FCYFA News Release
Community January 28, 2021
Fannin County Young Farmers Association hosted the Annual Pigs on the Ridge Market Hog Show. 4-H and FFA members from Fannin County, Walker County and Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe
Emilee Thomas Grand Champion
participated. Sponsors for the event were Fannin County FFA Alumni Association, Fannin County High School and Middle School FFA Chapters, Fannin County
Blake Nicholson Reserve Champion
Young Farmers Association, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe FFA Chapter and Ocoee Animal Hospital. Nicholson Tire Repair and Uhaul sponsored the meal that was served to all exhibitors and families.
Each exhibitor showed in both a showmanship class which is based on their grade in school, only the 1st place exhibitor was chosen in each class and a class based on the weight of the pig, there were a total of 20 classes. Kip Williams Murray County agriculture teacher and Young Farmer Advisor judged the show.
Fannin County Exhibitor results:
Emilee Thomas placed 1st in Showmanship, 1st in weight class, won the Master Showman Award and also Grand Champion,
Blake Nicholson placed 1st in showmanship, 1st and 1st in weight class and won Reserve Champion,
Ethan Deal placed 1st in Showmanship and 3rd in weight class,
Roy Green placed 2nd in weight class,
Jacob Williams placed 5th in weight class,
Slade Epperson placed both 2nd and 3rd in weight class
Lance Stewart placed 6th in weight class
Zoe Putnam placed 1st in weight class
Madie Freeman placed 1st in showmanship and 2nd in weight class
Thomas Green placed 1st in weight class
Market hog FFA show team Front row- left to right Kiaya Jones, Lance Stewart, Thomas Green Middle row –left to right Patrick Conner, Dakota Blake, Blake Nicholson, Evan Fish, Slade Epperson Back row-left to right Madi Freeman, Emilee Thomas, Zoe Putnam, Roy Green, Jacob Williams, Ethan Deal Not pictured Noah Hess and Bren Green
Evan Fish placed 4th in weight class
Kiaya Jones placed 2nd in weight class
Patrick Conner placed 1 in showmanship and 2nd in weight class
Dakota Blake placed 1st in weight class
The Fannin County FFA Market Hog Show Team will be exhibiting their projects at the Swine Spectacular in Gilmer County on February 5-6 and also the Georgia Jr. National Livestock Show in Perry on February 17-20.
FCYFA News Release
Community January 26, 2021
The Fannin County Young Farmers Association held its annual wreath class on November 19, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Center. This year participants made
Pictured left to right: Lori Worrell, Carole Burkett, Valerie Harper
deco mesh wreaths to take home and enjoy. The class was sponsored by N and N Florist and Floral Creations, refreshments were served and were sponsored by G and N Iron. For additional information about FCYFA please contact Rhonda Mathews at 706-455-2545 or [email protected].
Upcoming Young Farmers Event
Announcements, Rebel's Corner September 5, 2019
FANNIN COUNTY
YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS:
Basic First Aid and Agriculture Safety
Presented in Honor of National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 16, 2019
6:00pm
Fannin County Ag Facility
43 Station Ridge Blue Ridge
Ag Talk will be presented Anne Gibbs RN & FCHS Health Care Science Instructor along with Fannin County EMS Personnel
FCYFA Monthly Meeting will follow Ag Talk
Meal sponsored by Triple D Farms and Tractor Supply Co.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend
FCYFA members attend free of charge
Non FCYFA members we ask you pay $5.00
Questions or for Additional Information [email protected] or 706-455-2545
FCYFA: August Agriculture Talk
Rebel's Corner August 27, 2019
The Fannin County Young Farmer Association (FCYFA) held its August Agriculture Talk and monthly business meeting on August 19 at the Agriculture Center at 6:00pm. This months’ Ag Talk was titled Youth in Agriculture and was presented by four Fannin County High School FFA members Patrick Conner, Layne Epperson, Noah Hess and Emilee Thomas; three Fannin County Middle School FFA members Addison McDermott, Claire Wheeler and Ethan Conner and two Fannin County 4-H members Jayci White and Jacob Williams. The students gave presentations on what experiences they had in agriculture over the summer. The talks ranged from summer leadership camps, to summer jobs, to livestock projects. The FCYFA monthly business meeting was held after the presentations, dinner was provided and was sponsored by Uncle B’s Feed.
Pictured left to right bottom row Addison McDermott- FCMS FFA, Claire Wheeler-FCMS FFA, Jayci White- 4-H
Pictured left to right middle row Patrick Conner- FCHS FFA, Emilee Thomas-FCHS FFA, Jacob Williams- 4-H
Pictured left to right top row Ethan Conner –FCMS FFA, Noah Hess-FCHS FFA, Layne Epperson- FCHS FFA
Fannin County Young Farmers Association Receives a Grant
Rebel's Corner November 15, 2018
Fannin County Young Farmers Association was awarded a $1200.00 grant from the Georgia Young Farmers Association. The grant will be used to purchase a stage for the new agriculture facility.
Pictured above is Kenny Queen-FCYFA President and Kenny Holland- FCYFA Treasure
Fannin Young Farmers Association – How to Process Apples into Applesauce
Community, Rebel's Corner September 24, 2018
FANNIN COUNTY
YOUNG FARMERS
ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:
How to Process Apples into Applesauce-
Take Home a Jar of Applesauce
Other information on home canning and use of the
cannery will be presented
October 11, 2018
5:30pm
Blue Ridge Cannery
811 Summit Street
Apples donated by Payne’s Apple Orchard
Anyone interested is welcome to attend
FCYFA members attend free of charge
Non FCYFA members we ask you pay $5.00
Please RSVP space is limited also Questions or For
Additional Information
[email protected] or 706-455-2545
Fannin County Young Farmers held a Aquaponics class
Rebel's Corner October 2, 2018
The Fannin County Young Farmers Association held a Aquaponics class on September 20 at 6:00pm at the Fannin County Ag Facility on Windy Ridge Road. The meal was sponsored by Fannin County Farm Bureau. Andrew Rodgers from USA Aqua was the guest speaker, participants were instructed on the basics of aquaponics.
Pictured Andrew Rodgers
Fannin County Young Farmers Assoc. News Release
Community June 29, 2018
PRESENTS:
A Trip to
The Georgia Mountain Research Center in Blairsville
195 GA Mtn. Experiment Station Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512
For A Backyard Milk Goats Seminar
July 18, 10am – 12pm
We will leave from Fannin County High School at 9:00am if you would like to follow or ride.
The presentation will be by Pamela Barry, owner of Hidden Creek Farm, USDA Certified Grade A Goat Dairy and “Gucci,” Senior LaMancha dairy doe. Everything you need to know about the care and milking of dairy goats and the delicious and nutritious dairy products your family can enjoy by raising goats on a small scale. Milking and cheese making demo. GMRE Center auditorium and grounds.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend
Questions or For Additional Information or to Reserve a Seat email [email protected] or call 706-455-2545.
Fannin County Young Farmers Assoc. News Release
Community August 6, 2018
The Fannin County Young Farmers Association held their monthly Ag Talk and Meeting on July 16 at the Fannin County High School Agriculture Classroom at 12:00pm. The event began with President, Kenny Queen calling the meeting to order, Lunch was served and was sponsored by the Chestatee- Chattahoochee Resource Conservation and Development Council. Dan Wallace and Gary Hankins from the USDA-NRCS office in Athens presented the Ag Talk. The demonstration was a rainfall simulator on real life field samples which gave an insight into the health of soil and showed how management effects the soil health. Soil health on cropland and pasture determine water quality and erosion, and ultimately a farm’s bottom line. Doug Towery from the USDA-NRCS in Blairsville assisted with the program.
The talk was followed by a business meeting. The next Ag Talk and meeting will be held on August 20th at 6pm.
Fannin County Young Farmers News Release
Rebel's Corner December 6, 2017
Fannin County Young Farmers Association fresh wreath and swag class was held at Fannin County High School on November 30 at 6:00pm. There were 45 participants that were instructed on how to make fresh wreaths and swags. The Fannin Sentinel sponsored the refreshments. N and N Florist, Silks for Less, Floral Creations, and Young Farmers members donated the supplies. Becky Howard, Katherine Dyer , Rhonda Mathews, and Cherie White instructed the class. FFA members Zachary Franklin, Layne Epperson, Lucas Patterson, Brooke Crowder, Bretton Williams, and Tayelor Long assisted. This workshop will be scheduled again next year, with the deadline to register the Friday before Thanksgiving.
Pictured Left To Right: Courtney Crump, Cassidy Rymer, Julie Locke, Kelly Locke, Kayla Allen, Candace Newton
Pictured Left To Right: Becky Ratliff and McKenzie Owenby.
Fannin County Young Farmer Association news release
Community January 11, 2018
[cincopa A8HAHK-k7Vx_]
The Fannin County Young Farmers Association held their monthly meeting and agriculture talk on Dec. 18, 2017, at noon at the Feed Fannin Farm House at the Fannin County School System property on Ada Street. Twenty-four were in attendance. The meal was sponsored by Fannin County Farm Bureau, Circle J Steakhouse, and Wendy’s of Blue Ridge. The program focused on updates in taxes, insurance, and property appraisals in the agricultural industry. Speakers were Dawn Cochran, of the Fannin County Property Appraisers office, Charlie Edmondson, of State Farm Insurance, and Stephanie Ingle, representing Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Association business was led by President Kenny Queen and discussed, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. The January meeting and talk will be held Jan. 15 at the Veranda at Cucina Rustica at noon. Mark Lee, owner of RC Drones sales and service will lead the presentation on The Use of Drones in Agriculture.
Fannin County Young Farmers Association News Release
Community January 19, 2018
[cincopa AQFARIOHTSZR]
The Fannin County Young Farmers Association and The Blue Ridge Mountain Cattleman’s Association help a joint function on January 11 at 6pm at Cohutta Country Store. A meal was served and was sponsored by BRM Cattleman’s Association and Cohutta Country Store. Guest speaker was Dr. Brent Credille, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia . He spoke to the group about DYSTOCIA MANAGEMENT IN BEEF CATTLE, Fetal dystocia is abnormal fetal size or position resulting in difficult delivery. Dr. Credille also brought a calving simulator to demonstrate to the group how to properly deliver a calf if the cow is unable to deliver on her own. Anyone who wanted to try to deliver the calf was able to give it a try. Pictured is Tayelor Long and Dr. Credille. 65 people were in attendance.
Beef Cattle Calf Simulation, Demonstration, & Talk
Community December 19, 2017
FANNIN COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS
ASSOCIATION & THE BLUE RIDGE
CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS:
Beef Cattle Calf Simulation
Demonstration and Talk
January 11, 2018 6:00pm
Cohutta Country Store- Blue Ridge, GA
Program will be presented by Brent Credille, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Assistant Professor; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Meal sponsored by Blue Ridge Cattleman’s Association & Cohutta Country Store
Anyone interested is welcome to attend
FCYFA and BRCA members attend free of charge
Non FCYFA and BRCA members we ask you pay $5.00
Please RSVP to [email protected] or 706-455-2545 by 1/8/18
FCYFA News Release
Rebel's Corner November 17, 2017
[cincopa AUPA2E-lxD3O]
Fannin County Young Farmer Advisor Rhonda Mathews and 5 Fannin County High School Agriculture students volunteered at the Fannin County Family Connection Food Pantry on November 15. There was much work to be done and many families to serve. Students who participated were Ryan Smith, Jay Masters, Ashley Frye, Rachel Mashburn and Layne Epperson. The students agreed they would like to volunteer again and had a great experience.