85th National FFA Convention
Indianapolis, IN
October 24-27th, 2012
Georgia FFA Press Release
Complete Results - National Competitors

KALIE HALL ELECTED NATIONAL FFA SECRETARY
Kalie Hall of the Franklin County FFA Chapter and student at the University of Georgia was elected to the position of National FFA Secretary. She will serve FFA members across the nation over the course of the next year. Her advisors are Mr. Cale Watkins, Mr. Owen Thomason, and Mr. Gary Minyard.

 BRADLEY WEAVER IS AMERICAN STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS 
Bradley Weaver of the Dawson County FFA Chapter was named the American Star in Agribusiness, the highest award an American Degree recipient can earn with their SAE. His advisor is Mr. Reggie Stowers.

Cain Thurmond giving his Retiring Address entitled "Home" during the National FFA Convention. Cain has traveled the county and world this past year serving as a National Officer and as an advocate for agriculture.

 

Chloe Thomason from the Franklin County FFA Chapter served in the National FFA Band during convention playing in the Grand March parade and on-stage during sessions of the National Convention.

Mary C. Cromley, a member of the Southeast Bulloch FFA Chapter, was named the national winner in the proficiency area of Specialty Crop Production. Her advisors are Mr. Brian Elrick and Ms. Susannah Lanier.   

 
Candace Barnes from the Franklin County FFA Chapter was named the national winner in the Poultry Production proficiency. Her advisors are Mr. Gary Minyard, Mr. Cale Watkins, and Mr. Owen Thomason.

 
J.W. Oliver of the Wayne County FFA Chapter was named the national winner in the Fruit Production proficiency area. His advisors are Mr. Reggie Beasley and Mr. Michael Kirkland.

Kason Lott from the Irwin County FFA Chapter was named the national proficiency award winner in the area of Forest Management and Products. His advisors are Mr. Wesley Paulk, Ms. Shayla Johnson, and Mr. Ira Tucker. 

Kyle Moore, a member of the Early County FFA Chapter was named the national winner in the Fiber and Oil Crop Production proficiency. His advisor is Mrs. Lisa Murphree.

Steven Cooper from the Jackson County FFA Chapter was named the national award winner for the Diversified Agricultural Production proficiency. His advisors are Mrs. Robbie Buchanan and Mr. Josh Whitworth.

 
Jacob Schindler from the Lowndes County FFA Chapter was the winner of the national proficiency award in Agriscience Research - Plant Systems. His advisors are Dr. James Corbett, Mr. Quinton Hadsock, and Mr. Micheal Barnes.

 

Ansley Akin of the Franklin County FFA Chapter was recognized as the winner of the National Agricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship proficiency award. Her advisors are Mr. Gary Minyard, Mr. Owen Thomason, and Mr. Cale Watkins.   

 
Jonathan Mobley from the Colquitt County FFA Chapter was the national winner of the Agricultural Processing-Placement proficiency. His advisors are Mr. Steve Bass, Mrs. Adrienne Smith, Mr. Stacey Beacham, Mr. Shawn Collins, and Mr. Gene Hart.

 
Brandon Wiley of the Screven County FFA Chapter earned the national title in the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance proficiency. His advisors are Mrs. Julie Anna Boyd, Ms. Nancy Sell, and Mr. Brandon White.

Justin Cochran of the Franklin County FFA and Kaylyn Stout of the Lowndes County FFA were recognized as finalists in the Stars Over America Pageant. Cochran was a finalist in the Star in Agricultural Placement category and Stout was recognized as a Star in Agriscience finalist. Only four students in the country serve as finalists in each area.

 
Gibson Priest of the Gordon Central FFA Chapter was recognized as the highest scoring individual in the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event. His advisor is Mrs. Melissa Hubbard.

 Agriscience National Winners
Hunter Pruitt - Sonoraville
Animal Systems Division II
Kevin Edwards and Lori Edwards - Sonoraville
Animal Systems Division III
Hunter Corbett - Pine Grove Middle
Environmental Sciences/Natural Resource Systems Division I
Reaud Sims - Lowndes County
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division II

 
Eight Georgia FFA supporters received the Honorary American FFA Degree for their exceptional service to agricultural education and the FFA.

Honorary American Degree Recipients:
Mr. Bruce Bailey
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Representative David Ralston
Mr. Gary Steppe
Mr. David Yelton
Mrs. Sara Clark
Mr. David Connell
Mr. Joey Wells

 Georgia FFA Proficiency Finalists
Ashley Peek - Echols County
Agricultural Services
Quinton Carter - Lowndes County
Agriscience Research - Animal Systems
Ben Bennett - Lowndes County
Agriscience Research - Integrated Systems
Rob Veal - Johnson County
Beef Production - Entrepreneurship
Tyler Ray Barber - Bacon County
Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Josie Stamps - Newton County
Equine Science - Entrepreneurship
Mary Kathryn Clark - Putnam County
Equine Science - Placement 
Jennifer A. Mitcham - Rabun County
Food Science and Technology
Cole Roper - Franklin County
Goat Production
Karlie Oliver - Franklin County
Landscape Management
Amanda Miller - Jeff Davis
Swine Production - Entrepreneurship
Olin Thrift- Brantley County
Swine Production - Placement
Jacob Trites - Franklin County
Turf Grass Management 
Ashley Dunnigan - Early County
Veterinary Medicine

Twenty-four Georgia FFA members were recognized as national proficiency finalists for the skills and accomplishments they have made in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). Ten of those members were named winners. Only four students in each area are chosen as finalists.

 
Georgia FFA was recognized for recording another year of membership growth. Georgia is the 3rd largest state association in the nation with more than 34,000 members.

Screven County Middle School FFA was the national winner of the Outstanding Middle School Award. The advisor for Screven County Middle is Ms. Bridget Mixson.

 
Georgia State Representative Terry England received the VIP Citation from the National FFA Organization. The VIP Citation recognizes dedicated individuals who contribute to the FFA Mission of student success through their hard work and cooperation.    

 
Southeast Bulloch FFA Chapter was recognized as a finalist for the Models of Innovation Award. Advisors for SE Bulloch are Mr. Brian Elrick and Ms. Susannah Lanier.