Good morning, teachers. The link below will take you to our latest newsletter. A *HUGE* thank you to Abigail Griffin for her hard work putting this together. Have a great day!
South Region Ag Education Newsletter <https://www.calameo.com/read/008263212e43a1d6cb65b?authid=xtFd4wchEOha>
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Mobile: 229-873-4202
The Okefenokee Fair in Waycross Georgia Runs from November 3-7th
Important Notes:
FFA Events at the Fair - Wednesday, November 4, 2026; (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>
AgEd family, please be in prayer for Jerry Stone. His father passed away this morning. I don’t have any details about the arrangements to share at this 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 Mobile: 229-873-4202
On Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:06 PM Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> AgEd family, please be in prayer for Jerry Stone. His father passed away > this morning. I don’t have any details about the arrangements to share at > this time. > > > Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!! > > Mr. Stacey Beacham > South Region Director – Agriculture Education > ABAC 34 > 2802 Moore Hwy > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2802+Moore+Hwy+Tifton,+GA+31793?entry=gmail&source=g> > Tifton, GA 31793 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2802+Moore+Hwy+Tifton,+GA+31793?entry=gmail&source=g> > Mobile: 229-873-4202 <(229)%20873-4202> >
Teachers, Welcome to fair season!!!! It is October 2 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.*
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with your students at the Area 6 Floral Design CDE last night at Pierce County High School.
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 12, 2026.
*Area 6 Junior*1st Place – Kiley Usher, Liberty County — Advisor: Jeci Bohannon 2nd Place – Emily Yarbrough, Ware County High — Advisor: Annabelle Jarrett
Good morning to everyone, and welcome to the second month of SeptOctNovember! If this month is anything like the last one, it will be over quickly, so hang on tight. I hope that this email finds you well. There are a lot of things going on this month (like I really needed to tell you), from fairs to the National FFA Convention. I hope that you take care of yourself through all of this. It's easy to get caught up in taking care of all other details and forget about the most important one... YOU! I wanted to send this
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 12, 2026.
*Area 5 Junior*1st Place – Laurel Rogers, Eighth Street Middle — Advisor: Eve Rogers 2nd Place – Makenna Snelson, Lee County High — Advisor: Ashley Holden
Ag sales is now open *Closes 10/30/2026* Please see attachments Here are some past team activity instructions and questions, This years will be the same but with the new product information... 10 mins not 15 link to more instructions <https://www.georgiaffa.org/PastAgSalesTeamActivities>
This CTEARN class is designed to educate and equip Georgia Agriculture Education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively teach best practices for handling, vaccinating, deworming, and providing overall care for beef cattle. The course will prepare teachers to share these essential skills with students while helping them develop a deeper understanding of Georgia’s beef cattle industry.
Hope you are well, Please see the links below to sign up for the Okefenokee Fair Livestock judging and Vet Science contest. * Events Closes on 10-30-2026 at 11pm * November 4, 2026 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"
Hope you are well, Please see the links below to sign up for the Albany Fair Livestock judging and Vet Science contest. * Events Closes on 10-26-2026 at 11pm *
Date of the contest is October 30, 2026 at 10 am Registration starts at 9:30am If you have more students than 4, just fill out the form again with Chapter name and add the words "Team 2"
Good morning, teachers. I could not find the email I sent letting you know that registration for the FFA Quiz was open. Many of you have already registered despite my lack of communication. For those who have not registered, there is still time. It will close on October 15th. Please hit that submit button when you enter your student. This will send you an email letting you know that you have registered. FFA Quiz will be a region-wide event held at ABAC in Tifton on Thursday, October 29. Area 6 will register at 9:30 am Area 5 will register at
The Southeast Georgia Exchange Club Fair will be hosting a Floriculture (only) Contest again this year.
*When:* Friday, October 30
- Registration: 9:30 AM - Welcome & First Rotation: 10:00 AM
*Where:* Blue building beside the livestock arena.
*Registration Deadline:* Friday, October 23 *Contest Details:*
- Each student will identify 25 specimens plus 5 tie-breakers.Answer sheets are attached. - ID sheets used at the event will match those in the Floriculture CDE Guidelines. - Chapters may enter two junior teams (8 students) and two senior teams (8 students) for prize money. - The top four individual scores per chapter
We are officially one week away from the Employment Skills registration deadline! Below is the information you will need to register and prepare your student.
*Registration and Materials Deadline*Registration and materials are due to the South Region Office by Thursday, October 1. This is a two-part process:
1. Event Registration - Register your student for the Employment Skills LDE through the Event Registration section of the GAAGED website. 2. Document Submission - Please email the student’s resume, cover letter, and job description as one combined PDF to [log in to unmask]
Teachers of the South Region: -Congratulations to all programs, teachers and students for a successful 202 6 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. Thank you Alvin Perez, ABAC students and teachers for helping setup,facilitate, and clean up the land judging event.
Good afternoon to you all. It has come to my attention that I did not include a submission date for Ag Education lesson plans. Please put on your calendar, Friday, January 22 as the submission deadline for the lesson plans. They should be submitted in a pdf format to the South Region applications email.
Pretty cool opportunity for a kid who doesn't want to do 4 years of college. This is a fast growing field of employment in our state and is perfect for the student who plays sports in your program. A good recruitment tool too for your program. Good pay as well.
Congratulations to all programs, teachers and students for a successful 2026 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 <(912)%20384-4400>.* It would be impossible to conduct an event of this scale without the help and support of *Lasseter Tractor Company*. Please consider them for all your equipment needs in the future- personal or school related.
Area 5 Junior 1st place - CA Gray - Advisor Shelby Gore 2nd place - Tift High - Advisor Will McAllister High Individual - Taylor Mae Thompson - CA Gray
Area 5 Senior 1st place - Colquitt High - Advisor Hannah Roberts 2nd place - Worth HIgh - Advisor Reese Bozeman High Individual - Caden Alley - Tift High
Results are now official and everything has been double checked for accuracy.
Special Thanks to *WIll Hobbs *and *Kayden Schlagle* of *Lasseter Tractor* *Company* for supplying the John Deere tractors for yesterday's event. Call them for pricing on a John Deere tractor or any equipment for you or your Agriculture program!
All the Ag Teachers, students and administration from Colquitt County High School for their assistance in the course set-up yesterday.
We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback from this year's region rally. Please take a few moments to complete the form in the link below. Thanks
2026 Region Rally Feedback <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTPKrz1NWK0_kwr-btp8zGHoMk_lf3nSiKbLb-YLAd8ATuA/viewform?usp=publish-editor>
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Mobile: 229-873-4202
Good morning to you all. As we start for our first round of CDEs for the year, I wanted to send a reminder about arrival and parking. Please remember, we are guests at these locations, and we want to make sure we are invited back.
Tuesday 9/15 -- Colquitt County High School ( 105 Doc Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771) -- Please do not attempt to enter campus before 3:45. If a school arrives before 3:45, it will need to park in the Athletic Parking lot (Packer Park) located past the school (east) on Darbyshire Rd. Once you can
The Albany Fair in Albany Georgia Runs from October 27- November 1st
FFA Events at the Fair - Friday, October 30, 2026; (Registration 9:30, 10:00 AM Start)
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/1Xabh2BCZSvGOHt_tuPc00kkRY3QwDszRIDBwc-pmYGY/preview> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xabh2BCZSvGOHt_tuPc00kkRY3QwDszRIDBwc-pmYGY/preview> FOLLOW ALL RULES
Randy Wooten and RW Wholesale have moved to a new location. Please update your records, particularly for mailing payments and other correspondence, with the following information:
RW Wholesale 291 Thompson Drive Douglas, GA 31533
New phone number: 912-592-6644
I have also attached Randy’s flyer with the updated information for your reference.
When you talk to him, be sure to congratulate him on his new 10,000 sq ft space. We are all very excited and proud for him.
Just a reminder to give us some feedback on the rally. We have only gotten 26 responses so far.
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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
Registration for the South Region Land Judging CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Land Judging Date: Tuesday, September 22 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: Tuesday, September 22 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.
Good morning. Most of you are at least one month into the new school year... you've got too much invested to stop now. Here is a friendly reminder to get your monthly reports completed by the 10th. Make sure your reports show all parts of the AgEd program. SAE visits are vital and just as important as your CDE practices and competitions.
*Area 5 Junior* Bainbridge Middle CA Gray Middle Cairo Colquitt County Early County Eighth Street Middle Lee County Middle East Lee County Middle West Shiver Middle Tift County W. J. Williams Middle Whigham Middle Wilcox County Worth County Middle *Area 5 Senior* Bainbridge Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Colquitt County Early County Lee County High Pataula Charter Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Spring Creek Charter Academy Terrell County Thomas County Central Tift County Wilcox County Worth County High *Area 6 Junior* Arthur Williams Middle Atkinson County Middle Berrien County Middle Brantley County High Brantley County Middle Camden County Coffee County Freshman (GWC)
Region Rally is almost here! We are excited to welcome you and your students to the 2026 South Region Rally. Please take a few minutes to read through this email carefully and review the attachments before Thursday. There is a lot happening throughout the day, and knowing where to go and when to be there will help everything run smoothly. Attachments
Teachers please see description and agenda for the CTAERN Class and call if you have any questions.
Click Here for Link to CTAERN Login Page <https://www.ctaern.org/login.aspx>
*Description:* Forestry Field Day is more than just a Career Development Event—it is one of the most effective tools for developing student leaders, recruiting new members, and building a strong FFA chapter. This workshop focuses on organizing an efficient Forestry Field Day program that maximizes student participation while minimizing practice time. Participants will learn practical strategies for recruiting students, structuring practices, developing leadership, and creating a sustainable program that benefits both the Forestry CDE
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 September 4th 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 informed all of you last week that our course layout is still the same, but we have transitioned from a 1950's/60's fertilizer spreader to a newer two-wheeled implement. The stakes we have used in the past have now been replaced with metal flags that extend out into the curve and shed via rolled steel bar attached via magnet to a steel built frame. Thus outlining the shed and the curve.
*closes tomorrow at 12:00PM - Lunchtime* *Registered so far:*
*Area 5* Name ChapterName Greene, Levi Colquitt Christian Academy Hernandez, Camilo Early County Cruz, Sergio Mitchell County High Burnett, Adam Pataula Charter Akin, Liam Seminole County Bridges, Jordan Southwest Georgia Academy Otto, Ashton Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter McLendon, Conner Spring Creek Charter Academy Pickin, Kasey Terrell County Milam, Jackson (Reed) Thomasville City High Richards , Eli Tift County Futch, Charles Wilcox County Rogers, Jonathan Worth County High *Area 6* Name ChapterName Johnson, Ryan Brantley County High Hester, Cash Coffee County Freshman (GWC) Pridgen, Jimmy Coffee County High Rountree, Winston Cook County
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 September 4th 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
It is exciting to kick off our first LDE of the new school year with Employment Skills! Below is the information you will need to register and prepare your student.
*Registration and Materials Deadline*
Registration and materials are due to the South Region Office by Thursday, October 1.
This is a two-part process:
1. Event Registration - Register your student for the Employment Skills LDE through the Event Registration section of the GAAGED website.
The schools on the attached spreadsheet have registered for the Floral Design Mini Clinic. I will be closing this form and ordering flowers at noon. If needed, please make any changes before then. Let me know if you have any questions.
- Brittaney
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783 ᐧ
Good morning teachers. It was great to see all of you last week. Attached is the presentation from our region meeting. There are a few extra slides at the end of the presentation that show the top and bottom 5 South Region CDEs/LDEs from last year. Just information you might find useful.
Have a great day, and let me know if you have any questions.
Dear South and Central Region Agriculture Teachers,
We would like to invite you to bring your interested juniors and seniors to ShowCAES 2026 at the UGA Tifton Campus on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ShowCAES will give students an opportunity to explore academic programs in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, learn more about admissions, and talk with financial aid representatives.
Just a reminder...Registration for mini clinics closes today.
We will host three Floral Design Mini Clinics this fall to help students prepare for the Floral Design CDE. All three clinics will cover the same content.
Registration will close at the end of the day on* Monday, August 31*, to allow time for ordering flowers and supplies.
It is Friday! As Dolly would say, *“**If you see someone without a smile, give ’em yours!”*
Attached, you will find the Region Rally Registration list as of 7:30 AM. If you have edited your registration this morning, this spreadsheet doesn't include your edits. Refer to the invoice you received from JotForm. If you have not edited, please take a moment to review this spreadsheet carefully and confirm that your information is accurate.
Do before you leave for the National Convention!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click HERE <https://www.georgiaffa.org/docs/sidemodules/FY27%20ATE%20Description%20Sheet_05221.pdf>for the Official ATE Description Sheet to assist you with preparing for the event!
Written Exam focus: Electrical Wiring- Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems, Hancock, Edgar, Pate, Dyer, and Hoover. 2nd Edition, ISBN # - 978-1-68584-503-2
Region Rally registration is officially open! This email is PACKED FULL of information to help you plan for the South Region Rally. We have made several changes to Rally this year, so please read the email in its entirety before registering.
*Date*: Thursday, September 10, 2026 *Location*: Spence Field (Sunbelt Ag Expo) - Moultrie, GA *Cost*: $35 per person, with one free adult for every 10 students registered *Registration Due* by midnight on *Thursday, August 27.*
The truck has been unloaded and you all are free to come pick up your trays. We have had a change in location - Plugs can be picked up from the Ware Co Ag Center. They are located on the side of the building facing the highway. I have included the Google Maps link below. Just a reminder, your invoice for your plugs will be stapled to a paint stick and placed on top of your plugs. Please, please, please check your trays before leaving and verify that you have not picked up someone else's trays. I am
The truck has been unloaded and you all are free to come pick up your trays. Plugs can be picked up from the ABAC Greenhouse on Farm Ln. I have included the Google Maps link below. Just a reminder, your invoice for your plugs will be stapled to a paint stick and placed on top of your plugs. Please, please, please check your trays before leaving and verify that you have not picked up someone else's trays. I am going to attempt to send you all pictures of your trays beforehand so you know where they are located
Just a reminder...We will host three Floral Design Mini Clinics this fall to help students prepare for the Floral Design CDE. All three clinics will cover the same content.
Registration will close at the end of the day on* Monday, August 31*, to allow time for ordering flowers and supplies.
*Dates and Locations*- Monday, September 14: Bainbridge High School - Tuesday, September 15: Pierce County High School - Wednesday, September 16: ABAC
Region Rally registration is officially open! This email is PACKED FULL of information to help you plan for the South Region Rally. We have made several changes to Rally this year, so please read the email in its entirety before registering.
*Date*: Thursday, September 10, 2026 *Location*: Spence Field (Sunbelt Ag Expo) - Moultrie, GA *Cost*: $35 per person, with one free adult for every 10 students registered *Registration Due* by midnight on *Thursday, August 27.*
Registration for the South Region Environmental Natural Resources CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Environmental Natural Resources CDE Date: Tuesday, September 15 Location: Colquitt County High School,105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 3:45-4:15 PM and the contest's will begin at 4:30 PM.
Event: Area 6 Environmental Natural Resources CDE Date: Thursday, September 17 Location: Coffee County Middle School, 901 Georgia 206, Douglas, GA 31533 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 3:45-4:15 PM and the contest will begin at 4:30 PM.
Good afternoon to you all! I wanted to give you updates on our region meeting that will take place next week. *BOTH Area 5 and Area 6 have new meeting locations!* For those of you who will be attending the Area 5 meeting on Tuesday, August 25, we will still be on ABAC campus, but we will meet in Bowen Hall, room 100. For those of you who will be attending the Area 6 meeting on Thursday, August 27, we will meet on the South Georgia State College Campus in Waycross in the Educational Building. A map for each of
Registration for the South Region Land Judging CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Land Judging Date: Tuesday, September 22 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: Tuesday, September 22 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.
Windham Greenhouses is selling Finished Poinsettias and other plants again this year. Attached is the 2026 School Order form.
If you have any questions or to place an order, reach out to Troy Windham; contact info below. Email or Call: Troy C. Windham Cell: (478) 290-0913 [log in to unmask]
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783 ᐧ
HELLO! Did you miss it? Yesterday was the 10th of the month. Did you miss the deadline to complete your July monthly report? Don't panic, take a deep breath, then give the kids in class a color sheet for a few minutes and please complete your monthly report. (Just kidding about the color sheet, but not about completing your reports) For those of you who have already completed it... give yourself a color sheet! 😂 Hope you have a great day!!
Just a reminder that registration for the Floral Design CDE closes in one week.
Call me 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
On Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 AM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Teachers, > > Registration is now open for the South Region Floral Design CDE on the > GAAGED website. > ------------------------------ > Registration & Invoices > > - Registration Deadline: *Friday, September 11.* > - I will place the flower order at 8:00
Final reminder...Floral Design CDE Registration closes today. I will be ordering flowers tomorrow morning and I will not be able to add to the registration.
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 Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Teachers, > > Registration is now open for the South Region Floral Design CDE on the > GAAGED website. > ------------------------------ > Registration & Invoices > > - Registration Deadline: *Friday, September 11.* > - I will place the flower order at
The South Region will host three Floral Design Mini Clinics this fall to help students prepare for the Floral Design CDE. All three clinics will cover the same content.
Registration will close at the end of the day on* Monday, August 31*, to allow time for ordering flowers and supplies.
*Dates and Locations*- Monday, September 14: Bainbridge High School - Tuesday, September 15: Pierce County High School - Wednesday, September 16: ABAC
This is a reminder that fall plugs and ferns will be delivered during the upcoming Region Teacher Meetings.
*Pick-Up Dates and Locations*
- Area 5 - Tuesday, August 25 at ABAC Greenhouse - Area 6 - Thursday, August 27 at South Georgia State College
Please note that plug order pickup locations cannot be changed. If you plan to attend a different Area Teacher Meeting, you will still need to arrange for your order to be picked up at the location listed on your invoice.
Registration for the South Region Environmental Natural Resources CDE is now open.
Event: Area 5 Environmental Natural Resources CDE Date: Tuesday, September 15 Location: Colquitt County High School,105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 3:45-4:15 PM and the contest's will begin at 4:30 PM.
Event: Area 6 Environmental Natural Resources CDE Date: Thursday, September 17 Location: Coffee County Middle School, 901 Georgia 206, Douglas, GA 31533 Time: CDE team check-in/contestant confirmation at 3:45-4:15 PM and the contest will begin at 4:30 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 September 4th 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
Registration is now open!! Please note the close date: *September *4*th, at 12:00 PM*
Tractor we will be using will be announced at the Teachers meetings, August 25th and 27th. Should be a 5050E series - John Deere. Nothing 100% confirmed yet.
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
Good afternoon, teachers. Please be in prayer for JR Deverger (McIntosh County) and his family for the recent passing of his father. Family carries one another’s burdens.
Region Rally registration is officially open! This email is PACKED FULL of information to help you plan for the South Region Rally. We have made several changes to Rally this year, so please read the email in its entirety before registering.
*Date*: Thursday, September 10, 2026 *Location*: Spence Field (Sunbelt Ag Expo) - Moultrie, GA *Cost*: $35 per person, with one free adult for every 10 students registered *Registration Due* by midnight on *Thursday, August 27.*
Teachers, please take a moment today to pray for Jimmy Scott (retired YF Teacher from Bacon County) and his family. Jimmy’s father passed away this week. The obituary is below.
We are excited to share the promotional materials for the 2026 South Region FFA Region Rally, taking place on Thursday, September 10th 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.
We are excited to share the promotional materials for the 2026 South Region FFA Region Rally, taking place on Thursday, September 10th 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.
Georgia State Mkt Lamb and Goat will close on *August 1st, 2026 @ 11:59 PM* *,* State Rule Book <https://www.georgiaffa.org/docs/2026-2027%20GJNLS%20Rulebook_41085.pdf>
Before, during and now after GVATA many of you have reached out to me about GPS Units, and I feel it best to send an email.
Garmin etrex 10 is discontinued I believe to serve you needs look for the: eTrex 20, 22x, 30, 32x Expect to pay around $200.00
If you have units that are broken or damaged or do not work I sometimes have been able to repair them but many times replacement parts are slow. Please reach out if I can be of further assistance with this.
Good morning to you all. It was great to see you at the Summer Conference. I hope that you are energized for the coming year. The link below will send you to our latest newsletter. A HUGE THANKS to Abigail Griffin for putting this together. I pray for a great year for you and your students.
Please CLICK HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dsndXJMy_pD3frR36qBd77B15Iljs_yabNRFt0TkPNA/edit#responses> to record the following information for your program: Forestry Classes you Teach Region Area Name
Hello South Region. I am looking forward to seeing you next week in Athens. We are still looking for STAR ATHLETES (you can provide your own ranking of 1-5) for the kickball tournament. Please consider participating. Please wear a t-shirt that represents your school or South Region. Contact Coach Michael Schwarz ([log in to unmask]) and let him know you will be there. Or you can let me know. Contracts can be negotiated at Summer Conference registration. The game will be played Tuesday evening. See you soon.
Teachers, you should have seen an email from Mrs. Marchant concerning advanced degree planning. This link below should be filled out before July 15. 1.What if I am not planning to get an advanced degree? Fill it out 2. What if I am going to get an advanced degree but just not this year? Fill it out 3. What if I am planning to retire this year? Reconsider your decision... then fill it out.
Hello South Region. This year at summer conference, there will be a kickball tournament. As General Manager, I have spoken with head coach, Michael Schwarz, and he’s ready to lead us to another trophy. We are looking for all who would like to be a part of the team. Please contact Michael, [log in to unmask], if you would like to participate. All contracts will be available to sign at registration of summer conference. Salary negotiations will take place with me. See you soon. Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Good morning to you all. I said it at the Area Banquets, but I want to say it again... Thank you for a great 25-26 school year. The accomplishments made by your students were tremendous. The placings for the Outstanding Chapter (Blue Sign) were closer in most areas this year than in previous years. Below are the top 5 placings for each of the areas.
I would like to invite you to join a Horticulture Advisory Council Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 9:00 AM.
The purpose of this meeting is to gather feedback and discuss upcoming horticulture-related events, opportunities, and priorities for the upcoming school year. Topics for discussion will include:
• Horticulture CDEs and related events • Professional development opportunities and CTAERN classes • Horticulture curriculum updates and revisions • Upcoming calendar dates and scheduling considerations • Teacher needs, concerns, and suggestions for future programming
Just a reminder... hope you can join us for the Horticulture Advisory Council Zoom Meeting tomorrow morning (6/17) at 9:00 AM.
The purpose of this meeting is to gather feedback and discuss upcoming horticulture-related events, opportunities, and priorities for the upcoming school year. Topics for discussion will include:
• Horticulture CDEs and related events • Professional development opportunities and CTAERN classes • Horticulture curriculum updates and revisions • Upcoming calendar dates and scheduling considerations • Teacher needs, concerns, and suggestions for future programming
Teachers, please see the link below to our South Region Directory Information Google Form. Everything in this form is vital information. Please complete this by July 1 so I can have this before the Summer Teachers Conference. It will only take a few minutes to answer these questions, so why not now? I can't think of a better time to do so. Then you can mark it off your list of "to-do". So stop reading and click the link!
Workshop Name: *SILVICULTURE PRACTICES FOR SCHOOL FOREST AND FORESTRY LABS* Date: *Jun 2 2026 7:00AM* Location: *Pinefields Plantation* Address: *284 Cannon Road, Moultrie, GA 31788* Workshop Description: This course is designed for all agriculture education teachers to enhance their instruction on managing both plantation and natural stands of pine timber. Additionally, consideration will be given to managing Bobwhite Quail. Management decisions will be for managing the land throughout the rotation from post planting to marking of a timber stand for sale. Hands-on activities will be based on the cooperation of the weather.
I have attached a spreadsheet that inlcudes the details of your orders. Please verify 1. That your school is listed if you placed an order 2. That your pick up location is correct 3. That your plug order is correct.
You will not be able to place or make changes to your plug order after today.
Just a reminder...LAST DAY to place your plug order for the fall.
It's time to place your 2026 Fall Plant Orders! Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production.
*I have orders from the following schools: * ABAC Appling County High FFA CA Gray FFA Camden County Schools/Camden County High School Coffee Middle School Cook Middle School Crisp FFA Golden Isles College and Career Academy GWCFC Lanier County High School Lanier County Middle School Lee County Middle East Long County High Northeast Middle School Tift Pelham City Middle School Pelham High Pine
I am so sorry I missed the fall order! We had graduation week last week, and I had it on my calendar for the 28th as the deadline.
Mr. Simon Wilkes CEO, Southwest Georgia College & Career Academy Agriculture Instructor/FFA Advisor (229) 321-7006
On Fri, May 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Good morning, > > Just a reminder...LAST DAY to place your plug order for the fall. > > It's time to place your 2026 Fall Plant Orders! Our grower, County Farm > Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production. > > *I
It's time to place your 2026 Fall Plant Orders! Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production.
*Order Form Link:* https://form.jotform.com/261254284549160
*Important Details:*
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*Deadline to Submit:* *Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM* -
*Plant Categories:* Annuals, Vegetables, Herbs, Ferns - Please reach out if you have any questions about tray sizes (104/102 cell vs 288 cell; 72 cell tray vs pots). -
Teachers, these are the American Degree Applications (Due May 1) that have been submitted. If you believe you submitted one and it's not on this list, please contact me immediately. They are listed alphabetically by chapter.
DateAdded LastName FirstName ChapterName Star Application 5/1/2026 9:22 Miles Jamin Appling County High Yes 5/1/2026 9:20 Carver Bayli Atkinson County 5/1/2026 11:28 Dorminey Luke Atkinson County 5/1/2026 11:22 James Jesse Atkinson County 5/1/2026 12:33 Schotsch Gabriel Atkinson County 5/1/2026 11:47 Steele Zachary Atkinson County 5/1/2026 12:07 Lynn Carson Bainbridge 5/5/2026 6:25 Giddens Gracie Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) 5/1/2026 14:21 Taylor Ellie Berrien County High
As we wrap up the school year and begin preparing for summer and the upcoming school year, this is a great time to start thinking ahead about next year’s Proficiency Applications and National Chapter Applications.
This year, we are trying something a little different. Instead of hosting these workshops in person, both workshops will be offered through Zoom. My hope is that the flexibility of participating virtually will provide more opportunities for teachers to attend without the added travel time and expense.
It's that time again - time to place your 2026 Fall Plant Orders! Our grower, County Farm Plant Company, needs time to secure seed and begin production.
*Order Form Link:* https://form.jotform.com/261254284549160
*Important Details:*
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*Deadline to Submit:* *Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM* -
*Plant Categories:* Annuals, Vegetables, Herbs, Ferns - Please reach out if you have any questions about tray sizes (104/102 cell vs 288 cell; 72 cell tray vs pots). -
Females looking for a great hands on, practical CTAERN course this summer, I would highly encourage you to sign up for these courses tailored strictly to teaching the 4 highly sought disciplines in our Ag Mechanics Curriculum. The workshop consists of 5 days: day’s 1 & 2 being devoted to electrical wiring, day 3- Small engines, day 4 – Welding, and day 5 – equipment operation and maintenance. You can sign up for all of them or just the ones you need for your classroom curriculum.
Good morning, everyone. If you attended the Area Banquet, please take a moment to complete the short, 5-question form that is in the link below. We want the banquets to be special and meaningful, not just another thing you have to do. Thank you in advance for taking the time to do so.
We are looking forward to our Area 6 Banquet this evening, beginning at 6 PM. We will stream the banquet live on Facebook. If you have any parents or community members who would like to watch the Banquet, please share the following link with them.
If your chapter is not able to attend the Banquet, but you have two students who would like to vote in the Area Officer Election, please share the following link with them.
We are looking forward to our Area 5 Banquet this evening, beginning at 6 PM. We will stream the banquet live on Facebook. If you have any parents or community members who would like to watch the Banquet, please share the following link with them.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqsD28S2C/
If your chapter is not able to attend the Banquet, but you have two students who would like to vote in the Area Officer Election, please share the following link with them.
South Region, today is the day that American FFA Degrees and Star Applications are due. Many of you have checked this on your POW as one of the "two others" after Form I. If you were counting on this to meet your POW requirements, make sure this happens.
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
As the year winds down it is time to inventory equipment. Our area banquets will be a good place for you to bring unused/wanted or broken Forestry Equipment.
Options: 1. I repair or have repaired and return to you for the parts or repair fee and shipping. 2. Donate broken equipment and I repair or have repaired and charge a chapter for the parts, or repair fee and shipping. 3. Donate working equipment and I will share your gift with another chapter.
Good morning to all of the South Region. Please continue to pray for those in Brantley, Clinch, Echols, and other areas affected by the wildfires. Pray for much-needed rain and protection for all involved. Please be reminded that American FFA Degrees and Star Applications are due this Friday, MAY 1
Area Banquets, next week... Area 5 on Monday, May 4, at ABAC, and Area 6 on Tuesday, May 5, at Ware County High. For both banquets, Area officer candidates should arrive by 4:30. The meal line will open 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 *Alyssa Johnson - Bainbridge High Ella Rodriguez - Eighth Street Middle Lara Collins - CA Gray Middle Lynden Edmonds - Lee County High
*Area 5 Sr. Officer Candidates *Andrea Spruill - Colquitt Christian Academy Mackenzie Sapp - Early County High Molly Dell - Colquitt County High Mya Vickers - Thomas County Central Preston Lynn - Bainbridge High Rylee Claire Kelly - Crisp County Shawn Jones - Tift County High
Hahira Middle School in Lowndes County has an opening for an agriculture educator. The program is well developed and includes a greenhouse and an outdoor classroom area that support hands-on instruction. It has a solid group of active members and benefits from consistent support from the community. Combined with the other Lowndes County agriculture programs, there are six agriculture teachers in the system, and the county also offers access to a canning plant as an additional resource. This is an 11-month contract position and offers a good opportunity to continue building on an established program.
Please review the attached document to confirm that we have received your student’s Area Officer Application.
If your student included a headshot within the application instead of as a separate file, please email that image to us again as an individual file. This helps ensure the best possible quality for use in presentations and on social media.
As the year winds down it is time to inventory equipment. Our area banquets will be a good place for you to bring unused/wanted or broken Forestry Equipment.
Options: 1. I repair or have repaired and return to you for the parts or repair fee and shipping. 2. Donate broken equipment and I repair or have repaired and charge a chapter for the parts, or repair fee and shipping. 3. Donate working equipment and I will share your gift with another chapter.
Thank you for your participation in the Area 6 McKinnon Fores try Field Day CDE.
I would like to again thank all sponsors for a quality event. Thank you Daniel Atkins for making the event an opportunity for students to interact with multiple businesses in the forest resources industry.
I would also like to thank Forestry Consultant Scott Cunningham, 5 Regional Forester Ethan Robertson, Forest Area 10 FMO Jason Squires, Area FMO Kim Lynn, 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
Thank you for your participation in the Area 5 Forestry Field Day CDE.
I would like to again thank our sponsors Flatwoods Forestry Products and Flatwoods SAF, and 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.
If you are interested in Canning Plant Certification, here is the link to register for our online Better Process Control School <https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=10643>course. Our meaning - University of Georgia. This is the Better Process Control School Course we have offered in the past for you to be certified to work in those capacities legally.
NOTE: This is not a CTEARN course offering and you and/or your school system will have to pay the associated cost of the program. It is online and you work/complete the course on your own timeframe. You may have to complete by a certain date. You can
Please see the link below for our meeting this afternoon.
Topic: South Region Spring Area Teacher Meeting Time: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88983299236?pwd=yd8pbIx5lcwqjMg0BQZeSXUEPecvZx.1
Meeting ID: 889 8329 9236 Passcode: 427782
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Mobile: 229-873-4202
Many of us are asked to participate in Arbor Day Celebrations in our communities, and are asked what trees we recommend. Many times if the celebration is held at the same location annually it is due to the tree not properly being cared for that was planted on the site and dies within one year of planting. We can not make sure the planted tree is watered, not hit with lawn equipment, sprayed with herbicide, or be damaged by a weather related event, but what we can do is make sure it is properly planted.
Please be reminded that we will hold our spring region meeting Monday, April 13 at 4:30 pm. This will be a zoom meeting. The link will be sent 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 Mobile: 229-873-4202
Just a reminder...Area Officer Applications are due to the South Region Office on *Monday, April 20. *
***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: VWi4!ic1 Watch the Recording <https://96c625d2.streak-link.com/C1mynpxTk6xI8Yv9iQ9zcKEf/https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FoZjn_G3PMc2w2o--95j3gQLqVQPkkOBPOb2LTtcZGcEmmoKFrca2a7cD8wb_V1Kk.hhTlKqiZnNwpe1B1>
Don't forget...Area Officer Applications are due on Monday. 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
On Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:07 PM Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Happy Tuesday, > > Just a reminder...Area Officer Applications are due to the South Region > Office on *Monday, April 20. * > > ***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
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!!
Good afternoon to you all. I hope that you are doing well. It is time to register for the area banquets. You will see the form below. In your multi-teacher departments, make sure you are communicating so that an accurate number will be submitted. You will be responsible for paying for what you register for. Meals are $20 per person. Current Area Officers will be paid for by the region office. For those of you who have Stars, they are welcome to bring parents, but they must be included in your count. *Deadline to register is April 20. Hard Deadline*.
Area Banquet registration is due Monday. Thank you all for helping us by getting your registration submitted on time. Everything we do for the banquet (food, tables, the script, and more) is based on your registration being complete and accurate. We truly appreciate your help with this.
We are looking forward to celebrating your students and want to make sure we have everything in place to create a well-organized event.
Did I register? I really have no idea if I did or not. I know the deadline is over. If we can go, that would be great. We don't have to eat.
On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM Stacey Beacham <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Good afternoon to you all. I hope that you are doing well. It is time to > register for the area banquets. You will see the form below. In your > multi-teacher departments, make sure you are communicating so that an > accurate number will be submitted. You will be responsible for paying for > what
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!!
If possible, please try to have your degrees corrected and resubmitted by the end of the day tomorrow. Please see the attachment for the ones that have been received so far and are "good to go".
Also, teachers start looking at the Spelling of Students / Chapter name as well as Pronunciation for correctness.
It was a great day working with your students at the Ultimate FFA Leadership Development Event.
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 22-23.
*Area 5 Conduct of Chapter Meetings* 1st Place - Tift County High - Advisor, Ashlyn Berry 2nd Place - CA Gray Junior High - Advisor, Shelby Gore
Teachers, as you prepare for your evaluation, look at the guidelines that are linked in this email to help you put your notebook together.
High School POW Evaluation Guide <https://georgiaffa.org/docs/sidemodules/HS%20POW%20Evaluation%20Guide%208.7.25_52768.pdf> Middle School POW Evaluation Guide <https://georgiaffa.org/docs/sidemodules/MS%20Program%20of%20Work%20Evaluation%20Guide%208.7.2025_98303.pdf> Young Farmer POW Evaluation Guide <https://georgiaffa.org/docs/sidemodules/Young%20Farmer%20Program%20of%20Work%20Evaluation%20Guide_15487.pdf>
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Mr. Stacey Beacham South Region Director – Agriculture Education ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Mobile: 229-873-4202
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)
See the notes on the ones returned that show the reason why it was or what needs to be clarified/corrected. Feel free to call me concerning clarification.
I sent you all the checklists for your POW evaluation several weeks ago. These checklists show what documentation we have and what you need to provide. If you don't remember or want me to resend them, just let me know. For those of you in Area 5, I will be sharing it with your CTAE Director this week. All evaluations should be completed by April 15.
Good morning, teachers. Many of you have reached out concerning evaluations. We have a date on the calendar of Thursday, March 26. This will be held at South Georgia State College in Waycross (on Hwy 82) in the Administrative Building. (See the attached Map) It will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. No individual scheduled time, just come as you can. Please bring your notebook and all required documents to ensure the evaluation proceeds smoothly. If you plan to attend, please let me know. I will send a definite location no later than Wednesday at noon. We will be
Just a reminder that we will be hosting an Area Officer Interest Meeting today from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom. During this session, we will cover: - The UPDATED Area Officer Application - 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.
*As always, please, please let me know if plans change if you chapter or individuals will not be participating.* If that is already the case, you can make that change now before 12:00 PM in the registration portal.
Teachers, you will also see a registration page for the *Bobby and Judy Perry Welding Contest Scholarship*. This is awarded to a bonafide FFA member who plans to attend ABAC and enroll in the Fall of 2026 who has the highest overall score in Area 5 or Area 6 Welding CDE's. So, please ask your student(s)
The following chapters have uploaded Form I to the Application Manager: Appling County High Appling County Middle Arthur Williams Middle FFA Bacon County High Bacon County Middle Bainbridge Bainbridge Middle BAKER COUNTY Ben Hill Middle Bethune Middle FFA Brantley County High Brantley County Middle Cairo Charlton County Clinch County Coffee County High Colquitt County Cook County High Early County Echols County Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Golden Isles Career Academy Hahira Middle Irwin County High Newbern Middle FFA Jane Macon Middle FFA Jeff Davis High Jeff Davis Middle Lanier County Lanier Co Middle Long County Long County
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 1 | Thursday, April 9 | Wednesday, April 15 *Time:* Schedule a session between *9:00 **a.m. and 5:00 p.m.* on any of the available dates *Location: Our offices - *ABAC – Chambliss Building
Final reminder...National Chapter Applications (Form I and Form II) are due by *11:59 PM TODAY,* through the Application Manager only.
The following applications have already been submitted. If your chapter name is listed incorrectly, please go into your application and correct your chapter name.
*Form I*Appling County High School Arthur Williams Middle School Bacon County High FFABacon Middle School Bainbridge Middle Ben Hill Middle School Bethune Middle Cairo High School Charlton County High School Clinch County High Coffee High School Early County High School Echols County High School Hahira Middle School Irwin County High School J.L. Newbern Middle School
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 23rd (3/23/2026) ON THE GEORGIA AG ED WEBSITE.
AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES, YOU WILL BE SENT A LINK TO AN EXCELL SPREADSHEET TO PLACE YOUR STUDENTS NAMES IN THE FORESTRY EVENTS THEY WILL BE COMPETING IN.
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 UPDATED Area Officer Application - The election process - Area Officer responsibilities and expectations - The Area Officer calendar
*Area 5 - 43 submitted* *1st - Tift High* 2nd - Early High 3rd - Crisp Middle 4th - Mitchell Middle 5th - Seminole 6th - Colquitt High
*Area 6 - 40 submitted* *1st - Place - Hahira Middle* 2nd - Place - Pine Grove Middle 3rd - Place - Pierce Middle 4th - Place - Long Middle 5th - Liberty High 6th- Long High 7th - Coffee High
*Area 5 - 43 submitted* *1st - Tift High* 2nd - Early High 3rd - Crisp Middle 4th - Mitchell Middle 5th - Seminole 6th - Colquitt High
*Area 6 - 40 submitted* *1st - Place - Hahira Middle* 2nd - Place - Pine Grove Middle 3rd - Place - Long Middle 4th - Liberty High 5th- Long High 6th - Coffee High
Good afternoon, South Region Teachers. To the teachers and students who took the time to complete a STAR application —thank you! I love to see so many SAEs showcased. Teachers, I hope you will take the time to look at your FFA roster because I am confident there are even more students in your chapter who deserve recognition and would be great candidates to complete these applications next year. Congratulations to the students and chapters below for being named the South Region Stars for 2026. Each of these will be recognized with a "Blue Sign" at the Area Awards Banquet
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.
State FFA Degree qualification checks have begun by committee and will conclude on 3/24/26. Please check your degree/application manager page on the AET network periodically for you will see their status (A= accepted or R=returned)
Also, *please read the attached instructions on how the process of making corrections will be conducted if their application needs changes. *
The Area 5 & 6 Extemporaneous Speaking Event Finals were held this week at the 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.
Congratulations to the top two participants who advance to the State Speaking CDE Events that will be held at the State FFA Convention.
Just a reminder...National Chapter Applications (Form I and Form II) are due by *11:59 PM on Monday, March 16,* through the Application Manager only.
These applications: • Are NOT judged at the Region level • Must be submitted through the Application Manager • Should NOT be emailed or turned in in person
Please read carefully to ensure you submit correctly.
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.
*PLEASE BE ACCURATE, MARGINS ARE TIGHT IN ALL FORESTRY/AGRICULTURE BUSINESSES*
It is important that this count be accurate (for food and other items).
Good afternoon. I know you all have been waiting to see these results. I'm sorry for the delay. I had some computer issues. (more like the guy working it). It was great to see each of you and your students yesterday. Thank you for what you do every day in the lives of your students. You have heard me reiterate this so many times with my phrase of "you gotta love the kids", but I firmly believe that if you and I have the best interests of the kids in mind with our efforts, then good things will happen.
Yesterday’s Senior Prepared Public Speaking LDE was a great day of listening to students share agricultural topics they care about and watching them grow as communicators. Thank you for the time and effort you invest in preparing your students for opportunities like this. It takes a great deal of practice, encouragement, and guidance to get a student ready to stand in front of a room and speak with confidence, and that work was clearly evident throughout the day.
Scores have been double checked for accuracy and are now considered OFFICIAL.
Congratulations to the following 4 students who will represent their respective Areas in April at the State FFA Convention for the State LDE (Leadership Development Event) Preliminaries.
Many thanks to all of the judges who took time out of their busy schedules to help judge yesterday's event. We sure appreciate your help and assistance and would like to extend the invitation to come back next year!
*Thank you to UGA Tifton and all the judges yesterday* *Winners in the Discussion Meet are:*
*Area 5* 1st Place Kevin Ray Bainbridge Victoria Harrell 2nd Place Pearson Duke Thomas County Central Chole Jackson *Area 6* 1st Place SarahGrace Tompkins Brantley Chad Crews 2nd Place Tessa Dial Ware James Renshaw See Attachment
Below are the chapters currently registered for the Area 5 and Area 6 Conduct of Chapter Meetings (CCM) and Parliamentary Procedure (Parli Pro) events.
*AREA 5* *Conduct of Chapter Meetings*CA Gray Middle Eighth Street Middle Tift County W. J. Williams Middle Washington Middle Wilcox County
*Parliamentary Procedure *Bainbridge Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Colquitt County Randolph-Clay Spring Creek Charter Academy Thomas County Academy Tift County
*AREA 6Conduct of Chapter Meetings *Berrien County High Berrien County Middle Coffee County High Coffee County Middle Jeff Davis High Martha Puckett Middle Pierce County Middle Waycross Middle
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
*When:* Thursday, March 26 *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 13 *Registration Link:* Appling County FFD Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7xJYnOp2aGs8Lr6FKdyJwhrgNMnlqJr879SviXcSYNtFOlA/viewform>
*What:* Pierce Timber Forestry Field Day
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
Preliminary round 2. Technology has made the world more interconnected than ever, creating new avenues for communication with policy makers. How can digital engagement be leveraged to effectively connect FFA members with their local, state and national elected and appointed officials?
Final Round 3. Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of environmental stewardship. From soil health to local ecosystems, producers are concerned about how to be both environmentally and financially sustainable. How can farmers and ranchers effectively advance environmental stewardship while balancing the needs of their farms?
PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MIDDLE SCHOOL RECORD BOOKS AND MAKE SURE ALL YOU SUBMITTED ARE LISTED. IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY, PLEASE MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE NOON, THURSDAY, MARCH 5 2026.
Good afternoon. This is the list of State Officer Applications that I have in hand. If yours is missing, you need to contact me immediately.
Bainbridge -- Kevin Ray Camden -- Allissa Clark Crisp -- John Allen Shedd Echols -- Chloe Rogers Mitchell -- AJ Short Ware -- Lainee Gill Wayne -- Audrey Murphy
-- Quality, Integrity and you gotta love the kids!!!
Hello, South Region. We will hold our Region Speaking Events on *MONDAY. March 9 * in Tifton at the NESPAL. ( 2356 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793).
Note the schedule below:
Area 5 -- Registration will begin at 8:30 am, with the event beginning at 9:00 Area 6 -- Registration will begin at 1:00 pm, with the event beginning at 1:30 pm
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.
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
*When: *Tuesday, March 17 *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 6 *Registration Link:* Wayne County FFD Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLoLx287QWuV_u4-1bbibC_gQfhRaw23k3c0osieHg87LfFQ/viewform>
*What:* Appling Co. Forestry Field Day
*Field day will include both junior and senior events
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!!
We are so excited to have hosted the very first in-person South Region Spanish Creed Speaking event. Today’s participants can tell their children and grandchildren that they were part of the very first in-person event in our region’s history. That is something special.
Congratulations to our finalists:
*Area 5* 1st Place: Kimberly Araiza, Ben Hill Middle (Advisor: Micheal Barnes) 2nd Place: Lyla Guerrero-Lucena, Miller County (Advisor: David Wolfe)
Forestry Teachers, There has been much work put into building an end of pathway assessment that closer matches the Forestry Industry in the South East and what you are currently Teaching.
This is the information that was going to be shared with you at GVATA.
If you teach forestry, I highly encourage you to join in and include the person in your school who makes the decision for the test your students are assessed by. This is not me endorsing a product, but me making you aware of an option that may better fit what you are doing.
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.
*PLEASE BE ACCURATE, MARGINS ARE TIGHT IN ALL FORESTRY/AGRICULTURE BUSINESSES*
It is important that this count be accurate (for food and other items).
Application season is almost over. If you are tired, it is probably because your chapter has been doing activities worth putting into the National Chapter Application.
National Chapter Applications (Form I and Form II) are due by *11:59 PM on March 16* through the Application Manager only.
These applications: • Are NOT judged at the Region level • Must be submitted through the Application Manager • Should NOT be emailed or turned in in person
Teachers: The Middle School Record Book Deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026 * Note: If the record book hard copy is received after 5:00 PM, 3/2/2026 at the South Region Office it is late. If the record book electronic copy is received after 11:59 PM, 3/2/2026 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
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 would like to share an exciting opportunity with you on behalf of Audrey Hawk with Quail Forever. She is currently looking for South Region schools interested in serving as host sites for Burrows & Bobwhites, a conservation education pilot program in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Private Lands Program and supported by the Gopher Tortoise Council.
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 and providing feedback to all proficiencies submitted.
*State Finalists* I have attached a complete list of South Region Proficiency placings. Congratulations on submitting a proficiency in all 45 categories! There were 3 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
The following chapters have registered to participate in the Spanish Creed Invitational that will take place at ABAC (Environmental Horticulture Building) on Thursday, February 26. I will be emailing a speaking schedule to the advisors tomorrow morning once registration is confirmed. If you were planning to have a student participate in this event and did not register, please let me know as soon as possible. Additionally, if your student is no longer planning to participate, please let me know so I can create an accurate schedule.
Teachers: Forestry Season will be upon us soon. In your preparation for upcoming events please take note of the following details:
1. The Forestry Field Day host was gracious enough to put on the event, invite us, secure awards, and volunteers to set up and conduct the event. Please let us remember that we are a guest and should endeavor to be invited next year.
Congratulations to the following students and chapters on advancing to the State Nursery Landscape Career Development Event, which will take place on March 20-21, 2026, at the FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington.
*Area 6 Junior*1st Place – Long County Middle – Advisor: Alexis Clark 2nd Place – Liberty County High – Advisor: Jeci Bohannon High Individual – Tegan Heetland, Long County Middle
The Sub Area 6 Extemporaneous Speaking event was held last night at Bacon County High School in Alma, 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.
I am extremely appreciative of the Agriculture Programs/FFA & Young Farmer advisors in the Bacon County school system for their ability to host, secure facilities, and judges for the event.
Thank you to everyone who helped out yesterday at the Contest!! Special thanks to Dr Ritz and his staff!!!
Area 5 Jr 1st Place - Eighth Street Middle Advisor - Beth Golden 2nd Place - NE Tift Advisor - Jamie Wise HIgh individual - JR Wise - Eighth Street Middle
Area 5 Sr 1st Place - Sumter High Advisor - Ben Pope 2nd Place - Colquitt High Advisor - Hannah Roberts High Individual - Scarlett James - Southwest GA STEM
A Huge Thanks to Bacon County for opening your doors once again to host CDEs. Your hospitality is always appreciated. Thanks to Ellie Johnson, Brennlee McElroy and Bryson Landis for serving as the students in the room. You certainly deserve extra credit! Thanks to Alissa Clark, Area 6 Sentinel, for assisting me in administering the exam.
*The Discussion Meet will take place on Thursday March 5th at ABAC in the Horticulture building. *
*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*
The Discussion Meet event is limited to one student per chapter at the Area level, and two students per Area on the state level. At the Area event, the top two participants will be named Area finalists and advance to the state LDE. These students will not
Congratulations to the following students and chapters on advancing to the State Nursery Landscape Career Development Event, which will take place on March 6-7, 2026, at the FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington.
Area 5 Junior 1st Place – Lee County High – Advisor: Ashley Holden 2nd Place – Lee County Middle West– Advisor: Cali Laws High Individual – Cannon Allie, Colquitt County High
The Sub Area 5 Extemporaneous Speaking event was held last night at Pelham High School in Pelham, 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.
I am extremely appreciative of the Agriculture Programs/FFA advisors in the Pelham school system for their ability to host, secure facilities, and judges for the event.
Thank you very much to Pelham High School for hosting us yesterday for our events. You are always a Very gracious host. While I didn't get the names of the Pelham High students that were "students" in the presentation room... THANK YOU! Thank you to Chloe Rogers and James Wise for assisting in conducting the event.
*The Discussion Meet will take place on Thursday March 5th at ABAC in the Horticulture building. *
*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*
The Discussion Meet event is limited to one student per chapter at the Area level, and two students per Area on the state level. At the Area event, the top two participants will be named Area finalists and advance to the state LDE. These students will not
Just a reminder to pick up your missing plug trays while you are at Pelham High today.
- Fountain Grass - Lantana - Begonia Big Leaf Green Rose - Begonia Dragon Wing Pink
The following schools have trays: Bainbridge Ben Hill High Berrien High Colquitt Co High Cook Middle Crisp Mitchell Co High Mitchell Co Middle Pataula Sumter Middle SWGA STEM Charter Tift Co High Westside Elementary Wilcox WJ Williams Worth Co High Worth Middle
Teachers, many of you have individuals and teams prepared for CDEs today in Pelham, Ag Education, Extemporaneous Speaking Prelims, Nursery/Landscape. If you were planning to attend but now are not, PLEASE let the coordinator of that event know as soon as possible. Additionally, please be reminded of the instructions sent by Pelham High School...
*All Events* Registration: 3:45 pm in the PHS Cafeteria Entrance: Please enter through the bell tower entrance
Just a reminder...Registration for the South Region Spanish Creed Invitational on the GAAGED website on Thursday.
*Registration Details*
- Registration will close at midnight on Thursday, February 12. - Each chapter may register one FFA member in grades 6–9.
*Logistics*
- Date: Thursday, February 26 - Location: ABAC - Environmental Horticulture Building - Registration will take place in the lobby. Check-in will begin at 1:00 PM. - The first speakers will begin at 1:30 PM. - If there are more than ten students per Area, participants will be divided into preliminary rooms, and a finals round will be
Teachers, please be reminded that your monthly reports for January are due tomorrow. 20 days of extended day recorded 20 hours of extended day recorded 20 contacts recorded At least 4 SAE visits/contacts recorded (part of that 20 mentioned above) The more information you put in (names, places, specifics about visits), the more validity you give to these reports.
I am looking forward to seeing you and your students in Pelham and Bacon County this week for the Nursery Landscape CDEs. Here are a few reminders for the events:
*Location and Time* • *Area V:* Tuesday, February 10 at Pelham High School in the cafeteria • *Area VI:* Thursday, February 12 at Bacon County High School in the cafeteria
For those of you participating in the Ag Education LDE next week, here are a few reminders:
Students need to bring their presentation on a thumb drive if they plan to use a computer to display their lesson. They should also bring any handouts, charts, or other visual aids that they plan to use. Remember, this is only a 4-6 minute lesson activity. The "bell" will ring at 6 minutes. There will be 3-4 FFA students in the room for your "teacher" to interact with. There is also a multiple-choice exam portion of the event.
-Thank you to all programs, teachers, and students who participated in the 2026 Forestry CDE.
-Our event would not have happened without assistance from key individuals that made our contest worthy of your students. A special thank you to our friends with GFC FMO, Foresters, County Units in the South Region of Agriculture Education & FFA. Thank You to our host locations SRTC of Thomasville, Faculty Dr. Jeremy Green and Elizabeth Harrell, and Paradise PFA, Wildlife Resources Area Manager Dean Barber. We are appreciative of the continued support in facilitating and supervising our Forestry Events. Also, I would like to
Teachers, while it is not what we want to do, we must change the date of our South Region Speaking events. We have a scheduling conflict with the UGA campus and were unable to secure all the rooms we needed on Thursday, March 5. *We are moving these to Monday, March 9. The location of the UGA Campus will not change, but this date allows us to utilize the rooms we need. * I appreciate your understanding.
Here are the specific chapters in the textbooks that exam questions will be pulled from for the *State* Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems (ATM) CDE this year. *There is no exam for the Area CDE*, so please do not get confused. *This is for the state CDE only!!!*
*Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems by J. P. Hancock, Don W. Edgar, Michael L. Pate, Lori A. Dyer, Brian Hoover (Goodheart-Wilcox) - Current Edition* *Chapters: 13, 21, 28, 29, & 33*
It is a beautiful rainy day for plug pickup. The plugs are unloaded and ready to be picked up at the ABAC Greenhouses.
The greenhouses are located on the ABAC Farm on Farm Lane and can be found on Google Maps.
To access the greenhouses: Take the road beside the Ag Science Building Drive past ABAC Lakeside Continue as the road turns to dirt The greenhouse will be on the left
*Teachers,* *Please make sure you register by this Thursday the 5th!!!*
*The system will be locked out at 12:00 PM on February which is lunch time.*
*If you call or want to register your students after this date; please be prepared to bring 2 - 4" x 5" pieces of 1/8" steel for each of your students to complete the Structures event aka welding!!!! Sorry, I need an accurate count for the metal usage for that day! *
Plugs have been delivered and unloaded at the Ware County Ag Center. You may pick up your plants at any time.
Plugs are located inside the Ag Center. For easier loading, please come to the back of the building and park in the small lot between the Ag Center and the tennis court.
Please see the attached spreadsheet to confirm your proficiency submissions. If your application is not listed, please reach out to me by phone (229-326-7783) immediately.
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783 ᐧ
Please see the attached event registration information and call if you have any questions. Area 6 teachers, students will need to be bussed to TSI and Sawtimber, thank you for volunteering to assist in advance.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Area 5 Forestry CDE SOUTHERN REGION TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 15689 US 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792
Thursday, February 5, 2026 Area 6 Forestry CDE Paradise Public Fishing Area, 536 Paradise Drive, Enigma, GA 31749
Just a reminder...Registration is now open for the South Region Spanish Creed Invitational on the GAAGED website.
*Registration Details*
- Registration will close at midnight on Thursday, February 12. - Each chapter may register one FFA member in grades 6–9.
*Logistics*
- Date: Thursday, February 26 - Location: ABAC - Environmental Horticulture Building - Registration will take place in the lobby. Check-in will begin at 1:00 PM. - The first speakers will begin at 1:30 PM. - If there are more than ten students per Area, participants will be divided into preliminary rooms, and a finals round will
Thank you for your patience, the results are official and results attached.
As I have said before, we could not have been able to conduct yesterday's events without the help of excellent industry support like *Grasshopper Mowers*. If you, your program, your school maintenance department, or athletic department need lawn mowers, I would like to encourage you to seek *The Grasshopper Company* for all your needs. They do trade -ins, and your programs can purchase mowers on state contract pricing. For more information, please reach out to me and I will supply you with a contact representative for you
Teachers: Forestry Season will be upon us soon. In your preparation for upcoming events please take note of the following details:
1. The Forestry Field Day host was gracious enough to put on the event, invite us, secure awards, and volunteers to set up and conduct the event. Please let us remember that we are a guest and should endeavor to be invited next year.
You have almost made it to the finish line! Wanted to send out one more email with a few reminders.
Proficiency applications are due in the Submission List in the Application Manager by midnight on Monday, February 2. If you are working on proficiencies this weekend and have questions, I will be available off and on and am happy to help you check proficiencies off of your list before Monday.
*The Discussion Meet will take place on Thursday March 5th at ABAC in the Horticulture building. *
*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*
The Discussion Meet event is limited to one student per chapter at the Area level, and two students per Area on the state level. At the Area event, the top two participants will be named Area finalists and advance to the state LDE. These students will not
We have received the following manuscripts. I have also attached a registration spreadsheet in case the names are cut off in your email. If your chapter should be on this list, please call me as soon as possible.
*Area 5 Junior* Last Name First Name Chapter Name Advisor Name Brown Laiken Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Chrys Milner Hunter Wyatt CA Gray Middle James Hunter Roberts Dylan Colquitt County William Burt Kelly Rylee Claire Crisp County High Eric Dixon Hall Harper Crisp County Middle Jessica McGuinty Mckie Joshua Early County Sierra Boerner McRae Dahlia Eighth Street Middle Eve Rogers
I have received lesson plans from the following chapters... Area 5 Brooks County Seminole County SouthWest Georgia Stem Charter Thomas County Central Tift County Worth County
Area 6 Berrien County Bradwell Charlton County Coffee County Golden Isles Lanier County Liberty County Long County Lowndes County Telfair County Valdosta Ware County Wayne County
If your chapter is not on this list, and you have submitted lesson plans, please contact me. These were due yesterday by 5:00 pm.
Just a reminder... Prepared Public Speaking manuscripts and Ag Ed Lesson Plans are due today.
*Updated Submission Options* Prepared Speaking manuscripts (including the signed Statement of Certification) and Ag Ed Lesson Plans may now be submitted using either of the following methods:
• Email as a single PDF document to [log in to unmask]
OR
• Drop off hard copies at the South Region Ag Education Office, Chambliss Building, ABAC
Please use the following guidelines from the National FFA Website that are attached to help you navigate through the Application season that is coming up upon us. Note this is only for those applications that require you to list community service activities.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call any of us here in the office.
Good day to you all. Please keep in mind that registration for the Agricultural Education LDE ends today at 5:00 pm. Lesson plans MUST be received by Tuesday, January 27, by 5:00 pm. These lesson plans can be brought to the region office, or they can be emailed to the applications email. [log in to unmask] Lesson plans received after this time will have a reduction in points.
*Registration closed Friday. Please see the names of those registered. As always, if plans change and you and or your student can not participate, please let me know via reply, phone call or text. *
*Start Time: *We will start at the times listed below. As in the past, you do not have to be there at that exact time, but please realize that the morning rotation needs to end around 12:00 PM. The afternoon session needs to end around 4:00 PM.
Teachers: The Middle School Record Book Deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026 * Note: If the record book hard copy is received after 5:00 PM, 3/2/2026 at the South Region Office it is late. If the record book electronic copy is received after 11:59 PM, 3/2/2026 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
I am gathering information related to how landscape design is taught in Nursery Landscape courses and wanted to ask for your input.
If you teach landscape design using a computer-based or digital program (for example - design software, online platforms, or apps), I would appreciate learning more about what you use. Specifically, I am interested in the name of the program and how you incorporate it into instruction.
Scores and rosters have been thoroughly checked for accuracy. The results from yesterday's EMC CDE are now final and declared official .
Many thanks to Bacon Co. High School administration and Agricultural Education Department for hosting us yesterday: Jessica Boatright, Charlie Powell, Traci Martin, JR. Miles, Jimmy Scott, Edmund Thrift, and Mike Slice. The facilities and cooperation were amazing! We look forward to future endeavors at BCHS.
The following chapters are registered for the South Region Nursery Landscape CDE. If you plan to participate in the event and your chapter name is not listed here, please let me know as soon as possible. Additionally, if the advisor name listed is incorrect, please let me know.
Area 5 Junior Ben Hill High (Fitzgerald) Chrys Milner Ben Hill Middle Micheal Barnes Brooks County High Josie Brightwell CA Gray Middle Shelby Gore Crisp County High Jesse Kelly Crisp County Middle Jessica McGuinty Irwin County Middle Tania Bautista Lee County High Ashley Holden Lee County Middle East Lindsey Jones
Due to the cancellation of the Midwinter Conference, we wanted to share an update to the submission process for Prepared Public Speaking manuscripts and Ag Ed Lesson Plans.
*Updated Submission Options* Prepared Speaking manuscripts (including the signed Statement of Certification) and Ag Ed Lesson Plans may now be submitted using either of the following methods:
If you plan to bring your materials to the office, you may place them in the yellow crate on the table right inside the door. I have attached a picture so you know what to look for.
Please make sure that your materials are in a folder labeled with the following: 1. Chapter Name 2. Student Name 3. Advisor Name
Excited to see everyone at the Bainbridge Invitational tomorrow. Please see the email below from Tracy Champagne.
Brittaney Schwing South Region Ag Education Area Horticulture Teacher ABAC 34 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Cell - 229-326-7783
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Champagne, Tracy <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 2:10 PM Subject: N/L Invitational Logistics To: Brittaney Schwing <[log in to unmask]>
Good Afternoon, We are excited to host another Nursery/Landscape practice contest. I just wanted to go over a few logistics for tomorrow.
Thank to all the help yesterday at the Area 5 Ag Sales CDE, Area Officers and Pelham High for hosting 1st Place Wilcox Co - Drew Willingham 2nd Place Lee County High - Ashley Holden
Scores and rosters have been thoroughly checked for accuracy. The results from yesterday's EMC CDE are now final and declared official.
Many thanks to Pelham High School administration and Agricultural Education Department for hosting us yesterday: Justin Sealy, Sara Wingate, Laron Smith, Tanner Allen, Lindsey Mears and Kristen Edwards. The facilities and cooperation were amazing! We look forward to future endeavors at PHS.
I have the following schools registered to participate in the Bainbridge and Liberty Co Nursery Landscape Invitationals. If you have registered or would like to register and your chapter name is not listed below, please let me know.
Berrien High Colquitt Co High Early County FFA Early County High FFA Irwin Middle FFA Lee County High Lee County Middle School East Lee County Middle School West Liberty County High School Long County Middle Miller County Middle Newbern Middle Pataula Charter Pelham High Pelham Middle Pierce Middle Southwest Georgia STEM Charter Whigham
Area 5 ChapterName AdvisorName Bainbridge Tracy Champagne Brooks County High Josie Brightwell Calhoun County Kedrione Harris Colquitt County Michael Schwarz Irwin County High Shayla Johnson Lee County High Ashley Holden Mitchell County High Simon Wilkes Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Rebecca Sapp Terrell County Vincent Cutts Thomas County Academy Glen Gosier Tift County Mason Grant Wilcox County Drew Willingham Area 6 ChapterName AdvisorName Atkinson County Amanda Wooditch Bacon County High Michael Slice Berrien County High Scott Johnson Camden County Jason Smith Charlton County Audrey Pickren Citizens Christian Academy Melanie Tucker Coffee County High Tyler Metts Cook County High Justin Watson Long
This is your friendly reminder to register for the Junior and Senior *Prepared Public Speaking *events.
*Junior and Senior Prepared Public Speaking * *Prepared Public Speaking LDE Guidelines Link <https://www.georgiaffa.org/preparedpublicspeaking>* ** Registration* *(GAAGED Website AND Turn in 7 copies of manuscript)* Teachers will register for the Junior and Senior Prepared Public Speaking LDE on the GAAGED Website by Tuesday, January 26th (GVATA Meeting in Macon). Teachers will submit 7 copies of the student's manuscript AND a signed Statement of Certification.
AREA EVENT On the Area level, the Agricultural Sales CDE will consist of 2 parts. • Individual sales presentations • Written Exam The written exam is designed to evaluate an individual’s knowledge of sales skills. The exam will consist of questions from the references listed in these guidelines. The exam will be thirty (30) multiple choice questions, and students will have forty-five (45) minutes to complete the exam. Each question is valued at 4 points (30 questions x 4 points = 120 points). Individual
Registration is now open for the South Region Nursery Landscape CDE on the GAAGED website.
*Registration* Registration will close at midnight on Thursday, January 22. Each chapter may register one junior team (grades 6–9) and one senior team (grades 9–12).
*Location and Time* • *Area V:* Tuesday, February 10 at Pelham High School • *Area VI:* Thursday, February 12 at Bacon County High School
Tracy Champagne at Bainbridge High and Jeci Bohannon at Liberty County High have graciously offered to host Nursery Landscape Practice Contests, similar to what we enjoy at the Fair. These events were a huge hit last year, and we hope that you will join us this year.
*What’s in store for these events?* *Junior and Senior ID:* Hone those plant identification skills! *Disorders/Tools for Seniors:* A focused challenge to sharpen expertise in disorders and tools. *Landscape Practicum and Exam Training:* Are you and your students struggling to use the architect/engineer scales? No worries! There will be an informal training
AREA EVENT On the Area level, the Agricultural Sales CDE will consist of 2 parts. • Individual sales presentations • Written Exam The written exam is designed to evaluate an individual’s knowledge of sales skills. The exam will consist of questions from the references listed in these guidelines. The exam will be thirty (30) multiple choice questions, and students will have forty-five (45) minutes to complete the exam. Each question is valued at 4 points (30 questions x 4 points = 120 points). Individual
Registration is open for the Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems CDE and will close on *2/5/2026 12:00:00 PM* *Area 5 & Area 6 - February 26th - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College* *Registration at 1:30 PM* *The CDE will start at 2:00 PM.*
Anticipated Schedule: Campus Map <https://abac.college-tour.com/abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college> Teachers, please see the anticipated rotation schedule attached to this email. This is only an example!! When registration closes on the 5th of Febuary a detailed schedule will be emailed to the participating programs on Friday, February 6th. Call me if you have any questions on this rotation schedule. 2:00 PM -
Good morning to you all. The 10th of the month is approaching, and with that, your December monthly reports will be due. Please remember to document each day (Monday -Friday). Weekends are not necessary unless you work them. For December, please put in those days that are holidays as well. In other words, put all days, not just those when you were in school. You may not have 20 contacts since you were out for the holidays. No worries. Please give yourself credit for any contact that relates to your position in the school. Let me know if you have
I hope you had a restful break and are off to a strong start this semester.
Attached is a worksheet created to go along with the Cut Flower Industry Deep Dive in the December 2025 edition of Greenhouse Grower (also attached). This resource works well for General Horticulture and/or Floral Design courses and can be used as an in-class activity or sub plan.
