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Fannin County School receives $75,000 Young Farmer’s Grant

Fannin County High School has been notified it will receive the Young Farmer’s Grant. The grant is $75,000 per year and will allow the school to staff the new agricultural facility with additional staff.

The Georgia Young Farmer program is the adult education component of Georgia’s Agricultural Education program. County Young Farmer Programs conduct educational seminars on everything from agricultural technology to legislative issues affecting agriculture. The local advisor plays an instrumental role in providing these opportunities and assisting farmers in the community.

Georgia Young Farmer Teachers provide instruction through organized classes on everything from new farming techniques, risk management strategies, water management, and agricultural awareness to legislative issues affecting agriculture. Providing on-site technical assistance is a strong part of the program.

You can visit the website here: Young Farmers

Fannin County was one of two schools which received the grant. It is believed out of 9 applicants in Georgia, Fannin and Newton county were awarded the grants.

Lisa Pritchard