MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Wildlife Management Career Development Event (CDE) were recognized at the 98^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 22-25, 2026. 

In the senior division, the state winner was Central of Carroll, followed by Lee County in second place and Mary Persons in third. 

The junior division, the state winner, was Banks County, with second place going to Harris County Middle and third place to Madison County.

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 Wildlife Management CDE provides opportunities for participants to demonstrate technical and management skills related to wildlife, habitat, and harvesting regulations.

The Wildlife Management Career Development Event was sponsored by Mount Vernon Bank and Georgia’s Ag Tag Sales.

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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