Sponsored by:    Pennington Seed, Inc.

Contact:    Bobby Smith
                   Morgan County Extension Service
                   150 E. Washington ST, Suite 201
                   Madison, GA 30650

Entry Deadline:    October 10

Purpose:    Traditional forage production in Georgia has yearly value of over $165 million dollars. When forage crops directed at wildlife are added in, this value easily surpasses the $200 million dollar mark. University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service programs have a significant impact on this industry each year. Extension recommendations are presented to producers, land owners and land managers through various forms of presentations such as meetings, field days, result demonstrations, news articles, newsletter, television and radio. This award recognizes excellence by GACAA member agents who have developed and carried out outstanding Extension education programs in livestock and wildlife related forage production.

Eligibility:    All GACAA members, in good standing, with forage responsibilities may be considered for this award by submitting a written summary of their Extension program(s). Any 1st place winners within the past 2 years are ineligible.

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 problem(s)

Statement of educational objectives

Report of implemented activities

Over all creativity A one page listing of any supporting materials is permitted in addition to the four page report.

Judges will include Extension Forage Specialist(s) and industry professionals.

Award:    Winners in each category (Livestock Forage and Wildlife Forage) will receive $250 for 1st, $150 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd.

Entry Form:    You may select either the Word or PDF format: