MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Wildlife Management Career Development Event (CDE) were recognized at the 96^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2024. 

In the senior division, the state winner was Banks County, followed by Madison County in second place and Central of Carroll in third. 

The junior division, the state winner was Banks County, with second place going to Lee County Middle and third place to Mary Persons.

CDE and LDE awards are granted to FFA members and teams who have exhibited premier leadership, personal growth, and career success in a variety of competitions. The Wildlife Management CDE provides opportunities for participants to demonstrate technical and management skills related to wildlife, habitat, and harvesting regulations.

The Wildlife Management Career Development Event was sponsored byMount Vernon Bank and Georgia’s Ag Tag Sales.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are nearly 940,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third-largest Association in the nation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education. 

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