VALDOSTA —
The South Georgia region was built on its forest resources, and today, forestry is still an excellent vocation and viable career path for many students.
For students in FFA at schools across the region, the opportunity to learn skills in school that translate into jobs later is invaluable and an essential aspect of the program’s purpose.
The Langdale Company has hosted the event for more than 30 years, helping to train 180 potential foresters while teaching best practices and forest management to yet another generation.
These students compete in several categories, all designed to test their knowledge of tree identification, land measurement, timber cruising, and more. Students hone their skills at regional competitions before advancing on to state competitions and beyond.
Not all skills can be taught on a computer and not all careers, now or in the future, will rely solely on technology, particularly when it comes to agriculture, forestry, horticulture and raising lifestock. The various hog and steer shows, the forestry days, the ham and egg show and more all help teach today’s youth skills that will translate well into just about any career they choose.
Encouraging students the necessity of learning basic skills falls to today’s teachers, and supporting these students in their endeavors falls to the many businesses and associations that sponsor these events.
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New era at the Boys and Girls Club
Next week on June 1, it will be the official end of an era at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta when Robert Soper hands over responsibility for the organization to the new Chief Professional Officer Jim Wink.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
A few years ago, a television commercial asked, Who first believed in you? Many folks may have instinctively answered by simply saying, Mom.
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