MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Conduct of Chapter Meetings Leadership Development Event (LDE) were recognized at the 98th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 22-25, 2026. 

Berrien County Middle placed first in the LDE competition, followed by Gilmer County, Franklin County Middle, and Tift County finishing second, third, and fourth respectively. 

CDE and LDE awards are granted to FFA members and teams who have exhibited premier leadership, personal growth, and career success in a variety of competitions. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE tests a team of seven students’ knowledge of parliamentary law through a three-phase competition: written examination, oral questions, and parliamentary presentation including opening and closing ceremonies.  

The Conduct of Chapter Meeting LDE was sponsored on the state level by Support Georgia Agriculture.

The first-place winning team was awarded $3,500 travel money to attend the National FFA Convention. Additionally, the advisor of the state winning individual received a $100 cash award. 

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are over 1 Million FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education. 

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