Tag Archives: Georgia
Georgia FFA members study E-coli in well water
Two members of the Franklin County, Georgia, FFA chapter may have made a life-saving discovery for their community. Caleb Bond and Josh Gilbert studied the effects of chicken burial pits on well water and found some results that they hope … Continue reading
Simms wins Agriscience Award
The National FFA Organization has announced recipients of the 2012 Agriscience Awards. Reoud Simms from the Louns County, Georgia FFA Chapter was named the national winner of the Power Structure and Technical Systems Division II category. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ReoudSimms.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Entrepreneurship/Placement
Fiber and or Oil Crop Production – sponsored by Bunge North America Kyle Moore of the Early County FFA Chapter in Blakely, Georgia, is employed on the family farm, growing peanuts and cotton. On a daily basis, his job will … Continue reading
Poultry Production Entrepreneurship/Placement
Poultry Production – Entrepreneurship Placement- sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods, Inc. Candace Barnes of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Carnesville, Georgia, manages the broiler operation on her family farm. Consisting of six 40’ X 500’ broiler … Continue reading
Screven County Georgia Named Outstanding Middle School Program
At the second general session of the 85th National FFA Convention, the National FFA Organization awarded the Outstanding Middle School Chapter award to the Screven County FFA chapter from Georgia. In this interview, two chapter members talk about their chapter’s … Continue reading
Porter Wins Ag Mechanics Energy Systems Proficiency
James Porter is from the Echols County FFA Chapter in Georgia. He learned agriculture mechanics skills working for his family’s business. He gained experience learning to perform routine maintenance on the machinery. Porter developed higher level skills and is now … Continue reading
FFA Alum Speaks to History and Importance of Joining FFA Alumni
Ray Herren, retired department head at the University of Georgia says it is important to join alumni, because it makes the National FFA experience stronger for members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Herron.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download