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STATE WINNERS IN FORESTRY CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT RECOGNIZED AT THE 96th GEORGIA FFA STATE CONVENTION

April 27, 2024 CDE-LDE

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

In the senior division, Reagan Ferguson of Banks County was the high scoring individual, followed by Ethan Bertram of Mary Persons and Lola Talton of Mary Persons placing second and third respectively. The senior team state winner was Mary Persons followed by Banks County in second place and Brantley County in third. 

The junior division high individual was Zachary Jones of Rutland, followed by Jackson Pannell of North Murray in second place and Josey Andrew of Lee County Middle West in third. The junior team state winner was Rutland, with second place going to North Murray and third place to Lee County Middle West.

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. In the Forestry Career Development Event, students who participate in this CDE demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices.  

The Forestry Career Development Event was sponsored on the state level by the Georgia Forestry Foundation.

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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