Farm & Home
By Wade Parker County Extension Coodinator
      Extension Production Meetings Our last Extension production meeting was held last Friday. I would like to thank the farmers who assisted with our meals and attendance. A successful Extension program is only as strong as the volunteers and participants. I am looking forward to a successful year...
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4-H News
By Anna Burgess County Extension Agent
      Just a few short weeks ago, the much anticipated Jr/Sr DPA arrived! And Jenkins County was well represented at this event. We had 10 Juniors (7th & 8th grades) and 11 Seniors (9th - 12th grades) compete. Both groups of young people did an outstanding job.
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JCHS celebrates 2008 National FFA Week
      The local FFA chapter at Jenkins County High School joins the National FFA organization in celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 16-23.
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JCHS FFA members attend Wildlife Management Contest
     From left, Taylor Frawley, Justin Johnson, Trevor Weathersby and Taylor Brinson, members of the JCHS FFA Wildlife Management team, competed in the statewide Wildlife Management contest Nov. 1, 2007 at Bleckley Co. High School. The contest involves aging and judging white-tailed deer and wild turkeys...
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Ag Mechanics team competes in Area IV Contest
     The JCHS FFA AG Mechanics team recently competed in the Area IV Ag Mechanics contest held at Johnson Co. High School. The team members, from left, are Jesse Williams, Travis Williams, Brandon Mcleod, Chris Oglesby and Robert Deason, Alternate. The competition consists of three Practicum or "Hands-on...
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JCHS FFA members compete in Tractor Driving Contest
     JCHS FFA member Chris Oglesby, below, recently competed in the Area IV Tractor Driving CDE held at Metter High School. In this contest Chris was required to demonstrate general knowledge of tractor operations and maintenance in a written test. Chris also had to verbally answer questions about tracto...
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JCHS FFA and Jenkins County 4-H conduct fundraiser at Oliver's General Store
     The JCHS FFA and the JC 4-H, along with tremendous help from Oliver's General Store, conducted a very successful fundraiser at the Grand opening of Oliver's Sept. 22, 2007. The FFA is very appreciative of the folks at Oliver's General Store and the community for their support.
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JCHS FFA members attend 2007 Sunbelt Agricultural Expo in Moultrie
     On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 the JCHS FFA conducted its annual field trip to the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. While there students toured exhibits relating to all areas of Agriculture. Members viewed field trials of new equipment and technology, forestry machines, and agriculture products that are al...
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JCHS FFA officers plan activities for upcoming year
     This summer the JCHS FFA Officer Team held its annual officer retreat during the week of July 16, 2007. The JCHS FFA Officers meet at the Ag Department to map out the chapters activities for the school year. The Officers also completed the chapter's Program of Activities. Plans for this school year ...
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