MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Middle School Record Book Competition were recognized at the 96^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2024. 

The Area 1 winner was Noah Hausknecht of Liberty Middle. Justin Tanner of North Habersham Middle took honors in Area 2. Tucker Bowden of Harris County Middle was the winner in Area 3. The Area 4 winner was Riley Lamb of Screven County Middle. Latham Richards of Lee County Middle West was the winner in Area 5. John Hoyt Bearden of Cook County Middle took honors in Area 6. Tucker Bowden of Harris County Middle was the state winner in the competition.

The Middle School Record Book award program encourages students to begin and maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project and keep accurate, detailed records. In the area of Power, Structural and Technical Systems, students own their own business, work for someone, or do research that involves the planning, designing, and construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures including plans that would include any of the following; concrete, wood, electricity, plumbing, into agricultural settings. This may also involve the repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment) and/or structures. 

Each area winner received a plaque and a $50 cash award. The state winner received a plaque and an additional $100 cash award. The advisor of the state winner also received a $100 cash award.

The Power, Structural and Technical Systems Middle School Record Book Award in the area of was sponsored by Support Georgia Agriculture.

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.