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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chaney W. Mosley <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 4:36 PM Subject: [USAGED-L] Middle School AgXplore BriefCASE: Registration Cost Covered, Stipend, Supplies, and Travel Expense Reimbursement Provided To: <[log in to unmask]>
Middle Tennessee State University will be hosting two *AgXplore BriefCASEs* this summer on campus. The first AgXplore workshop will be held *June 13-14, 2024* and the second will be held *July 10-11, 2024*.
REMINDER - American Degree applications are due May 15. If you have students who have graduated from your program and have maintained their Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, please encourage them to apply. A student has three calendar years after they graduate from high school to be eligible to apply for the American Degree. Example: a 2022 high school graduate is eligible to apply for the American Degree in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
*I am conducting a dissertation study about perceptions of benefits from middle school agricultural education programs.*
If you could please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and forward it to your administration and CTAE Directors it would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for bringing your students to the 96th Georgia FFA Convention last week in Macon. Attendance was wonderful and the event ran smoothly. I appreciate all that you did to get your students to Macon and ensure that they had a positive experience. This email provides an opportunity for you to offer your feedback on the convention and includes the date for the 97th Georgia FFA Convention in 2025.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Arrington, Meredith <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 1:45 PM Subject: Sweet As Honey Show To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>, < [log in to unmask]>
Sweet as Honey Market Lamb and Market Goat Show is scheduled for Saturday September 7th in Guyton, GA
Will you please place this date on your calendar/ websites/ Social Media? I have also attached a save the date flyer
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Dennis Kendrick <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 11:19 AM Subject: Southeast Elite Club Lamb Sale To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Sale is Saturday May 4, 2024
** NEW LOCATION** Upson-Lee Agriculture Facility 268 Knight Trail Thomaston, GA 30286
Facility Hosted by Upson-Lee FFA
40-50 head of ewes and wether lambs for sale from both GA and out-of-state breeders.
Kevin Jump and I want to thank the site supervisors, teachers, chaperones, and FFA members involved in the VERY successful two days of community service during the 96th State FFA Convention this year. Everyone worked hard and seemed to have a great time fulfilling the "Living to Serve" part of the FFA Motto last Wednesday and Thursday. Homeowners and site supervisors alike had nothing but positive comments about the students', teachers', and chaperones' efforts and results.
We had one Bagwell WLC Recipient and one Growing America's Farmers Scholarship Recipient not receive their plaque during the State Convention. If one of these belongs to your student, please let me know so I can get them delivered.
*2024 Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center Adopt-A-Summer-Staff Program *
Last year, our Adopt-A-Summer-Staff Program went so well that we have decided to bring it back!
For those unfamiliar with the program, we assign one of our summer staff to someone who is volunteering to “adopt” them for the summer. The adopter will send in three separate care packages throughout the summer to help encourage and support their adoptee.
Good morning teachers! I hope everyone had a great convention last week!
We will be using the Kaleidoscope system again this year for awards money for your chapters and students. The link will not be available until next week after Kaleidoscope uploads the winners from the competitions held during the convention last week.
We had hoped to make the system easier by using chapter names and student last names to claim awards money. Unfortunately, the cost to do that was a significant increase so the system will be the same as last year. We plan to send step by step
We look forward to seeing you and your students today in the Monument Room. We will have these signs posted around the room, but we wanted to send a PDF to help you find the spots for your students. Please note—we had to make some minor changes to times this week. We try to accommodate each student's schedules who are competing or going across the stage.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jill Hansard <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM Subject: RE: Directory Info update To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
As promised, I have updated the classroom grant application as well as the scholarship app. Please pass the grant on to all teachers and the scholarship one to all who work with seniors. Thank you so much!
Registration closes tonight. Please have your information in and click submit before midnight!
Josh Allen North Region Ag Education 1420 Experiment Station Road Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-202-0770 cell
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Josh Allen <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM Subject: GGIA Junior GCPP Testing (4-26-24) Registration Is Now Open To: <[log in to unmask]>
Georgia FFA and the Georgia Green Industry Association will hold Junior Georgia Certified Plant Professional testing at the Georgia State FFA Convention in Macon on Friday April 26th, 2024 at 9:00 am.
I was just contacted by Yancey Brothers in Macon, GA and they have offered to provide a tour of their facility to teachers and students this week while you are in Macon.
Please make sure your tour time will not interfere with any of your state FFA convention activities (including your Living to Serve activities).
Registration for the 2024 GVATA Summer Conference is now open. The conference will take place at the Classic Center on July 14 – 17th in Athens, GA. Below is important information concerning the upcoming conference. All of these details can also be found on the GVATA Conference webpage <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=141>.
Regpack Online Registration System
GVATA will be using the Regpack online system for conference registration and for the collection of dues and fees. You will need to create a new account for the upcoming year. If you are using your email address from last year, the system will automatically
*Attention: Teachers with students entered in the State Agriscience Fair. *
I've attached the tentative interview schedule for you to look over. We will have labels on the tables when you arrive to set up. We have tried to accommodate requests for schedule conflicts for teachers who have emailed or called about conflicts. Please let us know if you have a conflict with your student's assigned interview times so we can make plans now. Please get in touch with us with any questions. We had a long list of students with conflicts this year. I did my very best to
Over the last 14 months, the state staff has been working with our web developer to make the Georgia AgEd website more accessible, functional, and user friendly. We also wanted to modernize the look of the web pages and have an “app” developed. However, as you have been able to tell, we have not had tremendous success with that. Christa, Martin, and the Region Coordinators have done their part, but they are not web developers and are at the mercy of the one who controls the “back” pages of the service. Over the next two and a half months the
*Do you have a student interested in a career in agricultural communications or working towards completing an agricultural communications proficiency application? If so, have them check out this brand-new opportunity from National FFA!*
*A New Way to Share Your State and Chapter Stories* Do you know an FFA member who loves sharing stories and celebrating achievements within the FFA community? This spring, help them amplify their voice as an FFA in the USA Reporter! Open to chapter and state reporters or any FFA member who wants to learn how to better tell and promote their local stories, this new opportunity
Below you will find a list of schools that registered and submitted a Marketing Plan Proposal. On Monday you will receive an email with contest details which will include your scheduled presentation time and room. There will be two presentation rooms for prelims and there will be a final round at approximately 5:00pm on Wednesday after prelims. The top 3 teams will be invited to cross the stage for the announcement of the final 3 placings.
A few state FFA convention reminders before next week.
Coliseum Policy Attached is a one-pager that explains a few policies about entering the arena at the Centreplex. Expect a very similar experience to the past few years. We have asked the building to have more people working and more check points open, but people entering the arena will be checked before entering. Please have your attendees be aware of the clear bag policy. Also, this year rather than providing convention buttons for all attendees, we are providing a hanging badge on a lanyard. I'm hoping that will help
Good afternoon! Shop FFA has added a new women's blouse (tunic, no collar) to their Polos/Shirt collection. It is only available for a limited time, but if it does well, ShopFFA will work on adding additional, similar options. Ladies- you may be interested in adding it to your advisor wardrobe and offering it to your female officers as an option for casual officer wear.
Please encourage your senior students planning to attend ABAC, majoring in Ag Ed, to drop by our booth for a Teach Ag signing event. Join us for the photo as well!
We look forward to seeing you in Macon next week!
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Allie Crockett <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM Subject: Ag Position-Burke County High School To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Christa, please post to the listserv.
Burke County High School is looking for an agriculture teacher. We are on a block schedule and have greenhouses and livestock facilities. All who are interested can apply online on the Burke County district website. The district has been slow to post our opening so use the general Burke County High School Teacher application to apply (unless you see one specific to ag that is posted). Please email me
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: GPB Education <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 7:02 AM Subject: 🌳 COMING MAY 7: Georgia's Forests Live Exploration To: <[log in to unmask]>
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In partnership with Georgia Forestry Foundation, GPB Education will be live streaming from The Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia, on May 7th at 10 am ET.
There are three entertainment opportunities that I am excited to remind you about during next week's state FFA convention.
State Convention Concert (sponsored by UGA College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences) Artist - Jordan Rowe Centreplex Ex Hall (Macon) Friday - April 26 (doors at 8:30 p.m., concert at 9:00 p.m.) Tickets - $15 Pre-order tickets are closed, but tickets will be available onsite.
The 96th Georgia FFA Convention is less than two weeks away. I am looking forward to seeing more that 6,000 FFA members, advisors and guests in Macon. A big part of the state convention is the on-stage recognition of students and chapters. Attached are lists of who we are planning to recognize on stage during each session of the state FFA convention. Please double check these lists carefully, and have your students prepared to go across stage. The attached lists are for sessions 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Session 2 is the state degree ceremony. Also attached
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Taylor Casper <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM Subject: WBHS FFA Trail Ride To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
*WBHS FFA is so excited to Ride into Summer with our FIRST ever trail ride. If you are interested in joining us at the trail ride, please fill out the linked form. Upon completion of the form, complete the attached waiver and provide it upon entry of the farm. This waiver is REQUIRED to participate or enter the premises.* *This event is bring your own horse, all horses must be valid for all pertinent vaccinations (Coggins). Parking
> From: Abigail Zerwig <[log in to unmask]> > Date: April 12, 2024 at 2:19:04 PM EDT > To: Melissa Riley <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Job Availability > > > Hey Mrs. Riley, > > Will you please post this job opportunity to the list serve and let anyone know to feel free to reach out to me about the job? > > https://jasperk12.mysmarthire.com/jobs/7481-1118.html?fbclid=IwAR1GGkOhaqSyDQVZrMyD3gi-bsFxM_y3KalfCyV2_eUugpd2c_Aoh26tZ5Q_aem_AZ4xIcyGj4pmSRw7R57fIGY-MRJ3yhJmspOiHVC-cchSUUCuZELihHc3tuvMhlO1KJz_R68DlVVzkIAoGND5zdSF > > > > -- > Thanks, > Abigail Zerwig > JCMS Agriculture Teacher > > > >
I have needed to add an additional aspect to my capstone project that includes questions that can be answered in about 1 minute. If you would please click on the link below and answer a few short yes or no questions about AgriScience, it would be greatly appreciated.
Survey of Middle School AgriScience <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8XNZ5VX>
*OVER 90% OF THE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE FUNDED!!! *
*One Month Left to Apply! Grants for Growing Program* Grants for Growing (G4G) is a competitive program for middle and high school FFA chapters developing and improving student project-based or experiential learning opportunities. FFA chapters may apply for up to $5,000 through the G4G program, sponsored by Tractor Supply. For more information and to apply, visit the webpage <https://nationalffaorganization.lt.acemlnb.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmZhLm9yZyUyRmdyYW50cy1mb3ItZ3Jvd2luZyUyRiUzRnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0RBY3RpdmVDYW1wYWlnbiUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50JTNEWW91ciUyNTIwU3RhZ2UlMjUyMElzJTI1MjBTZXQtJTI1MjBKb2luJTI1MjB0aGUlMjUyMDIwMjQlMjUyMEZGQSUyNTIwQmFuZCUyNTJDJTI1MjBDaG9ydXMlMjUyMGFuZCUyNTIwVGFsZW50JTI1MjElMjZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lM0RDRU8lMjUyMFdlZWtseSUyNTIwLSUyNTIwMDQtMTItMjAyNA==&sig=2qT9dEw6QP77vaqavGr2s8D8oQEwGiW9MHSfQ9WRGXCA&iat=1712936640&a=%7C%7C609904086%7C%7C&account=nationalffaorganization%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=A0EobC2w6xtahwYodyybHHF3D1MiGxkZkkEsaKF2LSS%2FFIECRgVA%3AVio43R4NxA64ZJ774fjtkoJTfJ8yl%2FZD&s=f6a839338ce9f97d45e61a9f547a3f93&i=2441A3373A3A31212>. The application closes on Wednesday, May 15.
Attached you'll find the most current registration for state convention. Please double check and make sure that I have everything correct for you so that I can begin building chapter packets and make registration as quick and efficient as possible once we are all in Macon.
*If you have any changes between now and then, they'll need to be made on-site.*
After reviewing the top National FFA Week applications from each Region, I am excited to announce that the following chapters are our three state finalists.
(in alphabetical order) * Haralson County * Jefferson City * Peach County
These three chapters will be recognized on stage during the 4th general session of the State Convention at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26. The final placings will be announced live on stage.
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Calahan Kendrick <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM Subject: Lamb Sale Coming Up To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
We are pleased to announce that our scholarship program received over 70 applications for the three available post-secondary scholarships this year that were made possible by our generous donors.
The Georgia FFA Foundation is excited to announce the selection of 30 exemplary recipients who will receive a $1,000 scholarship to aid their pursuit of higher education. We congratulate these deserving students and commend all senior Georgia FFA members for their remarkable achievements.
Deadline extended! The final call ends at 5:00 PM today, Thursday, April 11.
ABAC Ag Education is celebrating 6 years!
Purchase a commemorative shirt to celebrate cohorts 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Please make your selection by Wednesday, April 10, and complete payment via Venmo to @abacffa. Sizes S-3XL and cost is $20 per shirt. Shirts can be picked up from the ABAC booth at the Georgia FFA Convention or the ABAC Ag Ed office starting April 29th.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Katherine Huberty <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 10:53 AM Subject: Long Term Sub To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Good Morning, Mrs. Steinkamp!
Would you mind forwarding the following message about a long term sub position over the List Serv, please?
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Good Morning!
We are looking for a long-term sub for the beginning of next school year while I am out on maternity leave at the Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy in Winder, GA. This will be through the month of August and end after the labor day weekend. My classes will be Basic Agriculture (and
Summer management of the school garden can be a challenge for educators and school gardeners. UGA Extension and Center for Urban Ag has created a publication that presents several possible strategies for handling the garden so that teachers and administrations return to school in the fall with a garden ready for use.
Summer Management Strategies for School Gardens <https://streaklinks.com/B7GKqs86urK8J4jg2w4y7anT/https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.caes.uga.edu%2Fextension%2Fpublications%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2FC%25201298_1.PDF>
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO), with funding from USDA-NIFA, is pleased to provide a grant opportunity to provide pre-K to 12th grade general education teachers access to resources and materials to increase the ag literacy efforts within their classrooms.
This year's grant will provide up to $500 to purchase materials and resources to supplement the ag literacy education efforts within preK-12th grade classrooms. For the purpose of incorporating agriculture into their core content areas, grant funds may be used to purchase resources and materials, including ag-accurate books, from one, or both, of the following sources: More Information
We only have *4 student spots* left for the Washington Leadership Conference. If your chapter plans to send someone on a local scholarship (Alumni, Young Farmers,or by personal fundraising) and you have not reached out and notified me, do so ASAP.
Call with any questions or concerns (706-988-2033).
Congratulations to all the Horse Judging teams that competed last Friday. Thank you to the Georgia Quarter Horse Association for co-hosting the contest. Also, thank you to all the equestrians and reason takers.
Sr. Teams: State Champions - Denmark Reserve State Champions - Coffee County High School 3rd Place - Central of Carroll
Sr. Individuals: 1st Place - Allie Whitmer - Denmark 2nd Place - Anna Grabinski - Denmark 3rd Place - Katie Anderson - Winder-Barrow
Thank you to all the FFA Chapters that have registered for the Living to Serve opportunities at the 96th Georgia FFA State Convention occurring in two weeks. Mr. Jump and I have secured numerous service opportunities that will allow Georgia FFA members to make a positive impact upon the lives of Macon residents.
Over 900 students and adults representing almost 60 chapters have signed up so far. (List attached)
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Josh Rabalais <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 8:21 PM Subject: Trailer for Sale To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Could you please share this? We have a family that has two seniors that are all done with their trailer and it is for sale.
Good morning - April 19th is the due date for the Ag Issues Portfolio Submission. We will plan to have a schedule communicated with those submitting a portfolio by the next Monday (April 22nd). The date of the actual event is Friday, May 3rd at ABAC. To participate in the invitational you must submit your portfolio by Friday, April 19th, 2024 to the following e-mail address [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
We are excited to announce the names of the State Convention Ambassador Program participants. We are extremely grateful for each of the 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 12 outstanding members for being selected to serve in this role!
Thank you to the teachers & students who submitted Written Reports. We have 158 projects advancing to the 2024 State FFA Agriscience Fair as state finalists (this is 36 more projects than 2023). These finalists will compete at the 2024 State FFA Agriscience Fair in Macon, on Friday, April 26th starting at 8:30 a.m. All projects should be set up on Thursday, April 25th between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Monument Room. The finalists will participate in an onsite interview on Friday morning at an assigned time. Finalists should have a board/display within rule guidelines. *Please email any
Attached are the results from the 2024 National Chapter Award application judging process. A group of 36 agricultural education teachers and state staff spent the past week scoring the 158 NCA applications submitted this year. Using the scores from the NCA applications, we also determine our state and Area winners in Chapter Achievement. The attached Excel spreadsheet has five tabs across the bottom; 1) Chapter Achievement results, 2) Gold Emblem chapters, 3) Silver Emblem chapters, 4) Bronze Emblem chapters and 5) chapters with a Participant ranking.
Attached is the list of students selected to perform as Convention Talent at the 96th Georgia FFA Convention.
We had many students apply for the Talent program this year. Some students were selected to perform in the convention main arena, some were selected to perform in the Career Show and others were not selected to perform this year. The attached document lists the students selected to perform in the arena and in the Career Show. Any student who applied who does not find their name listed, was not selected this year.
Purchase a commemorative shirt to celebrate cohorts 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Please make your selection by Wednesday, April 10, and complete payment via Venmo to @abacffa. Sizes S-3XL and cost is $20 per shirt. Shirts can be picked up from the ABAC booth at the Georgia FFA Convention or the ABAC Ag Ed office starting April 29th.
This year more than 70 scholarship applications were submitted. Remember that if you have a student who did not receive a scholarship and would still like to attend through local scholarship funds/personal fundraising, let me know as soon as possible. *We have 8 student spots left and ONE advisor spot left. These spots are first come first serve. *
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd. I have attached a lesson idea that you can use with any of your classes. Earth Day happens to be the same week as our State FFA Convention, so this would also work as a good substitute lesson plan if you need one.
As a person, we celebrate many milestones in our life. Marriage, birth of children, careers, and retirement to name a few. As teachers of Agriculture, we celebrate many student successes without looking for recognition. As a teacher of Agricultural Education, our lives are often enriched and fulfilled by helping students and communities embrace the industry of Agriculture. We also know that many sacrifices must be made to run a successful Agriculture program. However, in retirement there is a chance that your peers will recognize you for the contributions you made to students and to the profession. Thus,
The 96th Georgia FFA Convention is just over 3 weeks away! Thank you to everyone who completed the online registration process on time. We are looking forward to having a great crowd in Macon.
Attached is the Convention Registration summary as of today, April 1st. According to our numbers, 323 chapters have registered more than 5,100 people! That also means that just over 70 chapters have not submitted their registration. Please take a few minutes to review this email and take the steps needed so that we can continue to make preparations for your chapter's arrival to Macon.
Georgia FFA needs the help of your students! Please sign your students up so that they can take an active part in the convention and you can take a break from your supervisory duties.
When students work on the Courtesy Corps they can count that towards their FFA State Degree as an activity above the chapter level.
Georgia FFA needs the help of your students! Please sign your students up so that they can take an active part in the convention and you can take a break from your supervisory duties.
When students work on the Courtesy Corps they can count that towards their FFA State Degree as an activity above the chapter level.
Itinerary for the FFA State Championship Horse Judging Contest April 5th in Conyers at the International Horse Park, Co-hosted with the Georgia Quarter Horse Association. When you arrive follow the signs to the covered arena.
The 5 classes will be: (Subject to availability ) Western Riding Western Pleasure Hunter Under Saddle Performance Halter Geldings Performance Halter Mares
*Schedule*
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Contest Registration 8:30 am - 8:40 am - Welcome from Georgia Quarter Horse Association, Glen Wells and Lisa Lee 8:40 am - 8:50 am - Orientation of Contest 8:50 am - 9:30 am - Sr. Team
I am proud to announce the names of 812 FFA members who have been approved to receive the State FFA Degree in Georgia this year. The names of our recipients are attached. There are three tabs in the Excel sheet, one per Region. Be sure that you are the correct Region tab to find your student's names.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Veronica Owens <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 10:31 AM Subject: Alcorn Scholarship Available to GA Students!!!! To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. Steinkamp, Would you share this on the Agriculture Education Listserv?
*Hello GA AG Ed, I wanted to inform you about a scholarship opportunity at Alcorn State University! Dr. Wakefield has been in contact with the GA AG Ed State Staff regarding this. Please take a moment to pass on this information to any interested students. I think this is a fantastic opportunity! *
The online event registration for the State FFA Convention will close at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1. (This is no joke!)
If your chapter has not yet completed your chapter registration for the state convention, please do that while the event is still open. You will need to be prepared to list how many students, advisors, chaperones and administrators are attending from your chapter. You will NOT be expected to list names. You will also need to list how many concert tickets your chapter wants to purchase.
Please see the position announcement below regarding a position at Franklin County High School. Feel free to contact me if you would like additional information.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: PRC Chairman <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM Subject: PRC Report To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Can you post this to the listserv please
Please check your personal email for the close of the legislative session PRC report. If you are a PRC member and did not receive the email please let us know. -- Daryl Baxley GVATA PRC Co- Chairman Traves Hyman GVATA PRC Co-Chairman
Please send this email out on your ListServ to your agriculture educators in your respective state, here is your reminder that I would LOVE to hear from you and your respective state. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PARTICIPATE!
My name is Teresa Lindstrom and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Murray State University under the direction of Dr. Kristie Guffey, faculty advisor. I am conducting a study about Retention Rates Between Male and Female Agricultural Educators in the Southeast. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study
I hope you are doing well. I am sharing an exciting opportunity that could greatly benefit you and your students: the upcoming Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) institutes hosted by the University of Georgia Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication. We will be hosting one in-person [two days] Ag Xplore Middle School (AgX) institute and two completely virtual [eight days synchronous online] Animal Science- Animal (ASA) institutes. Please see the flyer attached below for the dates of each institute.
Georgia FFA and the Georgia Green Industry Association will hold Junior Georgia Certified Plant Professional testing at the Georgia State FFA Convention in Macon on Friday April 26th, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Registration for this event can be found on the Event Registration page through your Georgia Ag Ed account. Registration is $10 per student for schools who are GGIA Educational Members and $20 per student for those schools who are not.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Billy Hughes <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM Subject: Biosecurity for Livestock Producers class To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Saxon, Jenna <[log in to unmask]>
Christa,
This is a class our teachers can attend on Livestock Biosecurity through the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Dr. Hennebelle gave this information out at a meeting this past Monday.
I know you and your students are excited to learn the names of those who are receiving a WLC scholarship. We will announce it through email on April 4th. This means that the April 3rd due date of turning in bus registration forms and deposits is now being pushed back to *April 10th.*
I'm excited to announce the students that have been selected to participate in the Teach Ag Workshop. We had 66 students register for the workshop and after going through the application process, the committee has selected 46 students to participate! I can't thank you enough for promoting this event to your students and encouraging them to submit their applications.
The state FFA Poultry Evaluation CDE was held this past Friday in Athens at the UGA Poultry Research Farm. The results were announced, and banners awarded on Friday afternoon. The attached document shows the scoring summaries for the Senior and Junior divisions of the CDE.
Thank you to the University of Georgia Poultry Science department for their work in conducting not only the state Poultry Evaluation CDE, but all of the Area events as well. The faculty and staff of the UGA Poultry Science department are great partners and gracious hosts. I appreciate them traveling the state to
First Call for all Marketing Plan Teams. Registration is now open. Deadline to register your team is April 12th, at 11:00 PM The contest will be held on Wednesday April 24th, 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Hotel in Macon. Rooms will be determined and details will be sent out to you. The Marketing Plan Proposal is due April 12th. Six copies are needed if you plan to mail them or hand deliver. You can email them to me, but remember they do not look as good when I print them off.
A *SCHOLARSHIP* is being offered by country music artist Jordan Rowe at this year's State FFA Convention! Learn more by clicking on the video below and see the attached application.
Kent Benson Georgia Agricultural Education North Region Animal Science Area Teacher 706-552-4463 Office 530-574-3687 Cell
The 2024 National Chapter Award application judging will be done online next week. If you are interested in assisting with the NCA application scoring process, please use the link below to sign up.
The judging process will open next week, and judges will have until Wednesday, April 3, to compete the application assigned to them. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the NCA applications and scoring rubric. It will also be great to have agricultural education teachers be the ones scoring the applications, because you know how good FFA chapters should be operating. If you
If you have a student who is not eligible for Summer Staff yet but would still like to come and serve, the LIT program is right for them! They will get to volunteer for a week at camp and experience the behind-the-scenes of Summer Leadership Camp and our Summer Staff program!
Do you know a high school student interested in animal and dairy science, animal bioscience or regenerative bioscience? Encourage them to schedule a Rhodes Center tour during their spring break! From April 1-5, when many high schools are on spring break, we're offering daily tours!
Register by using the QR code or by visiting bit.ly/43uDS6o<https://bit.ly/43uDS6o>
Just a quick reminder about this survey request. Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey!
Good morning,
My name is Taylor Bird, a PhD student at the University of Georgia studying Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication. As a reminder, you are being invited to take part in a research study analyzing what factors play a role in an agriculture teacher’s decision to pursue or abstain from certification in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). The principal investigator in this study is Dr. Eric Rubenstein at the University of Georgia. We hope to develop insight into the
Greetings GVATA members, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to host the Region V NAAE conference in the great state of Georgia! The region V conference will take place *June 23-26* in Warner Robins. Information for the conference is included in our March newsletter and has also been sent by your GVATA board. The NAAE national convention will take place *December 3-7* in San Antonio, Texas. I hope you can join us at both of these events. We are also excited to announce that there will be a new Teach Ag. video that will premier *September 19, 2024*.
Don't forget to nominate folks that you would like to see judge our state shows. Nominations do not have to come from an ad hoc member, so any 4H agent or Ag teacher can nominate who ever they like! We will stop accepting nomination on the 25th of this month.
Be sure to check the flyer for show heifer prospects.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maelee Dean <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 7:24 PM Subject: Southern Charm To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Hello Mrs. Christa,
Attached is our Sale Promotion Sheet. Thank you for your help, we greatly appreciate it.
Georgia is the host state for the NAAE Region V Conference this year. The conference theme is *Georgia Grown, *and we will have the opportunity to showcase our state’s agriculture industry along with highlighting our Ag Ed programs here in Georgia.
The NAAE Region V Conference is for agriculture teachers from the southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The conference will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agri-Center in Perry June 23 – 26th. This will be a great time to interact and connect with teachers from various
*Virtual Judging Opportunity for State Agriscience Fair Written Reports*
We have decided to conduct the Agriscience Fair Written Report & Application judging virtually and completely online again this year. We are still in need of judges for this process. We will share information on how to judge applications and provide you with judging links to view all reports and enter your scores into an online judging rubric. You will have a week to review & submit your scores online. If we can secure enough judges, each judge will evaluate 10-12 applications. You can request certain categories to judge or not
Please see the attached report for entries submitted for the 2024 State FFA Agriscience Fair. If you do not see your student's projects on this list, please be sure you have officially submitted them for review. If your students name is highlighted yellow, please check your applications to make sure the student logged in through their official FFA ID. If it is yellow, it means there may be an issue with an FFA ID.
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This past Friday and Saturday the Georgia FFA hosted seven state CDEs at the FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington. The results have been announced, and banners awarded. The scores from the following CDEs are attached. Thank you to the state Agricultural Education staff and volunteers who coordinated the CDEs. Thank you as well to the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center staff for ensuring that each event had the facilities and resources necessary to conduct the CDEs.
We are again offering the P-5 (Elementary Agriculture) endorsement classes again this summer at ABAC. The courses are 100% online. Enrollment is open for summer.
Upon completion of the three courses, we will work with you to submit your information to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) to receive your endorsement in Elementary Agriculture. This endorsement is for those teachers that already hold a teaching certification in Georgia (Ag Ed or Ele Ed) and preservice students enrolled in an approved teacher preparation program. Others can enroll, but may have to complete additional exams through the GaPSC.
I hope you are doing well. I am excited that the UGA ALEC department will host an in-person institute to get certified in the CASE AgXplore (AgX) Middle School curriculum. AgX provides 60 days of instruction, including unique and engaging hands-on activities and projects that encourage students to explore the daily impact of agriculture. AgX has lesson topics including Ag in the Past, Plants We Grow, Rouses We Use, Animals We Care For, and many more. More information regarding the CASE AgX course outline, materials, and sample activities can be found here: https://www.case4learning.org/curriculum/agxplore-middle-school-agx/.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Wayne Randall <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 12:45 PM Subject: Job Advertisement Emmanuel Agriculture To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Good afternoon Mrs. Steinkamp, Would you please send the attached Emmanuel University Agriculture Department teaching position advertisement to the AGED List Serve email list? Thank you.
Wayne Randall Agriculture Department Assistant Professor Emmanuel University *706-498-5568*
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tim Abernethy <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM Subject: Goats for 4H & FFA To: <[log in to unmask]>
I got your email from Shanna Reynolds. She said that you send out info to ag people. I have 4 young goats all born around Feb. 15. I would like to sell them for 4H or FFA students and she said that you could get that out for me. They can contact me by email. If you need to contact me my# 6784681724.
As April approaches quickly, I wanted to send out a few WLC reminders.
- Scholarship recipients will be announced at the end of March. - There are* 3 Advisor spots left. *If you are considering attending with your student(s), to hold your spot you must send in the bus registration form and $500 deposit. The deposit will be returned to you if your student does not receive a scholarship and you decide not to attend. - All registration information is due April 3rd along with the $500 deposit to the state FFA office. - The remaining balance
*Attention Middle School Teachers - National FFA added 2 additional skills to Agriscience Fair applications. This change was just made in the application in the last 24 hours. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. If you have already submitted those applications, please make sure your students go back in to add the skills and resave the application / resubmit with a total of 5 skills. *
As you make preparations for the 96th Georgia FFA State Convention in April, I want to give you the link to register for the LTS (Living to Serve) service opportunities that will be available Wednesday, April 24th and/or Thursday, April 25th.
Click the link below to register your chapter. Be sure to include all adults in your numbers as well. There are some details/information in the registration form so be sure and read the first paragraph.
I am excited to announce the 2024 State Star Finalists. These students, their advisors and families will be recognized on stage during the opening session of the 96th Georgia FFA Convention on Thursday, April 25 at 7 PM.
Advisors of State Star finalists will receive more information from me this week regarding the Star interview process.
My name is Taylor Bird, a PhD student at the University of Georgia studying Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication. You are being invited to take part in a research study analyzing what factors play a role in an agriculture teacher’s decision to pursue or abstain from certification in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). The principal investigator in this study is Dr. Eric Rubenstein at the University of Georgia. We hope to develop insight into the interest of the CASE curriculum and analyze what barriers teachers might have to certification or implementation of the curriculum.
*We are still in need of applicants for the 2024 Summer Staff team!*
We currently have 16 Summer Staff and are still in need of 10-15 more to ensure that we are able to provide the same schedule and quality of programming that people have come to expect.
*Eligibility Requirements*
· Applicants must be 18 years of age at the start of staff training (May 12th).
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: PRC Chairman <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 8:20 AM Subject: PRC Update To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Can you please post this to the listserv?
We have sent a legislative update to your non school email. If you did not receive it and are a paid PRC member please email us so we can update our records. We will not send PRC updates to school email addresses.
If you have students who are state proficiency award finalists, please read this information carefully.
Submitting revised applications for state judging Students who are state proficiency finalist are allowed (and encouraged) to make revisions to their application before the applications are scored on the state level. The revised version of the application must be submitted to the Proficiency Award submission list. In your online application manager, go to the Submission and Feedback list, just like you did to submit your students' applications for Region judging. In the Proficiency Award box, look for the "GA 2024 Proficiencies" and click
The 2024 Dairy Evaluation CDE will take place on March 15, 2024. Meals will cost *$10.00* per student or advisor. Please use this form to order your meals. Meals must be ordered by *March 11, 2024.* Please make checks payable to the *GEORGIA FFA ASSOCIATION.* You do not have to order meals for your students. See the link below Dairy Eval Meal Count link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdavg04OoVlTUytLUMYZjZobkwfJJEyLeLH4_pEoyhoJmWDag/viewform?usp=sf_link>
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Skyler Davis <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 5:46 PM Subject: Fwd: Shirley Show Cattle Sale- This Weekend To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Christa, could you please forward this email to the listserve? Thank you!
The Shirley Show Cattle sale is this weekend on SC Online Sales. Come see the cattle in person at 5475 Jefferson Road, Commerce, GA 30529 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5475+Jefferson+Road,+Commerce,+GA+30529?entry=gmail&source=g> . We offer clipping and fitting along with advice on feeding, daily care and showmanship. Our service is second to none and that is how we have built our business over the years. Call Matt
My name is Mikaila Livingston and I am currently pursuing a Masters in Agroforestry from the University of Missouri. My research project will be turned into a resource for agriculture teachers who wish to start a land lab/school farm. In the process of creating this resource, I need professionals like you to complete this survey to allow me to better understand how land labs/school farms are used or why more schools don’t have them or are hesitant to start. The survey should take less than 10 minutes and will not save any personal information. Please consider completing
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I've invited you to fill out the following form: 2024 Towaliga FFD
To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVeDhnaNkLNMzUOE-v6lNCI3XKMX8qVQTpUmVnG0mlFd9zDg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
The Georgia FFA Foundation is excited to announce that we have THREE scholarship opportunities available for our graduating Georgia FFA members.
*Georgia's Ford Dealers Scholarship * <https://form.jotform.com/240604629008149> Georgia Ford Dealers will provide *TWENTY (20)* $1,000.00 scholarships to award to our graduating Georgia FFA members who plan to attend a post-secondary college to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field.
I need your help.. IF you are a high school teacher :) I am studying administrator perceptions of what makes an SBAE program successful and need some assistance.
Would you be willing to share the following email/survey with the administrators at your school? Thank you SO much!
Last call for your administrators' input! If you wouldn't mind forwarding this to your admin, I'm looking forward to the results on what they believe makes our programs successful!
Attached is the application for the State FFA Convention Ambassador Program. This program, sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Georgia, is a leadership program that provides opportunities for FFA members in grades 9-12 to interact with supporters, donors, and guests during the convention.
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the program, please let me know.
These resources may be more designed for elementary aged students, but may be helpful for some ag outreach activities for you to do with your local elementary schools.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lauren Goble <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 12:52 PM Subject: FW: Georgia Ag Week - March 18th-22nd To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
On Saturday, March 2nd the State EMC wiring contest was held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center. The Agriculture Mechanics Team would like to thank the teachers and their students for competing in the event. We would also like to thank the many EMC Personnel who attended and helped facilitate the event. Representatives from Jackson, Walton, Planters, Colquitt, Snapping Shoals, Mitchell, Oglethorpe Power, and Georgia EMC played an important part in making the contest a success. We would also like to thank Mr. Stacey and Kirk Beacham for their help also.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kaelynn Hankins <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM Subject: Trailer for Sale To: <[log in to unmask]>
Can you please send this out on the listserv?
My lamb exhibitor is selling her livestock trailer. It is a 2020 Exiss with 6 pens. They have modified it and added electrical and A/C unit. Price is $22,000, please let me know if you are interested or know anyone who would be interested. Email: [log in to unmask] phone: 4235052156
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kaelynn Hankins <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM Subject: Trailer for Sale To: <[log in to unmask]>
Livestock Trailer for Sale <https://studenthcbe-my.sharepoint.com/personal/brian_rainwater_hcbe_net/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fbrian%5Frainwater%5Fhcbe%5Fnet%2FDocuments%2FAttachments%2FTrailer%20for%20sale%2Ezip&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fbrian%5Frainwater%5Fhcbe%5Fnet%2FDocuments%2FAttachments&ga=1>
Please contact Brian Rainwater for more information.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rainwater, Brian <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:32 AM Subject: Trailer for sale To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Chris Corzine <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]>
Morning. Can you please post this on the listserv?
I have a family who is selling their livestock trailer. If interested, please contact me and I will supply more detail about the trailer.
Please send this email out on your ListServ to your agriculture educators in your respective state, here is your reminder that I would LOVE to hear from you and your respective state.
My name is Teresa Lindstrom and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Murray State University under the direction of Dr. Kristie Guffey, faculty advisor. I am conducting a study about Retention Rates Between Male and Female Agricultural Educators in the Southeast. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study that will explore the different factors that
This is a reminder that registration for the Stephens County Forestry Field Day Invitational is Friday, March 15th. Please use the attached link to register. The waiver for this event is embedded within the google form. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hannah Dinkins ( [log in to unmask]).
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kathrine Patel <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2024, 8:23 AM Subject: Reminder - Stephens County FFD Registraion To: <[log in to unmask]>
Good Morning,
This is a reminder that registration for the Stephens County Forestry Field Day Invitational is Friday, March 15th. Please use the attached link to register. The waiver for this event is embedded within the google form. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hannah Dinkins ( [log in to unmask]).
Registration is now open. Registration will close April 1st at 11:00 pm.
The event will be held * Friday April 5th* at the International Horse Park in Conyers. This CDE is held in conjunction with the Georgia On My Mind Quarter Horse Show hosted by Georgia AQHA.
The day of the contest registration will begin at 8:30 AM with the contest beginning at 9:00 AM. The contest consists of:
Thank you to all who have reached out and/or completed my study so far, I appreciate you! This is just a friendly reminder in the chance you missed my last email. My name is Emily Sewell and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Oklahoma State University under the direction of Dr. Christopher J. Eck, faculty advisor. I am conducting a dissertation study to investigate the impact of professional development on SBAE teacher career longevity. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study that will explore
The Georgia FFA will host state competition in 7 career development events (CDEs) at the FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.
Agenda Attached is the agenda for the CDE weekend on March 15-16. Each CDE will operate on their own schedule. Please read carefully, as some CDEs are held on only one day (Friday OR Saturday) while others are held on both Friday AND Saturday. Each CDE will make announcement of their results at the conclusion of their event. Announcement of results and giving of awards will take place in the Wilkinson
*Apply Now! Grants for Growing Program* Grants for Growing (G4G) is a competitive grant program for middle and high school FFA chapters developing and improving student project-based or experiential learning opportunities. FFA chapters may apply for up to $5,000 through the G4G program, sponsored by Tractor Supply (TSC). For more information and to apply, visit the Grants for Growing webpage on FFA.org <https://nationalffaorganization.lt.acemlnb.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmZhLm9yZyUyRmdyYW50cy1mb3ItZ3Jvd2luZyUyRiUzRnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0RBY3RpdmVDYW1wYWlnbiUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50JTNETWFyY2glMkJGRkElMkJOZXdzJTJCdG8lMkJOb3RlJTI2dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduJTNEQ0VPJTJCV2Vla2x5JTJCLSUyQjAyLTIzLTIwMjQlMkIlMjUyOENvcHklMjUyOQ==&sig=8CGeEzLGoE2Es4LmJTai2qdTtnVJXekdWd7ifXigkBdR&iat=1709306652&a=%7C%7C609904086%7C%7C&account=nationalffaorganization%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=yVyWKdkifFiEseDu1hILwBss%2BPqYulqNpVCWuSwlMBxxuQzFWKFq%3Ar%2BXPwtXid9wSjOfSV6wPOGZW7RllbYF6&s=f6a839338ce9f97d45e61a9f547a3f93&i=2410A3342A3A30533> . 🤩 Over 90% of the applications are awarded!!
Happy Friday! Along with other applications, WLC Scholarship Applications are due today to your *Region Office. *Please let me know if you have any questions. You can hand deliver the scholarship application or send it electronically. Please see directions below on how to do so.
*North Region:* Can be submitted electronically to ([log in to unmask]) o Subject should read: yourchapter-FYxxWLCStudentName o File should be saved as: yourchapter_FYxxWLCStudentName
My name is Terrance Crayton, and I am a current agricultural teacher in Alabama and a graduate student at New Mexico State University. I am researching the competence and ability of agricultural educators to teach Agricultural Mechanics Standards. According to my records, you are an agricultural educator in Alabama, Tennessee, New Mexico, or Georgia. I would appreciate you completing the survey I have attached as a link to this email. This is the final time the survey request will be distributed in your state. If you feel this email has been sent to you by mistake or
***Please share with those youth involved in your dairy programs.***
Guthrie Dairy Youth Leadership Scholarship We are incredibly pleased to announce the Guthrie Dairy Youth Leadership Award again. This cash award (max amount $500.00) will be given annually to 4-H or FFA members involved in youth dairy programs or activities who need financial assistance to participate in workshops, conferences, field days, or any other dairy-related activities that would enhance their leadership abilities. Examples of these programs are Junior Dairy Breed Association Activities, Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat, or any other dairy-related program where leadership can be developed. Exhibiting your Dairy Heifer
This is a great opportunity for a student interested in Dairy
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Carole H. Knight <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 2:52 PM Subject: Guthrie Dairy Youth Leadership Scholarship To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
*I have received no applicants for this scholarship. I will extend the deadline if there are interested parties. Please notify me by Wednesday March 8th if you have an applicant. *
I encourage you to check out this fundraising program, Front Door Produce, owned and operated by Brad and Laura Mathis. They work directly with local farmers and growers to source the best produce available and then provide that produce in a box to your buyers.
Their fundraisers typically run for two to three weeks. Your chapter would sell produce boxes, and after the fundraiser ends, the boxes are delivered to your location. Their team will also help provide resources like digital images, social media content, and customizable flyers to help promote your fundraiser.
The 96th Georgia FFA Convention is only 55 days away. Attached are the convention agenda and session breakdown. These documents were posted on the State Convention website a couple of weeks ago. We have made a couple of small changes to session content, so please look over the convention agenda and session breakdowns to be sure you know what is taking place during each session. If you have students being recognized on stage at the convention, the agenda and session breakdowns will identify which session your students should be prepared for their recognition.
Please share with any rising high school juniors or seniors that you think may be interested.
We are planning for Animal Science in Action to be on June 3rd and 4th this year in Athens. Animal Science in Action is a two-day program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in science and careers in animal science. Participants engage in a series of laboratory experiments and visit each of the college's main teaching farms for hands-on activities with beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, and sheep. Current CAES animal and dairy science students help lead the program.
If you are interested in bringing FFA members to a University of Georgia baseball game, the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is offering a wonderful opportunity. Please see the information below from Mrs. Regina Fitzpatrick. There is a link at the very bottom of Regina's email that you can use to secure tickets. The game is Tuesday, March 12, at 5 PM against Iowa. Tickets are available for $5. If you're interested, I encourage you to act quickly to secure tickets.
I have some spots open for this year’s Avian Academy<https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/community-outreach/avian-academy.html>, which will take place June 24-26, 2024. Hotels and meals (except one dinner) are all covered free of charge, and CTAERN credit will be granted upon completion. If you’d like to register, please email me and I’ll send you the link with everything I need from you to save your spot. This is on a first come, first serve basis and your spot is not guaranteed until you complete the registration form.
Happy State Degree application week! I hope that as Friday, March 1, inches closer, you are helping students putting the finishing touches on their state FFA degree and state star applications. Remember that all state FFA degree and state Star applications must be submitted through the online application manager. The steps to follow for online submission are listed below. In order to be ready for submission, an application must have all signatures and a PDF version with a version number must have been generated.
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a talented individual to become our next director of student recruitment. Please share the attached position description with individuals who have the potential to excel in student recruiting.
Dr. Jennifer Waldeck, Professor & Department Head of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, serves on the search committee and would gladly answer any questions you may have. You can reach her at [log in to unmask]
The 2024 Dairy Evaluation CDE will take place on March 15, 2024. Meals will cost *$10.00* per student or advisor. Please use this form to order your meals. Meals must be ordered by *March 11, 2024.* Please make checks payable to the *GEORGIA FFA ASSOCIATION.* You do not have to order meals for your students. See the link below Dairy Eval Meal Count link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdavg04OoVlTUytLUMYZjZobkwfJJEyLeLH4_pEoyhoJmWDag/viewform?usp=sf_link>
I apologize for failing to include the barn diagrams yesterday afternoon when I shared the penning assignments for the swine show at the Georgia Jr. National Livestock Show this week.
Attached are the penning assignments (no changes from yesterday's copy) and the penning diagrams for Sheep & Swine #1 and Sheep & Swine #2.
We have a page dedicated to State Show information on the Georgia Ag Ed Website. . The stalling information has been posted on the top right-hand corner of the website. We will also post show orders on this page when they are available. Georgia Junior National Livestock Show page <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=159> Please check with species superintendents if you have any questions about the different shows.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jesse Kelly <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 9:33 AM Subject: Fwd: To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Hey Christa,
Can you please send this out asap.
I have a friend looking to get rid of the following; they can deliver to the state show.
Greetings, friends! Please find the February Update from National FFA attached below. There is quite a bit of information, but I wanted to highlight a few things below:
*Page 1 *- National FFA Teacher Ambassador Applications - If you're interested in applying to be a National FFA Teacher Ambassador, use the link to apply by March 1. Nancy Sell and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the program.
I hope you all had a productive and restful President's Day. Please send this email out on your ListServ to your agriculture educators in your respective state.
My name is Teresa Lindstrom and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Murray State University under the direction of Dr. Kristie Guffey, faculty advisor. I am conducting a study about Retention Rates Between Male and Female Agricultural Educators in the Southeast. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study that will explore the different factors that could potentially lead to the
I am sharing this for a Georgia ag teacher with a recently re-established ag program who is asking for advice from other Georgia ag teachers. This is not for research, but for this ag teacher to help set parameters and expectations for their livestock program. If you supervise livestock SAE show projects at your school, please take a few minutes to let a fellow Georgia ag teacher know how things work in your chapter.
Thank you! Thank you for the work that you do to initiate and then develop student SAEs. Thank you for hours spend visiting projects, taking photos and discussing the value of keeping accurate records. Thank you for checking (and re-checking) over proficiency award applications until they are exactly right, for asking for help when you don't understand and for getting them all turned in by February 1. What you do matters, and your young people are benefiting from your effort and passion. It's an exciting day when we get to announce the results of our proficiency award applications
Georgia is the host state for the NAAE Region V Conference this year. The conference theme is *Georgia Grown, *and we will have the opportunity to showcase our state’s agriculture industry along with highlighting our Ag Ed programs here in Georgia.
The NAAE Region V Conference is for agriculture teachers from the southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The conference will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agri-Center in Perry June 23 – 26th. This will be a great time to interact and connect with teachers from various
Attached you will find the stalling assignments for the Breeding Ewe and Breeding Doe Shows. I did my best to make sure everyone was assigned the stalls requested but not every request could be met. However, I was able to fulfill all group request and every stall is assigned 2 or less ewes/does per stall. Please remember:
Thank you to all who have reached out and/or completed my study so far, I appreciate you! This is just a friendly reminder in the chance you missed my last email. My name is Emily Sewell and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Oklahoma State University under the direction of Dr. Christopher J. Eck, faculty advisor. I am conducting a dissertation study to investigate the impact of professional development on SBAE teacher career longevity. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study that will explore
Please share with those who may need this information.
Note that some groups were combined. If you have questions, please contact me before Wednesday. Please be respectful of the space assigned to other groups.
Josh Allen North Region Ag Education 1420 Experiment Station Road Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-202-0770 cell
We are pleased to partner with Sullivan Show Supply and Stock Show U to present several fitting demonstrations and the Team Fitting Contests at the 2024 GJNLS. These are being offered for beef cattle, dairy cattle, breeding does, and breeding ewes. The top team in each event will receive a banner & products from Sullivan's Show U. All three teams will also receive a banner sponsored by the Georgia National Fairgrounds & and a banner sponsored by Sullivan's Stock Show U. These are a great opportunity for students to learn through the demos and then put their skills to work
It is with mixed emotions I am informing you that I will be stepping down as the Central Region Area Animal Science Teacher after this year.
No, just kidding, I am *EXCITED* to let you know that we are opening up the position as the* Central Region Animal Science Area Teacher* to start on July 1, 2024. I am anxious for the opportunity to hire someone that has the knowledge and skill that I lack in this area and the great benefits that will come for the Students and Teachers of the Central Region. All the information and job description
*Date: *Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2:23 PM *To: *"Womack, Jantz" <[log in to unmask]> *Cc: *"Owens, Ines" <[log in to unmask]> *Subject: *PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Schools Invited to Apply for Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Education Scholarship Program
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Please consider joining us for CASE certification in AFNR and Animal Sciences this summer. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know! Early bird pricing ends on February 28th!
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My name is Terrance Crayton, and I am a current agricultural teacher in Alabama and a graduate student at New Mexico State University. I am researching the competence and ability of agricultural educators to teach Agricultural Mechanics Standards. According to my records, you are certified agricultural educator in Alabama or Georgia. I would greatly appreciate you completing the survey . I have attached a link to this email. If you feel this email has been sent to you by mistake or that there is someone else in your school system who is a better fit
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Montana Dyar <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 3:22 PM Subject: State Show Breakfast Flyer To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Do you mind sharing? See you next week!
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Christa Steinkamp, EdS
*Georgia Agricultural Education*
Curriculum & Technology Director
1420 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677 [log in to unmask]
www.gaaged.org
706-244-8991 Cell
706-542-6366 Office
*Agricultural Education Mission*
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
Ag Education lost a true trailblazer last night in the passing of Ms. Connie Collier. Ms. Collier was the first female graduate in Ag Education from Auburn University and was the first female Ag Teacher in the Southeast. She taught for 7 years in Alabama and then moved to Cass High School in Bartow County where she taught from 1979 until her retirement in 2012. All who knew her were better for it. There will be a memorial service planned for her in the Spring.
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*Sent:* Monday, February 5, 2024 2:12 PM *Subject:* School Pest Management Workshop
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is sponsoring School Pest Managers and Pest Management Coordinators to attend a School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop that is scheduled for March 25, 2024. GDA will pay for the course registration fee which includes lunch and will pay for a hotel the night prior if needed. To attend you must be an employee of a school system and involved with pest management or hiring and coordinating these services. Attendees
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jody Cravey <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 11:04 AM Subject: Scholarship Opportunity - Georgia Swine Boosters To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
The state level of competition was held for five Career Development Events this past Saturday, February 10, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and at Camp John Hope. The results were announced on Saturday, and banners were awarded. The scoring summaries for each of CDEs listed below are attached.
I hope you are all doing well! Please see the information below from Ms. Hannah Dinkins in regards to the Stephens County Forestry Field Day Invitational. If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Dinkins.
Sincerely, Kathrine Patel
*The Stephens County FFA Alumni will host a Forestry Field Day Invitational (11-Man format) on Monday, March 25th. The registration deadline is Friday, March 15th. If chapters are wanting to order T-shirts those submissions must be made by 3/1 (this is a hard deadline). Please see the attached flyers for more information.
My name is Emily Sewell and I am a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Oklahoma State University under the direction of Dr. Christopher J. Eck, faculty advisor. I am conducting a dissertation study to investigate the impact of professional development on SBAE teacher career longevity. As an educator in agricultural education, we are asking you to participate in a study that will explore the influence of professional development opportunities on your professional career as a school-based agricultural education teacher.
Attention Georgia Junior National Livestock Show Breeding Ewe and Doe Leaders: We will be pre-assigning stalls for the breeding ewe and breeding doe show at the 2024 State Show. If you have requests (counties and groups to be stalled together or place within the barn) please email those to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, not my personal email, by close of business on Wednesday, February 14th. Request sent to my personal email will not be considered.
A little later than promised, but I am proud to be able to finally send out the link for those interested in applying for the North Region AgEd Coordinator position.
Please click on this link: http://f.rfer.us/GAcwNMmi
Please read the instructions carefully. Every piece of requested information must be received or the system will not accept the application.
Teachers, This is a friendly reminder that the North Region AgEd Coordinator position closes on *Friday, February 23, 2024*.
This is a hard deadline. If you have any questions about the position, please let me know.
*Billy Hughes*
*Program Manager / Agricultural Education*
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education
Cell Phone: 678.346.5545
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Billy Hughes <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 10:33 AM Subject: North Region AgEd Coordinator To: <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>, Valerie Gordon < [log in to unmask]>
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Carl Nichols <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM Subject: Tift County Young Farmer Backyard BBQ Bash To: Martin Bius <[log in to unmask]>, Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask] >
Will you post this to listserve? Come join us for the Tift County Young Farmers Backyard BBQ Bash on April 13, 2024. Registration link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenV3zZ3LmD29mwyYQjImQhaJOxkU6ZS5QN0fd6sfRGNw3LXw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Attached you will find a free resource to use with your horticulture students for Black History Month. I hope you find this helpful and will use it with your students. It would also make a great substitute plan for those of you that will be out of the classroom for several days during the state livestock show.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Yaza Sarieh <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 4:06 PM Subject: Middle School Lesson Writers
"*LESSON WRITING OPPORTUNITY*
For the past 10 years, Georgia Organics has organized a statewide campaign during the nationally recognized October Farm to School Month that gets kids eating, growing and learning about a new fruit or vegetable. Click here <http://farmtoschool.georgiaorganics.org/oftsmfaqs> to learn more about this program and access previous campaign resources.
From: Christa Steinkamp and Dr. Andrew Thoron, Agriscience Fair Superintendents
Greetings, Advisors, with students preparing for the Georgia FFA Agriscience Fair! We have resources for you & your student on the Agriscience Fair page <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=91> on our website. Please do not wait until the last minute to work on the application or ensure students have created their AET accounts. Please call me or someone in your Region office if you need help getting your students into their accounts.
We still have need for volunteers at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. If you're willing to help us in Perry in a couple of weeks, please see the information below.
Ben Lastly Executive Secretary Georgia FFA Association 316 Poultry Science - UGA Athens, GA 30602 Office: (706) 552-4456 Mobile: (706) 410-4604
From: Ag Ed Discussion Group <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Ben Lastly Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:27 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Georgia Jr. National Livestock Show Work List - HELP NEEDED
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Georgia Foundation for Agriculture <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 9:39 AM Subject: 2024 GFA Ag Scholarships | Due March 1 | Please Share! To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture strives to provide students with an opportunity for success as they pursue agriculture-related courses of study. There are several scholarship opportunities available to students, each with varying criteria and eligibility requirements. [image: image of ...] <https://click.everyaction.com/k/78621101/453956778/-81741685?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAxNy8xLzEwNTMxNSIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICIyNTU0ODJiZC04ZmM2LWVlMTEtODVmOS0wMDIyNDgyMjM3OTQiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogImNzdGVpbmthbXBAZ2FhZ2VkLm9yZyINCn0%3D&hmac=4JeIpxvdpeYbNZWgXGf8R6tF7wLiW7vY9DgfVx4MVbE=&emci=eba3bb67-2dc5-ee11-b660-002248223197&emdi=255482bd-8fc6-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=2002107>
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Whiddon, Ashley <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 8:41 AM Subject: Canvas To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Hey Christa! Can you send this out on the ListServ?
Houston County is moving to Canvas and our crew is in need of some assistance to ease the transition. Would anyone be willing to share classes, assignments, and other resources?
Each year, the technical team over the Georgia FFA State Convention offers intern positions focusing in the areas of computer graphics and video operation. If you know of any past FFA members who are currently studying in agriculture communications, agricultural education, journalism and/or mass communication programs or other related fields of study, please share the below google form with them!
Teachers! Here is the link for the drive to access the materials from the horse judging breakout at Mid-Winter Conference. I hope this will help you as you prepare your teams for the State Horse Judging CDE, Friday April 5th in Conyers.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Smith, Jennifer <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 2:27 PM Subject: Please share on social media and Listserve To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Please share where appropriate. Thank you, Jennifer
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Christa Steinkamp, EdS
*Georgia Agricultural Education*
Curriculum & Technology Director
1420 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677 [log in to unmask]
www.gaaged.org
706-244-8991 Cell
706-542-6366 Office
*Agricultural Education Mission*
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Laura Evans <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 8:37 AM Subject: Georgia NASEF Farmcraft 2024!
Good Monday morning all,
GPB Education is excited to announce a fun student challenge for ages 8-18 that teaches all about regional agriculture in the immersive environment of Minecraft (one of students’ favorite games)! We’ll equip educators with lesson plans, provide video interviews with local ag experts, and more.
My name is Terrance Crayton, and I am a current agricultural teacher in Alabama and a graduate student at New Mexico State University. I am researching the competence and ability of agricultural educators to teach Agricultural Mechanics Standards. According to my records, you are certified agricultural educator in Alabama or Georgia. I would greatly appreciate you completing the survey . I have attached a link to this email. If you feel this email has been sent to you by mistake or that there is someone else in your
Happy Friday Teachers! Would you please share about our Blue & Gold Gala Gator Raffle on your chapter's social media platforms? We would appreciate you also sharing on your personal platforms if you don't mind. I have attached an image that you can use, or you can create your own post. *PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE THE LINK TO PURCHASE THE TICKETS. HERE IS THE LINK:*
I've invited you to fill out the following form: 2024 Pine Mountain FFD
To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGwww1MFQRMy1Dk7zmpGQ0aQeJm0nCqEkgplvgybdqgf9_Kg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
I've invited you to fill out the following form: Waco FFD
To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGyZ3sPpuDG-vpHUqpvPSDgCzzbXwAs60zarDcHJlss-Ghew/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
All registered chapters should have received a confirmation email. If you have registered and have NOT received a confirmation email, please let us know.
*Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center* Covington has additional space available in Weeks 4 and 5. Please contact [log in to unmask] if you would like to register.
*Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center* CJH has additional space in Week 2 (middle school only).
Reminder - The state t-shirt entry deadline is February 2nd.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 11:51 AM Subject: State Livestock Show T-Shirts available to purchase To: State listserv <[log in to unmask]>
State Show T Shirts are available to purchase through the State Entry Website. *All t-shirts must be purchased online by Ag Teachers or Agents.* T-shirts can be purchased for $15 per shirt. **All t-shirt orders must be pre-ordered by *Friday, February 2, 2024*. T-Shirts will not be available for purchase during the event.
The 2024 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show is scheduled for February 21-24 at the Agricenter in Perry. To put on such a quality show for our Georgia youth requires many hands. We kindly request assistance from teachers, agents, and volunteers to help us get the job done. It is not mandatory that you be a livestock expert in order to help. We can provide on the job training and will put you in role where you are safe. A full schedule is attached.
As you are planning for the State FFA Convention, we hope that you will consider nominating students to attend the *Teach Ag Workshop that will be held on Friday, April 26th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm*. We will wrap the workshop up in time for students to attend session 4 of the convention that begins at 3:00pm.
I wanted to send a quick reminder about our Teach Ag Workshop that is held during the State Convention next month.
To register your student, you need to* complete the Event Registration* on our website and *submit an application* for your student(s) that are interested in attending. Applications can be mailed to our office (the address is in my email signature) or you can email it directly to me ( [log in to unmask]). *Applications are DUE in our office on Friday, March 15th.* The announcement of workshop attendees will be announced no later than March 24th.
I know that today is a very busy day with applications, state CDEs, and everything else, but I wanted to send a quick reminder that the registration for the Teach Ag Workshop held at State Convention *closes tonight*. Please remember that along with registering to attend the workshop, *students must also submit an application* that can be submitted through email to me.
Happy February 1st. As many of you make the mad dash to finish proficiency award applications today, I want to remind you that the State FFA Convention registration process is open. Remember, this registration for State Convention is NOT a race like some other events. Your chapter can submit registration through March 29.
Ag Teachers - Please share this with any students/parents you know of that may be attending the Elberton Dairy Show, this Saturday, February 3rd.
We have run into a great problem (?) for our 23rd Annual Elberton Dairy Show. We have quite a few more exhibitors and heifers this year than we have in the past. Because of this, we are very limited on space, so we are making the show on Saturday a no-blow show and will make the judge aware of the situation so they can judge accordingly. If you would prefer to fully wash,
I am excited to announce that the performer for the 2024 State FFA Convention concert will be Jordan Rowe. The concert will be on Friday, April 26, in the Exhibition Hall at the Centreplex. Tickets will be available for registered convention attendees only, and will be on sale for $15 each in the State Convention online registration site that opens on February 1.
The state level of competition for the following CDEs will take place on Saturday, February 10, in middle Georgia. These events will take place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry and Camp John Hope. Listed beside each CDE is the name and email address of the Superintendent. Each Superintendent is sending out specific details of their event. If you have questions about these events, I encourage you to reach out to the appropriate superintendent.
- Pre-Registration Opens Thursday, February 1st at 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM. - Please visit the Teachers Section of Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center SLC website <http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/page.aspx?ID=491> to find the Pre-Registration form. - Dates - Week 1: May 27 - May 31 - Week 2: June 3 - June 7 - Week 3: June 10 - June 14 - Week 4: June 17 - June 21 - Week 5: June 24 - June 28 - Rates: $250 / Person - Contact Info: Hope Parker, [log in to unmask] - Click here for
If you would like to donate an item for the Blue & Gold Gala Silent Auction, please let me know. *Chapter and student made items sell very well! * We will work with you to get the item picked up!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Surviving Middle School Breakout Session!
If you attended the session, I started a google sheet with the feedback from each of the posters, and I added it the google drive folder. I am actively working on updating the sheet, but if you have more information to add, let me know!
Happy proficiency award application week! I hope that as Thursday, February 1, inches closer, you are helping students putting the finishing touches on their proficiency award applications. Remember that this year all proficiency award applications, in all regions, must be submitted through the online application manager. The steps to follow for online submission are listed below. In order to be ready for submission, an application must have all signatures and a PDF version with a version number must have been generated.
The GA Ag Ed Hall of Fame Applications are due to my office ( [log in to unmask]) on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The applications may be found at: gaaged.org under the Alumni Tab at the top.
Last Friday, I received word that the Georgia On My Mind Horse Show reduced their event by cutting out the second week due to lack of entries. This means that the show concludes on Sunday April 7th, which negatively affects our FFA Horse Judging contests. After considering other possibilities, *our FFA Horse Judging State CDE will be held Friday April 5th at the International Horse Park in Conyers during the horse show. *
Our web programmer is 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: https://www.georgiaffa.org/curriculum2/highschool.aspx?ID=1
*2024 SLC Pre-Registration Opens Thursday, February 1st*
*SLC at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center*
- Pre-Registration Opens Thursday, February 1st at 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM. - Please visit the Teachers Section of the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center SLC website <http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/page.aspx?ID=491> to find the Pre-Registration form. A sample image is provided below. - Dates - Week 1: May 27 - May 31 - Week 2: June 3 - June 7 - Week 3: June 10 - June 14 - Week 4: June 17 - June 21 - Week 5: June 24 - June 28 - Rates: $250 / Person -
I'm excited to share that ABAC AGED is hosting a Briggs & Stratton Small Engines Workshop this summer, June 11-13th, 2024 in Tifton, GA! This workshop does count towards 24 PLU/Contact Hours for CTAERN and is listed on their website (CTAERN9078). However, CTAERN does not cover the cost of the workshop. There is a limit of 20 seats available based on the order I receive registration forms so don't delay! The description of the workshop and topics covered are listed in the attached flyer.
I'm excited to share that ABAC AGED is hosting a Briggs & Stratton Small Engines Workshop this summer, June 11-13th, 2024 in Tifton, GA! This workshop does count towards 24 PLU/Contact Hours for CTAERN and is listed on their website (CTAERN9078). However, CTAERN does not cover the cost of the workshop. There is a limit of 20 seats available but must have at least 15 participants to put on the workshop. Reservation of a seat based on the order I receive registration forms so don't delay! The description of the workshop and topics covered are listed in
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kelly Smith <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 6:08 PM Subject: Fwd: GDYF Jr. Board App to FFA listserv, please? To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Christa, Can you please send the below information out on the listserv and social media for Mrs. Carol Williams.
Thank you,
Kelly
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--------- Forwarded message --------- From: Aria Lane Rechenbach <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 10:09 AM Subject: Re: Athens Young Scholars Program - Summer 2024
Greetings,
This is a reminder that the *UGA Young Scholars internship application closes in 8 days*, on January 31, 2024.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Aria Lane Rechenbach <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Athens Young Scholars Program - Summer 2024 (Residents) To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Greetings,
This is a reminder that the *UGA Young Scholars internship application closes in 8 days*, on January 31, 2024.
On behalf of the GVATA Board, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your active participation in the Annual Mid-Winter Conference held in Macon. Your presence and engagement made the event a great success, and we appreciate your commitment to the advancement of agricultural education.
We value your feedback and would like to invite you to share your thoughts on the conference by completing our survey. Your input is crucial in helping us improve future events. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey: https://forms.gle/5akQg49Yy2mdLUeZ7
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alston, DeAndre <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:16 AM Subject: NCA Breakout Session To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Hey Christa, Can you please send this out to the ListServ?
I have attached the link and a QR Code to the google drive folder for all the resources as well as the practice example from the NCA/POA breakout session. Some of you asked about the posters, those pictures were uploaded to a slide on the PowerPoint. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joshua Whitworth <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM Subject: The Sort To: Carole H. Knight <[log in to unmask]>, Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask] >
Good Morning, this is the link for "The Sort" livestock judging contest to be held at Partisover Ranch March 2nd. Would you mind sharing this to ag teachers and agents?
The registration link is below and along with the schedule.
Below is the QR code and tax-exempt code that you should use if your chapter would like to order tickets to the Heart of Georgia Shootout PBR event being held Friday night of our state FFA convention (April 26) in Perry.
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Tax Exempt code - TAXEXEMPT2024
Ben Lastly Executive Secretary Georgia FFA Association 316 Poultry Science - UGA Athens, GA 30602 Office: (706) 552-4456 Mobile: (706) 410-4604
Thank you for nominating your students for the 2024 Georgia Jr. National Livestock Show Student Spotlights. We had a wonderful list of very deserving candidates this year, and the decision was difficult. I'm excited to announce the following students who have been selected as the 2024 Student Spotlights. These students will be featured in the Georgia Jr. National Livestock Show Catalog.
In the student spotlight list below, one of the students’ names was inadvertently spelled incorrectly. I apologize for that error.
The Pig spotlight student is Carson Black.
Ben Lastly Executive Secretary Georgia FFA Association
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From: Ben Lastly <[log in to unmask]> Date: January 23, 2024 at 11:13:40 AM EST To: [log in to unmask] Cc: "Carole H. Knight" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Announcement of 2024 Jr. Livestock Student Spotlights
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I am sad to report to you that Mrs. Melissa King, the mother of Mrs. Hannah Elrick, passed away this past Thursday. The funeral for Mrs. King was held yesterday. Please keep Hannah and her family in your prayers through this difficult time.
Hannah is assisting with her father and some family business following the funeral, and she will be out of the office for a few more days to handle those matters.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Briana Carmon <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 7:43 AM Subject: Chattooga County Dairy Show Extension To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Hi, Christa!
Can you please share to the listserv that the deadline for the Chattooga County Dairy Show has been pushed back to Friday, January 26th?
We are once again offering our Virtual Horse Judging Camp through Extension Horses this Spring, and enrollment is open. The sessions will be focused on Judging Performance Halter, Oral Reasons, Judging Western Riding and Judging Reining. You can register on the link below.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We are excited to have Dr. Casie Bass, who is restarting Horse Judging at Purdue, as one of our presenters.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Casey Elias <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 10:04 AM Subject: Hog Pens Needed To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Send to list serv please!
Does anyone have 20 hog pens the Jasper County FFA could borrow for our pig show "Hog Heaven on Hwy 11" February 17th? We can come get them and will return. We usually borrow from the FFA camp but didn't realize they had already rented their pens out for our show date. Thank you for any help that anyone can provide!!!
"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems."
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Billy Hughes <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Visitation for Conrad Davidson To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]> CC: Jody Kemp <[log in to unmask]>
Georgia Ag Education. It is with sadness that I inform you that we have lost another retired Ag Teacher. Conrad Davidson a retired agriculture education teacher from Ware County passed away Saturday afternoon after along fight with cancer. I do not know any arrangements but will pass these along as I get them. Please keep this family in your prayers.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Lissi Chism* <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024 Subject: Conrad Davidson To: Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]>
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Obituary for Conrad Davidson at Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory <https://www.milesodumfuneralhome.com/obituary/conrad-davidson> milesodumfuneralhome.com <https://www.milesodumfuneralhome.com/obituary/conrad-davidson> <https://www.milesodumfuneralhome.com/obituary/conrad-davidson>
*Lissi C. Chism, Ed.S.*
Agricultural Education Teacher Ware County High School
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On Jan 21, 2024, at 5:13 PM, Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Georgia Ag Education. It is with sadness that I inform you that we have lost another retired Ag Teacher. Conrad Davidson a retired agriculture education teacher from Ware County passed
Seed Your Future is excited to announce our new professional development program for high school teachers in line with Next Generation Science Standards! *We’re seeking 30 high school science educators for an expenses-paid immersive professional development experience June 2-6, 2024, in order to prompt plant science, horticulture, and floriculture careers for students across the US.*
For the past three years ABAC Agricultural Education and Communication Department has held an Ag Issues CDE/Invitational. This is an FFA CDE that happens at the national level but is not yet a full CDE in Georgia. However, Georgia FFA recognizes our winner and will certify the winning team to compete at the national level events. The past two years Georgia has done well at the national level. Please consider preparing your team and competing in this event. We plan to hose the event Friday, May 3rd at ABAC.
Happy Friday! I have had a couple of former students who have attended this program and thoroughly enjoyed it. Let me know if you have questions.
*Apply for the New Century Farmer Conference* FFA Alumni ages 18-24 interested in production agriculture are invited to apply for the New Century Farmer Conference, July 21-25 in Des Moines, Iowa. We're also looking for conference facilitators. Apply to attend or facilitate by Thursday, Feb. 15 <https://nationalffaorganization.lt.acemlnb.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmZhLm9yZyUyRnBhcnRpY2lwYXRlJTJGY29uZmVyZW5jZSUyRm5ldy1jZW50dXJ5LWZhcm1lciUyRiUzRnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0RBY3RpdmVDYW1wYWlnbiUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50JTNETGV0JTJCcyUyQlJhaXNlJTJCJTI1MjQxJTJCTWlsbGlvbiUyQm9uJTJCR2l2ZSUyQkZGQSUyQkRheSUyNnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbiUzRENFTyUyQldlZWtseSUyQi0lMkIwMS0xOS0yMDI0&sig=4KFm65beFxNNZm4whu5LNJEEgnnjTMWVYvfdfTwpLq48&iat=1705671503&a=%7C%7C609904086%7C%7C&account=nationalffaorganization%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=6A%2FKiQHBHIvSvuxmAFb9lmCH273OI6L8A7QXvNHnnIPZyEasWqH3%3AeMgRm7DayfJFGBjalzwm9TvIEQP%2B1zoE&s=f6a839338ce9f97d45e61a9f547a3f93&i=2380A3306A3A29954> .
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Harry Tucker <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM Subject: Georgia Nationals- Biggest Little Show
The Georgia Nationals- The Biggest Little Show in The South East Ben Hill County Ag. Pavilion, 162 Paulk Park Road, Fitzgerald, Ga. 31750 Saturday – February 10, 2024
Contact: Harry Tucker 1-229-450-2001
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/HfdRjwAWYHvZpAZS9
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State Show T Shirts are available to purchase through the State Entry Website. *All t-shirts must be purchased online by Ag Teachers or Agents.* T-shirts can be purchased for $15 per shirt. **All t-shirt orders must be pre-ordered by *Friday, February 2, 2024*. T-Shirts will not be available for purchase during the event.
Georgia Bred Showpig Association GA Bred Show <https://gbsa.theshowportal.com/> Show Date: February 25, 2024 9:00AM
Georgia Georgia National Fairgrounds Perry, GA
Entry Deadline: February 13, 2024 Late Entry Deadline: February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Teri Tankersley <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 11:16 AM Subject: GA Bred Show info To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>, Joy Carter Crosby < [log in to unmask]>
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center and the Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center are accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Staff teams at both facilities and several of your current and past students are eligible!
*What students are eligible?*
· *Current High School Seniors* who are on track to graduate in May of 2024
I wanted to reach out one final time to invite you to participate in a research study about your perceptions and implementation of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and SAE for All in your agricultural education program *by January 24*. This survey is my dissertation research at North Carolina State University and should only take about 10-20 minutes to complete. For the most reader-friendly format, we do recommend completing the survey on a computer instead of a mobile device. I would greatly appreciate your time in completing the survey below.
I've invited you to fill out the following form: 2024 Towaliga FFD
To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4OzT2V9-EquN7M7wccKEn4a5jTfCAKBq7WEK8rCqgwKfQNQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
Well......we name it that for a reason :) While right now no snow is in the forecast, they are calling for early temperatures in the teens and a high of 30 which means that we have two major changes for Saturday.
Start time is being pushed to 11am to allow for safer travels. Barn will still open at 6am and weigh-in will be from 8:30-10:00am.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Linda Purvis <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 11:18 AM Subject: Last Call Poultry 101-
Good morning! I hope everyone is staying warm during this weather passing through!
I wanted to let you know that confirmations for registration were sent out yesterday. Your students should have received an email if they are registered. They also might have an email if they did not provide a t-shirt size. Please have any final information sent in to me today please. *Also the registration link will close after today, so this is the last call! * *J*
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Caroline Waldrep <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM
The Georgia Junior Cattlemen's Association and the Georgia Cattlewomen's Association are offering 4 contests this year at our Annual Convention that we would love to have 4-H and FFA members be a part of! Students do not have to be a GJCA member to participate in these contests. We are offering a Photography contest, Prepared Public Speaking, Quiz Bowl, and a Best Beef Recipe contest. Each contest has its own rules, and participants must register by March 8, 2024. GCA Convention registration is not included
*SLC Pre-Registration Day - RESCHEDULED!* *Pre-Registration will now take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024. *
*Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024* *Time: Opens 7:00 AM - Closes 2:00 PM*
<http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/docs/sidemodules/2023%20Sample%20SLC%20Pre-Registration%20Form-Covington_98666.pdf> Click here to preview the SLC Pre-Registration Day Form. <http://www.georgiaffacamp.org/docs/sidemodules/Sample%20Pre-Registration%20Form_34072.pdf>
- No Large County Registration day. All chapters will complete their pre-registration on the same day. - Weekly Capacity: - Chapter Capacity: Chapter capacity will be determined by the total number of registered chapters for each week. - Individual chapter capacity will be communicated to you once pre-registration is complete. - Example: If 40 chapters are registered for a week,
Teachers, please be in prayer for David Wolfe and his family. David’s mom passed away on Saturday. David is the Young Farmer Advisor in Early County. Please remember this family during their time of grief.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Teachers, please be in prayer for Michael Stalvey and his family. Michael’s mom, Heidi Bagley, passed away yesterday. Michael is a former Ag Teacher that taught in Glynn County. Michael’s wife, Amy, still teaches Ag at Golden Isles Career Academy in Glynn County. Please remember this family. If Ag Teaching is anything, it’s family.
Below you will find the tentative schedule for Professional Development for Mid-Winter. Thank you to those who have volunteered to host, offered ideas, and put this together.
Per the recommendations from the Audit Committee at Summer Conference, programs will NOT be printed for Midwinter.
We will also continue to update changes through the Conference link on the GVATA website.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Casey Elias <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM Subject: Hog Heaven on Hwy 11 To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Please send out on listserve
Hog Heaven on Hwy 11 Hosted by Jasper County FFA Alumni Show will be held at Jasper County High School Ag Barn Limited to 60 hogs 18 pens available first come first serve. T-shirt design pending- shirts will be comfort colors. *Pre- Entries/ T-Shirt orders due January 30th* *Late fee of $25 per exhibitor after entry deadline.*
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Turner, Hannah <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 10:46 AM Subject: Doe-si-doe canceled- 1/27 To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Hi Christa, Can you please send out on the Listserv?
Unfortunately due to very low entries the doe-si-doe at honey ridge agricenter on 1/27 has been cancelled. If you paid your entry online using my school bucks you will be refunded. If you mailed a check, it will be shredded and not deposited. Please let any other participants know who were interested and planning to register the day of. We are looking at moving the date for
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Allie Crockett <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 3:42 PM Subject: L606 inserts available To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Christa, will you please post to the listserve? Thanks
Burke County FFA has an abundance of L606 inserts (6 packs). If you need some for this upcoming spring, please let me know and I will bring them to midwinter. We are offering a deal to move them out of our way fast. They will be $90/case of 100. Please email me at [log in to unmask] if you are interested. Thanks
Please check with your students to make sure all GNF premium checks have been received and deposited.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 9:27 AM Subject: Important Information📣 To: <[log in to unmask]>
Georgia Junior Livestock Important Information
This is a reminder that all premium checks issued by the Georgia National Fair are good for up to 90 days from the issue date on the check. Any checks that are not cashed by that time will not be reissued. In the event that a premium check is lost in the mail, requests must
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Felipe Pedraza <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 1:03 PM Subject: Bucket Holders To: Christa Steinkamp <[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. Steinkamp,
Would you please send this out on the listserv.
*I have 14 bucket holders in surplus that I would like to sell if anyone is interested. These bucket holders can hold a 2 gallon bucket and can be adjusted to the desired length of 12", 20", and 30". They can hang from a panel or gate. The hook where it would hang has an opening of 1 9/16". They are $35 each. I can bring them
The Southern Chapter of AIFD has developed an opportunity for your students to compete in floral design at their GATHER Conference. This contest is not an Ag Ed event but would be an excellent opportunity for you and your students to develop your floral design skills.
I have attached three documents from AIFD to give you additional information about the event. More information can be found on the link below:
This is a reminder about the upcoming student floral design competition at the AIFD Southern Chapter GATHER Conference. If you would like to attend but cannot pay online, you can bring a check to the event. If you would like to register, please call Sharon Ivey. Her contact information is below.
Sharon Ivey AIFD, PFCI, AAF, CFD, GMF - (706) 296-3898 / [log in to unmask]
Two important deadlines to keep in mind as we close this week....
* National FFA Scholarship Applications close TODAY, Jan 11. Please encourage your 12th grade students, and former members who are in college/tech or trade school to complete their applications before the application process closes at midnight tonight. Please keep in mind that the national FFA staff and support team will likely work until 5 PM. Please do not get caught in a situation where assistance is required, but not available, late tonight.
If you were nominated or want to nominate yourself please remember that all NAAE Award Applications are due by this Friday.
If you were nominated you should have received an email back in December. However, you do not have to have been nominated in order to apply. Please refer to the GVATA Award Application page through the GA Ag Ed website.
