Thank you to everyone who brought students to the Waycross Fair to practice their Floriculture ID skills. A special thanks to Danny Bartlett, Annabelle Jarrett for organizing the event on behalf of the Waycross Fair, and to the ABAC Horticulture Department and 1831 Garden Center in Waycross for providing plant materials for the contest. Thank you to the teachers and Area Officers who helped facilitate the event.
1. *CDE Sign In:* 1:15-1:45 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 2:00 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 4. 1. Maximum of Six Placing Classes (Breeding cattle, sheep, swine and goat classes may have Production Data Class) 5. 2. Maximum of Two Sets of Oral Reasons (all classes are eligible for Oral Reasons) 6. a. Participants may not use notes during the delivery of reasons. Points will be deducted for the use of notes 7. 3. Written Livestock Management Test (25 questions) Area Exam will cover: Even chapters
1. *CDE Sign In:* 1:15-1:45 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 2:00 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 4. 1. Maximum of Six Placing Classes (Breeding cattle, sheep, swine and goat classes may have Production Data Class) 5. 2. Maximum of Two Sets of Oral Reasons (all classes are eligible for Oral Reasons) 6. a. Participants may not use notes during the delivery of reasons. Points will be deducted for the use of notes 7. 3. Written Livestock Management Test (25 questions) Area Exam will cover: Even chapters
1. *CDE Sign In:* 1:15-1:45 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 2:00 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 4. 1. Maximum of Six Placing Classes (Breeding cattle, sheep, swine and goat classes may have Production Data Class) 5. 2. Maximum of Two Sets of Oral Reasons (all classes are eligible for Oral Reasons) 6. a. Participants may not use notes during the delivery of reasons. Points will be deducted for the use of notes 7. 3. Written Livestock Management Test (25 questions) Area Exam will cover: Even chapters
Good afternoon. It was great to see many of you at the National FFA Convention last week. I hope that you and your students had a very positive experience. Work diligently to make sure the enthusiasm of the convention doesn't end there. Use it to challenge yourself and your students for the next big thing. If you have looked at the calendar, and I am sure you have, you know that your chapter Program of Activities, Chapter Budget, and COLT Agenda are due to the region office on or before November 14. These should be in PDF format and sent
Registration for the FFA Quiz has closed. Below are the teams that have registered. If you were planning to participate and your chapter is not listed, please let me know. *Area 5* Bainbridge Bainbridge Middle Brooks County Middle CA Gray Middle Calhoun County Colquitt Christian Academy Colquitt County Crisp County High Early County Irwin County High Irwin County Middle Lee County High Lee County Middle East Lee County Middle West Miller County Middle Mitchell County Middle NE Tift Pelham High Pelham Middle Randolph-Clay Seminole County Sumter County High Sumter County Middle Thomas County Middle Tift County Turner County Turner County
Registration for the Farm and Agribusiness Management CDE has closed. Below are the teams that have registered. If you were planning on participating and you chapter is not listed, please let me know. *Area 5* Bainbridge Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Calhoun County Lee County High Pataula Charter Seminole County Spring Creek Charter Academy Terrell County Tift County Turner County Worth County High *Area 6* Atkinson County Berrien County High Bradwell Institute Ware County High -- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
This is it, the last third of SeptOctNovember. You made it (although you may be weary). Please complete your October report by the 10th.
As a reminder your report should have.... 1. an entry for EVERY day Monday-Friday. (Weekends should definitely be included if you work) 2. a minimum of 20 hours of extended day 3. a minimum of 20 contacts (names please) 4. a minimum of 4 SAE visits/contacts
This email includes everything you need to complete your 2026 Spring Plug Order, from ordering instructions and greenhouse planning tips to a free classroom lesson and worksheet designed to help students learn how growers plan their spring crops.
Spring Plug Orders may be submitted and edited until the form closes at *5:00 PM on Monday, November 10.*
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Albany Fair Floriculture ID Contest held on Thursday, October 30. The Junior and Senior results are attached.
I want to extend my sincere thanks to Tanner Allen and Amanda Long for conducting this event while I was attending the National FFA Convention. They shared that everything went very well. I am grateful for the teamwork that allows us to make all of these opportunities possible for the students in the South Region.
The Waycross/Okefenokee Fair will host a Floriculture ID Contest this year.
*Event Details* *Date:* Wednesday, November 5 *Location:* Exchange Club Building – East Side Door *Registration:* 1:30 PM *Contest Begins:* 2:00 PM
Registration closes *TODAY*
*Contest Format* Each participant will identify 25 specimens and 5 tie-breakers. Students will use the attached answer sheets and will only need to write the number of each specimen on their ID Sheet. The ID Sheets used at the event are the same as those found in the updated Floriculture CDE Guidelines - https://www.georgiaffa.org/floriculture.
Good afternoon teachers and for many of you, welcome back from INDY. I hope your week was as exciting as mine. The Okefenokee fair events are happening this week.
Please see the list below.
If you are registered and not coming, please let me know for Creed and let James Renshaw know for Tool ID: [log in to unmask] On the contrary, if you did not get a chance to register please let me know for Creed and let James Renshaw know for Tool ID: [log in to unmask] Space is limited in Creed but according to Mr. Renshaw said he has plenty of room in
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alexander Chism <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM Subject: Re: Chapters that have signed up for VET SCIENCE To: Todd Claxton <[log in to unmask]>
I was able to download the vet science book at this link if anyone needs it. People may be aware, but this is my first year doing it. Feel free to share with anyone that asks.
1. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 4. *Junior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 5. *Clipboard* 6. *2 #2 Pencils*
*Locations*
1. *Area 5 Vet Science CDE, November 11th @ ABAC 2. *Area 6 Vet Science CDE, November 13th @ Ware County *Ag Center*
1. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 4. *Junior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 5. *Clipboard* 6. *2 #2 Pencils*
*Locations*
1. *Area 5 Vet Science CDE, November 11th @ ABAC 2. *Area 6 Vet Science CDE, November 13th @ Ware County *Ag Center*
The Okefenokee Fair in Waycross Georgia Runs from November 4-8th
Important Notes:
FFA Events at the Fair - Wednesday, November 5, 2025; (Start Time 2:00 PM)
Print off and READ ALL RULES
Please use the following link to register for Tree & Wildlife, Junior & Senior ID events Link: CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR FORESTRY & WILDLIFE EVENTS <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPFCRHeB17ApBT6MtaKV2WZEap2U_icG6ZKNEY-CPqDatILg/viewform>
It is a very busy time of year, so I am sending this out to ensure that no one misses registration.
The following chapters have ordered t-shirts: *Tshirt Orders* Bainbridge HS Pine Grove Middle FFA Spring Creek Charter Academy Valdosta FFA Whigham
I will place the t-shirt order this afternoon. Use the link below to submit your order. Invoices will be emailed automatically after submission. *South Region Floriculture T-shirt Order Form* <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CoT91COODqBsTMbW-QjKj5lI/https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F252804810005143>
The Waycross/Okefenokee Fair will host a Floriculture ID Contest this year.
*Event Details* *Date:* Wednesday, November 5 *Location:* Exchange Club Building – East Side Door *Registration:* 1:30 PM *Contest Begins:* 2:00 PM
Registration closes *Monday, November 3*.
*Contest Format* Each participant will identify 25 specimens and 5 tie-breakers. Students will use the attached answer sheets and will only need to write the number of each specimen on their ID Sheet. The ID Sheets used at the event are the same as those found in the updated Floriculture CDE Guidelines - https://www.georgiaffa.org/floriculture.
This email includes everything you need to complete your 2026 Spring Plug Order — from ordering instructions and greenhouse planning tips to a free classroom lesson and worksheet designed to help students learn how growers plan their spring crops.
Spring Plug Orders may be submitted and edited until the form closes at *5:00 PM on Monday, November 10.*
Please review this email carefully; it includes new information and important updates. Registration for the South Region Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) on the GAAGED website will close tonight at midnight.
Special Thanks to: Pierce County High School Administration for allowing the South Region Office to use your excellent facilities yesterday! Pierce County Agricultural Education Department Teachers - *Seth Prescott * and* John Ratliff *and their students for the hospitality, set-up, and load-up. Hats off to y'all for a marvelous day!
Teachers - for your help proctoring and scoring yesterday: I hope this experience will prove valuable for your professional development in planning, training, and teaching your students. *Words cannot express how much I value you and your programs for what you accomplished and did yesterday!* *Dustin O'Neal, Seth Prescott, Crandall
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with your students at the Area 6 Floral Design CDE last night at Pierce County High.
Congratulations to the following students and advisors for advancing to the State Floral Design CDE, which will be held at ABAC (Environmental Horticulture Building) on Saturday, December 13th.
*Area 6 Junior*1st Place – Lorelei West, Lowndes County High — Advisor: Lindsey Stone 2nd Place – Kaylee Meis, Hahira Middle — Advisor: Kristen Thomas
*Southwest Georgia Fair FFA (aka. Albany Fair) Creed Speaking Contest Link: *CLICK HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMqECQ-ath19stdi6AjdEQjcEV0g3Gto815MUwU5LRIwWZGw/viewform?usp=header> Registration closes *Monday, October 27th.* FFA Events at the Fair - Thursday, October 30, 2025; (Start Time 2:00pm)
I will not be at the Albany Fair this year due to the National Convention. *Shelby McClellan *- CA Gray Middle Ag Teacher has kindly agreed to conduct the event in my absence. I am grateful for her willingness to help.
Registration for the Jr. & Sr. Wildlife Management CDE is now open. To register for the CDE: Go to the AG. Ed. Website and log in Click on Event Registration Click on Area 5 or Area 6 Wildlife Management CDE Registration Click on the edit for each team that your are registering
Dates: Area 5 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ SRTC, Thomasville Campus- 15689 US-19, Thomasville, GA 31792
Special thanks to the ABAC School of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Dr. Alex McLemore and Dr. Erin Porter - Associate Professors of Agricultural Engineering, Many thanks for allowing the South Region Office to use your excellent facilities yesterday! Hats off to ya'll for a marvelous day!
All Area 5 Ag Teachers who helped with the event yesterday: *Levi Dunn, Will Burt, Audry Davis, Mark Lashley, Mason Grant, James Hunter, Rebecca Sapp, Cali Laws*: One of these days I'm gonna buy you all a steak dinner!!!
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with your students at the Area 5 Floral Design CDE last night at ABAC.
Congratulations to the following students and advisors for advancing to the State Floral Design CDE, which will be held at ABAC (Environmental Horticulture Building) on Saturday, December 13th.
*Area 5 Junior* 1st Place – Briana E. Araiza, Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) — Advisor: Chrys Milner 2nd Place – Laurel Rogers, Eighth Street Middle — Advisor: Eve Rogers
The Waycross/Okefenokee Fair will host a Floriculture ID Contest this year.
*Event Details* *Date:* Wednesday, November 5 *Location:* Exchange Club Building – East Side Door *Registration:* 1:30 PM *Contest Begins:* 2:00 PM
Registration closes *Monday, November 3*.
*Contest Format* Each participant will identify 25 specimens and 5 tie-breakers. Students will use the attached answer sheets and will only need to write the number of each specimen on their ID Sheet. The ID Sheets used at the event are the same as those found in the updated Floriculture CDE Guidelines - https://www.georgiaffa.org/floriculture.
The Albany Fair in Albany Georgia Runs from October 28- November 1st
FFA Events at the Fair - Thursday, October 30, 2025; (Start Time 2:00 PM)
Print off and READ ALL RULES
Please use the following link to register for Wildlife, Junior & Senior Contest
Link: CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR WILDLIFE CONTEST <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegw7jOMktE5tavgTfsUWhz1InA4Ndem_dEghXdzDBCUOGGoQ/viewform>
1. *CDE Sign In:* 1:15-1:45 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 2:00 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 4. 1. Maximum of Six Placing Classes (Breeding cattle, sheep, swine and goat classes may have Production Data Class) 5. 2. Maximum of Two Sets of Oral Reasons (all classes are eligible for Oral Reasons) 6. a. Participants may not use notes during the delivery of reasons. Points will be deducted for the use of notes 7. 3. Written Livestock Management Test (25 questions) Area Exam will cover: Even chapters
Please review this email carefully; it includes new information and important updates. Registration for the South Region Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) on the GAAGED website will close next week.
Please look at the following lists for next week's CDE's in Tifton and in Blackshear. If your chapter's plans have changed, please let me know as soon as possible.
*Area 5* Bainbridge CA Gray Middle Colquitt County Early County Eighth Street Middle Lee County High Lee County Middle East Lee County Middle West Miller County Middle NE Tift Pelham Middle Seminole County Spring Creek Charter Academy Sumter County High Tift County W. J. Williams Middle Washington Middle
Good morning, South Region. The registration for Farm and Agribusiness Management, as well as the FFA Quiz, is now open. Be the first 5 to sign up and get your registration for these events, for FREE! Hurry because this deal will not last long.
*Farm and Agribusiness Management* Area 5 - November 11 at ABAC Area 6 -- November 13 at Ware County High Registration at 3:45, Contest at 4:30
1. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 2. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 3. *Senior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 4. *Junior Students:* 25 ID 25 Question Test, 1 Practicums 5. *Clipboard* 6. *2 #2 Pencils*
*Locations*
1. *Area 5 Vet Science CDE, November 11th @ ABAC 2. *Area 6 Vet Science CDE, November 13th @ Ware County *Ag Center*
Please review this email carefully; it includes new information and important updates. Registration is now open for the South Region Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) on the GAAGED website.
If you plan to have students competing in the Floral Design CDE, please review the attached spreadsheet to confirm that all participant names are listed correctly.
Also, let me know if I need to update any advisor names for POW credit.
I am placing the flower order *today* and will not be able to add students after the order is submitted.
It should be Yessenia Cruz for MItchell County High FFA Chapter.
Mr. Simon Wilkes CEO, Southwest Georgia College & Career Academy Agriculture Instructor/FFA Advisor (229) 321-7006
On Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Good morning, > > If you plan to have students competing in the Floral Design CDE, please > review the attached spreadsheet to confirm that all participant names are > listed correctly. > > Also, let me know if I need to update any advisor names for POW credit. > > I am
Mr. Simon Wilkes CEO, Southwest Georgia College & Career Academy Agriculture Instructor/FFA Advisor (229) 321-7006
On Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Good morning, > > If you plan to have students competing in the Floral Design CDE, please > review the attached spreadsheet to confirm that all participant names are > listed correctly. > > Also, let me know if I need to update any advisor names for POW credit. > > I am placing the flower order *today* and will not
Good morning. It's time once again to have your monthly reports completed. These are due, as always on the 10th. By now you have it all under control. (If not, continue to work to do so, and call if you need help) Please make sure your activities showcase your work with your students. Please put as much detail as possible to give more validity to the report. Also remember there should be a minimum of 4 SAE visits/contacts per month. CDEs are great, but let's make sure we are going beyond those few students for our program.
Teachers, in an effort to help you better prepare for the Farm and Agribusiness Management CDE, here is the list of topics/areas that will be utilized to create this year's test. This will be used at both the local and state levels.
Financial statements, Budgeting, Investment analysis, Risk Management, and Economic principles -- basically terminology in the Farm Management Book and the Farm and Ranch Business
Teachers, Welcome to fair season!!!! It is October 1 which signals time to register for the upcoming Creed and Tool ID events happening in the South Region at our regional fairs!!
Registration is open to all the upcoming regional fairs for the events listed below. For more information on each event, *READ THE GUIDELINES FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FORM.*
The Okefenokee Fair in Waycross Georgia Runs from November 4-8th
Important Notes:
FFA Events at the Fair - Wednesday, November 5, 2025; (Start Time 2:00 PM)
Print off and READ ALL RULES
Please use the following link to register for Tree & Wildlife, Junior & Senior ID events Link: CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR FORESTRY & WILDLIFE EVENTS <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPFCRHeB17ApBT6MtaKV2WZEap2U_icG6ZKNEY-CPqDatILg/viewform>
Please remember that online entries for woodworking and metalworking projects at the Sunbelt Expo are due October 1. Contact Heather Brannen with any questions.
*Registration is OPEN!! Deadline to register is October 1st*.
Google Form: CLICK HERE to REGISTER <https://forms.gle/mUrdaPZbWoh73y8s7>
Attached are the complete rules, but here are the basic details:
- *Divisions* - Metal Projects - Small (up to 3 ft) - Metal Projects - Large (3 – 6 ft) - Wood Projects – Small (up to 3 ft) - Wood Projects – Large (3 – 6 ft) - *Prize Money* - Grand Champion for each of the 4
Butch Griffin(Albany Fair) Scholarship is Due 10/1/2025 Application can be found here Show portal <https://app.theshowportal.com/event/8vQ7qLFYdUpC9iqMBQTeN6>
We had a great day yesterday at the South Region Employment Skills event at UGA Tifton. Special thanks to Dr. Barry Croom and the UGA Tifton staff for being such excellent hosts. We also appreciate the more than 30 judges from across the South Region who volunteered their time to evaluate students. Their support helped make the event a success.
2025 Okefenokee fair contest will be Nov 5, 2025, we will have Livestock judging and a Vet science ID Contest. See the links below to sign up. The links will close on Monday Nov 3, 2025
November 5, 2025 at 2pm Registration starts at 1:30pm If you have more students than 4, just fill out the form again with Chapter name and add the words "Team 2"
2025 Albany fair contest will be October 30, 2025, we will have Livestock judging and a practice Vet science practice ID Contest. See the links below to sign up. The links will close on Tuesday October 28, 2025 *This is also National convention Week.* October 30, 2025 at 2pm Registration starts at 1:30pm If you have more students than 4, just fill out the form again with Chapter name and add the words "Team 2"
The Albany Fair in Albany Georgia Runs from October 28- November 1st
FFA Events at the Fair - Thursday, October 30, 2025; (Start Time 2:00 PM)
Print off and READ ALL RULES
Please use the following link to register for Wildlife, Junior & Senior Contest
Link: CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR WILDLIFE CONTEST <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegw7jOMktE5tavgTfsUWhz1InA4Ndem_dEghXdzDBCUOGGoQ/viewform>
Teachers of the South Region: -Congratulations to all programs, teachers and students for a successful 202 5 Land Judging Event.
-Our event would not have happened without assistance from key individuals that made our contest worthy of your students. Thank You ABAC for the use of facilities and being a gracious host.
The top two Junior and Senior Teams from Area 5 & 6 will advance to the State Land Evaluation CDE and represent the South Region.
ATE registration will close at 12:00 PM (lunchtime) this Thursday for both area 5 and 6.
Please, take this time to edit and change names or add your team members names so that preparations can be made to ensure a quality event. As always, call if you have any questions or concerns.
Teachers please see information below and attached to help prepare you for your day
Event: *Area 5 Land Judging* Date: Thursday, September 25 Registration Location: ABAC School Farm Shop Classroom CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS <https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSKz7DK3EfNuAtT27> Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 10:00 AM and the contest will begin at 10:30 AM.
Event: *Area 6 Land Judging* Date: Thursday, September 25 Registration Location: ABAC School Farm Shop Classroom CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS <https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSKz7DK3EfNuAtT27> Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 2:30 PM and the contest will begin at 3:00 PM.
Teachers, as we are getting in the swing of things with CDEs and LDEs, please remember that it matters what your team/individual score is at these events. I'm not saying that you have to win all of them, but your students do need to be prepared for the events. Your POW credit for these events is dependent on the score that day. Here is how it is determined if you get credit.... To receive credit for the CDEs/LDEs, individuals/teams must complete all aspects of the event, 4-person teams must have at least 3 members, and individuals/teams must score 30% of
Please remember that online entries for woodworking and metalworking projects at the Sunbelt Expo are due October 1. Contact Heather Brannen with any questions.
*Registration is OPEN!! Deadline to register is October 1st*.
Google Form: CLICK HERE to REGISTER <https://forms.gle/mUrdaPZbWoh73y8s7>
Attached are the complete rules, but here are the basic details:
- *Divisions* - Metal Projects - Small (up to 3 ft) - Metal Projects - Large (3 – 6 ft) - Wood Projects – Small (up to 3 ft) - Wood Projects – Large (3 – 6 ft) - *Prize Money* - Grand Champion for each of the 4
Dear Colleagues, Please tell your students and their parents about ShowCAES 2025, which will take place on Tuesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. in the UGA Tifton Campus NESPAL Seminar Room. Click here for directions to NESPAL.<https://maps.app.goo.gl/X4b5PAhefEWoho5W9> This is an event designed primarily for prospective UGA students and their parents. Please pass this information along to them and ask them to register for the event. We still have a few spaces available. This annual event is designed to answer students' questions about the degrees offered through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and help clear up misconceptions they may
-Congratulations to all programs, teachers and students for a successful 202 5 Environmental Natural Resources Event.
-Our event would not have happened without assistance from key individuals that made our contest worthy of your students. A special thank you to the team of teachers who assisted in facilitating, supervising, and grading. Thank You Colquitt County FFA & Colquitt County High School for the use of facilities. Thank You Coffee County FFA & Coffee County Middle School for the use of facilities.
Teachers, Results are now official and everything has been double checked for accuracy.
Special Thanks to *John Hayes of Lasseter Tractor (Douglas), *for supplying the John Deere 5050E tractors for yesterday's event. Call *John Hayes *for pricing on a JD tractor for you or your Ag program! *(912) 384 - 4400.* Thank you *Mr.* *Doug Eldridge* of Lasseter Tractor *(Moultrie) *for driving to Douglas to help with the Pre-Warm up inspection for yesterday's event: I owe you a roast beef/chicken dinner!!
Thank you to Coffee Middle for hosting us yesterday, it was awesome ! *Junior* *1st Place * Pierce Middle Advisor Krista Morris *2nd Place* Jeff Davis High Advisor Chris Towns *High Individual* Allie Herrin - Pierce Middle
*Senior* *1st Place* Camden High Advisor Jason Smith *2nd Place* Brantley High Advisor Chad Crews *High Individual* Jonathan Crews - Brantley High
Teachers, I should have sent this before now, but here is the slide presentation from the Area Meeting.
South Region Fall Teacher Meeting <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j6D30rckUHRRdleCx6y64yi19xcBasCV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111921497189118263513&rtpof=true&sd=true>
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Sorry for the confusion, but when you don't put in the AGED-SOUTH LISTERVE email address in the To: box no email goes out - my sincere apologies. I sent them out at 12:05PM today, but everyone should be able to see them now.
Results are now official and everything has been double checked for accuracy.
This is a reminder that Foxtail ferns will be available for pick-up tomorrow at the Area 6 CDEs at Coffee County Middle School. Kailee Bennett will have them in her shop, which is easily accessible from the front of the school.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Brittaney Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783 ᐧ
*Thank you to Colquitt High for your wonderful hospitality!* Juniors 1st place Whigham Middle - Advisor Erin Pearce 2nd place Lee High - Advisor Frankie Farbotko High Individual Copper Woodward - Whigham Middle
Seniors 1st Place Lee High - Advisor Frankie Farbotko 2nd Place Tift High - Advisor Will McAllister HIgh Individual Ethan Davis - Lee High
Thank you for bringing your students to the 2025 South Region Rally. We had an incredible day.
A special thank you to Katibeth Wise for capturing moments from the rally. Photos from the day are available here: https://www.georgiaffa.org/album.aspx?ID=668
A special thank you to our Area Officers, ABAC volunteers, and all of you who helped make this day run smoothly. We are grateful for the time and energy you invest in your students.
Last week during the South Region Rally, Zeke Chapman with Magnolia Loom/Support Georgia Agriculture/Rally Apparel Co-Op joined us to sell South Region merchandise and other products. Unfortunately one of the t-shirts they sold has Georgia misspelled. This was a complete and honest mistake by Zeke and his team. A teacher reached out to him after the event to tell him about the error. Zeke has reached out to me to get this issue resolved and set up a form to fill out so that he and his team can get refunds processed. So far two people have reached out
Registration for the South Region Land Judging CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Land Judging Date: Thursday, September 25 Location: ABAC 34 2802 Moore HWY, Tifton, GA 31794 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 10:00 AM and the contest will begin at 10:30 AM.
Event: Area 6 Land Judging Date: Thursday, September 25 Location: ABAC 34 2802 Moore HWY, Tifton, GA 31794 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 2:30 PM and the contest will begin at 3:00 PM.
As always, let me know if plans change or any drops.
DON'T FORGET WAIVERS!!!
Thanks see ya'll next week
*Area 5* Jake Barber Bainbridge Victoria Harrell Luke Smith Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Harry Tucker Wade Collins Cairo Robbie Harrison Levi Greene Colquitt Christian Academy Floyd Peters Bryce Roberts Colquitt County William Burt Logan Kitchens Crisp County High Eric Dixon Camilo Hernandez Early County Sierra Boerner John Lawton Morgan Irwin County Shayla Johnson Case (Andrew) Peavy Lee County High Rebecca Sapp Colton Richardson Miller County David Wolfe AJ Short Mitchell County High Simon Wilkes Cole Dustin Pataula Charter Robert (Bert) Bodiford
Good morning teachers. THANK YOU, for attending Region Rally yesterday. I believe it was a great day! There will be a more detailed email on Monday concerning feedback from you about the rally. Until then, please ask you students about the day. What they liked, didn’t like, etc. See you soon.
Just a reminder to give us some feedback on the rally. We have only gotten 26 responses so far.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM Subject: Region Rally To: <[log in to unmask]>
Good morning to you all! For those of you who attended the rally yesterday, thanks for being a part of it! We could not have asked for much better weather than what we had. I hope you all enjoyed the activities. Before it goes too far, I wanted to ask for your feedback. I have provided a link for you to
We look forward to welcoming your students to the Floral Design Challenge at this year’s South Region Rally! Please share the following information with your participants:
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*Supplies Provided:* Students do not need to bring anything. All flowers and supplies will be furnished. -
*Preparation:* Materials have been prepared for the students and advisors who signed up on the Google Form. -
Good morning to all of the South Region and welcome to the beginning of SeptOctNovember. (If you don't know what this is, ask me) This is your reminder to complete your monthly report. Things are gearing up to be busy but don't forget about these monthly reports. Middle School/High School Teachers, your reports should be completed by the 10th of the month and have: 1. an entry for EVERY day Monday-Friday. (Weekends should definitely be included if you work) 2. a minimum of 20 hours of extended day 3. a minimum of 20 contacts 4. a minimum of 4 SAE
Please take a moment to share the attached flyer with students who may have an interest in attending the University of Georgia. Our showcase event in Tifton involves departments from the Tifton, Athens, and Griffin campuses. So students can have the opportunity to talk with faculty and staff in their preferred major.
We are excited to welcome you and your students to the 2025 South Region Rally! Please review the information below carefully—this email includes everything you need to know for a smooth day.
Good Morning. Here are the parking instructions once again. Please read and follow all of these. I will be in the area to help guide you. It is very important that you follow these instructions for parking. I will try and explain as much as possible. There are two maps attached. One says "Rally Entrance" and the other is "Rally Parking" *ALL TRAFFIC* will enter Through Gate 1 off of Hwy 133. As you enter off of Hwy 133 go straight. You will go past the Colquitt County Jail on your right. After you pass the jail you will take
*Area 5 Junior* Bainbridge Victoria Harrell Bainbridge Middle Ward Cole CA Gray Middle Shelby McClellan Cairo Robbie Harrison Eighth Street Middle Eve Rogers Lee County High Frankie Farbotko Lee County Middle East Ashley Holden Lee County Middle West Cali Laws Tift County Will McAllister W. J. Williams Middle Brittany Gibbs Whigham Middle Erin Pearce Wilcox County Drew Willingham Worth County Middle Teresa Lindstrom *Area 5 Senior* Bainbridge Victoria Harrell Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Chrys Milner Cairo Robbie Harrison Colquitt County Hannah Roberts Early County Sierra Boerner Lee County High Frankie Farbotko Pataula Charter Robert (Bert) Bodiford Terrell County Vincent Cutts
We are excited to showcase the talents of your students in South Region’s Got Talent at this year’s Region Rally! Thank you for encouraging your students to participate. Below you will find details to help them prepare:
*Event Details*
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*Date & Location:* Thursday, September 4, RW Griffin Building -
*Time:* 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM -
*Lunch Conflicts:* If your student’s scheduled time overlaps with lunch, they may eat lunch before or after their performance.
Please read and follow all of these. I will be in the area to help guide you. It is very important that you follow these instructions for parking. I will try and explain as much as possible. There are two maps attached. One says "Rally Entrance" and the other is "Rally Parking" *ALL TRAFFIC* will enter Through Gate 1 off of Hwy 133. As you enter off of Hwy 133 go straight. You will go past the Colquitt County Jail on your right. After you pass the jail you will take a left. You will see a "round -about" in
*Please note the close dates:* *Area 5 September 23rd at 12:00 PM*
*Area 6 September 25th at 12:00 PM*
Area 5 Floral Design and ATE Tuesday, October 21 ABAC 3:45 Registration 4:30 Start Both events will be held in the Ag Technology Building
Area 6 Floral Design and ATE Thursday, October 23 Pierce County High School, 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516, USA 3:45 Registration 4:30 Start Registration will be outside of cafeteria Floral Design in the Cafeteria ATE in Ag Classrooms
Thank you for signing up for the SR Corn Hole tournament. Brackets and rules are attached The tournament will start right after the open session around 10:25. So be on time please. *Please email me back, if you can bring boards and bags. ( we need around 8)*
I am really looking forward to the tournament. Middle school winning team - $40 High school winning team - $40
The registration is now open for the *Area Meats Evaluation** CDE's *and is open on the Georgia AG ED Website. Below is some additional information:
1. Closes on August 29 At 11pm 2. Meats Evaluation CDE <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=84> 3. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 4. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 5. *Senior Students:* 3 Placing Classes, 1 Beef Quality and Yield grading(Ribeye steak) and 25 ID 6. *Junior Students:* 3 Placing Classes and 20ID
*From:* Rachel Kinsaul <[log in to unmask]> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:33 PM *Subject:* Great Ag Videos from School Nutrition
Can you share this resource out over the list serve?
I am working with the School Nutrition Department to highlight the Harvest of the Month and would like to share these resources. I think they would be great for elementary, middle school classes, Basic Ag, and Horticulture! The videos are about 10 minutes long.
Please find attached the handouts we are ….. well… handing out at teacher’s meeting this week. It was good to see the Area 5 teachers last night, and I look forward to seeing my Area 6 colleagues tomorrow night.
With best regards,
Barry
D. Barry Croom, Ed.D UGA Tifton Campus Undergraduate Programs<https://tifton.caes.uga.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs.html> | Coordinator Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication <https://alec.caes.uga.edu/> | Professor 2360 Rainwater Road | Tifton, GA 31793 p: 229-386-3116<tel:2293863116> | m: 229-392-1577 e: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Research and Scholarship | ORCID<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7710-5212> | Linked In<https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile>
Dear South Region Agricultural Education Teachers, We are excited to announce ShowCAES 2025, which will take place on Monday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. in the NESPAL Seminar Room. This annual event is designed to:
* Showcase the departments and degrees offered through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
* Connect students with faculty, CAES leadership, and admissions and financial aid specialists.
The registration is now open for the *Area Meats Evaluation** CDE's *and is open on the Georgia AG ED Website. Below is some additional information:
1. Closes on August 29 At 11pm 2. Meats Evaluation CDE <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=84> 3. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 4. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 5. *Senior Students:* 3 Placing Classes, 1 Beef Quality and Yield grading(Ribeye steak) and 25 ID 6. *Junior Students:* 3 Placing Classes and 20ID
Teachers, in an effort to keep data on the courses that are being taught, I am asking that you complete the Google form that is included in this email. This is for the courses that you are currently teaching this Fall.
Very simple, very short.
Thanks
South Region Fall 2025 Ag Courses <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbOGEqVEyB8tW1n8JH8I2Av13GRX43oWZC5HbQCG4hWZg2zQ/viewform?usp=header>
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
BE SECURING YOUR WAIVERS - I WILL NOT HAVE ANY ON SITE
REGISTERED SO FAR:
AREA 5 Name ChapterName Barber, Jake Bainbridge Collins, Wade Cairo Greene, Levi Colquitt Christian Academy Hernandez, Camilo Early County Wessels, Liam Lee County High Short, AJ Mitchell County High Albritton, Christian Seminole County Bridges, Jordan Southwest Georgia Academy Lee, Daylon Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Montgomery, Wesley Thomasville City High Golden , Bowen Tift County Oliver, Ty Wilcox County Rogers, Jonathan Worth County High
Good morning. One more reminder about our teacher meetings this week. Area 5 -- Tuesday at ABAC (Howard Auditorium) Area 6 -- Thursday at Ware County High (Auditorium)
For Both Meetings .. First-year teachers, your meeting begins at 1:30, all others at 4:30.
Attached are maps for both locations.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
The South Region will be hosting four Floral Design Mini Clinics this fall to help your students prepare for the CDE. All four clinics will cover the same content. Registration will close at the end of the day on *Friday, August 29th*, to allow time for ordering supplies.
Just a reminder that fall plugs and ferns will be delivered at the Region Teacher Meetings this week. I have attached a list of schools that placed orders to this email.
*Pick-Up Dates & Locations*
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*Area 5:* Tuesday, August 26 – ABAC Greenhouse - https://goo.gl/maps/bkcs2vnRv9zarZgF8 *Note:* In past years, pickup was on the ABAC circle. This year, to reduce stress on the plugs, they will be placed inside the ABAC Greenhouse. They will be available for pickup *after *the meeting. You will not be able to pick up your plugs before the meeting. -
Just a reminder that Employment Skills materials are due at the Area Teacher Meetings this week. Please make sure you register through the GAAGED Portal AND bring 5 hard copies of your materials.
*Event Guidelines* All event guidelines can be found on the Georgia FFA website: Employment Skills LDE Guidelines <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CjeGePzf38K06mVSIANk-nXA/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiaffa.org%2Femploymentskills>
*Note the following update to the Guidelines: *To protect student identity, all resumes should list the student’s first initial and last name only (i.e. A. Smith). Contact information listed on the student’s materials should be the address, phone number and email address of their school/chapter. It is
Teachers, many of you have welcomed new members to your family this year. These are the ones that I can remember....
Victoria Harrell Reece Bozeman James and Courtney Renshaw Jared and Victoria Wayne Kristen Edwards Stephanie Summerlin (grandbaby) Jeci Bohanon Gabe Brogdon Levi Dunn
Who have I forgotten? Either children or grandchildren. Please let me know.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
It is Friday, and college football officially kicks off tomorrow! As Travis Tritt would say, *“It’s a great day to be alive.”*
Attached, you will find the Region Rally Registration list as of 8:30 AM. Please take a moment to review this spreadsheet carefully and confirm that your information is accurate.
*What do I do if I need to make changes?* In the confirmation email you received from JotForm when submitting your registration, you will see a blue link at the bottom titled *“edit this submission.”* That link allows you to update your information without submitting a new
Good morning. A reminder that our region meetings are next week. Area 5 at ABAC in the Howard Auditorium and Area 6 at Ware County High School. For those of you who are first-year teachers, you will meet at these locations at 1:30. For all others, the meeting begins promptly at 4:30. If you are in Area 6 but closer to ABAC and would like to attend the Area 5 meeting, you are more than welcome to attend. All I ask is that you let me know, especially if you requested a calendar. However, if you are getting plugs, you
Here is the information about metal and woodworking projects at the Sunbelt Expo.
FFA Members 6th – 12th grade are invited to enter their metal or woodworking projects in the Farm Credit Ag Mechanics Contest at the Sunbelt Expo. We are excited to host the 8th Farm Credit Ag Mechanics Contest at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie coming up on Oct. 14-16!
Good afternoon. A reminder that our region meetings are next week. Area 5 at ABAC in the Howard Auditorium and Area 6 at Ware County High School. For those of you who are first-year teachers, you will meet at these locations at 1:30. For all others, the meeting begins promptly at 4:30. If you are in Area 6 but closer to ABAC and would like to attend the Area 5 meeting, you are more than welcome to attend. All I ask is that you let me know, especially if you requested a calendar. However, if you are getting plugs, you
Teachers, Mrs Schwing sent a reminder about region rally earlier this morning. I wanted to let you know that unfortunately we will not be participating with the Sleep In Heavenly Peace organization. If we decide on another service opportunity I will let you know.
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Region Rally registration is officially open! This email serves as your one-stop shop for everything you need to know to register and prepare for this year’s South Region Rally. We’ve made a few updates to the event, so please read carefully and in full. A second email with logistical details (parking, arrival instructions, etc.) will be sent after registration closes.
Just a reminder that fall plugs and ferns will be delivered at the Region Teacher Meetings.. I have attached a list of schools who placed orders to this email.
*Pick-Up Dates & Locations*
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*Area 5:* Tuesday, August 26 – ABAC Greenhouse *Note:* In past years, pickup was on the ABAC circle. This year, to reduce stress on the plugs, they will be placed inside the ABAC Greenhouse. They will be available for pickup *after *the meeting. You will not be able to pick up your plugs before the meeting. -
Teachers, you probably saw an email from Lynne Wilson. This does not apply to you. Your POW and Monthly Reports are still on the Georgia AgEd website as always.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Registration for the South Region Land Judging CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Land Judging Date: Thursday, September 25 Location: ABAC 34 2802 Moore HWY, Tifton, GA 31794 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 10:00 AM and the contest will begin at 10:30 AM.
Event: Area 6 Land Judging Date: Thursday, September 25 Location: ABAC 34 2802 Moore HWY, Tifton, GA 31794 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 2:30 PM and the contest will begin at 3:00 PM.
The registration is now open for the *Area Meats Evaluation** CDE's *and is open on the Georgia AG ED Website. Below is some additional information:
1. Closes on August 29 At 11pm 2. Meats Evaluation CDE <https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=84> 3. *CDE Sign In:* 3:45-4:15 PM 4. *CDE Start Time*: 4:30 PM - Please make sure your students arrive on time as this is a timed event. 5. *Senior Students:* 3 Placing Classes, 1 Beef Quality and Yield grading(Ribeye steak) and 25 ID 6. *Junior Students:* 3 Placing Classes and 20ID
*I WOULD HIGHLY, HIGHLY - HIGHLY RECOMMEND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, FOR YOU CAN PRINT AS MANY COPIES AS YOU WANT TO SERVE AS A CLASSROOM TEXTBOOK FOR INSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * *Makes your investment go a lot further!* --
Registration is now open!! Please note the close date: *August 29th, at 12:00 PM*
Tractor we will be using will be announced at the Teachers meetings August 26th and 28th. Should be a 5 series - John Deere. DON'T FORGET THE WAIVER FORM IN CDE GUIDELINES <https://www.georgiaffa.org/docs/Tractor_Operations__Maintenance_%20CDE%20Guidelines_Revised__2024_17158.pdf> DOCUMENT. Pages 10 and 11
Event Format
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Written Exam – 20 MC questions over information from the references below
The South Region will be hosting four Floral Design Mini Clinics this fall to help your students prepare for the CDE. All four clinics will cover the same content. Registration will close at the end of the day on *Friday, August 29th*, to allow time for ordering supplies.
Good morning to you all. Here is a reminder that your monthly reports are due on the 10th. As you complete these please remember that activities reported should be student centered. While we know there are times that you just "need to get stuff done" these need to be few and far between. Additionally, with more clarification this year, please make sure there are a minimum of 4 SAE visits/contacts per month.
*Any South Region teachers that plan to compete in or would like to know more about the Agricultural Mechanics CDE, please see the information about a practice contest below: Please take advantage of this opportunity for you and your students.*
Dear Agricultural Educators,
We are excited to invite you to the *Agricultural Mechanics Practice CDE*, which will be held on *January 16, 2026*. This event is open to all schools across the state and is completely *free of charge*.
Good morning to you all. Perhaps this is the first day of school for you or maybe the start of a second week or pre-planning. In any case, I pray that you have a great year! I pray you have the wisdom and strength to face each day, each class and each student. Every year your school administration will have direction and goals for your system. My direction and goals for you are the same as they have been since I began this position…
We are approximately three weeks away from the official beginning of CDE/LDE season in the South Region and the start of the Employment Skills LDE.
*Event Guidelines* All event guidelines can be found on the Georgia FFA website: Employment Skills LDE Guidelines <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/ChkLduWBwa-je7gdBwdHpcxo/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiaffa.org%2Femploymentskills>
*Note the following update to the Guidelines: *To protect student identity, all resumes should list the student’s first initial and last name only (i.e. A. Smith). Contact information listed on the student’s materials should be the address, phone number and email address of their school/chapter. Personal contact information should not be provided by students.
Region Rally registration is officially open! This email serves as your one-stop shop for everything you need to know to register and prepare for this year’s South Region Rally. We’ve made a few updates to the event, so please read carefully and in full. A second email with logistical details (parking, arrival instructions, etc.) will be sent after registration closes.
Yep, it's that time again!!! Certainly you know what is expected... but just in case....
1. an entry for EVERY day Monday-Friday. (Weekends should definitely be included if you work) 2. a minimum of 20 hours of extended day 3. a minimum of 20 contacts (names please) 4. a minimum of 4 SAE visits/contacts
Good afternoon. As of the sending of this email, only about 100 of the 170 teachers in the South Region have completed this form. PLEASE take 5 minutes and complete it now. This should be done no later than 4:17 pm on Friday, the 25th of July.
*EVERYONE, even if you are not obtaining an advanced degree, needs to complete the form so that we know we have a response from all teachers. EVERYONE!!!!!*
Teachers, Please register for Prescribed Fire Certification posted on CTAERN Click Here <https://www.ctaern.org/connect/admin/viewworkshops/editworkshop.aspx?ID=9636>
Shawn S. Collins Forestry Wildlife & Natural Resources Specialist/Region Agriculture Teacher South Region Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 https://www.georgiaffa.org/aged_south Office: 229-386-3198 Truck/Mobile: 229-891-4330
With the PRC taking on new representation, we are beginning the process to determine what our budgetary requests for the next fiscal year will be. To help us plan accordingly, please complete the attached form no later than Friday, July 25th.
*EVERYONE, even if you are not obtaining an advanced degree, needs to complete the form so that we know we have a response from all teachers. EVERYONE!!!!!*
Good morning. There is an opening for a middle school Ag Teacher in Wayne County. The school is Martha Puckett Middle School. Great Ag Community!! The position is listed on TeachGeorgia.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Good morning. Only the weekend and then it's time for the GVATA Conference! I look forward to seeing you there. For me, this has always been a great time to visit with teachers and find that boost to kick the year off. I want to remind you (if you have not already done so) to complete the South Region Directory/Teaching information form. As of this morning, we are still missing about 50 out of the 170 teachers in the South Region. This is very important information such as... 1. Do you want a printed calendar? 2. Who is your administration?
Good afternoon. A friendly reminder to complete the Directory Information. 2025-2026 Directory/Teaching Information <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr57snkqdod3O12pQH-qbnJ9ptVgSlQ1ECu81VR4luskqQyQ/viewform?usp=dialog>
Also... the 10th of July is very close. Remember to get those June Monthly Reports Done!
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Also, please send a thank you to your legislators if you have not already done so. Send me a copy of your thank you and you will be entered into a drawing at summer conference. Deadline to enter is July 4 at 5:00pm
I have had around 10 people cancel this morning. If you were hoping to get to come to this workshop, you still can! Don't worry about arriving late. We'll get you caught up.
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783
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Good morning to you all. It is time once again to gather vital teacher and school information for our office and the South Region Calendar. Please follow the link below to access the form. Please complete this no later than Thursday, July 10th at 5:00 pm. That gives me time to look at who is missing (there should not be any) before the GVATA Summer Conference begins. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Good morning. Valdosta High has an opening for a high school teacher for the coming school year. Animal Science, Vet Science, Forestry. Three teacher program with a middle school feeder program. Has not yet been posted but should be on Monday.
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the Proficiency Workshop. This workshop will allow you to get practical tips and see examples that will help you understand placement and entrepreneurship applications.
Whether you are new to proficiency awards or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will provide helpful insights for all experience levels.
Good morning to you all, and thank you to those who have responded to participate in the softball game. We need more ladies to play. The team must be coed with 5 ladies and 5 men on the field. I have only heard from two ladies that are willing to play. Come on, step up and enjoy the game. Email me directly if you would be would like to participate.
We are excited to offer an in-person Proficiency Application Workshop designed to help you better understand the components of the application and equip you with tips and strategies to support your students’ SAE recognition. This workshop will focus on common errors and how to fix them to improve the application score.
Whether you are new to proficiency awards or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will provide helpful insights for all experience levels.
Ladies and Gentlemen. We, South Region, have an opportunity to participate in a Softball tournament at the GVATA Summer Conference. This is to be a CO-ED team made up of our teachers. If we want to have an Area 5 and Area 6 team, great, but we need to at least have a Region Team to compete against the North and Central Region. There are rules established that state there should be an equal number of males and females on the team. Please send me an email response if you are interested in participating.
I have attached a spreadsheet of the received plug orders. Please verify that your information is correct. If you need to add an order or edit your submission, you may do so until 4:00 PM today. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day.
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783 ᐧ
Just a friendly reminder...Fall Plug Orders are due tomorrow.
Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production. We appreciate your early attention to this so we can ensure a smooth start to the season.
Order Form Link: https://form.jotform.com/251265539361156
Important Details:
Deadline to Submit: Friday, May 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon)
*Below is the email that I sent on April 9. I had asked that you complete this by April 13. As of today, only 57 out of 171 teachers in the South Region have replied. PLEASE, complete this as you finish reading it. Thanks. Attached are those that have already completed the form.... Thank you.*
Thomasville City Schools is looking for an ag teacher. New facilities! Primarily Ag Mech and Horticulture pathways. If interested, contact Ashley Palmer at [log in to unmask]
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Save the date if you want to become prescribe fire certified and a step closer to industry certification.
I'm working on getting you Ctaern credit for the course and having them pay the course fee.
See details below.
I have asked for the college to make me aware when registration opens, but see the link at the bottom of this email that will carry you directly to the registration page.
Teachers, I just got a phone call that a forwarded email from me has been sent that has some sort of attachment from a google doc about school funding. This is NOT from me. Delete
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Just a friendly reminder...Fall Plug Orders are due one week from today.
Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production. We appreciate your early attention to this so we can ensure a smooth start to the season.
*Order Form Link:* https://form.jotform.com/251265539361156
*Important Details:*
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*Deadline to Submit:* *Friday, May 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon)* -
It's that time again - time to place your 2025 Fall Plant Orders! Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production. We appreciate your early attention to this so we can ensure a smooth start to the season.
*Order Form Link:* https://form.jotform.com/251265539361156
*Important Details:*
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*Deadline to Submit:* *Friday, May 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon)* -
We are excited to share the promotional materials for the 2025 South Region FFA Region Rally, taking place on Thursday, September 4th at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA. Due to the quick turnaround for registration shortly after the school year begins, we encourage you to begin discussing the event with your students before summer break to ensure your students can participate.
I will be teaching a Logger Tape repair class at Camp John Hope on June 10 & 11. Please go to the CTAERN website to get more details from the agenda and to register.
If you do not attend, please *get me your logger tapes* in need of repairs *before or at your region banquet *(it will be a good experience for my students).
We are looking forward to honoring our Area 6 FFA Chapters and electing a new team of Area Officers at the banquet on Tuesday evening. While we know some chapters will not be able to attend in person, we still want your two voting delegates to have a voice in selecting their representatives.
We are looking forward to honoring our Area 5 FFA Chapters and electing a new team of Area Officers at the banquet on Monday evening. While we know some chapters will not be able to attend in person, we still want your two voting delegates to have a voice in selecting their representatives.
Below is a list of those applications that have been submitted. If you were planning to have a student submit an application, please make sure they are listed here. If there is an error please let me know.
AwardName LastName FirstName MiddleName ChapterName Star in Agricultural Placement Miles Jamin Appling County FFA Star in Agricultural Placement Bennett Logan Jack Colquitt County FFA Star in Agricultural Placement Wilkerson Drevin Cory Cook High FFA Star in Agricultural Placement Wheeler Lacie Lee County High Star in Agricultural Placement Griner Elizabeth Pierce County Star in Agricultural Placement Tovar-Martinez Joan Sumter County FFA Star in
*Attention, teachers!* It’s the FINAL DAY of the opportunity to submit applications for our highest honor of the season at National FFA!
Don’t miss your chance to submit your deserving student's application for the American FFA Degree! This deal vanishes *tonight at midnight!*
Whether your student's SAE is animals, plants, machinery, or a combination, they deserve to be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments while being a part of your program.
Teachers, attached is a PDF that shows the FINAL numbers for our area banquet. No changes can be made. Please bring payment to the banquet if possible. Area 5 - Monday, May 5 at ABAC Area 5 - Tuesday, May 6 at Ware County High
For both banquets, the meal will be served beginning at 5:00 and the program will begin at 6:00.
Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the next round of the Area Officer selection process.
*Area 5 Jr. Representative Candidates* Hunter Hall - Bainbridge High Landon Hembree - C.A. Gray Jr. High Rylee Claire Kelly - Crisp County Middle Michael Corbett - Lee Middle East Gracie Addison - Lee Middle West
*Area 5 Sr. Officer Candidates * Dilan Amin - Sumter Co High Elizabeth Adams - Bainbridge High Molly Dell - Colquitt County Ryan Kelly - Crisp County High AJ Short - Mitchell County James Wise - Tift County
It was great to see so many of you at the State Convention last week. I hope that you got a few extra hours of sleep once you got home, because I would be willing to bet that you didn't get any extra during the convention. For those of you who are working to complete American FFA Degrees and Star Applications, please be reminded that they are due on *THURSDAY, MAY 1. There is no extententon.* You may need to have that (those) student (s) stay at school longer than they want to to complete the application.
Good afternoon. Just a friendly reminder that your Area Banquet registration is due today. The system is set to shut down at 6:05 this afternoon and will be unable to receive submissions after that time.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
We have received the following Area Officer applications. If you have turned in an application for a student and their name is not on this list, please contact me as soon as possible.
The announcement for the top 12 Senior Candidates and the top 5 Junior Candidates from each area will be announced by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 28. Just a reminder, the finalists must arrive at the Area Banquet at 4:30 PM to take the exam.
I will be teaching a Logger Tape repair class at Camp John Hope on June 10 & 11. Please go to the CTAERN website to get more details from the agenda and to register.
If you do not attend, please *get me your logger tapes* in need of repairs *before or at your region banquet *(it will be a good experience for my students).
Area Officer Applications are due to the South Region Office on Monday, April 21.
For those who could not attend—or if you'd like to review the information again—you’ll find the recording and presentation from our Area Officer Interest Meeting linked below:
*Meeting Recording* Passcode: %ry2Y7tg Watch the Recording <https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/component-page?accessLevel=meeting&action=viewdetailpage&sharelevel=meeting&useWhichPasswd=meeting&requestFrom=pwdCheck&clusterId=us06&componentName=need-password&meetingId=ngo7pMgOog2iGGRYvnQRZYE1H6o7DPmSjP_PNEnsETjX5zRtKFMVQdyOdpbAdz3S.INFhYeVI8hdo3DOG&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F6aivHZxzgLB1T2kHTEpeBxcikQXSjeZCPTZJgXv4VY-ZWAEg-080UlygbEfDm0f5.O1SeVWYf84NKz462>
*Presentation Slides* View the Presentation <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t78p_0yi44qltYtMBIYKJqzvju6EO5ryv1-ukb4__LI/edit?usp=sharing>
*Area Officer Application Link* Applications and additional details are available on the Georgia FFA website: Area Officer Application Information <https://www.georgiaffa.org/Applications> *Timeline of Area Officer Elections*
Thank you for your participation in the Area 6 Weyerhaeuser Forestry Field Day CDE.
I would like to again thank our sponsor Weyerhaeuser; and their representative Daniel Atkins who was the MC of a quality event.
I would also like to thank Forestry Consultant Scott Cunningham, 5 Regional Forester Mark Madray, Forest Area 10 FMO Jason Squires Southeast district Supervisor Blair Joiner, GFC Foresters, and the Old Satilla GFC District County Units (FMO Area 7, 8, 9, 10) for their part in making the event and the other 5 Forestry Field Day events happen. Also, the skill on the
Thank you for your participation in the Area 5 Forestry Field Day CDE.
I would like to again thank our sponsors Langdale, and PCA those who served as judges
I would also like to thank the Georgia Forestry Commission GFC Foresters, and GFC County Unit's who assisted judging and scoring of the event and all events this FFD season.
2. Area 5 teachers, POW evaluations on Tuesday will begin at 9:00 am, if you are coming to the office and at 12:00pm if you are going to Reed Bingham. Please, know your login credentials for the evaluation. Also, since we didn’t set individual time slots, please be patient as we conduct these evaluations. If you have all of your information organized, it will not take long to complete yours.
Teachers, our Spring Region meeting will be held on Monday through Zoom at 4:00pm. This will only be on Monday! There is no make-up for this meeting! When you sign in make sure that your name is listed correctly in the Zoom so that we can check attendance. It will record your name and the length of time that you were in the meeting. There is no need for you to put your name in the chat.
Just a reminder...Area Officer Applications are due to the South Region Office on Monday, April 21.
***The Area Officer application has been updated.** *
For those who could not attend—or if you'd like to review the information again—you’ll find the recording and presentation from our Area Officer Interest Meeting linked below:
*Meeting Recording* Passcode: %ry2Y7tg Watch the Recording <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CYiF2AQ8vNEeR2wIuw1o9yy7/https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fcomponent-page%3FaccessLevel%3Dmeeting%26action%3Dviewdetailpage%26sharelevel%3Dmeeting%26useWhichPasswd%3Dmeeting%26requestFrom%3DpwdCheck%26clusterId%3Dus06%26componentName%3Dneed-password%26meetingId%3Dngo7pMgOog2iGGRYvnQRZYE1H6o7DPmSjP_PNEnsETjX5zRtKFMVQdyOdpbAdz3S.INFhYeVI8hdo3DOG%26originRequestUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus06web.zoom.us%252Frec%252Fshare%252F6aivHZxzgLB1T2kHTEpeBxcikQXSjeZCPTZJgXv4VY-ZWAEg-080UlygbEfDm0f5.O1SeVWYf84NKz462>
Good morning. A reminder for those of you who are in the northwest portion of Area 5, I will be in Edison today beginning at 1:00 to conduct evaluations. I will be at the Baptist Church. 19530 Hartford St Edison Ga 39846 Please make sure you bring all documents for your evaluation. Items such as advisory committee meeting minutes, FFA chapter meeting minutes, lesson plans, etc.
We have received Spring Plug payments from the schools listed below. If your chapter is *not* on this list, please check with your bookkeeper to ensure payment is sent before the end of the school year.
Invoices were sent via email through JotForm, and a copy was also provided at pick-up. If you need another copy or need the invoice adjusted for your bookkeeper, feel free to reach out to me.
In order to help us help you promote your Agricultural Education Program and FFA Chapter, we would like you to complete the following survey to gather information on who your state representative and state senator are that represent your school. The Region Office will assist in promoting Chapters in our Region to state legislators by sending region and state award results to them during the school year. CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SURVEY <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCzSmZtogEZbkI63-Stzbf-0YWjPfN6SUeujbKU6QJwxAkEg/viewform?usp=header>
Good morning to all South Region Teachers. I hope this email finds you well. A few reminders... *For All South Region.*... *Our Spring meeting will be South Region Wide! THIS WILL BE ONE DAY ONLY!!! It will be held on Monday, April 14 at 4:00pm*.* You are required to attend!!* We will send a Zoom link later in the week and again on Monday. Also.. we sent a link about Area Banquet last week. Please complete this as soon as possible. The deadline is April 22.
South region… please be in prayer for Brittany Gibbs, Ag Teacher in Colquitt County. She and her son were in a bad wreck yesterday afternoon. Her son is fine but Brittany is in the hospital with multiple injuries. She’s doing okay but needs prayers for her and her family.
Hello South Region. As the school year draws near the end, it is time for us to prepare for your attendance at the Area Banquets. The dates of these are Monday May 5 at ABAC, for Area 5 and Tuesday, May 6 at Ware County High School, for Area 6. Yes that is correct, Area 6 Banquet will be on a TUESDAY.
I thought I had shared this with you via the Ag Ed South Listserve on Wednesday through an editable form in Google Sheets. It appears to me, after talking to some of you that it must not have gone through.
SO IF YOUR STUDENTS NAME IS MISSPELLED or if the pronunciation is wrong. Please let me know ASAP, or if you don't see your students name at all.
The Area VI Welding Career Development Event was a great success yesterday.
Many thanks to the faculty, administration, and students at Coastal Pines Technical College for hosting us in their AMAZING facility yesterday!!! The welding facility is state of the art and they really rolled out the red carpet for us!!! THANK YOU.
Also, the industry support and partnerships with *Kelley Manufacturing Company [KMC]* - many, many thanks for the help and the donation of metal for the event! Hard to do a welding contest without metal!!
The State FFA Convention is only 27 days away! To help you prepare your students for *Proficiency Interviews, the Agriscience Fair, and LDEs at the State Convention*, we are hosting three different *State Convention Prep Days.* *Event Details:*
*Dates:* Wednesday, April 2 (FULL) | Wednesday, April 9 | Wednesday, April 16 *Time:* Schedule a session between *9:00 **a.m. and 5:00 p.m.* on any of the available dates *Location:* ABAC – 2nd floor of Branch Hall
Well, apparently we all missed the evaluation in Edison on March 10. How about I correct that to April 10. I’m sorry for trying to add more time to this school year. 😂
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
Good afternoon. For those of you in the far west side of Area 5, I will be in Edison on March 10th at the Baptist Church. 19530 Hartford St Edison Ga 39846 I will be there beginning at 1:00. If you would like to take advantage of a shorter drive for your evaluation, let me know you are coming and an approximate time.
The Area V Welding Career Development Event was a great success yesterday.
Many thanks to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for hosting us in their pristine facilities yesterday, the welding facility is state of the art and AMAZING!!! THANK YOU.
Also, the industry support and partnerships with *Kelley Manufacturing Company [KMC]* - many, many thanks for the help and the donation of metal for the event! Hard to do a welding contest without metal!!
Please double check your AET account and make sure you have corrected, if they can be, and resubmit by days end today your State FFA Degrees that were returned for corrections. They are due back to the South Region in the AET portal today.
Thanks,
I will be conducting a Welding CDE today, so if you call or reach out I will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for today’s Area Officer Interest Meeting. For those who could not attend—or if you'd like to review the information again—you’ll find the recording and presentation linked below:
*Meeting Recording* Passcode: %ry2Y7tg Watch the Recording <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CXGy8gww8B6L0r5AZQb8vmXB/https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F6aivHZxzgLB1T2kHTEpeBxcikQXSjeZCPTZJgXv4VY-ZWAEg-080UlygbEfDm0f5.O1SeVWYf84NKz462>
*Presentation Slides* View the Presentation <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CXGy8gsLC1RpkLnnQQVnyKWs/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fpresentation%2Fd%2F1t78p_0yi44qltYtMBIYKJqzvju6EO5ryv1-ukb4__LI%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing>
*Area Officer Application Link* Applications and additional details are available on the Georgia FFA website: Area Officer Application Information <https://96c625d2.streaklinks.com/CXGy8gsMDNh6JeLBwwUkcvOK/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgiaffa.org%2Fpage.aspx%3FID%3D17> *Timeline of Area Officer Elections*
Please have your head count submitted by this Friday for the IFCO FFD
*What:* IFCO Forestry Field Day
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
*When:* Wednesday, April 9 *What Time:* 9:15a check-in; 10:15a start
*Meal:* No *Location:* John W. & Margaret Jones Langdale ABAC School Forest, (Closest Address) 518 Willis Still Rd., Chula, GA 31733 *GPS **31.571236, -83.521451* *Registration Deadline:* Friday, March 28 *Registration Link: *IFCO FFD Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOtBd_aB8VUlcYyzE85IMLcjf1lR_JW_FLeWun7bt6AJSVyw/viewform>
Area 6 teachers, as you schedule your evaluation with your administration, please make sure you look at the checksheet that I shared with you many weeks ago. I am still updating it. I will share this with your CTAE director as well. These should be completed by April 15.
As your evaluation is completed, please make sure to send me a copy of the signature page.
Good morning to you all. I am continuing to update the checksheets that I shared with you many weeks ago. (Not Young Farmers). Please check those and make sure I have not missed anything. Remember, I am still updating but if you see something missing please let me know. Additionally, Area 5 teachers, the South Region Staff will be doing your evaluations in person. There are a few options to have this completed....
Congratulations to the following chapters on advancing to the State Parliamentary Procedure and Conduct of Chapter Meetings events, which will take place at the State Convention on April 23-24.
*Area 5 Conduct of Chapter Meetings* 1st Place - Eighth Street Middle - Advisor, Eve Rogers 2nd Place - CA Gray Junior High - Advisor, Shelby McClellan
The state degree review committee has just adjourned.
Please check your degree/application manager page on the AET network for you will see their status (A= accepted or R= returned or BLANK = further clarification)
See the notes on the ones returned that show the reason why it was or what needs to be clarified. Feel free to call me concerning clarification.
*If your chapter name is not listed on one of the TWO lists below, and you think you submitted a National Chapter Application, please contact me. *
The following chapters have submitted *National Chapter** Application Form I:* Bacon Middle School Bainbridge High Bainbridge Middle Baker County K12 School Ben Hill Middle School Brantley County Middle School C.A. Gray Jr. High CA Gray Jr. High Camden Middle School Charlton County High School FF CHS FFA Clinch County High Coffee Middle School Colquitt County High Cook High School Crisp County High School Early County High School Echols County Schools Eighth
TEACHERS PLEASE REGISTER YOUR FORESTRY FIELD DAY CDE TEAM (only register one individual to reserve you a spot) FOR THE REGION FORESTRY FIELD DAY CDE BY Monday, March 25th (3/24/2025) ON THE GEORGIA AG ED WEBSITE.
AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES, YOU WILL BE SENT A LINK TO AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET TO PLACE YOUR STUDENTS NAMES IN THE FORESTRY EVENTS THEY WILL BE COMPETING IN.
Teachers thank you for continued work with the Middle School Record Book Award Program
Please stay diligent with these students and push them towards completing a Proficiency Application, State FFA Degree, and the coveted American FFA Degree. These students are the future of the Agriculture Program/FFA Chapter in your community and the South Region FFA.
You will see a registration page for the *Bobby and Judy Perry Welding Contest Scholarship *on the Ag Ed registration portal. I alluded to this in the CDE announcement email that was sent in late Febuary, but this registration page is something new. This is awarded to a bonafide FFA member who plans to attend ABAC and enroll in the Fall of 2025 who has the highest overall score in Area 5 or Area 6 Welding CDE's. So, please ask your student(s) who are going to be competing, if they are going to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in
*Area 5* NameChapterName Oden, Timberly Crisp County High Manders, Dusty Crisp County High Lopez Morales, Alberto Crisp County High Freeman, James Crisp County High Hammond, Hayden Lee County High Blalock, Kaleb Lee County High James, Cameron Lee County High Herendeen, Aiden Lee County High Machuca, Rodrigo Pelham High Tomas, Fabian Pelham High Lopez, Enrique Pelham High Contreras, Abrahm Pelham High Saldana, Bernardo Sumter County High Diaz-Gonzalez, Luis Sumter County High *Area 6* NameChapterName Griffin, Eli Bacon County High Mullis, Kollin Bacon County High Carver, Samuel Bacon County High Giddens, Austin Bacon County High
The qualification checks will begin shortly by committee and will end on 3/18/25. Please check your degree/application manager page on the AET network periodically for you will see their status (A= accepted or R=rejected)
Also *please read the attached instructions on how the process of making corrections will be conducted if their application needs changes. *
83 FFA observance applications were turned in this year, It was so wonderful to see all the activities your FFA chapters are doing. *AWESOME JOB!!! * After really close placing the winners are as follows:
IF YOU PLAN TO COMPETE WITH A FORESTRY TEAM AT THE AREA 6 FORESTRY CDE (McKINNON FFD) PLEASE FILL OUT THE GOOGLE DOC SO OUR SPONSOR CAN REQUISITION FUNDS FOR THE EVENT.
It is important that this count be accurate (for food and other items).
-THE FIELD DAY IS SCHEDULED TO BE AT :WEYERHAEUSER McKINNON SEED ORCHARD, 1093 Oil Well Rd Jesup, GA 31546
Area 5 8th St Middle Bainbridge High Bainbridge Middle Baker Ben Hill High Ben Hill Middle Bishop Hall Brooks High Brooks Middle CA Gray Jr High Cairo High Calhoun co Colquitt High Crisp High Crisp Middle Early co High Irwin High Irwin Middle Lee High Lee Middle East Lee Middle West Miller High Miller Middle Mitchell High Mitchell middle Norteast Middle Pelham Middle FFA Randolph - Clay Seminole Shiver Middle Southwest Ga STEM Spring Creek Sumter High Sumter Middle Thomas Co Central Tift High Valdosta High Washington Middle Webster Wihigham Willie J Williams Middle Worth High Area 6
Please have your head count submitted by this Friday for the Appling Co. FFD
*What:* Appling Co. Forestry Field Day
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
*When:* Tuesday, March 25 *What Time:* 1:00p check-in; 1:45p start
*Meal:* No *Location:* APPLING COUNTY FORESTRY UNIT 4309 Hatch Pkwy South Baxley , GA 31513 *Registration Deadline:* Friday, March 14 *Registration Link:* Appling County FFD Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7xJYnOp2aGs8Lr6FKdyJwhrgNMnlqJr879SviXcSYNtFOlA/viewform>
Good afternoon South Region Teachers. To those teachers/students who took the time to complete these STAR applications, THANK YOU!. It is always great to see all of these SAEs on display. Teachers, look deep into your student roster, I am absolutely positive there are more that should be recognized and would be able to complete these applications next year. Congratulations to the students and chapters below for being named the South Region Stars for 2025. Each of these will be recognized with a "Blue Sign" at the Area Awards Banquet in May. For the Region Winner, you will receive further
As we wrap up the final LDEs in the South Region, we are excited to look ahead to the State Convention next month. To help you prepare your students for *Proficiency Interviews, the Agriscience Fair, and LDEs at the State Convention*, we are hosting three different *State Convention Prep Days.* *Event Details:*
*Dates:* Wednesday, April 2 | Wednesday, April 9 | Wednesday, April 16 *Time:* Schedule a session between *9:00 **a.m. and 5:00 p.m.* on any of the available dates *Location:* ABAC – 2nd floor of Branch Hall
We invite all FFA members interested in running for a South Region Area Officer position to attend an *Interest Meeting* on *Monday, March 24, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM* via Zoom.
During this session, we will cover:
- The election process - Area Officer responsibilities and expectations - The Area Officer calendar
This meeting is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the leadership role and what it entails.
Just a reminder about the South Region Area Officer Interest Meeting on Zoom on Monday at 4:00 PM. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783
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On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Teachers, > > We invite all FFA members interested in running for a South Region Area > Officer position to attend an *Interest Meeting* on *Monday, March 24, > from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM* via Zoom. > > During
Application season is almost over! If you’re feeling exhausted, it’s likely because your chapter has been engaged in activities worthy of the National Chapter Application (NCA). *National Chapter Application Submission Details*
- *Deadline:* *March 14th* - *Submission Method:* *Application Manager ONLY* (Do NOT submit in-person or via email) - *Judging:* Online through the App Manager (not at the region level)
The South Region Senior Prepared Public Speaking LDE was a fantastic opportunity to witness students showcase their leadership and public speaking skills. We truly appreciate the dedication of all advisors in preparing their students, and we are proud of the effort and commitment demonstrated by each participant.
A special thank you to *UGA Tifton Campus* for hosting yesterday’s competition—your hospitality and support were instrumental in making the event a success.
Thanks to: UGA Tifton and Dr. Barry Croom for the hospitality! Area 6 Treasurer; Mikayla Hayes from Coffee County for assisting with the LDE's! ABAC AG Education Students; Monica Gomez, Savanna Yates, Ansley Nolan - Accuracy and TImekeeping assistance.
To all the judges who took time out of their busy schedules to judge yesterday, a truly, sincere Thank You!!! Y'all are Awesome!!!
The Area 5 & 6 Extemporaneous Speaking event was held this week at NESPAL in Tifton, GA. I would like to thank all of the FFA/Young Farmer Advisors for preparing students who participated, and all judges involved in the process of selecting the winners Thank you Dr. Croom for securing the facility and making a quality event possible.
Teachers... what a great day yesterday! It was so great to get to see and talk with you and your students. Thank you! Thanks again to UGA Tifton and Dr. Barry Croom for the hospitality!
Congratulations to those who will represent the South Region at the State FFA Convention...
Area 5 1st -- Landon Hembree -- CA Gray Jr High 2nd -- Zoey Wimberly -- Pelham High
Teachers, it is with a heavy heart that let you know that Carl Nichols and Garvie Nichols father passed away this afternoon. As I get more information I will pass it along. Please keep these families in your prayers as the mourn their loss.
Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793
4. Farmers and ranchers are reliant on multiple energy sources to run equipment, heat livestock barns, and provide power to storage and maintenance facilities. How can Farm Bureau work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and protect private property rights?
Finals 2. The landscape of American agriculture and the picture of the “typical” American farm continues to change. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau will need to continue to recruit and retain members in order to be a vibrant and effective organization into the future. How can Farm Bureau continue
Please have your head count submitted by this Friday for the Wayne FFD
*What:* Wayne County Forestry Field Day
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
*When: *Wednesday, March 19 *What Time:* 1:00p check-in; 1:45p start
*Meal:* Yes *Location:* Lake Lindsay Grace, 1167 Griffis Rd. Screven, GA 31560 *Registration Deadline*: Friday, March 7 *Registration Link:* Wayne County FFD Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLoLx287QWuV_u4-1bbibC_gQfhRaw23k3c0osieHg87LfFQ/viewform>
Dates April 9 - 11, 2025 This class is necessary for certification to work in community canning/food plants. This workshop will be held at Tift County High School.
Teachers, this is what I have in my office. If you have submitted and I left it off the list, let me know ASAP
*WLC * Kirsten Smith -- Brantley County Orin Harrison -- Pelham High Emmalyn Wright -- Telfair High Preston Lynn -- Bainbridge High Ryan Kelly -- Crisp County Reese Wiard -- Colquitt County Claire Whidden -- Berrien County Emma Jo Roberts -- Ben Hill Liam Wessels -- Lee County Chikeshia Brown -- Terrell County Samuel Edwards -- Golden Isles James Wise -- Tift County Addison Wallace -- Valdosta Adrienne Robinson-Sullivan -- Valdosta Alyson Montoya -- Baker County
Registration for the South Region Parliamentary Procedure and Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE is now open on the GAAGED Website. *Registration Details*
- *Deadline:* Registration will close at *midnight on Friday, March 7th*. - Each chapter may register one Conduct of Chapter Meetings (CCM) team (grades 6-9) and one Parliamentary Procedure team (grades 9-12).
Attached are the submissions for the State FFA Degree and Star Batteries that have been submitted to the AET South Region portal.
The yellow highlight is a confirmation that your student's Star Battery is eligible for competition and submitted with a current year state degree as per the award guidelines.
If you don't see your application(s) listed, please call.
Hello South Region. We will hold our Region Speaking Events on Thursday, March 6 in Tifton at the NESPAL. ( 2356 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793). NOT the UGA Conference Center where we have been for the past few years. Note the schedule below:
Area 5 -- Registration will begin at 8:00am Area 6 -- Registration will begin at 1:00 pm
Teachers.... I made a mistake on the Area 5 Registration time for prepared speaking. We will start registration at 8:30 with the intention of starting the events at 9:00am.
Sorry for the incorrect information.
On Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello South Region. We will hold our Region Speaking Events on Thursday, > March 6 in Tifton at the NESPAL. ( 2356 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793). > NOT the UGA Conference Center where we have been for the past few years. > Note the schedule below: > > Area 5 -- Registration will
Teachers, sorry for causing confusion or anxiety.... Middle School Record Books can be sent to the South Region Applications Email or hard copy delivered to the region office.
-- 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 reminded of the items that are due today....
1 State Degree Applications --AET 2. State Star Applications -- AET 3. State Officer Applications -- South Region Applications email or hard copy delivered to the region office 4. WLC Scholarship Applications -- South Region Applications email or hard copy delivered to the region office 5. Middle School Record Books -- hard copy delivered to the region office
Teachers, if you are submitting a WLC Scholarship Application, they are due on Friday. You can bring a copy to the region office or you can submit it electronically to the South Region Application email. If you submit it electronically, please put it in a PDF format to avoid weird copies.
Teachers, below are the results from our Ag Education CDE held on Monday. I do have a few thank you statements to make first....
Mrs Brittaney Schwing for running the event in my absence Ms Macy Goodman for proctoring the exam portion Dr Barry Croom for reserving space and being a gracious host Mr Charlie Collins and Mr Jesse Black for being the "students" in the room Dr Andrew Thoron, Dr Alex Byrd, Dr Argene Claxton and Ms Katie Warren for judging the event
Area 5 ChapterName AdvisorName Bainbridge Victoria Harrell Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Harry Tucker Bishop Hall Glen Gosier Cairo Robbie Harrison Calhoun County Kedrione Harris Colquitt County Hannah Roberts Early County Lisa Murphree Irwin County High Shayla Johnson Mitchell County High Linda Schwaner Pataula Charter Prairie Smith Southwest Georgia Academy Jay Winkler Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Cindy Fincher Sumter County High Ben Pope Thomas County Central Alicia Hernandez-Perez Tift County Will McAllister Wilcox County Drew Willingham Worth County High Alexis Rinear Area 6
IF YOU PLAN TO COMPETE WITH A FORESTRY TEAM AT THE AREA 6 FORESTRY CDE (McKINNON FFD) PLEASE FILL OUT THE GOOGLE DOC SO OUR SPONSOR CAN REQUISITION FUNDS FOR THE EVENT.
It is important that this count be accurate (for food and other items).
-THE FIELD DAY IS SCHEDULED TO BE AT :WEYERHAEUSER McKINNON SEED ORCHARD, 1093 Oil Well Rd Jesup, GA 31546
State FFA Degrees are due this Friday, February 28th, 2025.
Please see the Community Service guidelines from the National FFA Organization. Please use this as a guide for determining what is considered and what is not considered a community service program.
Good afternoon teachers. As you look at other applications that are coming due, don’t forget about your State FFA Officer candidate. Those applications are due this Friday. You can bring those by the office or send them on the south region applications email. Please don’t forget the picture. If you send it electronically, make sure it’s in a pdf format to help prevent it printing different than you see it. Questions, contact me.
Ichauway Plantation is having an open house Please see the email and enclosed links for more information. * <https://omvttl5ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pjf3aVOOXvQHJQ4duPDL1MNv6ZnfKDnuROyxqyJ27HYO2VautwfpWhpB5LiH2wltdgCe6mujqah-QuTQerJnQcf1tQwVl4KRcMXjt-_hFJyyHKFnlEEv9iZBB2Zu_hIGdhYgzj4JvSvS17iYRV5pzg==&c=ag-uL4SojxhhbuMjqiAwPTKztmwWGJyiskeYuXlZmsph_SeUBZgU4w==&ch=TRLpTPWl2JVYtz8Gw20xqy6XEtuLg29RlsrJC-yS25GXgXhusZi1JA==>*
*Only one month away...*
OPEN HOUSE
March 22, 2025
10am - 2pm
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a Red-cockaded Woodpecker nest cavity looks like? Are you curious about the lives of freshwater mussels? Do you want to learn more about the snakes of southwest Georgia or the names of some of our native azaleas?
Teachers, The scores have been double checked for accuracy and rosters verified.
The South Region Ag Mechanics Career Development Event was held yesterday and we had a good turnout. Thanks for all of your hard work in preparing for this event. Words can not express how much I appreciate all of your help in conducting such a momentous event!!
*Speaking Event on March 6th* *Closes February 25th 2025* *The South Region Speaking events will take place on Thursday March 6th at the UGA Tifton NESPAL. * *Area 5 registration will begin at 9:00 AM. * *9:30 AM Contest Starts* *Area 6 registration will begin at 12:30 PM. * *1:00 Contest Starts*
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Teachers,
To help us prepare our students for the Area Discussion Meet on March 6th, I have organized a practice session to give students an opportunity to experience the competition format and receive feedback to help them prepare. If this practice goes well, I hope to make it an annual
Teachers: The Middle School Record Book Deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025 * Note: If the record book hard copy is received after 5:00 PM, 2/28/2025 at the South Region Office it is late. If the record book electronic copy is received after 11:59 PM, 2/28/2025 by the [log in to unmask] email address it is late.
*PLEASE REGISTER YOUR SUBMISSION ON THE GEORGIA AG ED WEBSITE IN ADDITION TO TURNING IN YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL RECORD BOOK ENTRIES
*Speaking Event on March 6th* *Closes February 25th 2025* *The South Region Speaking events will take place on Thursday March 6th at the UGA Tifton NESPAL. * *Area 5 registration will begin at 9:00 AM. * *9:30 AM Contest Starts* *Area 6 registration will begin at 12:30 PM. * *1:00 Contest Starts*
It is that time, once again, when we will begin the process of selecting our region's State FFA Degrees to be submitted to the State Association. The degree ladder has important benchmarks during their ascension in the National FFA Organization. For those students to qualify, they need to meet certain requirements. Click this link for qualifications: GEORGIA FFA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS <https://www.georgiaffa.org/docs/State_Degree_Revised_2024_46732.pdf>
I am incredibly grateful for the Ag Teachers who took a day out of their classrooms a couple of weeks ago to assist us with judging all 15 proficiencies submitted.
I have attached a complete list of South Region Proficiency placings. We did not have an entry in Service Learning this year. There were four empty categories from other regions where we could have submitted our second place if we had another proficiency in that category. Our goal for next year is for every category to have two submissions and to increase the quality of each
Please have your head count submitted by this Friday for the Satilla FFD @ Laura Walker
*What: *GFC Satilla Forestry Field Day *Field day will include both junior and senior events *When: *Tuesday, March 4 *What Time:* 9:15a check-in; Instructional time for teachers and students 9 45-10-45a, 11:00a field day start
