MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Poultry Evaluation 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, Josh Woelfi of Oconee County was the high-scoring individual, followed by Jeremy Westbrook of Pickens County and Lydia Carver of Brantley County placing second and third respectively. The senior team state winner was Pickens County, followed by Berrien County in second place and Jackson-Empower third. 

The junior division high individual was Lainee Gill of Ware County, followed by Ian Baldassarri of Central of Carroll in second place and  Josh Tippens of Union County Middle in third place. The junior team state winner was Central of Carroll, with second place going to Union County Middle and third place to Ware County.

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. Poultry Judging teams participate in a set of comprehensive events related to judging, placing, grading and identifying live birds, carcasses, eggs, poultry parts, chicken patties, nuggets or tenders. Participants presented oral reasons, participated in a team activity, and were given a management test.  

The Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event was sponsored on the state level by Fieldale Farms. 

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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