Daniel A. Dobbs of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Carnesville, Ga., works on a small family-owned poultry operation managing four 500-square-feet broiler houses. His objective is to produce birds that will grow efficiently and remain healthy. Prior to the arrival of the birds, he prepares the facilities by de-caking litter, sanitizing the facilities, and putting out the feed trays and adjusting the drinker lines to the proper level. Dobbs works with on average 28,500 birds for seven weeks at a time. He is supported by his mother, Tara, and his FFA advisors, Cale Watkins, Eric Hickox, Anna Watkins and Owen Thomason. This award is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
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