The Liberty County High School (LCHS) FFA Chapter was recently named the Area 6 FFA Week Observance Award winner. The competition was fierce with the entries this year in the South Region.
“I would like to say, these (award applications) were the deepest, most well-written and best-organized FFA Week Observance applications I have ever judged,” proclaimed state staff member Todd Claxton.
The National FFA Week Observance Award is designed to encourage chapters to take advantage of the promotional, educational, and community development value of National FFA Week.
Rebecca Clark, LCHS FFA chapter president, worked diligently to highlight the accomplishments of the chapter during this year’s FFA Week celebration. Clark shined a spotlight on three categories of activities: growing leaders, strengthening agriculture, and building communities. The week’s activities included spirit days, a day of service, supporter succulents, a Red Cross Blood Drive, a Pre-K reading day, and Ag olympics.
“Liberty County may be lacking in the area of agriculture, but we are plentiful in heart and drive,” said Liberty County High School FFA advisor Jeci Bohannon. “Our students have to be creative when brainstorming activities to ensure that agriculture is highlighted in everything they do. I couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments of our entire FFA chapter, especially our officer team.”
The LCHS FFA chapter will be advancing to state-level competition. The top three in the state will be recognized on stage at the 96th State FFA Convention in Macon on April 24-27.
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of more than 850,000 student members – all preparing or leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture – as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988 to recognize the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st Congress of the United States and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture.
The Georgia FFA Association has a membership of more than 77,000, making it the third-largest association in the nation. The Georgia Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to local agricultural education programs.
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