The talented North Hall Middle School’s FFA chapter members, Liz Deaton, Maggie Moose, Brooke Padgett, and Lily Reese Truelove, recently earned first place in the Dairy Cattle Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) at the state level. This highly competitive event occurs yearly, and North Hall Middle has participated in it since 2016.
The team traveled to Covington last Friday to compete in this prestigious event, where they successfully outperformed 35 other teams from across Georgia.
In addition to the team’s remarkable achievement, Maggie Moose stood out individually by placing 2nd overall out of 137 competitors, a testament to her hard work and dedication.
The Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE is a challenging contest that tests participants’ skills in evaluating and placing live dairy cattle based on their overall quality and productivity in the dairy industry. Contestants must also provide oral reasons for their placings and take a written exam on dairy management. The competition is a valuable opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of agriculture and develop important skills that will serve them throughout their careers.
The North Hall Middle FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation team’s first-place win is a testament to their commitment and expertise in the agricultural field. Their hard work will be celebrated during the Georgia FFA State Convention at the end of April, where they will receive recognition and awards for their outstanding achievement.
