LaFayette High FFA teams take on professional challenge
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J. B. Blankenship, an FFA member and agriculture education student at LaFayette High School competes against 26 other teams in the North Georgia Regional Agricultural Education Tractor Operations and Maintenance Career Development Event (CDE) at Sonoraville High School. “This event is designed by the National FFA Organization to develop skills in operating tractors and machinery in a safe and productive manner," said agriculture education instructor Ronnie Stephens. In addition to a driving test, Blankenship takes a written exam and an oral problem-solving exam on safety, servicing and operation.
J. B. Blankenship, an FFA member and agriculture education student at LaFayette High School competes against 26 other teams in the North Georgia Regional Agricultural Education Tractor Operations and Maintenance Career Development Event (CDE) at Sonoraville High School. “This event is designed by the National FFA Organization to develop skills in operating tractors and machinery in a safe and productive manner," said agriculture education instructor Ronnie Stephens. In addition to a driving test, Blankenship takes a written exam and an oral problem-solving exam on safety, servicing and operation.
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The National FFA Organization changed in 1988 from Future Farmers of America to reflect the expanding career field of Agricultural Education. Chapter activities and FFA programs concentrate on three core areas offering students opportunities that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA uses agricultural education to create real-world success. Landscaping and maintenance is one of the fastest growing occupations resulting in jobs that require specialized skills necessary for safe operations.

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