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Sad News - Dr. Maynard Iverson
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Posted 10/11/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Dr. Maynard Iverson recently passed away. He was a true friend to Georgia Agricultural Education. His efforts in recruiting and training agricultural education teachers continue in Georgia today. There will be a Celebration of Life at St Steven's Catholic Church, 4827 S. Dobson Rd, in Sun Lakes, AZ on November 6, 11-12:30. If you can't attend, Dr. Iverson requested a donation to the Knights of Columbus (c/o St. Stevens) in his name, in lieu of flowers.
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GNFA Livestock Stalling Assignments
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Posted 10/2/2023 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Stalling assignments for GNFA livestock shows has been sent to Ag teachers & Agents and posted on the livestock page. Please contact the local Ag teacher or agent if you have questions.
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Happy National Teach Ag Day
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Posted 9/21/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Every day is ag day in agricultural education. Today we celebrate all agricultural education. We are very proud of one of our own Georgia agricultural education teacher representing us at the NAAE celebration Be sure to check their page for live broadcast!
https://www.youtube.com/user/NatlAgEducators
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GVATA 2023 Award Winners videos are posted on GVATA Facebook page
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Posted 8/4/2023 by
GVATA
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2023 National FFA Delegate representative
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Posted 5/25/2023 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Each year the state FFA officer team serve as delegates, and we seek other bright, hard working, high character young people to fill the remaining delegate spots. Please see the 2023 National Convention Delegate application. Applications are due June 15. Any high school student is eligible to apply, including 2023 graduates, but preference will be given to students who are rising 11th and 12th graders and those who just graduated this year.
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State Convention Talent Performers
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Posted 4/10/2023 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to the 25 students/groups who have been identified to perform at the state FFA convention as part of the talent program in the main arena and the Career Show. Advisors of these students will receive more information this week with details about your student’s onsite performance schedule and information that we will need from each student. Thank you to all who nominated students for the talent program. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Your Place in Space Challenge
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Posted 4/10/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The U.S. Department of Education recently launched the Your Place in Space Challenge, inspiring high school students to envision & pursue careers in the space industry. This is the first challenge in CTE Momentum, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to career and technical education. High schools are invited to submit designs for a product or service that will contribute to space missions and exploration.
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Announcement of 2023 State Convention Ambassadors
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Posted 4/10/2023 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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We are excited to announce the selection of the State Convention Ambassador Program participants. We are extremely grateful for each of the 26 applications that we received this year!
The list of selected participants is attached. These students and their advisors will receive more information about the Ambassador Program next week.
Please join us in congratulating these 14 outstanding members for being selected to serve in this role!
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Past State Officer Reunion
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Posted 3/22/2023 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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Attention Past State Officers! It's Reunion Time! You are invited to the Past State Officer Reunion on Friday, April 28th, at the Centreplex in Macon. The reunion will be held during the 95th Georgia FFA State Convention! All past stateofficers will be recognized during the Third General Session at 3:00 p.m. After the session, a reception and brief program will be held in Ballrooms A & B. The reunion will conclude by 7:00 p.m.
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Win a Prize for Participating in Ag Week
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Posted 3/20/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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It’s Ag Week. We hope you have some berry good activities planned with your students this week!! We want to see how you’re celebrating so please share your pictures and use #gaagweek2023. Georgia Farm Bureau has a Facebook page that you can also post your pictures to, Friends Of Georgia Farm Bureau. If you share a picture and use the hashtag you will be entered to win a copy of I LOVE Strawberries, an educator guide and a set of pencils! Winners will be notified by the end of April.
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Help Promote National Ag Day
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Posted 3/2/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Are you looking for resources and a new way to promote agriculture? Participate in National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21! Sign up here to receive access to training videos and the newly created influencer guide.
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2023 Georgia Foundation of Agriculture Scholarships - DUE MARCH 1
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Posted 2/9/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is committed to investing in students pursuing careers in agriculture or a related field. GFA is offering $70,000 worth of scholarships in 2023. Applications for the 2023 cycle are now available at https://www.gafoundationag.org/scholarships. Completed applications are due March 1, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: Applications and supporting materials are to be submitted ONLINE only. Hard copy applications and supporting material will not be accepted.
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Hall of Fame Applications - due February 15
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Posted 2/1/2023 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Applications are due on February 15. The Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held during the GA FFA Convention in April.
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Passing of Ricardo Glover
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Posted 1/27/2023 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please Keep the Glover family in your prayers as long time Twiggs County Ag Teacher Ricardo Glover passed away Tuesday. I know several folks were able to send him a video message Tuesday just hours before his passing. His wife said he was able to watch them and smiled the whole time.
Please see funeral arrangements for Mr. Ricardo Glover at the link below.
https://www.paschalmemorialfh.com/obituary/Ricardo-Glover
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Greenhand Jamboree and Success Conference
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Posted 1/18/2023 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Greenhand Jamboree and Success Conference will be held on March 10-11, at the FFA/FCCLA Center. The registration for the Greenhand Jamboree and Success Conference opens at 5 PM Wednesday, January 25. The registration is a first come, first served process. Details of the conferences, including agenda, what to pack, registration process, conference theme logos, promotional flyers & social media post templates can be found on the conference section of the Georgia FFA website.
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Announcement of National FFA Band, Chorus & Talent
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Posted 8/23/2022 by
Georgia FFA Association
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National FFA released the names of the students who have been selected to perform in the national Band, Chorus and Talent at the upcoming 95th National FFA Convention. Congratulations to these students.
• Molly Crabb (Northside) – National Band
• Leland Guay (Northwest Whitfield) – National Band
• Molly Huff (Winder-Barrow) – National Band
• Omaree Varner (Islands) – National Band
• Luke Fox (Sonoraville) – National Talent
• Kaitlyn Tanner (Citizens Christian Academy) – National Talent
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Position Announcement
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Posted 8/10/2022 by
Georgia FFA Association
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There is a vacancy for the position of Educational Program Specialist available at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to nmccracken@gaaged.org. See attached announcement and job description.
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Position Announcement - Urban/Suburban Agricultural Education Specialist
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Posted 8/10/2022 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Urban/Suburban position is now open. The information for applying can be found at http://f.rfer.us/GAmZS90J.
The information on the position can be found at this website. Please note the closing date for applications is August 17, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Billy Hughes.
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GYFA Livestock Show - August 19-20, 2022
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Posted 7/27/2022 by
Georgia Young Farmers
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The GYFA Livestock Show will be held in Perry at the GA National Fairgrounds on August 19-20, 2022. We will have five species showing in air conditioned arenas. We will be using The Show Portal again this year for entries and online payments. Access to our show may be gained by using the link below or by going to http://gyfa.theshowportal.com/ Hope to see you at the show!
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Georgia Junior Beef Futurity - Entries due June 15th
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Posted 5/25/2022 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Junior Beef Futurity is hosted cooperatively with Georgia 4-H, Agriculture Education and The University of Georgia each July at the Georgia Junior National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Ga. The 2022 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity is scheduled for July 7-9. Entries due: June 15, 2022.
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HB1303 - What does this mean for Elementary agricultural Education?
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Posted 5/23/2022 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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GVATA Summer Conference Registration
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Posted 5/6/2022 by
GVATA
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GVATA Summer Conference Registration is now open. Please click this link for registration information and details. Please contact your GVATA Board members with questions.
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Post-Secondary Scholarship Winners Announced
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Posted 4/8/2022 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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This year, we had over 70 applicants apply for our three post-secondary scholarship opportunities made possible by our generous donors who believe in investing in the future of our Georgia FFA members. The Georgia FFA Foundation is excited to announce the names of 13 members selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to further their education. Congratulations to the members selected to receive a scholarship and to all of our 12th grade Georgia FFA members for their accomplishments!
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2022 State Star Finalists
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Posted 3/15/2022 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Congratulations to our 2022 State Star finalists. These students have been chosen due to the outstanding development and growth of their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Early next month these Star finalists will be interviewed at their SAE worksite by a panel of judges, and the results will be announced live on stage during the opening session of the 94th Georgia FFA Convention at 7 PM on Thursday, April 28.
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Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs
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Posted 3/1/2022 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Please click here for FY23 Budget Request instructions (due April 1st).
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Ag Ed Hall of Fame applications due February 1, 2022
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Posted 1/21/2022 by
Georgia FFA Alumni
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Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Applications are due on February 1, 2022. The Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held during the GA FFA Convention in April.
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Northwest Laurens students get hands-on experience with animals through ag program
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Posted 9/14/2021 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Horticulture Exhibits at GNF
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Posted 8/13/2021 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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-5 Agriscience Research Booths (any topic area not just Horticulture) Booths (no theme)
-1 chapter Horticulture Booth (Theme- "HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?")
-10 Landscape Drawings
-5 Live plants
-5 Premade Flower Arrangements (silk or live)
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Georgia FFA Convention - Career & Trade Show
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Posted 4/19/2021 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The Georgia FFA Association will host a virtual Career Show as part of the virtual state convention week. The virtual Career Show will open on Monday, April 19, and will feature information about industry, colleges and universities. The virtual Career Show will also feature Sponsor/Industry Meet & Greet sessions each day. FFA chapters are encouraged to utilize class time on April 19-23, to engage with industry representatives and learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
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Position Opening at Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
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Posted 3/16/2021 by
Georgia FFA Camp
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The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is announcing a position opening for Assistant Camp Director in Covington.
Information and instructions to apply can be found here:
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Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs
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Posted 2/24/2021 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Please click here for FY22 Budget Request instructions (due April 2nd).
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Westside Elementary Ag shares how they are teaching employability skills & leadership
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Posted 2/15/2021 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Announcement
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Posted 2/15/2021 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Ag Mechanics Area Teacher in the North Region Agricultural Education Office. Please contact Stan Mitchell, North Region Agricultural Education Region Director, for more information.
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"Service is the rent that one pays for living" - Dr. Ira Hicks
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Posted 2/2/2021 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Service is the rent that one pays for living. That’s a statement that I have made for a number of years and I really believe that a person has the opportunity to serve if he pleases or she pleases. I think if a person doesn’t serve, then that person is behind on his rent to life.” -Dr. Ira Hicks
"Dr. Hicks is considered an iconic figure in the history of Georgia Ag Ed. I appreciate Dr. Hicks' years of contribution to our profession and his passion for Agricultural Education." -Mr. Billy Hughes
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Georgia Foundation of Agriculture Scholarship application due March 1st
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Posted 2/1/2021 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The purpose of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship for Agriculture is to assist outstanding high school students who plan to pursue a career focusing on agriculture and who exhibit leadership skills for active involvement in the agriculture sector. The Foundation will award 10 scholarships of $3,000 each. For the first time, the top 3 ranking applicants will be eligible for an additional $1,000 bonus.
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SAE Grant Application Now Open
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Posted 11/4/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants of $1,000 are available to start or expand member SAEs. The SAE Grant application process is now open and closes Nov. 15. Eligible grant applications are scored and the grant recipients will be announced mid-December. Students can access the application through the application center at FFA.org and on the SAE Grant webpage. Please contact Jennifer Preston at jpreston@ffa.org or at 317-452-6013 with any questions.
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National FFA Scholarships
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Posted 11/4/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The National FFA Scholarship Program application is now open. Scholarships support FFA members who are current Seniors in high school seniors (class of 2021) and who have graduated from high school in 2019 or 2020. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. The FFA scholarship application closes on Jan. 14, 2021.
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Follow-up from 93rd National FFA Convention
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Posted 11/2/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The virtual 93rd National FFA Convention occurred October 27-30. Many of your students and chapters were recognized through the National Chapter Award, Proficiency and Agriscience Fair programs. Georgia had 16 National Winners, an American Star Finalist, 117 American Degree recipients, and the new 2020-2021 National FFA President. Check the National Convention page on the Georgia FFA website for complete press release and results of Georgia’s participation at the National Convention.
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Peach County FFA virtual interview with Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Sonny Perdue
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Posted 10/26/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Virtual Field Trips by Lauren Goble
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Posted 10/20/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Connecting with Students while Online - Riley Hintzsche
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Posted 10/19/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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FFA Enrollment & Membership Guide
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Posted 10/14/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Enrollment deadline is October 15th. Be sure to check out these helpful documents from the Georgia FFA State Office. Enrollment & Roster Guide 20-21 and Enrollment & Roster 20-21 Infographic (maybe you want to print off the infographic to keep on your office bulletin board or desk. Please reach out to the State Office or your Region office if you have any questions or concerns.
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National Gold - Digital Coupon Fundraiser
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Posted 9/25/2020 by
Georgia FFA Foundation
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FFA Chapters -have you shared this fundraiser with your chapter? Students - have you shared this fundraiser with your friends, family & supporters? Supporters - you can purchase the app, just pick your favorite FFA member & Chapter. You will support the local chapter & the Georgia FFA Foundation. Download the app, just search for National Gold in the App Store. Be sure to enter Chapter_Name_FirstName_LastName. Then start saving using the coupons where ever you go!
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TeachAg Talk hosted by Cambridge FFA
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Posted 9/25/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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ABAC celebrates National Teach Ag Day #teachag
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Posted 9/19/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Teach Ag at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Elise Zador
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Posted 9/18/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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GimKit Use in Class - Ms. Jacqueline Cervantes, East Jackson Middle
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Posted 9/15/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Hillcrest Farms: Take a Trip to the first robotic dairy!
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Posted 8/31/2020 by
Georgia Ag Ed
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Georgia National Fair Entry deadline - September 1st
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Posted 8/25/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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The online entry deadline for the Georgia National Fair Youth Livestock Shows (Market Beef, Breeding Heifer, Market Swine, Breeding Gilt, Breeding Ewe, Commercial Dairy Heifer and Registered Dairy Heifer Shows) is set for midnight on September 1st. For complete show information please visit the following link: https://www.georgianationalfair.com/p/livestock/livestock-competitions.
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Recommended COVID Protocols for Livestock Shows
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Posted 8/25/2020 by
Georgia FFA Association
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Please read through the Recommended COVID protocols for Livestock Shows. This document was developed in a joint effort by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA. This document contains recommendations to help you when planning and conducting livestock shows.
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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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