Sumter County High School FFA

09/03/2026

On Thursday September 3rd, Sumter County FFA was able to collaborate with our amazing SCHS Exemplary Education department by giving a tour of the Ag Facility. These students were able to learn a little about caring for cattle from members of our livestock show team. Several of these outstanding students were able to pet the cattle during their visit. One young man started off the tour very nervous but was able to work on the courage to pet Petunia. They ended their tour by visiting our goats and feeding them animal crackers! Ms Davis’ class is even going to help us name them.

09/03/2026

I believe in the future of agriculture and these young people are part of the future of agriculture.

On Thursday September 3rd, students in the Agriculture Classes at Sumter County Middle School spent the day touring the Ag Facility and learning about the livestock we have housed on our campus. Students were able to hear from Young Farmer Advisor Mr Brogdon and members of our livestock show team, Jake Dutcher, Jayden Clark, and Joslyn Huffstutler about how to care for cattle. They also spoke about all the things that they are doing each day to prepare for our upcoming livestock shows.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Calling 3rd Grade Teachers!

Bring Hank the Cowdog into the classroom—and give your students the chance to become researchers along the way!

This fall, Texas Tech is studying the use of Hank the Cowdog in Student-Directed Research, connecting reading, ranching, plant growth, and hands-on investigation.

Participating classrooms receive:
- FREE classroom set of the Hank the Cowdog Ranch Life Learning Series
- $500 stipend
- 4-H Plant Pals Investigation
- Hands-on data collection
- Limited to 12 districts
- Fall 2026
- Open to 3rd grade students and teachers

Ready to bring a little ranch life—and a lot of curiosity—into your classroom? Click the link or scan the QR code to register!
https://url.edu-nation.org/i

09/03/2026

🍎🌽 What happens when STEM meets agriculture?

Students become engineers, designers, problem-solvers, and innovators.

Through the 2026 Georgia Ag Experience STEM Challenge: Farmers Market Madness, students will tackle real-world challenges, think creatively, work as a team, and explore how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to agriculture and local food systems.

It's a fun, hands-on way to bring STEM to life in the classroom.

🗓️ Registration is open through September 11.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.gafoundationag.org/stemchallenge

09/02/2026

Calling all emerging leaders across the nation to apply for USDA’s 2027 Spring Intern Cohort! We’re looking for individuals with a commitment to public service who are ready to develop their skills and support farmers and rural America.

🔗 Learn more about this opportunity, and apply by Nov. 13, 2026: usda.gov/internships

09/01/2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No not Christmas, not yet at least! Sumter County High School Ag Students in Mr Pope’s Basic Agricultural Science Classes spent today transplanting our fall plugs. Students broke into groups to transplant marigolds, fall/winter vegetables, pansy’s, and our Spring ferns. Stay tuned as we continue to transplant the plugs and watch these babies grow over the course of the semester!

08/31/2026

⭐️Sponsor Shoutout⭐️

A huge thank you to our friends at Sumter EMC for donating 5 buckets for each of our show team member! These buckets will be incredibly helpful to these students complete their daily care tasks.

08/31/2026

All thanks to the FFA. I found my voice. I found how I was going to be successful. I found me. Where will the FFA take you?

08/31/2026

South Georgia Technical College will offer a Driver’s Education class on the Americus campus September 19, 20, 26, and 27.

The course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction plus six hours of behind-the-wheel training, which will be scheduled separately. Students must have a learner’s permit prior to enrolling.

Scholarships are available that can cover the full cost of the class. The deadline to apply for a scholarship for this class is August 31. Learn more and apply through the Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship program: https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/georgia-drivers-education-grant-scholarship/

The cost of the class without a scholarship is $375.

For more information or to enroll, contact 229-931-2482 or [email protected].