Thanks to everyone who made the South Carolina Future Farmers of America (FFA) Career Development Event (CDE) competition at Harbison State Forest a success!
A total of 48 students from 12 schools traveled to Columbia May 2 and completed a written test, as well as hands-on events.
Events
- Tree/plant identification
- Timber cruising for volumes
- Map interpretation
- Chainsaw parts/identification/troubleshooting/safety
Results
Top Scoring Middle School
Lakeside Middle School (Lexington)
Top Individuals
1st: Lucy Allen (Fort Mill)
2nd: Lena Richardson (SC Governor’s School for Agriculture)
3rd: Lorelei von Motz (Fort Mill)
Top teams
1st: SC Governor’s School for Agriculture
2nd: Fort Mill
3rd: Gilbert
Congratulations to all of these students and teams, and best of luck to the SC Governor’s School for Agriculture as they move on to represent our state at the national level!
Special thanks to Forestry Commission Environmental Education Program Manager Matt Schnabel and Assistant Environmental Education Coordinator Shelby Bentley for planning, setting up and hosting the event. Thanks also to Francis Marion University’s Dr. Andy Londo for running the Tree ID station, Mrs. Jenny Woody and FFA state officers for registration assistance and logistical help during the event, Clemson Extension, FFA CDE Coordinator Hannah Elrick and all who helped with the event!