One of the best parts of the school year is…

One of the best parts of the school year is…

May 24, 2023

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That mountain you've been carrying

That mountain you've been carrying

May 01, 2023

Recently (especially since that Year-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named), I feel that it has gotten worse. 
 
Now I see so many Ag teachers not just struggling to climb that mountain
 
But trying to carry it. 
 
And many of y’all are starting to break under the load.
 
This is your permission to set it down. 

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So your FFA kids didn't win...

So your FFA kids didn't win...

April 20, 2023

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Top 10 Georgia Commodities 2021 (link at bottom for All 50 States)

Top 10 Georgia Commodities 2021 (link at bottom for All 50 States)

September 29, 2022

Information about agricultural commodities by state, periodically updated.

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I wonder what normal is like...

I wonder what normal is like...

December 09, 2020

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Resist the temptation

September 04, 2020

That “extra” day can feel like just what you need to Get All The Things Done. But if there was ever a year that you needed to give yourself permission to be “off”, this is it. 

This year is going to be more of a haul than usual and you are going...

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Growing A Nation Video

August 30, 2020

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Challenging Your Officers During Challenging Times

May 01, 2020

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You can’t pour from an empty cup

You can’t pour from an empty cup

December 18, 2019

We pour our energy, our enthusiasm, our heart and soul...and maybe some of our competitive spirit...into our kids. Every. Day.  

It’s part of our purpose as teachers. To see our kids find their potential and reach their goals and stretch beyond what they thought they were capable of doing. 

But if we aren’t careful, we end up...well...a little bit empty

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The Best School Assembly Happens In The Ag Shop

The Best School Assembly Happens In The Ag Shop

December 04, 2019

Taking apart a small engine isn't just the puzzle factor. It's also understanding why each part is important to the engine function and what would happen if that piece was left off. Trial and error along with discovery are the best teachers when it comes to engine assembly. You'll be amazed how much your students will learn if you let them get frustrated but push them to keep moving forward.

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A Different Way to Remember Species for Plant and Animal Identification

A Different Way to Remember Species for Plant and Animal Identification

November 28, 2019

Wildlife Management - Species of any plant or animal is hard for students to absorb on a good day, so you might as well make it as interesting as you can. Colquitt County FFA created sets of Fish ID cards to use when playing what else?....Go fish. 

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7 Activities For Whitetailed Deer, Deer Optional

7 Activities For Whitetailed Deer, Deer Optional

November 27, 2019

If you've taught Ag for any period of time you certainly are over deer season long before your students are finished talking about it. Instead of fighting that paleo wave of outdoormanship focus some of your time to wildlife management to make your students better and safer hunters.

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