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Sponsored by:
Southeast Milk Cooperative
Deadline:
October 1
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Contact:
Wes Smith
Animal Science Chair
Upson County Extension Service
P. O. Box 86
Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: (706) 647-8989
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Purpose:
County Extension Agents have a critical role in providing educational
information and programs regarding dairy production and animal waste management. Permitted dairies
are required to receive continuing education in animal waste management so providing trainings in
this area is crucial for Georgia dairy producers. This award recognizes excellence by a GACAA member
who has developed and carried out an outstanding Extension education program in dairy production/animal
waste management and/or 4-H dairy project.
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Eligibility:
County Agents who are members of GACAA, in good standing with the
association, with dairy production and/or 4-H dairy responsibility may be considered for the Award by
submitting a written summary of their Extension program. An individual or county cannot enter in the
year following a first place award. Winners will present program accomplishments at the GACAA Annual Meeting.
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Entry and Judging Criteria:
Entry should not exceed four pages and should reflect
program activities and accomplishments within the past three years. Judging of the entry will be based on
statement of a problem(s),
statement of educational objectives,
report of activities implemented,
evaluation of activities, and
overall creativity.
A letter from the entrant's immediate supervisor verifying the information is to be attached. A one-page
listing of any supporting materials is permissible, in addition to the four-page report. Additional
materials will not be considered. Judges will include Extension Animal Waste Specialist and the animal
science committee. Entry should include all dairy program activity with a special emphasis on animal
waste management programs.
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Award:
Winning entry will be displayed at the annual GACAA meeting. Award includes
a commemorative plaque and the following cash award.
1st - $250 cash award and plaque
Recipients must attend GACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference
to receive awards, unless exempted by GACAA President because of extenuating circumstances.
(Established by GACAA Board action, November, 2008) |
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Entry Forms:
 MS Word Entry Form
or
 PDF Entry Form
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