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Bainbridge FFA members recently traveled to the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia where Mary Margaret Beckham, Bailee Brock, Jacee Brock and Addison Temples competed in the Floral Design Contest. Over 30 students competed in this event held during the FFA Day at the Fair on October 8^th, 2024. Mary Margaret Beckham, Bailee Brock and Addison Temples were given 30 minutes to prepare a floral design that fit the fair theme “Totally Retro 80’s.” Students’ arrangements were required to stay within a $25 to $50 total budget which students proved by submitting a price list of items based on industry wholesale costs. Students used concepts of floral design such as balance, line, rhythm, and color, to be successful in this event. Mary Margaret Beckham was 2^nd overall in the Senior Division with her disco ball themed piece, Bailee Brock was 6th  overall in the Senior Division with her Rubik’s cube themed piece. Addison Temples won the Junior Division with her roller skate themed piece.

Jacee Brock competed in the division where students made their arrangements ahead of time on theme with “Totally Retro 80’s”. Jacee used elements of balance, line, rhythm and color to construct her design She placed 2nd  overall in the Senior Division with her record album themed piece.

These students were trained by Dr. Tracy Champagne FFA Advisor at Bainbridge High School.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of more than one million student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st Congress of the United States, and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The Georgia FFA Association has a membership of more than 81,000, making it the third largest association in the nation. The Georgia Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to the local agricultural education programs.