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This resolution commends the Georgia Young Farmer Teacher Program (GYFT), a long-standing agricultural education initiative established in 1951 and expanded in 1971, which operates under the State Department of Education in collaboration with local high school agriculture departments. The program provides systematic agricultural education for individuals involved in farming or agricultural endeavors, with a mission to offer educational, leadership, and networking opportunities to both agriculture education students and adults interested in agriculture. The GYFT aims to help participants achieve personal goals and contribute to creating a more viable and sustainable agricultural industry in Georgia. The resolution specifically praises the program's comprehensive approach to agricultural education, which involves joint planning between Young Farmer Teachers and participants, and is designed to meet the educational needs of those with a vested interest in agriculture. The Senate formally commends the GYFT and extends best wishes for its future growth and success, while also directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the program.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69547