Jessica Daniel, student at Bowdon High School, placed 1st in the State Land Judging Competition on October 26 at the FFA Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, GA. She will be recognized at the State FFA Convention in Macon, GA for her accomplishments.
The Land Judging Career Development Event provides students the opportunity to determine land classification, use and treatment practices for selected sites. The students must consider topsoil texture and thickness, effective depth, permeability of subsoil, slope, erosion, drainage and land capability.
FFA is a national organization of over 449,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is an integral part of the agricultural education program in public schools. 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.
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