked by February 17.
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Who's Joining The Georgia Ag Ed Team??
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Posted 1/18/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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2017-2018 Georgia Agricultural Education Calendar
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Posted 1/18/2017 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Living to Serve: Community Service & Citizenship within the Georgia FFA Association
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Posted 1/11/2017 by
Georgia FFA Association
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2017 Georgia Ag Ed Teacher Hall of Fame Announcement
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Posted 1/5/2017 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Congratulations to Mr. Herbert Teague – Retired as an Ag Teacher in Gilmer County after teaching for 31 years and a long list of accomplishments. He will be inducted into the Georgia Ag Ed Teacher Hall of Fame. The Ag Teacher Hall of Fame ceremony will be held at the FFA Center near Covington, Georgia on January 17, 2017 in Mobley Hall beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please come to the ceremony to find out more about this individual and his service to our great profession.
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Summer Staff Intern Program
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Posted 12/6/2016 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is now accepting applications for 2017 Summer Staff! If you know some outstanding young men and women that graduated high school in May 2016 or earlier, then please encourage them to apply. They need to apply early because interviews begin in February. The selection process is competitive, and spaces will fill quickly. The first round of hiring is only for students who were in FFA or FCCLA programs. Please check for more info: http://georgiaffacamp.org/SummerStaffIntern
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2017 National FFA Scholarship Application is Live!
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Posted 11/16/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Please go https://www.ffa.org/scholarships for more information and eligibility. All FFA members applying for scholarships should login via their official FFA membership login (using invite code obtained from their FFA Advisor).
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GVATA Mid Winter Registration
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Posted 11/11/2016 by
GVATA
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The GVATA Mid-Winter Conference will take place Tuesday, Jan. 17th and Wednesday, Jan. 18th at the GA FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington. Registration is now open. Please use this link to register. You can also find the conference newsletter and tentative agenda on the GVATA webpage. If you need an invoice in order to get a school check cut, please email gvata.sec@gmail.com after you fill out the registration form. I will gladly email you an invoice as an individual or for the entire school system. |
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Alumni Rosters due December 1st
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Posted 11/10/2016 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Georgia FFA Alumni Rosters are due December 1st. Please contact Stan Mitchell or Joy Crosby with Alumni membership roster questions! http://ffaalumni.org/
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Amazon Smile - support Georgia FFA
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Posted 11/10/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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As the holiday season approaches and you begin your shopping, please remember that what you purchase from Amazon can benefit the Georgia FFA Foundation. Below is the link to Amazon Smile. It is the same Amazon; this site lets you support charity through your purchases.
Enter "The Georgia Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc." as the charity of your choice to support Georgia FFA! Please share this information with family and friends!
https://smile.amazon.com/
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Discovery Conference - GOLD Session (January 27-28, 2017)
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Posted 11/2/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Discovery Conference is a wonderful opportunity for middle school FFA members. It is a great way to get young members excited about the FFA and introduce students to the opportunities that FFA has to offer. Registration is now OPEN for the second installation of the 2016-2017 Discovery Conferences. Gold Session: January 27-28, 2017 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center, Covington, GA. To register for the January 27-28, 2017 Discovery Conference, following this link: ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK
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Agenda for ABAC State CDE Day (Dec 2-3)
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Posted 11/1/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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On December 2-3, 2016, the Georgia FFA will hold our a state CDE day at ABAC in Tifton. Please review the agenda and be check email for more detailed information from the superintendent(s) of the CDEs.
Tifton CDE Superintendents: Dairy Evaluation: Mr. Tommy Waldrop; Environmental/Natural Resources: Mr. Shawn Collins; FFA Quiz: Ben Lastly; Farm Business Management: Mr. Ira Tucker; Floral Design: Mrs. Trisha Lastly; Job Interview: Mrs. Erin Nessmith; Tractor Operations: Mr. Jerry Stone.
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Ag Ed Hall of Fame Applications Due November 15th!!
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Posted 10/4/2016 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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It is time to start thinking about those individuals who paved the way for agricultural education today. Agricultural Education Hall of Fame Nominations will be due by November 15. Please identify a retired teacher in your community that is deserving to be elected into the Agricultural Education Hall of Fame. This is a great way to honor some of the individuals who have given so much to our profession.
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Check out new resources on AgExplorer!
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Posted 9/2/2016 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The National FFA Organization, Discovery Education & AgCareers.com partnered to create AgExplorer, a new career exploration website that is a robust, comprehensive career resource to help students explore the broad range of careers in agriculture. Users can learn about 235 unique careers in agriculture, search for careers, access educational requirements & link to current job openings. It also offers the Career Finder, an interactive assessment designed to help students match careers with their interests.
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Lesson plans, ideas and activities to promote teaching agriculture every day of the year
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Posted 8/31/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Please encourage your students to consider agricultural education as a career, because without them, there won't be enough ag teachers to keep our programs going. Use these resources to celebrate & bring awareness to the career of agricultural education, whether it's on Teach Ag Day or any day. For details on any of these activites, just click the link.
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102 Georgia FFA Members to receive the American Degree in October
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Posted 8/11/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Georgia FFA is excited to announce that there will be 102 Georgia FFA members recognized for reaching the pinnacle of the FFA degree ladder. Congratulations to the 102 American Degree recipients from Georgia who will all be recognized on stage at the 89th National FFA Convention in Indy this October! |
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Flint River FFA Classic Golf Tournament
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Posted 8/8/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Please spread the word! Our Flint River FFA Classic is scheduled for September 16th. Registration information can be found here,http://gaaged.org/page.aspx?ID=830. All proceeds go directly back to the Georgia FFA Foundation in support of our mission...providing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success opportunities to the 42,000 ?#GAFFA? members.
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GVATA Congratulates Four GVATA members selected as Region V NAAE Award Winners!
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Posted 8/1/2016 by
GVATA
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It is with GREAT pleasure that we announce the names of the 4 Georgia Region V NAAE award winners for 2016. Each one of them are, indeed, individuals who make our association strong and our profession proud. A complete list of results are attached. Each of these award winners will be recognized at the 2016 NAAE Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 29 – December 3, 2016. Hannah Elrick, SE Bulloch; Adrienne Smith, Colquitt County HS; Nelson McCracken, Murray County HS; Murray County YF, Kip Williams
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10 for 10 Giving Program
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Posted 7/14/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The Foundation is once again conducting its 10 for 10 Giving Program. You can give $10 for a month for 10 months for a total yearly contribution of $100. This is an easy way to give to the Foundation. If you are interested in 10 for 10, please return the form to us. You can fax it to our office or give the form to me or Valerie next week in Savannah. You can also call the office if you would prefer to give your card information over the phone. Thank you for supporting the Foundation! |
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2016 Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Registration
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Posted 5/13/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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COLT registration now open! This summer, we are offering two, 3-day, “retreat style” COLT Conferences in July that are open to any chapter in the state. COLT is available at the FFA-FCCLA Camp in Covington & at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. Professional speaker, Ms. Patty Hendrickson will be in Covington & Mr. Patrick Grady will be at Camp John Hope. The 2016-2017 State FFA Officer team will be at both locations. Registration & full payment due June 17th.
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2016 National FFA Scholarship Results
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Posted 5/12/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Thirty-one Georgia students were awarded National FFA Scholarships. Collectively these students will be awarded $50,000. Congratulations to these Georgia FFA members!
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2016 GVATA Summer Conference
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Posted 5/4/2016 by
GVATA
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Please visit the GVATA Conference page to register for Summer Conference. All pre-payments should be postmarked by June 30th.
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2016 GYFA Summer Tour Registration
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Posted 4/28/2016 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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Registration is now open for the 2016 GYFA Summer Tour. The GYFA Summer Tour is scheduled for June 24-25th in Laurens County. Early registration is due June 1st. Please visit the GYFA page for more information.
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2016 GVATA Award Winners Announced
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Posted 4/25/2016 by
GVATA
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Congrats to the 2016 GVATA Award Winners. These individuals and programs will be recognized at the GVATA Summer Leadership Conference & move on to NAAE regional judging. Outstanding Teacher: Nelson McCracken, Bagley Middle; Outstanding Secondary Program: Miller Co HS, Kitty Bodiford; Outstanding Post-Secondary Program: Murray Co Young Farmers; Outstanding Young Member: Adrienne Smith, Colquitt Co HS; Ideas Unlimited: Myria Shipman, Islands HS; & Teachers Turn the Key: Hannah Elrick, Effingham Co HS.
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FIVE $1,000 Scholarships Provided by Ford Motor Company Available!!
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Posted 4/7/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Georgia's local Ford dealers have contributed funds to the foundation and would like to award five $1,000 scholarships for high school FFA members who will be graduating in May of this year. Applications due April 15th. Please click here for Application and Guidelines. Please contact Georgia FFA Foundation office with questions.
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NAAE Award Applications Due to Area Directors by April 22nd
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Posted 4/5/2016 by
GVATA
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Applications will be judged April 23, 2016. If you are interested in applying, please click on the GVATA Award page link for the application information. All applications must be submitted to your Area Director prior to the day of judging. Please do not submit your application to NAAE! Please save your application and print to send to your Area Director. Each winner will be recognized at Summer Conference. All applications must be submitted to your Area Director prior to the day of judging.
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2nd Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold Sporting Clays Tournament
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Posted 3/31/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The Georgia FFA Foundation is hosting the 2nd Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold Sporting Clays Tournament on June 3rd at Big Red Oak Plantation in Gay, GA! Don't miss out on a day filled with great food, fun, and fellowship. All proceeds support Georgia FFA! Tournament Details
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2016 Georgia FFA Foundation Convention Ambassadors Announced
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Posted 3/31/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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The purpose of serving as an ambassador is to escort and assist legislators, foundation donors, potential donors, judges, and other guests of honor while they attend convention. This creates an excellent opportunity for FFA members to tell their FFA stories and interact with supporters! We also hope to give our supporters an additional perspective of our program and hopefully gain a deeper appreciation of GA FFA. For the list of 2016 Ambassadors, please click here.
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Alumni Leaders Conference Registration
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Posted 3/29/2016 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Make plans to attend Ga FFA Alumni Leaders Conference held in conjunction with the Ga FFA Convention. The Alumni Conference will take place entirely on Friday, April 29th starting at 10:00 a.m. & concluding at 6:00 p.m. Breakouts are planned that will help your Alumni Affiliates operate in harmony with your FFA Chapters and provide the assistance and support consistent with the Alumni mission.
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WLC Scholarship Announcement
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Posted 3/29/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Georgia FFA Foundation, through generous sponsorship, is awarding a record number of 30 scholarships to the Washington Leadership Conference for 2016. The scholarship review committee received and considered 53 applications. Students that have earned a 2016 WLC Scholarship will be recognized at the State FFA Convention. Congratulations to the scholarship winners!
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John Deere Mower Raffle Winners
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Posted 3/18/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Thank you to all the FFA Chapters for selling John Deere Raffle tickets for the Blue & Gold Gala! Top three winners: 1st place, Newton College & Career Academy; 2nd place, Alcovy High; 3rd place, Cairo High. State Convention Drawing winner is: Jasper Middle School Thank you to all the FFA Chapters who supported this fundraiser for the Georgia FFA Foundation!
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Agriculture Week Celebration~Georgia FFA Announces 2016 State Star Finalists
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Posted 3/14/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Twelve State Stars were selected from over 700 Georgia FFA Degree applicants. The Star Farmer finalists are Jared Cook, Hayden Echols & Alyson Pope. The Star in Agribusiness finalists are Chandler Kudyk, De’Andre Wallace-Nash & Rhet Thornton. The Star finalists in Agricultural Placement are Cejay Heath, Makayla Holmes & Murdock Wynn. The Star finalists for in Agriscience are Hunter Corbett, Viral Patel & Rachel Solomon.
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Georgia FFA Alumni Awards!!!
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Posted 3/3/2016 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Now is the time to apply for Alumni Awards. All award applications are due March 15th. Please check the Alumni page for award information and applications.
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Hall of Georgia Exhibit at State Convention Career Show
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Posted 3/3/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Don't miss this fun opportunity to showcase Gerogia agriculture and compete for a trip to National FFA Convention in the Hall of Georgia Exhibit! The top 3 finalists are announced at the Career Show and the winner is is announced on stage during Friday's session. Entry forms due by March 15th. Contact Casey Shumate at 478-662-4692 or caseyshumate@gaaged.org with any questions.
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BUDGET REQUEST for AgEd programs 2016-2017 (FY17)
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Posted 2/29/2016 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Attention Local CTAE Directors / Supervisors!
Please click here for the FY17 Budget Request Instructions.
DUE APRIL 1st, 2016
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Summer Leadership Camp Reminders!
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Posted 2/8/2016 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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*Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1st!
*Large County Registration is open 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 29th!
*Go to GeorgiaSLC.org to register, see rates, dates & full camp information.
*New for this year: You MUST send deposits for the number of students you register online!
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Greenhand Jamboree & Success Conference Registration
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Posted 1/20/2016 by
Georgia FFA Association
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It is time to begin registration for the 2016 Greenhand Jamboree and 2016 Success Conference. Both conferences will be held March 4-5, 2016 at the FFA-FCCLA Camp in Covington. Registration and full payment is due postmarked to the state FFA office by Friday, February 12, 2016.
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Hall of Georgia at FFA Career Show
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Posted 1/20/2016 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Don't miss this fun opportunity to showcase Gerogia agriculture and compete for a trip to National FFA Convention in the Hall of Georgia Exhibit! The top 3 finalists are announced at the Career Show and the winner is is announced on stage during Friday's session. Entry forms due by March 15th. Contact Casey Shumate at 478-662-4692 or caseyshumate@gaaged.org with any questions.
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Book rooms now for Summer Conference!
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Posted 1/20/2016 by
GVATA
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Rooms at the Marriott are going quickly. To ensure you have a room at the conference hotel, please click here and book your room. Conference dates are Sunday, July 17th - Wednesday, July 20th. |
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Georgia FFA Career & Trade Show registration now open!
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Posted 1/11/2016 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia FFA Association will host the 16th Annual Career and Trade Show during the State FFA Convention. With over 50 vendors, there is sure to be something for everyone! Vendors include colleges and universities from all over Georgia, professional associations, and Agricultural Education relelated businesses. In addition to the exhibits, students and advisors can enjoy participating in different hands-on activities and listening to the talent show contestants!
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Congratulations to 2016 Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Inductees
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Posted 1/8/2016 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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The Ag Teacher Hall of Fame ceremony will be held that the FFA Center near Covington, Georgia on January 14, 2016 in Mobley Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please come to the ceremony to find out more about these individuals and their service to our great profession. Congratulations to: Dr. David S. Burton, Mr. Hubert H (Slim) Glisson and Mr. Charles Lynn Hughes.
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Blue & Gold Raffle - Zero Turn Mower
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Posted 1/7/2016 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Lasseter Equipment Group has again generously donated a John Deere zero turn mower for our Blue & Gold Gala raffle. This is a great fundraiser for the Georgia FFA Foundation. This is the only fundraiser where we ask chapters to help raise money for the Foundation. Each chapter is asked to sell at least 10 tickets. The drawing for will be held at the 9th Annual Blue & Gold Gala on Friday, March 11. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! Cash prizes available for chapters who sell the most tickets.
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NAAE Greenhouse Construction/Improvement Grants -- Apply by January 15th
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Posted 1/4/2016 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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NAAE is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications from members who are seeking to implement a greenhouse construction or enhancement project for their middle school or high school agricultural education program. In 2015-2016 school year, two $2,000 competitive grants will be awarded by NAAE and sponsored by International Greenhouse Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. For the application and complete details, visit website.
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Congratulations 2015 NAAE Award Recipients
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Posted 12/17/2015 by
GVATA
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GVATA traveled to the 2015 NAAE Convention in New Orleans, LA in November. News releases and photos have been uploaded to the NAAE website.
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Farm Service Agenty Training in Houston County
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Posted 12/17/2015 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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Dooly, Houston, Crawford and Sumter County Young Farmer Chapters will be hosting a FSA Borrower Training program on January 4, 5, & 7, 2016, at Perry High School. The program will be from 6:00 to 10:00pm each night. Please submit Registration form by December 29th. Please contact David West with any questions.
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Updated GVATA Conference Information
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Posted 12/9/2015 by
GVATA
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Visit the http://gvata.org/gvata/ for Mid Winter & Summer Conference information! Now is the time to register for Mid Winter. The room block for Summer Conference is now open!
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The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is now accepting applications for 2016 Summer Staff!
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Posted 12/2/2015 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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If you know any outstanding young men & women that graduated high school in May 2015 or earlier, then please encourage them to apply. They need to apply early because interviews begin in February. The first round of hiring is only open to former FFA or FCCLA members. The selection process is competitive, and spaces will fill quickly. Dates, information, and the application can be found here: georgiaffacamp.org/SummerStaff.htm
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Discovery Conference Registration now open!
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Posted 11/20/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Discovery Conference is a wonderful opportunity for middle school FFA members. It is a great way to get
young members excited about the FFA & introduce students to the opportunities that FFA has to offer.
The 2016 Discovery Conference will have two date options, Blue Session: January 21-22, 2016 and Gold
Session: January 22-23, 2016, at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center near Covington. Check the Conferences & Convention link on the Georgia FFA website for more information. Registration due Deceember 15th!
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Summer Leadership Camp Information has been udpated!
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Posted 11/20/2015 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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Smith-Hughes Act 100th Anniversary Logo Design Contest
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Posted 11/16/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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In preparation for the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Hughes Act, the National Council for Agricultural Education is announcing a logo design contest. This contest is open to students currently enrolled in K-12 and post-secondary agricultural education and related programs (e.g. agricultural communications, agricultural leadership) with cash prizes provided for the top three designs ($500, $300, & $200). All submissions are due by December 1st. Click here for full contest rules and guidelines.
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Scholarship Application is Live, $2.2 Million Available
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Posted 11/16/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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National FFA 2016 Scholarship application is now live! Encourage all students to apply; there is a member and non-member application. Students fill out one application to engage in multiple opportunities. The advisor approval process will begin Monday, November 23. Visit FFA.org/scholarships for more details and the application.
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Relive the National FFA Convention and Expo Online
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Posted 11/2/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Visit FFA.org/convention to catch the highlights of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo. Award-winners, stories, videos and more.
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#SpeakAg Challenge Teacher Incentive
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Posted 10/26/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Agriculture teachers/FFA advisors play an integral role in empowering students to advocate for agriculture & FFA. The #SpeakAg Challenge is often promoted in the classroom, & we want to provide incentive for ag teachers/FFA advisors to use #SpeakAg as a catalyst to teach skills in ag advocacy. One teacher and FFA advisor from each national FFA region will be awarded a $1,000 unrestricted grant upon completion of the #SpeakAg Challenge in October. To find out more about how you can enter, visit www.ffa.org.
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Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame
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Posted 10/21/2015 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Do you know of a retired Georgia Agricultural Education teacher in your community deserving of consideration for induction into the Ag Ed Hall of Fame? Current Georgia Ag Ed Teachers with more than 25 years experience can also be nominated. This is a great way to honor our former teachers who made contributions to the success of their students and our program. The completed application must be returned to submitted by November 15, 2015.
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National FFA SAE Grant Program - $1,000 to grow their SAE!
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Posted 10/7/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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National FFA offers access to a record $145,000 in funding for student SAEs through the SAE grant program. Help your students apply today! The process is a simple online student developed application; you then review and submit to the National FFA Organization. Students can access the SAE Grant Application directly from their Degree Application Manager in FFA.org.
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Georgia FFA Foundation Golf Tournament - November 6, 2015
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Posted 10/7/2015 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Make plans to join us for the 14th Annual Georgia FFA Foundation Golf Tournament, Friday, November 6, 2015 at Reunion Golf Course in Hoschton. Visit the Georgia FFA Foundation page for more information.
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FFA Membership - reminder October 15th Due Date
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Posted 10/6/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Reminder that our Fall deadline for having students (and their courses) listed for Enrollment data & your roster/dues submitted to be considered for 100% FFA membership is October 15. We have created a Step-By-Step guide to our new Enrollment/FFA Roster/Registration system. This document was handed out at Area meetings at the end of August and it is posted on our Georgia FFA site. Please don't hesitate to contact the State FFA Office, Region office or Mrs. Steinkamp if you have any questions or need help.
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State Market Steer & Beef Heifer Deadline - October 1st
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Posted 9/25/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The entry deadline for the State Market Steer & Beef Heifer Show is Thursday, October 1st. All FFA entries must be made online by the Agricultural Education teacher. Please contact your Area Livestock teacher with questions. North Region: Kent Benson at 706-552-4463. Central Region: Ricky Wheeler at 478-595-5351. South Region: Tommy Waldrop at 229-386-3196.
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Register for National FFA Alumni Convention
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Posted 9/21/2015 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Registration is now open for National FFA Alumni. All FFA Alumni need to register for the National FFA Convention and Expo to access FFA Alumni events. No additional tickets are required for FFA Alumni events. Click here to register today!
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Georgia FFA Foundation's 14th Annual Golf Tournament
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Posted 9/15/2015 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Make plans to join us for the 14th Annual Georgia FFA Foundation Golf Tournament, Friday, November 6, 2015 at Reunion Golf Course in Hoschton. Visit the Georgia FFA Foundation page for more information.
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FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair, Oct. 13, 2015
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Posted 8/31/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The 2015 FFA Day at the Fair Middle School Program will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Georgia National Fair in Perry. This activity targets agricultural education students and FFA members in grades 6-9 only and is designed to offer an interactive look at what agricultural education and the FFA have to offer.
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 17, 2015. Contact Erin Nessmith (enessmith@gaaged.org) for information!
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National FFA Resume Generator
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Posted 8/17/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Resume Generator helps users focus on their strengths and describe their experiences and skills, and it then turns this information into polished resumes. Information is saved so that students can return to the generator to add new experiences as needed. It can be accessed through the Build webpage of My Journey or directly here, https://resumegenerator.FFA.org. (You will be asked to log in to access this tool.)
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National FFA Finalists announced for Proficiency, Agriscience Fair & National Chapter
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Posted 8/14/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The National FFA Organization announced finalists for Proficiency Award, Agriscience Fair and National Chapter Award. Congratulations to these Georgia FFA Chapters and Members!
Agriscience Fair: 21 national finalists
National Chapter Award: 9 Three Star chapters & 8 Two Star chapters
Models of Innovation: Screven Co. (Chapter), Camden Co. (Community) & Wayne Co. (Community)
Outstanding Middle School: Madison Co. MS, Pelham MS, West Jackson MS
Proficiency Award: 16 national finalists
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Seventy-seven Georgia FFA Members earn their American FFA Degree
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Posted 8/14/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA. These FFA members will be recognized during the eighth general session of the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. The ceremony will be broadcast live on RFD-TV and via FFA.org. Georgia has seventy-seven FFA members who have earned their American FFA Degree and will be recognized at the 2015 National FFA Convention in October.
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Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness grant due August 13
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Posted 8/12/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The deadline for the Living to Serve: Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness grant has been extended to Thursday, August 13. Middle school, high school and collegiate FFA chapters may apply for up to $2,000 to develop a yearlong service-learning project to respond to environmental needs resulting from a natural disaster or to explore the needs of their school/community to be prepared for natural disasters. Visit www.FFA.org/envirogrants to apply today.
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NAAE Announces Region Winners
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Posted 8/3/2015 by
GVATA
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Congratulations to three Georgia Agricultural Educators recognized as NAAE Region V winners. Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Ag Ed Program Region V Winner: Miller County Young Farmers, Bert Bodiford. Ideas Unlimited Region V Winner: Nancy Sell, Screven County High School. Teachers Turn the Key Region V Finalist: Adrienne Smith, Colquitt County High School.
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State Market Goat & Market Lamb Entry Deadline
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Posted 7/28/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The entry deadline for the State Market Goat & Market Lamb Show is Saturday, August 1st. All FFA entries must be made online by the Agricultural Education teacher. Please contact your Area Livestock teacher with questions. North Region: Kent Benson at 706-552-4463. Central Region: Ricky Wheeler at 478-595-5351. South Region: Tommy Waldrop at 229-386-3196.
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APPLY NOW! Living to Serve: Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Grant
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Posted 7/23/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The National FFA Organization is announcing a one-time grant opportunity for FFA chapters to develop a year long service-learning project to respond to environmental needs resulting from a natural disaster or to explore the needs of their school/community to be prepared for natural disasters. Middle school, high school and collegiate FFA chapters may apply for up to $2,000. Go to www.FFA.org/envirogrants to apply today or register for an informational webinar. Applications are due August 7, 2015.
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Teacher Information Survey
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Posted 7/20/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Teachers, please choose your region link below to complete 2015-2016 Teacher Information document. The information requested will better help us to serve you throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill out the on-line information survey. Please contact your Region office with questions. Central Region North Region South Region
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Georgia's National Convention Delegates for 2015
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Posted 7/16/2015 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Georgia FFA is proud to offer the opportunity to the following students to serve as delegates for Georgia at this year’s national convention: Laura Alton, Elizabeth Beacham, Emily Brogdon, Ashley Burton, Justin Daniel, Sydney Dyer, Matthew Holton, James Holton, Connor Johnson, Sadie Lackey, Autumn Lankford, Lexie Reynolds, Hunter Stillwell, Peyton Sweet, Travis Tankersley, Caroline Waldrep, and Matthew Tyler Wise. These 17 students were selected from 36 applicants submitted for consideration.
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National FFA Convention & Expo Newsroom Crew
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Posted 7/14/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The National FFA Organization is looking for college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in journalism, public relations or a closely related field to share the news and feature stories coming from the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo, October 28-31, 2015 in Louisville, Ky. To apply, visit FFA.org, scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on Careers at FFA. Click on Available Jobs and look for the Newsroom Crew Interns – 2015 National Convention & Expo link. The deadline is July 17.
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Free Horticulture Magazines for the Classroom
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Posted 7/13/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Governor's Honors Program Agriscience Majors AgChallenge
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Posted 7/13/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Governor's Honors Program Agriscience majors invite you to attend AgChallenge on July 16, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at Valdosta State University's, University Center. Please contact Laura Williford or Ashton Kate Jones with questions.
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Attention Ag Communications Students in College or Recently Graduated!
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Posted 6/9/2015 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Do you know an amazing ag communicator who wants hands-on experience in the communications field? The National FFA Organization is looking for college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in journalism, public relations, telecommunications or a closely related field to share with the world the news and feature stories coming out of the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo October 28-31, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Visit here to apply. The deadline is July 17.
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GVATA Summer Leadership Conference Registration - early registration due June 17th!
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Posted 6/3/2015 by
GVATA
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