Fannin Future Farmers of America Horse Judging Team places in state event

FORT VALLEY, Ga. – The Fannin Future Farmers of America (FFA) Horse Judging Team recently placed second in the state FFA Horse Judging Career Development Event.  The event was held at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2018.

The Horse Judging Career Development Event advances the knowledge of agricultural education students about the selection and management of horses.  Participants in the event judge classes of horses, give oral reasons for class placings and take a written examination.  Team members include Brooke Crowder, Kayla Hipp, Shelby Postell, and Alexis Ware. Shelby Postell was the overall high individual, and Alexis Ware was the third-highest individual of the entire contest.

FFA is a national organization of over 600,000 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.

Cherie White is the Fannin FFA advisor.  The Horse Judging Career Development Event is sponsored by Flint River Mills (FRM) as a special project of the Georgia FFA Foundation.