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GAC Scholarship Opportunity
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Posted 7/28/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Attention current or rising college students - be sure to check out & apply for the Georgia Agribusiness Council scholarship. This scholarship is for current or rising college students who are majoring in an agriculture field. If you have a former FFA member who is about to begin college, or is in the middle of their college experience, please encourage them to apply.
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2020-2021 Georgia Ag Ed State Calendar
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Posted 7/15/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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GVATA Summer Conference - Ag Ed Update
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Posted 7/14/2020 by
GVATA
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GVATA Summer Conference - FFA Update
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Posted 7/14/2020 by
GVATA
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GVATA Virtual Professional Learning Registration
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Posted 6/30/2020 by
GVATA
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Click on links below for each session sign up form.
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2020 NAAE Region V Award Winners
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Posted 6/24/2020 by
GVATA
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Congratulations to the
National Association of Agricultural Educators
Region V Award Winners from Georgia!
Ideas Unlimited-
April Tankersley Davis
Outstanding Service Citation-Dr. James Woodard
Outstanding Cooperation-
Georgia Forestry Commission
Lifetime Achievement Award- Gary Farmer
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National FFA Convention Delegate application
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Posted 6/9/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Georgia FFA Association is seeking talented FFA members to serve our Association as voting delegates for the 93rd National FFA Convention this October. The application is due to the State FFA Office by July 1. The application is also online in the Application portion of the Georgia FFA website. If you have some outstanding FFA members who are rising seniors (class of 2021) or recent graduates (class of 2020), please encourage them to apply.
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June is Dairy Month: Illustrator Ward Jenkins reads his book "Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish"
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Posted 6/3/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Congratulations Emma Long, Pickens County - 2020-2021 State FFA President
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Posted 5/29/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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State Officer Elections
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Posted 5/28/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to the first six 2020-2021 Georgia FFA State Officers!
North Region: Emma Long, Pickens County & Hope Tompkins, Franklin County
Central Region: Kaytlyn Davis, South Effingham & Sarah Harper, Locust Grove
South Region: Ethan Hyers, Bacon County & Colton Peacock, Long County
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Georgia FFA Virtual Talent Competition - vote on Facebook
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Posted 5/28/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Thanks for tuning in to the first ever Georgia FFA Virtual Talent Competition! Voting is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The video with the most likes in each bracket will advance to the Finals on Friday, May 29.
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State Officer Elections
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Posted 5/27/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Click HERE to meet the 12 Candidates who advanced through the State Officer Candidate Nominating Committee.
Click HERE to view the campaign speeches for the 12 State Officer Candidate finalists.
These candidates will be voted on by delegates during the Georgia FFA virtual convention using the online voting agenda listed below.
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2020 Georgia FFA Nominating Committee Report
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Posted 5/19/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The state officer candidate nominating committee process was held Saturday, May 16 via online interview process. Congratulations to the students who have been identified by the nominating committee to be voted on by the delegates through the online voting process on May 28-29. Be sure to check the online voting schedule. More information about chapter delegate login will be send to advisors. Congratulations to these students who have set the goal to serve our Association.
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American Degree applications due May 15
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Posted 5/12/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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We are very close to meeting our goal of 200 American Degree applications! Check your FFA Advisor on completing your application.
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2020 FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadershiop Camp - CANCELLED
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Posted 5/7/2020 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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2020 FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadership Camp has been officially cancelled. We will be working to provide some resources to stay connected with you and your students this summer and during the school year. If you sent a deposit for SLC and have not already received a refund we will be contacting you soon to set up your refund.
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Save the Date - GVATA (VIRTUAL) Summer Conference
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Posted 5/5/2020 by
GVATA
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Registration for the GVATA Summer Conference is now open. The GVATA Board has decided to conduct a virtual summer conference due to COVID-19. The conference will take place July 13–16th. We want to keep all of our members safe and understand that there will be some school systems that may prohibit travel this summer. Please check the GVATA Conference webpage for registration link & more information.
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Types of Broadleaf leaves - Mr. Shawn Collins, South Region Area Forestry Teacher
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Posted 4/23/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Making a mixed planter stand - Justin Sealy, Pelham High FFA
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Posted 4/22/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Keys to Applying a Beef Cattle Tattoo
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Posted 4/20/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Table Mountain Pine Video
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Posted 4/15/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Eastern Hemlock - Shawn Collins
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Posted 4/13/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Introduction to Dendrology Broadleaf & Conifers
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Posted 4/10/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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North Oconee & Malcom Bridge Middle FFA chapters get creative to sell their plants
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Posted 4/3/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Lessons from the Tailgate - The FFA Jacket (FFA Emblem)
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Posted 3/27/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The 13th Annual Blue & Gold Gala was a memorable night.
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Posted 3/20/2020 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Watch this video to relive these wonderful memories that we created as we celebrated Georgia FFA.
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Job Posting - Administrative Assistant
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Posted 3/17/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Georgia FFA Association Office. Please contact Ben Lastly, Georgia FFA Association, Executive Secretary, for more information.
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Congratulations 2020 State EMC Winners
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Posted 3/11/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to the 2020 Georgia FFA State EMC Electrification CDE winners.
1st place: Robert Mitchell, Colquitt Co, Advisor: Mr. Will Burt
2nd place: Louie Lumley, Bleckley Co, Advisor: Dr. Walt Parks
3rd place: Joel Culpepper, Echols Co, Advisor: Mr. Hank Majeski
Thank you to the Georgia EMCs for their support of this CDE, and to Mr. Sidney Bell, Mr. Kevin Jump and Mr. Jerry Stone for coordinating the CDE.Congratulations to these, and all students who participated in the state EMC Electrification CDE this year.
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2020 Ag Week Photo Contest
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Posted 3/4/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia Ag Week will be March 23-27, 2020, join us in showcasing the many hard-working people who make up our agriculture community by submitting a photo showcasing the faces of farmers who provide the food and fiber in our daily lives. Photo submissions deadline is March 16, 2020.
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Job Posting - Area Horticulture Teacher
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Posted 3/2/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Area Horticulture 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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Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs
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Posted 3/2/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please click here for FY21 Budget Request instructions (due April 1st).
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State Convention Foundation Ambassador
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Posted 2/25/2020 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Attention Georgia FFA members (9th – 12th grade)... want a great way to be involved at State FFA convention? Consider applying for Georgia FFA Foundation Ambassador.
Applications must be typed, and submitted via email as a PDF document to hculpepper@gaaged.org by Monday, March 16th no later than 5:00 pm. FFA Chapters may only submit three applications.
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GVATA Board Applications
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Posted 2/11/2020 by
GVATA
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The GVATA Board is seeking applicants for Area 2 & Area 5 Directors and PRC Representatives for Area 2 & Area 5. These terms will begin at Summer Conference 2020 & will run as a three-year term. Applications for both of these positions must be mailed to the GVATA address postmarked by March 15th. If you have additional questions about the responsibilities of these positions, please contact a GVATA Board Member. The application for President Elect is due (postmarked) by June 1st mailed to the GVATA address.
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GVATA/NAAE Award Nominations
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Posted 2/11/2020 by
GVATA
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Each year the GVATA encourages members to nominate fellow teachers to participate in the GVATA/NAAE Awards Program. This is a way to recognize our peers for the great things going on in Georgia Agricultural Education Programs. You can nominate yourself or others. Nominations are anonymous. Area Directors will use the nominations to contact those who are nominated & encourage them to complete the application.
Use this link below to submit your nominations. We are accepting nominations until March 15th.
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Veterinary Science - Junior
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Berrien County (Advisor: Carr/Johnson/Kendrick)
2nd place team – Pine Grove Middle (Advisor: Anna Taylor)
3rd place team – White County Middle (Advisor: Meg Dickerson)
1st place individual – Laurel Christopher (White County Middle)
2nd place individual – Emily Suggs (Jenkins County)
3rd place individual – Adeline Bennett (Jenkins County)
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Veterinary Science CDE - Senior
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – White County (Advisor: Amanda Keener)
2nd place team – Cambridge (Advisor: Ashley White)
3rd place team – Denmark (Advisor: Shelly Williams)
1st place individual – Caitlyn Chiltoo (Denmark)
2nd place individual – Jessica Meiss (White County)
3rd place individual – Matthew Waldhauer (Islands)
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Marketing Plan CDE
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place – White County (Advisor: Amanda Keener)
2nd place – Gilmer County (Advisor: Claire Woodard & David Bushey)
3rd place – Berrien County (Advisor: Scott Johnson)
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Lawnmower Operations CDE
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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High School
1st place – Christopher Hefner (Heard County)
2nd place – Lance Johnson (Banks County)
3rd place – Bryson Bartlett (White County)
Middle School
1st place – Ethan Parks (Bleckley County)
2nd place – Charles Nicholson (Union County Middle)
3rd place – Brendon Philyaw (Ola Middle)
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Forestry CDE - Junior
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Banks County (Advisor: Kipp Jackson)
2nd place team – Echols County (Advisors: Shelby Corbett & Hank Majeski)
3rd place team – Wheeler County (Advisors: Bryant Oliver)
1st place individual – Jacob Rowe (Echols County)
2nd place individual – Martin Suggs (Banks County)
3rd place individual – Carson Black (Jackson Trail)
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Forestry CDE - Senior
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Mary Persons (Advisor: Bill Waldrep)
2nd place team – Banks County (Advisor: Kipp Jackson)
3rd place team – Madison County (Advisor: Kathrine Throne)
1st place individual – Thomas Davis (Banks County)
2nd place individual – Dravin Bennett (Mary Persons)
3rd place individual – Jacob McGourik (Mary Persons)
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Floriculture CDE - Junior Division
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Loganville Middle (Advisor: Justin Youngblood)
2nd place team – Appling County Middle (Advisor: Ricky Barnes)
3rd place team – Mary Persons (Advisor: Bill Waldrep)
1st place individual – Hailey Stabler (Echols County)
2nd place individual – Madeline Mason (Loganville Middle)
3rd place individual – Madison Stone (Appling County Middle)
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Floriculture CDE- Senior
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Senior Division
1st place team – North Murray (Advisor: Ruby McCracken)
2nd place team – West Laurens (Advisor: Kasey Jackson)
3rd place team – Veterans (Advisor: Jeffrey Wilson)
1st place individual – Erynn Allison (Tift County)
2nd place individual – Carmen Mueller (Veterans)
3rd place individual – Triston Carter (Echols County)
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Agricultural Sales CDE
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Posted 2/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Southeast Whitfield (Advisors: Zack Lumpkin & Paul Little)
2nd place team – Veterans (Advisor: Jeffrey Wilson)
3rd place team – White County (Advisor: Zach Dalton)
1st place individual – Karen Garcia (Southeast Whitfield)
2nd place individual – Kinsey Cooper (West Laurens)
3rd place individual (TIE) – Darby Masters (Veterans) & Grace Flanders (Berrien County)
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2020-2021 State Ag Ed Calendar
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Posted 1/24/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Plans are well under way for the 2020-2021 Georgia Ag Ed Calendar. Be sure to check your region dates as you plan for your 2020-2021 school year.
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National FFA SAE Grants awarded to Georgia FFA Members
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Posted 1/10/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to seven Georgia FFA members were each awarded $1,000 National SAE grants to develop or grow their SAE.
• Erynn Allison (Tift County)
• Clayton Coile (Madison County)
• Thomas Dehoff (Screven County)
• Emily Gattis (South Habersham Middle)
• LizAnn Hughes (Pierce County)
• Adonis Merritt (Newton CCA)
• Kaden Williamson (Screven County)
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Carver Middle Ag Ed & North Oconee receives Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grants
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Posted 1/9/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Congratulations to Carver Middle School Ag Ed who received $20,000 and North Oconee Ag Ed who received $29,100 for animal science facilities through the Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grants.
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2020 Terrell Weeks Scholarship Recipients
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Posted 1/8/2020 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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The Georgia Young Farmers Association is pleased to announce the five Terrell Weeks Memorial Scholarships recipients. These students were selected out of 49 applications. Thank you to all who applied. Congratulations the 2020 Scholarship recipients.
Chase West, Madison County, Advisor: Cindy Jones
Hope Smith, Stephens County, Advisor: Brad Dalton
Leana Atkinson, Coffee County, Advisor: Michael Berry
Elijah Alford, Turner County, Advisor: Dennis Kendrick
Gage Nichols, Tift County, Advisor: Carl Nichols
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Floral Design-RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Floral Design – Senior
1st place – Katie Smith (Pelham)
2nd place – Kaitlyn Hawkins (Liberty County)
3rd place – Maddie Riggins (Pike County)
Floral Design – Junior
1st place – Kenna Corbett (Echols County)
2nd place – Kylee Adams (Habersham County)
3rd place – Brooke Heber (Byron Middle)
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Farm & Agribusiness Management - RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place – Berrien County (Advisor: Mr. Blake Kendrick)
2nd place – Wayne County (Advisor: Mr. Michael Kirkland)
3rd place – Rutland (Advisors: Mrs. Brandi Grimsley & Mr. Kedrione Harris)
1st place individual – Aubrey Hughes (Berrien County)
2nd place individual – Paige Riser (Rutland)
3rd place individual – Phillip Spader (Tift County)
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Environmental/Natural Resources – Junior
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place – Mary Persons (Advisors: Mr. Bill Waldrop & Mr. Ryan Smith)
2nd place – Appling County Middle (Advisor: Mr. Ricky Barnes)
3rd place – Banks County (Advisor: Mr. Kipp Jackson)
1st place individual – Cameron Sparks (Mary Persons)
2nd place individual – Matthew Anderson (Banks County)
3rd place individual – Jack Reeves (Appling County Middle)
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Environmental/Natural Resources – Senior
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place – Banks County (Advisor: Mr. Kipp Jackson)
2nd place – Mary Persons (Advisors: Mr. Bill Waldrop & Mr. Ryan Smith)
3rd place – Wayne County (Advisor: Mr. Michael Kirkland)
1st place individual – Payton Jackson (Banks County)
2nd place individual – Matt Sanders (Banks County)
3rd place individual – Jacob McGouirk (Mary Persons)
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Employment Skills & FFA Quiz - RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Employment Skills
1st place – Lily Ann Waldrep (West Laurens)
2nd place – Jazmine Gordon (Islands)
3rd place – Noel Plunkett (Jackson County)
FFA Quiz
1st place – Jeremy Westbrook (Pickens County Jr. High)
2nd place – R.J. Dukes (Thomas County Middle)
3rd place – Jackson Griffith (Mossy Creek Middle)
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Dairy Evaulation-JUNIOR RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – Houston County (Advisor: Dr. Ronnie Thomas)
2nd place team –Rutland Middle (Advisors: Mr. Andrew Reeves & Mr. Robbie Bartlett)
3rd place team – Pierce County Middle (Advisor: Dr. Krista Morris)
1st place individual – Karbohn Morgan (Houston County)
2nd place individual – Landon Rainey (Pierce County Middle)
3rd place individual – Karli Stallworth (Houston County)
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Dairy Evaluation - SENIOR RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place team – White County (Advisors: Zack Dalton, Dustin Keener, Amanda Keener)
2nd place team – Gilmer County (Advisor: David Bushey)
3rd place team – Jones County (Advisor: Callie Lankford)
1st place individual – Mackenzie Jones (Putnam County)
2nd place individual – Eliza Jane Glover (White County)
3rd place individual – Torri Reed (Gilmer County)
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Agricultural Technology & Equipment ID - RESULTS
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Posted 12/16/2019 by
Georgia FFA Association
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1st place – Pelham (Advisor: Mr. Justin Sealy)
2nd place – Bleckley County (Advisor: Dr. Walt Parks)
3rd place - Central of Carroll Middle (Advisor: Mr. Lucas Brock)
1st place individual – Ethan Parks (Bleckley County)
2nd place individual – Jason Dodson (Central of Carroll Middle)
3rd place individual – TIE Chase Jones (Bleckley County) AND Johnathan Argueta (Winder-Barrow)
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Georgia Association for Conservation Districts Scholarship
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Posted 11/21/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship To encourage study and careers in soil and water conservation related fields, GACD administers one $1,500 scholarship each year. The scholarship is given to students majoring in, or intending to major in, a soil and water conservation related area. Acceptable areas of study include, but are not limited to agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications.
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Dr. James Woodard named Director Director of Agricultural Education
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Posted 11/19/2019 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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