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  GPB Education: Georgia's Forests    
  Posted 4/16/2024 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

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 It's going down... we're yelling timber! Join GPB Education and the Georgia Forestry Foundation for a live exploration of Georgia's forests. On May 7th from 10-10:30 am ET, we'll be live streaming this educational program from The Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

 
 

  Curriculum High School Link    
  Posted 3/6/2024 by Georgia FFA Association  
  We are working on the new website - which has caused the current high school curriculum link to not work correctly.  In the meantime, please use this link to access high school curriculum resources. High School Curriculum Resources  
 

  Position Announcement: GYFA Administrative Assistant    
  Posted 3/5/2024 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Georgia Young Farmer Education Program/South Region Agricultural Education Office. The position will be housed in the South Region Agricultural Education Office on the ABAC campus.  
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 3/5/2024 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please click here for FY25 Budget Request instructions (due April 1st)  
 

  Georgia Junior National Livestock Show page    
  Posted 2/20/2024 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please visit this link for stalling assignments and show orders.   
 

  Central Region Animal Science Area Teacher    
  Posted 2/14/2024 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Science Area Teacher in the Central Region Agricultural Education Office. Please contact Chris Corzine, Central Region Agricultural Education Region Director, for more information.  
 

  North Region Ag Ed Coordinator    
  Posted 2/9/2024 by Georgia FFA Association  
  North Region AgEd Coordinator

Please read the instructions carefully. All requested information must be received, or the system will not accept the application. Once you complete the application packet and send it to the website, please email Billy Hughes (bhughes@doe.k12.ga.us) and Ms. Gordon (vgordon@doe.k12.ga.us).

 
 

  Curriculum High School Link    
  Posted 1/29/2024 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  We are working on the new website - which has caused the current high school curriculum link to not work correctly.  In the meantime, please use this link to access high school curriculum resources. High School Curriculum Resources  
 

  GJNLS State Livestock Record Books    
  Posted 1/18/2024 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  All Breeding Heifer, Commercial Dairy Heifer, Market Beef, and Market Hog Record Book participants must be registered online by Ag Teacher/Agent or County Staff by close of business Friday, February 2. Record books can be found: Georgia FFA livestock page  
 

  Sad News - Dr. Maynard Iverson    
  Posted 10/11/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
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.
 
 

  GNFA Livestock Stalling Assignments    
  Posted 10/2/2023 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.    
 

  Happy National Teach Ag Day    
  Posted 9/21/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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

 
 

  Congratulations to the Georgia FFA members who earned American Degree    
  Posted 8/14/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to 157 Georgia FFA members who earned the 2023 American FFA Degree! Please check the list of American Degree recipients and the American Degree Recipient orientation packet. If a student has concern about the way their name/chapter are listed, they need to make contact with National FFA before Friday, September 1. To alert National FFA to an update to name/chapter, the student should email americandegree@ffa.org with a very clear description of the correction.  
 

  GVATA 2023 Award Winners videos are posted on GVATA Facebook page    
  Posted 8/4/2023 by GVATA  
   
 

  Who Represents You?    
  Posted 8/4/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Your legislators love to hear from you!  Find your representatives on this link.   
 

  2023 National FFA Delegate representative    
  Posted 5/25/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)    
  Posted 5/11/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The Georgia FFA Association will host two Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences in July and August. COLT conference online registration will open on Friday, May 19, in the Event Registration portion of the Georgia Agricultural Education/FFA website.  Please contact Ben Lastly with questions.    
 

  95th Georgia FFA Convention Live Streaming    
  Posted 4/25/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Convention livestream website contains livestreaming, session schedules and sponsors.   
 

  State Convention Talent Performers    
  Posted 4/10/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Your Place in Space Challenge    
  Posted 4/10/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Announcement of 2023 State Convention Ambassadors    
  Posted 4/10/2023 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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!
 
 

  Now Available - Georgia FFA Foundation Scholarships    
  Posted 3/22/2023 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  The Georgia FFA Foundation is excited to announce that we have THREE scholarship opportunities available for our graduating Georgia FFA members. Check this link for more information.  
 

  Past State Officer Reunion    
  Posted 3/22/2023 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  2023-2024 Georgia Ag Ed Calendar    
  Posted 3/21/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Win a Prize for Participating in Ag Week    
  Posted 3/20/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Interview Process for State Proficiency Award Finalists    
  Posted 3/8/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  All proficiency award finalists will interview at the state FFA convention, on Thursday, April 27. Please see schedule for proficiency award interviews, and a packet of information for advisors of proficiency award finalists. This information is also posted on State Convention page .  
 

  Job Announcement - Georgia FFA Leadership Program Specialist    
  Posted 3/2/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Georgia FFA Leadership Program Specialist  
 

  GaDOE Ag Ed Positions-due March 15, 2023    
  Posted 3/2/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

Camp John Hope Manager position.

Urban Suburban Specialist position

 
 

  Help Promote National Ag Day    
  Posted 3/2/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  2023 Georgia FFA State Proficiency Award Finalists    
  Posted 2/20/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the 2023 state proficiency award finalists. These students earned this recognition by developing and growing the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.   
 

  2023 Georgia Foundation of Agriculture Scholarships - DUE MARCH 1    
  Posted 2/9/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Georgia National Fair - Rodeo Tickets    
  Posted 2/2/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Livestock Presale Rodeo Tickets -  Livestock families will be able to purchase discounted rodeo tickets   beginning at 9 a.m. February 2 to Midnight February 3rd.  
 

  Hall of Fame Applications - due February 15    
  Posted 2/1/2023 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.    
 

  Proficiency Applications due February 1st    
  Posted 1/30/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Link to National FFA Proficiency Rubrics.  You can check to make sure your student is using the correct Proficiency Award Area.  These two videos may help you reviewing apps and selecting apps to submit.  Please contact your Region office if you have more questions.    
 

  Passing of Ricardo Glover    
  Posted 1/27/2023 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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
 
 

  GVATA Mid Winter Conference Agenda    
  Posted 1/18/2023 by GVATA  
  Click here to see the 2023 GVATA Mid Winter Conference Agenda  
 

  Greenhand Jamboree and Success Conference    
  Posted 1/18/2023 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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  
 

  Georgia FFA Foundation Gala - Raffle    
  Posted 1/13/2023 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
   How about a chance to win an awesome John Deere Gator?!  Drawing will be held on March 3rd at the ? 16th Annual Blue & Gold Gala! ? You do not have to be present to win! Buy your tickets here ??http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GeorgiaFFAGatorRaffle Thank you so much Lasseter Tractor Company for generously donating this brand new John Deere Gator! ????
 
 
 

  Announcement of National FFA Band, Chorus & Talent    
  Posted 8/23/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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
 
 

  Position Announcement    
  Posted 8/10/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Position Announcement - Urban/Suburban Agricultural Education Specialist    
  Posted 8/10/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  GYFA Livestock Show - August 19-20, 2022    
  Posted 7/27/2022 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  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!  
 

  Position Announcement: Georgia FFA Foundation Events Coordinator    
  Posted 5/26/2022 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Georgia FFA Foundation Events Coordinator.    
 

  Georgia Junior Beef Futurity - Entries due June 15th    
  Posted 5/25/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  HB1303 - What does this mean for Elementary agricultural Education?    
  Posted 5/23/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  GVATA Summer Conference Registration    
  Posted 5/6/2022 by GVATA  
  GVATA Summer Conference Registration is now open. Please click this link for registration information and details.  Please contact your GVATA Board members with questions.    
 

  Position Announcement: Educational Program Specialist    
  Posted 4/26/2022 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Educational Program Specialist.  
 
 

  94th Georgia FFA Convention - Livestream    
  Posted 4/26/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

We are excited to offer the 94th Georgia FFA State Convention livestream again this year!  

 
 

  Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Announcement    
  Posted 4/18/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the Position Announcement for Forestry and Natural Resources in the North Region Agricultural Education Office. Please contact Stan Mitchell North Region Agricultural Education Region Director, for more information.  
 

  State Convention Talent Announcement    
  Posted 4/11/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the students who have been selected to perform in the State Convention talent program. Students who were selected to perform have been assigned to perform either in the convention arena or the career show. Additional information will be sent to the advisors of the talent students later this week.  
 

  State Convention T shirt Orders due Wednesday - April 13    
  Posted 4/11/2022 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  State Convention T-shirt: $18 - Click here to order.
 
 

  Post-Secondary Scholarship Winners Announced    
  Posted 4/8/2022 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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!  
 

  Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Announcement    
  Posted 4/6/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the Position Announcement for Forestry and Natural Resources in the North Region Agricultural Education Office. Please contact Stan Mitchell, North Region Agricultural Education Region Director, for more information.  
 

  2022 State Star Finalists    
  Posted 3/15/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 3/1/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Please click here for FY23 Budget Request instructions (due April 1st).    
 

  Saddle Ridge Elementary Agricultural Education    
  Posted 2/11/2022 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Georgia Department of Agriculture: Avian Influenza    
  Posted 2/1/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

GDA Avian Influenza Information Page

GDA Avian Influenza webinar

 
 

  2022-2023 Georgia Ag Ed Calendar    
  Posted 1/26/2022 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Plans are well under way for the 2022-2023 Georgia Ag Ed Calendar. Be sure to check your region dates as you plan for your upcoming school year.

 

 
 

  Ag Ed Hall of Fame applications due February 1, 2022    
  Posted 1/21/2022 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.    
 

  2021 Chattooga County YF Ag Highlight    
  Posted 11/18/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Northwest Laurens students get hands-on experience with animals through ag program    
  Posted 9/14/2021 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Brooks County FFA Member Rides His Way into Championship Ring    
  Posted 9/8/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The National FFA Association has released a short video and article about one of Brooks County High School's FFA members! Great job Marco!!

https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/member-rides-his-way-into-championship-ring/
 
 

  Horticulture Exhibits at GNF    
  Posted 8/13/2021 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

Entering horticulture projects in the Georgia National Fair is a great way to meet the SAE part of our standards. Each chapter is eligible to enter:

-5 Mini Horticulture Booths (no theme) Click Here for a FREE HORT-BOOTH HOW TO POWERPOINT

-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)

 
 

  Georgia FFA Convention - Career & Trade Show    
  Posted 4/19/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
  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.
 
 

  It's State Convention Week    
  Posted 4/19/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Be sure to visit our virtual State FFA Convention link to participate in our hybrid event!   
 

  GVATA / NAAE Awards Program Nominations    
  Posted 3/16/2021 by GVATA  
  Each year the GVATA encourages members to nominate their fellow teachers to participate in the GVATA / NAAE Awards Program. You can nominate yourself or others. Nominations are anonymous.  Nominations will close on March 23, 2021.  To better understand the different award areas and see past state and regional winners, please visit the GVATA Awards section of our webpage.  
 

  Position Opening at Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center    
  Posted 3/16/2021 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  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:
 
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 2/24/2021 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please click here for FY22 Budget Request instructions (due April 2nd).    
 

  Westside Elementary Ag shares how they are teaching employability skills & leadership    
  Posted 2/15/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Announcement    
  Posted 2/15/2021 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  "Service is the rent that one pays for living" - Dr. Ira Hicks    
  Posted 2/2/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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

 
 

  Georgia Foundation of Agriculture Scholarship application due March 1st    
  Posted 2/1/2021 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  SAE Grant Application Now Open    
  Posted 11/4/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  National FFA Scholarships    
  Posted 11/4/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Follow-up from 93rd National FFA Convention    
  Posted 11/2/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Doster Harper, Newton CCA elected 2020-2021 National FFA President    
  Posted 10/30/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  SAE for All - Emily Baylie, Colorado Ag Ed    
  Posted 10/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  93rd National FFA Convention Virtual    
  Posted 10/27/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Be sure to tune join in on the fun this week during the virtual 93rd National FFA Convention at: https://www.ffa.org/  
 

  2020 Virtual FFA Day at the Fair    
  Posted 10/26/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Peach County FFA virtual interview with Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Sonny Perdue    
  Posted 10/26/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Virtual Field Trips by Lauren Goble    
  Posted 10/20/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Connecting with Students while Online - Riley Hintzsche    
  Posted 10/19/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  FFA Enrollment & Membership Guide    
  Posted 10/14/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  Creating Videos for Teaching Outside the Classroom - Dr. Nick Fuhrman, UGA ALEC    
  Posted 10/7/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

 

Website: https://site.caes.uga.edu/teachag/professional-development/

 
 

  FFA Digital Coupon Fundraiser    
  Posted 10/2/2020 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
   
 

  Using Simulations in the Classroom - Dr. Amber Rice, Univ of Arizona    
  Posted 9/28/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

Video

 Powerpoint

Resources for Simulations

 
 

  National Gold - Digital Coupon Fundraiser    
  Posted 9/25/2020 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
 

Support Georgia FFA

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! 

 
 

  TeachAg Talk hosted by Cambridge FFA    
  Posted 9/25/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  ABAC celebrates National Teach Ag Day #teachag    
  Posted 9/19/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Teach Ag at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Elise Zador    
  Posted 9/18/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  GimKit Use in Class - Ms. Jacqueline Cervantes, East Jackson Middle    
  Posted 9/15/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Hand Tools - UCI Media    
  Posted 9/8/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Recruitment and Engagement in Virtual FFA – Josh Bondy, Paris FFA, Missouri    
  Posted 9/8/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

More information at: UGA ALEC Virtual Professional Development Series

 
 

  Ed Tech Tips (various software that can be used in your classrom) – Dr. OP McCubbins, Mississippi State University    
  Posted 9/8/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

More information at: UGA ALEC Virtual Professional Development Series

 
 

  Flipgrid: How To and Intro to SAE – Dr. Catrina Pollard, Eastside High School    
  Posted 9/8/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

More information at: UGA ALEC Virtual Professional Development Series

 
 

  Bitmoji Classroom - Jay Borden    
  Posted 9/8/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

 

More information at: UGA ALEC Virtual Professional Development Series

 
 

  Hillcrest Farms: Take a Trip to the first robotic dairy!    
  Posted 8/31/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Georgia National Fair Entry deadline - September 1st    
  Posted 8/25/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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  
 

  Recommended COVID Protocols for Livestock Shows    
  Posted 8/25/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  GYFA Livestock Show    
  Posted 8/6/2020 by Georgia Young Farmers  
 

GYFA Livestock (market lambs, market goats, beef cattle) Show - August 21-22, 2020

Entry Deadline: August 14, 2020

**Everyone attending the GYFA livestock show must complete & sign the GNFA COVID-19 Waiver**

 

 
 

  2020 State Theme Announcement!    
  Posted 7/31/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

 2020 State Theme: Rise Above!

Check out the Georgia FFA Brand Center to download logos to use in your Ag Ed program.

 
 

  GVATA YouTube    
  Posted 7/29/2020 by GVATA  
  All GVATA Conference Breakouts are posted on the GVATA YouTube Channel.  
 

  GAC Scholarship Opportunity    
  Posted 7/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  2020-2021 Georgia Ag Ed State Calendar    
  Posted 7/15/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  GVATA Summer Conference - Ag Ed Update    
  Posted 7/14/2020 by GVATA  
   
 

  GVATA Summer Conference - FFA Update    
  Posted 7/14/2020 by GVATA  
   
 

  GVATA Virtual Professional Learning Registration    
  Posted 6/30/2020 by GVATA  
  Click on links below for each session sign up form. 

Mon., July 13th Tues., July 14th Wed., July 15th Thurs., July 16th
10:00 AM Vet Science N/A Nursery Landscape Middle School Ag
1:00 PM Forest Science Horticulture/Plant Science Basic Ag FFA
4:00 PM Floral Design Ag Mechanics Wildlife Management Animal Science
6:00 PM N/A SAE/Record Keeping
N/A N/A

 
 

  2020 NAAE Region V Award Winners    
  Posted 6/24/2020 by GVATA  
  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

 
 

  National FFA Convention Delegate application    
  Posted 6/9/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  June is Dairy Month: Illustrator Ward Jenkins reads his book "Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish"    
  Posted 6/3/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Session Five | 92nd Georgia FFA Convention    
  Posted 6/2/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Session Four | 92nd Georgia FFA Convention    
  Posted 6/2/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Erik Robinson | Retiring Address | Fear No More    
  Posted 6/2/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Noel Plunkett | Retiring Address | What We're Given    
  Posted 5/29/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Congratulations Emma Long, Pickens County - 2020-2021 State FFA President    
  Posted 5/29/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
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  Session Three | 92nd Georgia FFA State Convention    
  Posted 5/29/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Ivey Cook | Retiring Address | Face The Giants    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Session Two | 92nd Georgia FFA State Convention    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Retiring Address | Lizzy Parks | A Sense of Purpose    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  State Officer Elections    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

 

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

 
 

  Georgia FFA Virtual Talent Competition - vote on Facebook    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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.
 
 

  Session One | 92nd Georgia FFA State Convention    
  Posted 5/28/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  State Officer Elections    
  Posted 5/27/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  Retiring Address | Kylie Whitworth | The Comeback    
  Posted 5/27/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Mattie Anne Davis | Retiring Address | Look on the Brightside    
  Posted 5/27/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Kirk Beacham | Retiring Address | Don't Look Back    
  Posted 5/27/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Spen Oliver | Retiring Address | Move to Life    
  Posted 5/26/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  2020 Georgia FFA Nominating Committee Report    
  Posted 5/19/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  River Birch    
  Posted 5/19/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  American Sycamore    
  Posted 5/15/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  American Degree applications due May 15    
  Posted 5/12/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  We are very close to meeting our goal of 200 American Degree applications! Check your FFA Advisor on completing your application.   
 

  Allegheny Chinkapin    
  Posted 5/12/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Poison Sumac    
  Posted 5/12/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  2020-2021 State Show Rulebook, Changes & Ear Tag Form Posted    
  Posted 5/7/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  2020-2021 State Show Rulebook, Approved Changes for 2020-2021 and Ear Tag Order Form have been posted to the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show page for these documents.    
 

  2020 FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadershiop Camp - CANCELLED    
  Posted 5/7/2020 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
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.
 
 

  Red & White Mulberry    
  Posted 5/5/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Save the Date - GVATA (VIRTUAL) Summer Conference    
  Posted 5/5/2020 by GVATA  
  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.   
 

  Pecan    
  Posted 4/28/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Winged Sumac    
  Posted 4/28/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  2020 Georgia FFA VIRTUAL Convention    
  Posted 4/24/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Types of Broadleaf leaves - Mr. Shawn Collins, South Region Area Forestry Teacher    
  Posted 4/23/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Making a mixed planter stand - Justin Sealy, Pelham High FFA    
  Posted 4/22/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Slash Pine    
  Posted 4/20/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Longleaf Pine    
  Posted 4/20/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Georgia Forests Virtual Learning Journey    
  Posted 4/20/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
Great virtual forestry resources available https://education.gffgrow.org/learn.
 
 

  Keys to Applying a Beef Cattle Tattoo    
  Posted 4/20/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Table Mountain Pine Video    
  Posted 4/15/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Pitch Pine    
  Posted 4/14/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Eastern Hemlock - Shawn Collins    
  Posted 4/13/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Introduction to Dendrology Broadleaf & Conifers    
  Posted 4/10/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Lessons from the Tailgate - Listen to your Plants    
  Posted 4/7/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Lessons from the Tailgate - Class of Marigolds    
  Posted 4/7/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  North Oconee & Malcom Bridge Middle FFA chapters get creative to sell their plants    
  Posted 4/3/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Lessons from the Tailgate - The FFA Jacket (FFA Emblem)    
  Posted 3/27/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  A Home Run for Peanuts    
  Posted 3/24/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Distance Learning Resources    
  Posted 3/24/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Click this link to see a list of shared resources to help Ag teachers with Distance Learning.   
 

  The 13th Annual Blue & Gold Gala was a memorable night.    
  Posted 3/20/2020 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  Watch this video to relive these wonderful memories that we created as we celebrated Georgia FFA. 
 
 

  Job Posting - Administrative Assistant    
  Posted 3/17/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Congratulations 2020 State EMC Winners    
  Posted 3/11/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  2020 Ag Week Photo Contest    
  Posted 3/4/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Job Posting - Area Horticulture Teacher    
  Posted 3/2/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 3/2/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please click here for FY21 Budget Request instructions (due April 1st).    
 

  State Convention Foundation Ambassador    
  Posted 2/25/2020 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
 

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.  

 
 

  GVATA Board Applications    
  Posted 2/11/2020 by GVATA  
  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.  
 

  GVATA/NAAE Award Nominations    
  Posted 2/11/2020 by GVATA  
  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.
 
 

  Veterinary Science - Junior    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

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)

 
 

  Veterinary Science CDE - Senior    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

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)

 
 

  Marketing Plan CDE    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  1st place – White County (Advisor: Amanda Keener)
2nd place – Gilmer County (Advisor: Claire Woodard & David Bushey)
3rd place – Berrien County (Advisor: Scott Johnson)
 
 

  Lawnmower Operations CDE    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Forestry CDE - Junior    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Forestry CDE - Senior    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Floriculture CDE - Junior Division    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Floriculture CDE- Senior    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Agricultural Sales CDE    
  Posted 2/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

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)

 
 

  2020-2021 State Ag Ed Calendar    
  Posted 1/24/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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. 
 
 

  GVATA Mid-Winter Conference Update    
  Posted 1/15/2020 by GVATA  
  GVATA Mid Winter Conference Agenda
GVATA Mid Winter Conference Break out Sessions
GVATA Mid Winter Conference New Business Items
Off Site Tour LinkConference Registration
Conference Registration – The registration system will open back up on Monday for anyone who did not pre-register.  If you missed the pre-registration period, please register prior to coming to conference or you will have to register on site before checking in with your Area Director. 
 
 

  National FFA SAE Grants awarded to Georgia FFA Members    
  Posted 1/10/2020 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Carver Middle Ag Ed & North Oconee receives Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grants    
  Posted 1/9/2020 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
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
 
 

  2020 Terrell Weeks Scholarship Recipients    
  Posted 1/8/2020 by Georgia Young Farmers  
 
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
 
 

  Floral Design-RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Farm & Agribusiness Management - RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Environmental/Natural Resources – Junior    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Environmental/Natural Resources – Senior    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Employment Skills & FFA Quiz - RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Dairy Evaulation-JUNIOR RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Dairy Evaluation - SENIOR RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Agricultural Technology & Equipment ID - RESULTS    
  Posted 12/16/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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)
 
 

  Georgia Association for Conservation Districts Scholarship    
  Posted 11/21/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Dr. James Woodard named Director Director of Agricultural Education    
  Posted 11/19/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

Dr. James Woodard named Director  Director of Agricultural Education, FFA Board Chair & National FFA Advisor; Cheryl Zimmermann named Executive Secretary. Congratulations Dr. Woodard & Mrs. Zimmermann!
 
 

  State Meats Evaluation CDE Results - JUNIOR    
  Posted 11/19/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  JUNIOR DIVISION
1st place team – Screven County (Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Sell)
2nd place team – Veterans (Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Wilson)
3rd place team – Perry (Advisor: Mr. Kyle Dekle)

1st place individual – Robin Hargett (Veterans)
2nd place individual – Alaine Breaux (Perry)
3rd place individual – Brock Titus (Gilmer County)
 
 

  State Meats Evaluation CDE Results - Senior    
  Posted 11/19/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  SENIOR DIVISION
1st place team – Perry (Advisor: Mr. Kyle Dekle)
2nd place team – Veterans (Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Wilson)
3rd place team – Portal (Advisor: Dr. Tom Marshall)

1st place individual – Hana Darley (Veterans)
2nd place individual – William Woods (Perry)
3rd place individual – Natalie Wisekal (Perry)
 
 

  2019 State Land Evaluation CDE Results - Junior Division Winners    
  Posted 11/13/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Junior Division
1st place team – Banks County (Advisors: Mr. Kipp Jackson & Mr. Chris Crump)
2nd place team – Mary Persons (Advisors: Mr. Bill Waldrep and Mr. Ryan Smith)
3rd place team – Athens Christian (Advisor: Mr. Jerry Taylor)

1st place individual – Grayson Segars (Banks County)
2nd place individual – Carter Fletcher (Monroe County Middle)
3rd place individual – Matthew Anderson (Banks County)
 
 

  2019 State Land Evaluation CDE Results - Senior Division Winners    
  Posted 11/13/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Senior Division
1st place team – Bleckley County (Advisors: Dr. Walt Parks and Mr. Lonnie Giddens)
2nd place team – Wheeler County (Advisor: Mr. Bryant Oliver)
3rd place team – Banks County (Advisors: Mr. Kipp Jackson and Mr. Chris Crump)

1st place individual – Louie Lumley (Bleckley County)
2nd place individual – Lindsey Grimes (Wheeler County)
3rd place individual – Laura Davis (Banks County)Senior DivisionSenior DivisionSenior DivisionSenior DivisionSenior DivisionSenior Division
 
 

  National FFA Convention - Press Release    
  Posted 11/12/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Georgia FFA had a very successful trip to the 92 National FFA Convention. Georgia came home with 16 National Winners, including an American Star, 5 proficiency awards, 2 CDEs, 7 Agriscience Fair and the Outstanding Middle School chapter. We also had several more top 5 finishes. Couple that with the largest class of American Degree recipients our state has ever had, and it was a very successful trip to Indianapolis.  
 

  Malcom Bridge Middle FFA featured on RFDTV chapter spotlight    
  Posted 10/29/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Malcom Bridge Middle FFA was featured last weekend on the @OfficialRFDTV ‘This Weekend In Agribusiness’ broadcast. Pan over to ‘Part 6’ minute 2:00 to view the FFA Chapter Tribute’. https://farmprogress.com/max-armstrong/week-agribusiness-october-19-2019  
 

  National FFA Convention - Courtesy Corp opportunities    
  Posted 10/24/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Looking for educational events for your students to participate at the National FFA Convention - why not experience a National FFA CDE as a student volunteer through Courtesy Corp? Register Here: https://convention.ffa.org/planning/courtesy-corps/  
 

  2019 State Tractor Operations CDE Results    
  Posted 10/22/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The 2019 State Tractor Operations CDE was held on October 16, 2019 at the Sunbelt Agriculture Expo in Moultrie
1st place: Hunter Coker – Pelham FFA (Advisor – Mr. Justin Sealy)
2nd place: Jackson Hart – Colquitt County FFA (Advisor – Mr. Will Burt)
3rd place: Cade Burke – Southeast Bulloch FFA (Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)

Congratulations to these, and all students who participated in the 2019 Tractor Operations CDE.(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)(Advisor - Mr. Brian Elrick)
 
 

  South Effingham Middle School highlighted for STEAM    
  Posted 9/25/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  2019 Georgia FFA State Theme    
  Posted 8/26/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Incorporating SAE in Your Program | Jillian Bryant - Clarke Central FFA    
  Posted 8/16/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 

Incorporating SAE in Your Program | Jillian Gordon from National FFA Organization on Vimeo.

 
 

  Vernonica Sanders, Warner Robins Ag teacher recognized as "Hidden Hero" by Macon Telegraph    
  Posted 8/16/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  2019 American Degree candidates    
  Posted 8/15/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the 177 Georgia FFA members who were approved to receive the American FFA Degree!  
 

  Horticulture exhibits & events at the Georgia National Fair    
  Posted 8/7/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Results of National Proficiency, Agriscience Fair and National Chapter Award applications    
  Posted 8/2/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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
 
 

     
  Posted 7/31/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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).
 
 

  Elementary & Middle school standards approved    
  Posted 6/21/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.    
 

  GVATA Summer Conference Registration - Closes Thursday, July 20th    
  Posted 6/18/2019 by GVATA  
  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.   
 

  Central Region Market Goat Shootout    
  Posted 5/21/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Middle School Ag Ed Standards for Public Review    
  Posted 5/14/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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  
 

  Elementary Ag Ed Standards for Public Review    
  Posted 5/14/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Georgia Department of Education has 19 schools who have joined the Pilot Elementary Agricultural Education program.  These schools will begin implementing this program in Fall 2019.  Please take a minute to review proposed courses elementary agricultural education standards of excellence and complete a quick survey for each grade level.   
 

  Ga FFA State Convention    
  Posted 4/26/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Metter High Schoolers Build Duck Boxes    
  Posted 4/19/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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. 
 
 

  GYFA / Tagteam LCO Technology Peanut High Yield Contest    
  Posted 4/18/2019 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  2019 Georgia Young Farmers Association / Tag Team LCO Techology Peanut High Yield Contest Rules and entry requirements.  All entries must be made by November 15, 2019.   
 

  Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation 4-H/FFA Grant Program    
  Posted 4/12/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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).  
 

  Foundation Scholarship deadline March 22nd    
  Posted 3/14/2019 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  Be sure to check out the scholarship opportunities through the Georgia FFA Foundation.  All applications due March 22nd.   
 

  Gala Silent Auction    
  Posted 3/8/2019 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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!  
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 3/6/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please click here for FY20 Budget Request Instructions. Due April 3rd!  
 

  Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Position Announcement - CLOSED 03/22/2019    
  Posted 2/28/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.
 
 

  Georgia Ag Ed State Staff - Position Announcement - CLOSED 02/28/2019    
  Posted 2/4/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  The Georgia Agricultural Education Program is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Agricultural Education Adult Education Program Coordinator. Please contact Billy Hughes, State Program Manager, for more information.  
 

  Georgia Elementary Agriculture Education Pilot Program    
  Posted 1/31/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  2019-2020 Georgia Ag Ed State Calendar    
  Posted 1/28/2019 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.    
 

  Thomas County Central first to receive Longleaf Learning Landscape in Georgia    
  Posted 1/17/2019 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  2019 GVATA Mid-Winter Conference    
  Posted 1/15/2019 by GVATA  
  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  
 

  Honorary American FFA Degree    
  Posted 12/6/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!
 
 

  Congratulations Brantley County FFA on winning the $10,000 Tarter Farm & Ranch Challenge Giveaway    
  Posted 12/4/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  91st National FFA Convention Press Release    
  Posted 11/1/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Results from National judging of Agriscience Fair, National Chapter Award and Proficiency Award applications    
  Posted 8/6/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Georgia has 32 national Agriscience Fair finalists; 25 national Proficiency Award finalists; and 23 national 3-Star chapters. We also have 4 chapters identified as National Finalists in the Outstanding Middle School category and 2 chapters identified as National Finalists in the Models of Excellence category.   
 

  $400 Day of Service Mini-Grant Available    
  Posted 8/6/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Commit to Ten Giving Program    
  Posted 8/1/2018 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  Congratulations! 2018 NAAE Award Winners    
  Posted 8/1/2018 by GVATA  
  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
 
 

  Elementary AG Ed pilot program applications due June 30th    
  Posted 6/29/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  We are excited to post the Elementary Ag Program Application!  Please check this link for more information.  Please contact Chris Corzine or Stan Mitchell with any questions.   The applications deadline is June 30th, 2018. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: smitchell@doe.k12.ga.us or ccorzine@doe.k12.ga.us  
 

  GYFA Cattle & Goat Show    
  Posted 6/19/2018 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  Please find the rules and entry forms for the 2018 Georgia Young Farmer Cattle and Goat Show to be held at the Georgia National Fair Grounds on August 24-25 2018, if you have any questions or need any help please contact the GYFA Office.   
 

  Central Region Shootout (Market Goat Show)    
  Posted 6/8/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.    
 

  GVATA Officer Apps & Awards - 30 Min Club, Years of Service, & Teachers of Teachers    
  Posted 6/7/2018 by GVATA  
 
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.
 
 

  GVATA Summer Conference Registration    
  Posted 6/7/2018 by GVATA  
  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!!  
 

  Georgia SB330 - Elementary Ag Program Applications due June 30th!    
  Posted 6/1/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  We are excited to post the Elementary Ag Program Application!  Please check this link for more information.  Please contact Mr. BridgesMr. CorzineMr. Mitchell or Mr. Tucker  with any questions.   The applications deadline is June 30th, 2018. 
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: jbridges@doe.k12.ga.us
 
 

  National FFA Scholarship results    
  Posted 5/2/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to 43 Georgia FFA members who have been awarded National FFA scholarships with a total of $58,000 in scholarships.    
 

  Georgia Senate Bill 330    
  Posted 5/1/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
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. BridgesMr. CorzineMr. 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.
 
 

  90th Georgia FFA Convention - Watch Sessions Again    
  Posted 4/26/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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.
 
 

  Living to Serve at the 90th Georgia State FFA Convention    
  Posted 4/19/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  American Degree Applications due May 15th!    
  Posted 4/12/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  Foundation Scholarship Applications due Friday, April 13th!    
  Posted 4/10/2018 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.   
 

  Georgia Agricultural Education Area Teacher Program is essential for our program growth!    
  Posted 3/30/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!
 
 

  Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center Summer Leadership Camp    
  Posted 3/27/2018 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  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! 
 
 

  Washington Leadership Conference scholarship announcement    
  Posted 3/27/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Agriculture Awareness Week in Georgia    
  Posted 3/19/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  State Star Finalists    
  Posted 3/14/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Give to the Georgia FFA Foundation    
  Posted 3/7/2018 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.
 
 

  Georgia FFA is off to a great start for 2018    
  Posted 3/1/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.
 
 

  90th Georgia FFA Convention Planning Materials    
  Posted 2/28/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
 





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.
 
 

  Attention CTAE Directors~Budget Request for Georgia Ag Ed Programs    
  Posted 2/28/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Please click here for FY19 Budget Request Instructions.  Due April 3rd!  
 

  Livestock numbers by species    
  Posted 2/27/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.
 
 

  FFA Week Instagram Challenge    
  Posted 2/20/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  2018 State Proficiency Award Finalists    
  Posted 2/19/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the 2018 Georgia FFA Proficiency State Award Finalists.  Each of these students will have the opportunity to interview on Thursday at the 90th Georgia FFA Convention.    
 

  Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is an essential component of Ag Education    
  Posted 2/16/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.
 
 

  2018 Hall of Fame Inductee - Dr. Dennis J. Sheppard    
  Posted 2/8/2018 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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!
 
 

  Where do GYFA members live?    
  Posted 2/5/2018 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  The 2018 Georgia Young Farmer Association Convention was held this weekend in Braselton, GA. Great convention with GYFA members from all over Georgia.
 
 

  What is your passion in Ag Ed & FFA?    
  Posted 1/24/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.
 
 

  Come Grow with Georgia Ag Ed    
  Posted 1/22/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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!
 
 

  Georgia WLC Bus Trip 2018: June 18-24, 2018    
  Posted 1/19/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  2018-2019 Georgia Agricultural Education State Calendar    
  Posted 1/16/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Georgia Ag Ed: CDEs equal employability skills    
  Posted 1/10/2018 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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!
 
 

  2018 Discovery Conference - REACHED Capacity    
  Posted 1/9/2018 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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.
 
 

  Ag Ed Hall of Fame Announcement - Dr. D. J. Sheppard    
  Posted 12/15/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.   
 

  National FFA SAE Grand recipients    
  Posted 12/15/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!  
 

  Georgia Ag Ed: Growing Strong    
  Posted 12/13/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  In Agriculture, we like to GROW things. Georgia AgEd and FFA continues to grow with tremendous support from many people.
 
 

  GVATA Summer Leadership Conference    
  Posted 11/13/2017 by GVATA  
  Room block now open for the GVATA Summer Leadership Conference. Check our GVATA Conference page for more information.   
 

  GVATA Mid-Winter Conference Registration - now open    
  Posted 11/10/2017 by GVATA  
 
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
 
 

  Alumni membership due December 1st    
  Posted 11/3/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.    
 

  Watch National FFA Convention live online    
  Posted 10/25/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Watch National FFA Convention live online  
 

  Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Nominations due November 15th    
  Posted 10/20/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  Great speech by the 2017 Southeastern Farmer of the Year    
  Posted 10/18/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Georgia FFA Alumni Food Drive    
  Posted 9/29/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  State Convention T Shirt Design Contest    
  Posted 9/29/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  Save the Date -11th Blue & Gold Gala    
  Posted 9/22/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Make plans now to attend the 11th Annual Blue & Gold Gala
 
 

  GYFA making plans now for the 2018 GYFA Convetion    
  Posted 9/13/2017 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  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!   
 

  Central Region Rally postponed to September 18th & 19th    
  Posted 9/13/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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.
 
 

  South Region Rally Postponed to September 20th    
  Posted 9/8/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
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. 
 
 

  State T-Shirt Design Contest for FFA Day at the GNF    
  Posted 9/6/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  2017 GYFA Cattle & Goat Show - entry deadline!    
  Posted 8/4/2017 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  Make plans now to attend the GYFA Cattle & Goat Show, August 19-20 in Perry, GA.  Entry forms are due August 4th.  Please visit GYFA upcoming events page for more information.  Please contact John Allen Bailey with questions regarding this event.    
 

  National FFA announces Proficiency, Agriscience Fair & National Chapter Award judging results    
  Posted 8/4/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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
 
 

  Nerswick & Toombs Co YF National NAAE Region V Winners    
  Posted 8/1/2017 by GVATA  
 
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, TennesseeDecember 5-9, 2017.
 
 

  Georgia National Fair Youth Educational Exhibit Information    
  Posted 7/6/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  2017 Youth Educational Competition information has been posted online at http://georgianationalfair.com/youth-educational-exhibits/. Online registration will open August 1st.  Deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 20th for FFA.  Please contact Barry Norris with questions.    
 

  SLC Campers raise over $1600 for campers to go to 2018 SLC    
  Posted 6/19/2017 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  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"  
 

  Register for GVATA Summer Conference    
  Posted 6/14/2017 by GVATA  
  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.    
 

  2017 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity - Entry Deadline June 16th    
  Posted 6/6/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Follow us on the Georgia FFA Youtube Channel    
  Posted 5/12/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Watch online archives of the 89th Georgia FFA Convention!    
  Posted 4/20/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
   
 

  Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Programs in Georgia    
  Posted 4/20/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
 
 

  35 Georgia FFA members are receiving $47,000 in scholarships!    
  Posted 4/20/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to 35 Georgia FFA members who are receiving $47,000 in scholarships!  
 

  Register for the State Alumni Leaders Conference    
  Posted 4/12/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  Do you have a local Alumni chapter?  Invite them to attend the 2017 Georgia FFA Alumni State Leaders Conference held in conjunction with the State FFA Convention in Macon, April 28th!  Alumni online registration due April 15, 2017.    
 

  GVATA Summer Conference Registration & Award Applications    
  Posted 4/12/2017 by GVATA  
  GVATA Summer Conference Registration & Hotel Room block is now open! GVATA / NAAE Award information and Tentative Conference Schedule can be found in the 2017 GVATA Spring Newsletter.  

 
 

  What's Growing in the Greenhouse?    
  Posted 3/31/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
 
 

  American FFA Degrees due April 3rd!    
  Posted 3/27/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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!! 
 
 

  NEW Course Enrollment Trends Infographic!    
  Posted 3/21/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  View the Georgia Ag Ed Course Enrollment Trends Infographic to compare statistics regarding the following high school courses: (1) Basic Agricultural Science (2) Ag Mechanics I (3) General Horticulture (4) Animal Science & Bio Tech (5) Forestry Science.
 
 

  GaAgEd Website Usage    
  Posted 3/15/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
 
 

  Budget Request for Ag Ed Programs 2017-2018 (FY18)    
  Posted 3/1/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Attention Local CTAE Directors / Supervisors!
Please click here for the FY18 Budget Request Instructions.
DUE APRIL 1st, 2017
 
 

  Georgia Agricultural Education Growth    
  Posted 2/13/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
 
 

  2017 Ambassador Application is available!    
  Posted 2/6/2017 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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!  
 

  Demographics of Georgia Young Farmer Participants    
  Posted 2/2/2017 by Georgia Young Farmers  
 
 
 

  NEW Proficiency Timeline Infographic!    
  Posted 1/26/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!  
 

  Summer Staff at Camp John Hope    
  Posted 1/25/2017 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
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. 
 
 

  Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation $5,000 Scholarships    
  Posted 1/19/2017 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  Who's Joining The Georgia Ag Ed Team??    
  Posted 1/18/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
 
 

  2017-2018 Georgia Agricultural Education Calendar    
  Posted 1/18/2017 by Georgia Ag Ed  
   
 

  Living to Serve: Community Service & Citizenship within the Georgia FFA Association    
  Posted 1/11/2017 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
 
 

  2017 Georgia Ag Ed Teacher Hall of Fame Announcement    
  Posted 1/5/2017 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  Summer Staff Intern Program    
  Posted 12/6/2016 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
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 infohttp://georgiaffacamp.org/SummerStaffIntern
 
 

  2017 National FFA Scholarship Application is Live!    
  Posted 11/16/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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).  
 

  GVATA Mid Winter Registration    
  Posted 11/11/2016 by GVATA  
 
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.
 
 

  Alumni Rosters due December 1st    
  Posted 11/10/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  Georgia FFA Alumni Rosters are due December 1st. Please contact Stan Mitchell or Joy Crosby with Alumni membership roster questions! http://ffaalumni.org/  
 

  Amazon Smile - support Georgia FFA    
  Posted 11/10/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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/  
 

  State Convention T Shirt Design Contest    
  Posted 11/7/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  If you have talented students who are interested, please have them submit a design. Please check the Georgia FFA Alumni T Shirt Design Contest flyer for rules and information.  All designs are due December 1st!  
 

  Discovery Conference - GOLD Session (January 27-28, 2017)    
  Posted 11/2/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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  
 

  Agenda for ABAC State CDE Day (Dec 2-3)    
  Posted 11/1/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.
 
 

  SAE Grants    
  Posted 10/28/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  The 2016 Supervised Agricultural Experience Grant Application is live and up to date! Thanks to our great sponsors there are 149 grants of $1,000 each available this year. The grant application site closes Nov 15, 2016.  
 

  Ag Ed Hall of Fame Applications Due November 15th!!    
  Posted 10/4/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  Free!!! FFA Alumni Conference... Registration due September 11th!    
  Posted 9/9/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  Make plans to attend the FFA Alumni Development Conference in Atlanta, GA on September 23-24th.    
 

  Check out new resources on AgExplorer!    
  Posted 9/2/2016 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Lesson plans, ideas and activities to promote teaching agriculture every day of the year    
  Posted 8/31/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  102 Georgia FFA Members to receive the American Degree in October    
  Posted 8/11/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
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!
 
 

  Flint River FFA Classic Golf Tournament    
  Posted 8/8/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  GVATA Congratulates Four GVATA members selected as Region V NAAE Award Winners!    
  Posted 8/1/2016 by GVATA  
  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  
 

  10 for 10 Giving Program    
  Posted 7/14/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
 
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!
 
 

  2016 FFA Alumni Development Conference - Atlanta, GA    
  Posted 6/20/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  Make plans to attend the FFA Alumni Development Conference in Atlanta, GA on September 23-24th.    
 

  2016 GYFA Cattle & Goat Show    
  Posted 5/13/2016 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  Make plans now to attend the GYFA Cattle & Goat Show, August 19-20 in Perry, GA.  Entry forms are due August 5th. GYFA is teaming up with Blue Ribbon Show Supply & Weaver Livestock to offer a Cattle & Goat Show Clinic on Friday at noon.  Please visit GYFA upcoming events page for more information  
 

  2016 Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Registration    
  Posted 5/13/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  2016 National FFA Scholarship Results    
  Posted 5/12/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Thirty-one Georgia students were awarded National FFA Scholarships.  Collectively these students will be awarded $50,000.   Congratulations to these Georgia FFA members!  
 

  Georgia FFA Alumni Golf Tournament    
  Posted 5/5/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  Make plans to attend or sponsor the Georgia FFA Alumni Golf Tournament.  Please share registration forms and sponsor forms with anyone who may interested in your area!  
 

  2016 GVATA Summer Conference    
  Posted 5/4/2016 by GVATA  
  Please visit the GVATA Conference page to register for Summer Conference.  All pre-payments should be postmarked by June 30th.    
 

  2016 GYFA Summer Tour Registration    
  Posted 4/28/2016 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  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.   
 

  2016 GVATA Award Winners Announced    
  Posted 4/25/2016 by GVATA  
  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.  
 

  FIVE $1,000 Scholarships Provided by Ford Motor Company Available!!    
  Posted 4/7/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  NAAE Award Applications Due to Area Directors by April 22nd    
  Posted 4/5/2016 by GVATA  
  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.  
 

  2nd Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold Sporting Clays Tournament    
  Posted 3/31/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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  
 

  2016 Georgia FFA Foundation Convention Ambassadors Announced    
  Posted 3/31/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  Alumni Leaders Conference Registration    
  Posted 3/29/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  WLC Scholarship Announcement    
  Posted 3/29/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!  
 

  State Convention Registration Reminder    
  Posted 3/25/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  State FFA Convention Online Registration website will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 1.  After the site goes down, the only way to register will be onsite at the State Convention, and the chapter fee will increase to $300.   
 

  John Deere Mower Raffle Winners    
  Posted 3/18/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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!   
 

  Agriculture Week Celebration~Georgia FFA Announces 2016 State Star Finalists    
  Posted 3/14/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Georgia FFA Alumni Awards!!!    
  Posted 3/3/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.    
 

  Hall of Georgia Exhibit at State Convention Career Show    
  Posted 3/3/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  BUDGET REQUEST for AgEd programs 2016-2017 (FY17)    
  Posted 2/29/2016 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Attention Local CTAE Directors / Supervisors!
Please click here for the FY17 Budget Request Instructions.
DUE APRIL 1st, 2016
 
 

  New SAE and FFA Experience Videos    
  Posted 2/24/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  These videos were created by National FFA to help share the stories and experiences of members from across the country, the videos below are meant to be introductory educational and promotional resources about SAEs and the FFA experience. The students and advisors were interviewed at the 88th National FFA Convention.

Click on the links below to check them out:
How FFA and SAE Impact Our Futures: Preparing Us
How FFA and SAE Impact Our Futures: The Experience
What does agriculture mean?
 
 

  Georgia Junior National Livestock Show Pictures    
  Posted 2/23/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  If you're looking for pictures from the State Shows... you can find them at the following links:  
Candid Photos: Lori Edwards Innovative Livestock Imaging
Beef, Dairy, Breeding Ewe, Breeding Does & Banquet Photos:  Joy Carter Crosby Photography
Market Hog Show:  Mapes Livestock Photos
 
 

  Summer Leadership Camp Reminders!    
  Posted 2/8/2016 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  *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!
 
 

  Greenhand Jamboree & Success Conference Registration    
  Posted 1/20/2016 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Hall of Georgia at FFA Career Show    
  Posted 1/20/2016 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.    
 

  Book rooms now for Summer Conference!    
  Posted 1/20/2016 by GVATA  
 
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. 
 
 

  Georgia FFA Career & Trade Show registration now open!    
  Posted 1/11/2016 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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!  
 

  Congratulations to 2016 Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame Inductees    
  Posted 1/8/2016 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.  
 

  Blue & Gold Raffle - Zero Turn Mower    
  Posted 1/7/2016 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 

  NAAE Greenhouse Construction/Improvement Grants -- Apply by January 15th    
  Posted 1/4/2016 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Congratulations 2015 NAAE Award Recipients    
  Posted 12/17/2015 by GVATA  
  GVATA traveled to the 2015 NAAE Convention in New Orleans, LA in November.  News releases and photos have been uploaded to the NAAE website.    
 

  Farm Service Agenty Training in Houston County    
  Posted 12/17/2015 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  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.    
 

  Updated GVATA Conference Information    
  Posted 12/9/2015 by GVATA  
  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!   
 

  The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is now accepting applications for 2016 Summer Staff!    
  Posted 12/2/2015 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  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  
 

  Discovery Conference Registration now open!    
  Posted 11/20/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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!
 
 

  Summer Leadership Camp Information has been udpated!    
  Posted 11/20/2015 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
Visit GeorgiaSLC.org to see the dates, rates, and info!
 
 

  Smith-Hughes Act 100th Anniversary Logo Design Contest    
  Posted 11/16/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Scholarship Application is Live, $2.2 Million Available    
  Posted 11/16/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Relive the National FFA Convention and Expo Online    
  Posted 11/2/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Visit FFA.org/convention to catch the highlights of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo. Award-winners, stories, videos and more.  
 

  #SpeakAg Challenge Teacher Incentive    
  Posted 10/26/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Georgia Ag Ed Hall of Fame    
  Posted 10/21/2015 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  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.   
 

  National FFA SAE Grant Program - $1,000 to grow their SAE!    
  Posted 10/7/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  Georgia FFA Foundation Golf Tournament - November 6, 2015    
  Posted 10/7/2015 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.   
 

  FFA Membership - reminder October 15th Due Date    
  Posted 10/6/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  #SpeakAg    
  Posted 9/28/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Join National FFA President, Andy Paul, for Challenge week 3.  Let's speak Ag in our communities and post those to http://FFA.org/speakag  
 

  State Market Steer & Beef Heifer Deadline - October 1st    
  Posted 9/25/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  Register for National FFA Alumni Convention    
  Posted 9/21/2015 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
 

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!

 
 

  Georgia FFA Foundation's 14th Annual Golf Tournament    
  Posted 9/15/2015 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  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.  
 
 

  FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair, Oct. 13, 2015    
  Posted 8/31/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
 

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!

 
 

  National FFA Convention Registration    
  Posted 8/18/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  National FFA Convention Registration is now open!  The 88th National FFA Convention will be held October 28-31, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.  National FFA Convention registration does not include rooms. Please refer to the National Convention Housing and Registration email from Mr. Lastly  or contact the Georgia FFA Association office for more information.   
 

  National FFA Resume Generator    
  Posted 8/17/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.)  
 

  National FFA Finalists announced for Proficiency, Agriscience Fair & National Chapter    
  Posted 8/14/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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
 
 

  Seventy-seven Georgia FFA Members earn their American FFA Degree    
  Posted 8/14/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.    
 

  Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness grant due August 13    
  Posted 8/12/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.  
 

  NAAE Announces Region Winners    
  Posted 8/3/2015 by GVATA  
  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.  
 

  State Market Goat & Market Lamb Entry Deadline    
  Posted 7/28/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold    
  Posted 7/23/2015 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  Join us for the Inaugural Sporting Clays Tournament "Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold", on August 14, 2015 at Big Red Oak Plantation, in Gay, Georgia.  Registration deadline is August 3rd.  Please contact the Georgia FFA Foundation office with questions.    
 

  APPLY NOW! Living to Serve: Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Grant    
  Posted 7/23/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.   
 

  Teacher Information Survey    
  Posted 7/20/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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  
 

  Georgia's National Convention Delegates for 2015    
  Posted 7/16/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  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.    
 

  National FFA Convention & Expo Newsroom Crew    
  Posted 7/14/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  BullDawg Livestock Judging Clinic    
  Posted 7/13/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Monday, July 13th is the deadline to sign up for the BullDawg Livestock Judging Clinic.  The clinic is scheduled for July 22 & 23 at the Perry FFA Farm. Please contact Mr. Kent Benson  at 706-552-4463 or Mr. Jary Douglas at 706-583-8921 with questions.    
 

  Free Horticulture Magazines for the Classroom    
  Posted 7/13/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
 
If your looking for great horticulture magazines to have in your classroom here are 3 excellent ones that are FREE for teachers. This is a great way to keep your students up to date on industry standards.  One magazine subscription is also required for those of you planning to go through horticulture industry certification. (Thank you to Melissa Riley for sharing this information).  Greenhouse Management (GIE Media, Inc)Grower Talks (Ball Publishing), and Greenhouse Grower (Meister Media).
 
 

  Governor's Honors Program Agriscience Majors AgChallenge    
  Posted 7/13/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.    
 

  GVATA Summer Leadership Conference    
  Posted 6/16/2015 by GVATA  
  Have you registered for the 2015 GVATA Summer Leadership Conference, if not please register today?? We will have T-Shirts and Pocket Calendars for those who register by June 17th! We will NOT order extras, so please register soon.  If you have any changes to your information, please contact Josh Allen.  Click here to "apply" for GVATA Awards (Teacher of Teachers, 30 Minute Club, Years of Service)?.  Click here to see the tentative GVATA Summer Conference Schedule.    
 

  Georgia Junior Beef Futurity - Entry Postmark Deadline June 10th    
  Posted 6/9/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Georgia Junior Beef Futurity entry deadline is June 10th!  
 

  Attention Ag Communications Students in College or Recently Graduated!    
  Posted 6/9/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  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.  
 

  Summer Leadership Camp on Facebook    
  Posted 6/5/2015 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  Have you "LIKED" the SLC page yet? Why not? That's where the updates will happen!  Follow us for pictures from each week.  www.facebook.com/GeorgiaSLC #‎onestep2k15  
 

  GVATA Summer Leadership Conference Registration - early registration due June 17th!    
  Posted 6/3/2015 by GVATA  
 
Have you registered for the 2015 GVATA Summer Leadership Conference, if not please register today?? We will have T-Shirts and Pocket Calendars for those who register by June 17th! We will NOT order extras, so please register soon.  If you have any changes to your information, please contact Josh Allen.  Click here to "apply" for GVATA Awards (Teacher of Teachers, 30 Minute Club, Years of Service)?.  Click here to see the tentative GVATA Summer Conference Schedule.  
 
 

  Summer Leadership Camp App    
  Posted 5/27/2015 by Georgia FFA Camp  
 
Click on the 2015 Summer Leadership Camp App!  It is a free app, but is technically not a true app. It is a mobile website and is not on the marketplaces. To pin it to your phone you have to bookmark the site then pin it. 
 
 

  GYFA Summer Tour - Registration due June 1st!    
  Posted 5/26/2015 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  Join us for the 2015 GYFA Summer Tour.  This year's tour is hosted by Gordon County Young Farmers.  Registration is due June 1st.   
 

  Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold    
  Posted 5/19/2015 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  Join us for the Inaugural Sporting Clays Tournament "Shoot for Blue, Aim for Gold", on August 14, 2015 at Big Red Oak Plantation, in Gay, Georgia.  Registration deadline is August 3rd.  Please contact the Georgia FFA Foundation office with questions.    
 

  Two Weeks Left to Apply for a Living to Serve: Environmental Grant!    
  Posted 5/18/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Middle school, high school and collegiate FFA chapters may apply for up to $2,000 to support year-long service-learning projects focused on projects that address local environmental needs. Potential projects include: wildlife conservation, land preservation, bee health, recycling and composting. Go to www.FFA.org/envirogrants to apply today. Applications are due May 29, 2015. You may contact Kayla Lumpford-Mitchell at LTS@FFA.org with any questions.  
 

  Free Teaching Resources Now Available on FFA.org    
  Posted 5/5/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  My Journey on FFA.org has been updated!  Check out all the tools, tips and lesson plans. Need a quick natural resources activity or a career activity?  Then look for these lessons and more on Explore. What about a literacy strategy that can be used with any lesson or a video & worksheet to help students in an interview? Take a look at these activities on Build. Need a quick activity on texting etiquette? Check out this lesson and more on the Connect  
 

  2015 GYFA Summer Tour - June 26 & 27    
  Posted 5/5/2015 by Georgia Young Farmers  
  Join us for the 2015 GYFA Summer Tour.  This year's tour is hosted by Gordon County Young Farmers.  Registration is due June 1st.   
 

  National FFA Band, Chorus and Talent Applications    
  Posted 5/4/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  2015 National FFA Convention Band, Chorus and Talent are now live on www.ffa.org on the Band, Chorus and Talent page as well as within the toolbox of the student and instructor. In order to apply, members will need to fill out an online application, submit an audition video, and pay a $25 application fee. Applications are due Friday, July 10, 2015. Members will be notified of their application status by Friday, August 14, 2015.  
 

  Georgia FFA members "Living to Serve"    
  Posted 5/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  During the State Convention, nearly 300 FFA members and advisors lived out the Living to Serve portion of the FFA motto by participating in a community service program with the Rebuilding Macon organization.  Thank you to all the chapters who participated and Mr. Kevin Jump, community service coordinator for the effort in putting together a day of service.

Georgia Farm Bureau Monitor: Georgia FFA Community Service Project Enhances Convention Experience
 
 

  2015 National FFA Scholarship Results    
  Posted 4/28/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Georgia FFA is proud to announce 48 Georgia FFA members have been selected to receive $67,000 in National FFA scholarships funds for 2015. Scholarship award recipients will receive notification letters from National FFA in late May with detailed instructions for claiming their scholarship.  
 

  FFA Official Dress Store at Convention    
  Posted 4/22/2015 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  The Georgia FFA Alumni is excited to once again offer an FFA Official Dress Store at the Georgia FFA State Convention.  The official dress store will open Thursday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. and be open each day as supplies last.  The official dress store will be located in thelobby where registration is located in the front entry of the Convention center.    
 

  Live Online Streaming of 87th Georgia FFA Convention    
  Posted 4/17/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Can't make it to Macon next week? Watch all the action from the 87th Georgia FFA Convention live online on April 23-25, 2015! 

Live Online Streaming - 87th Georgia FFA Convention
 
 

  Agriscience Fair Finalists & National Chapter Award Results    
  Posted 4/3/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Results are in! Congratulations to this year's state Agriscience Fair finalists & National Chapter Award winners  
 

  2015 State Star Finalists    
  Posted 4/3/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the 2015 State Star Finalists!
Agriscience: Ian Bennett (Lowndes County); Auriel Wright (Northeast-Bibb); Sarah Spradlin (Madison County)
Agricultural Placement: Richie Proudfoot (Wayne County); Brad Sanders (Toombs County); Travis Tankersley (Madison County)
Agribusiness: Jacob Conley (Tift County); Emily Rutledge (Ola); Justin Daniel (North Oconee)
Farmer: Landon Herring (Lowndes County); Alli Moore (Perry); Kevin Edwards (Sonoraville)
 
 

  Ag Technologies Cornhole Tournament at State FFA Convention    
  Posted 4/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Foundation  
  Ag Technolgies, a sponsor of the Georgia FFA Foundation, is excited to host a cornhole tournament at this year's State FFA Convention on Thursday, April 23. Each chapter is eligible to enter one team consisting of two players. All participants will receive a t-shirt, and the tournament winners will receive a prize. The cost is $20 per team. Registration is due to the Georgia FFA Foundation office by April 15. For more information, contact Valerie Noles (vnoles@gaaged.org or 478-289-2555).   
 

  State Alumni Leaders Conference    
  Posted 4/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Alumni  
  The State Alumni Leaders Conference will be held in conjunction with the State FFA Convention on April 24, 2015. The cost is $20 per Alumni member. The event includes various breakout sessions and the Alumni business meeting. Registration is now open and closes on April 15. To learn more and register, visit the the Alumni Leaders Conference page  
 

  87th Georgia FFA Convention Registration    
  Posted 3/25/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The online Registration site for the 87th Georgia FFA Convention is now open. Registration is based on a chapter fee. The registration fee for each chapter is $250. That fee covers all FFA members, advisors & chaperones who attend. The online registration site will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Once the site closes, the only way to register is onsite at the Convention. All onsite registration will cost $300 per chapter. All registration payment must be postmarked by April 10.  
 

  FY16 USDA Farm to School Grant RFA was been RELEASED    
  Posted 3/24/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  USDA Farm to School is currently accepting applications for the next round of USDA farm to school grants. The application deadline is May 20, 2015 for planning, implementation and support service grant applications. Training grant letters of inquiry are due April 30, 2015. (There is a webinar on March 25th at 1 pm EST to learn more.) For more information please see: http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/farm-school-grant-program.
 
 

  Hall of Georgia Exhibit    
  Posted 3/18/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Hall of Georgia Exhibit contest entries for the 87 Georgia State FFA Convention are due  April 1. Please review the Hall of Georgia Exhibit contest rules for more information . The winning chapter will receive funds to help pay their way to the National Convention this October to represent Georgia in the Hall of States program. If you have questions, you can contact Ben Lastly or Casey Shumate.  
 

  WLC Registration due April 1    
  Posted 3/17/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The Georgia FFA WLC bus trip is June 15-21, 2015. The student conference fee is $965 and the advisor fee is $1,055. This fee covers most meals, lodging, conference material, and bus transportation. All WLC registration material is due to the State FFA Office on April 1. Learn more on the WLC page of our website. If you are interested in more information or have any questions, please contact Hope Carter at (706) 552-4457 or hcarter@gaaged.org.   
 

  Summer Leadership Camp Registration Update    
  Posted 3/13/2015 by Georgia FFA Camp  
  Weeks One, Two,  Three and Four are now full. Week Five is still available. Registrations are coming in quickly! If you registered you should have received a confirmation email. If you did not receive the confirmation, please contact Russel Towns. Remember that deposits are due within two weeks of when you submitted your form in order to reserve your spots. Click here for SLC Info!  
 

  Georgia DOE and Ga Dept of Ag to Celebrate National Agriculture Week    
  Posted 3/9/2015 by Georgia Ag Ed  
  Richard Woods, Georgia's School Superintendent announced, Monday, Mar 2nd that the Ga Department of Education and Ga Department of Agriculture will celebrate National Agriculture Week, Mar 15-21, 2015; in addition to the Governor's Ag Day on Mar 10th. GaDOE and the GaDOA will hold an essay contest, poster contest, and coloring contest. All entries should focus on the 2015 theme, “Agriculture in my county & state: What does agriculture do for me?” Entries are due no later than Friday, April 3.  
 

  State Proficiency Award Finalists    
  Posted 3/5/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  Congratulations to the 2015 State FFA Proficiency Award finalists. These students will interview at the State FFA Convention on Thursday, April 23, and the state proficiency results will be announced live on stage during the 3rd general session of the 87th Georgia FFA Convention at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24. An interview schedule will be announced on April 1.  
 

  Registration for 87th Georgia FFA Convention is open    
  Posted 3/5/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The online Registration site for the 87th Georgia FFA Convention is now open. Registration is based on a chapter fee. The registration fee for each chapter is $250. That fee covers all FFA members, advisors & chaperones who attend. The online registration site will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Once the site closes, the only way to register is onsite at the Convention. All onsite registration will cost $300 per chapter. All registration payment must be postmarked by April 10.  
 

  Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Deadline Approaching    
  Posted 3/2/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
  The deadline to submit WLC scholarship applications to your region office is March 10, 2015.  FFA members should submit a copy of the WLC registration form along with their scholarship application. WLC scholarship priority is given to current 10th and 11th grade FFA members. Students who have previously attended WLC are not eligible to receive scholarships. All registration material for WLC is due April 1.  
 

  SLC Registration    
  Posted 3/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
 
  • Registration opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
    High Attendance Early Registration will be open on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is only open to counties that have at least
  • 60 people registering for a single week.
  • Go to GeorgiaSLC.org and click "Teachers" then click "Register" or scroll down.
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      Deadline extended for State Officer and State FFA Degree applications and Star Batteries    
      Posted 3/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
      Due to recent severe weather, the deadline for submitting State Officer applications, State FFA Degree applications and Star Batteries has been extended to Friday, March 6. All applications and Star Batteries need to be completed (including, submitted both hard copy and electronically) and in the appropriate Region office no later than Friday, March 6.  
     

      UGA State CDE Finals T-Shirts    
      Posted 3/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
      UGA has teamed up with the State FFA CDE finals held on March 21st to create a UGA/FFA State Finals T-Shirt. T-Shirts are $12 each and only available through pre-order before March 10th. Please pick up and pay for your shirts at the the Four Towers bldg (North Region Office) on 3/21/2015 from 9am-1pm. A school check, personal check, or cash will be required to pick up the shirts. T-Shirt Order Link  
     

      National FFA updates FFA emblem    
      Posted 3/1/2015 by Georgia FFA Association  
      On February 9, 2015, the National FFA Organization revealed the newly-refreshed FFA emblem to be used across all communication platforms. Please view the link for more information. https://www.ffa.org/ffa-brand-center/  
     

     
     
     
     
         
     
       
     
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