MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Wildlife Management Career Development Event (CDE) were recognized at the 95^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 27-29, 2023. 

In the senior division, the state winner was Mary Persons, followed by Banks County in second place and Madison County in third. 

The junior division, the state winner was Pepperell, with second place going to Madison County Middle and third place to Gilmer 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. 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 by Georgia’s Ag Tag Sales.

All teams received a plaque award. Additionally, the advisor of the state winning team received a $100 cash award and a certificate. 

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 860,000 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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