Southern Wayne student places second during national FFA competition
By From staff reports
Published in News on November 17, 2015 1:46 PM
Southern Wayne High School FFA member Garrett Hood came in second in the national judging for the FFA Proficiency Award in Forage Production-Entrepreneurship/Placement.
He received $500 and a plaque for being named a national finalist.
Hood, the son of Glenn and Betsy Hood, was one of only four chosen to compete for the award during the 88th national FFA convention and expo held Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, Ky.
The proficiency awards recognize outstanding student achievement in agribusiness gained through establishment of a new business, working for an existing company or otherwise gaining hands-on career experience.
The Forage Production-Entrepreneurship/Placement Award is one of 49 proficiency program areas that FFA members can participate in to develop valuable experience and leadership skills at the local, state and national levels.
Hood became eligible for the national award after winning the N.C. state FFA competition earlier this year.
The award is sponsored by Claas of America, Inc., as a special project of the national FFA Foundation.
Hood works on Hood Farms with his father and uncle to produce coastal Bermuda hay which is used on their cattle operation as well as sold to the public.
The operation produces 145 acres of hay annually.
Hood knows how to operate, service, adjust and repair all of the equipment.
He is supported by his parents and by FFA advisers Andrea Sanderson and Alysa Spence.