Exploring Agriculture Education

ABOUT EXPLORING AGRICULTURE EDUCATION:

6th Grade:  Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. This 9-week course is designed to give students a general understanding of the importance of the agricultural industry. Upon completing this course, students can analyze different aspects of the agricultural industry and how it affects their daily lives. Students will have a working knowledge of American agricultural history, Georgia agriculture, and the significance of the agricultural education program. Students will be aware of the various career opportunities in the agriculture industry.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. 

7th Grade: Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. This quarter-long course is designed to introduce students to the vast opportunities available in Agricultural Education. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how agriculture and agribusiness affect their daily lives.  Upon completing this course, students can analyze different aspects of the agricultural industry and how it affects their daily lives. Students will have a working knowledge of the National FFA Organization and the significance of the agricultural education program. Students will be aware of the various career opportunities in agriscience, forestry and natural resources, and agricultural mechanics. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. 

8th Grade: Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. This quarter-long course is designed to provide middle school students with an introduction to agricultural leadership and employability, animal science, plant science, forestry and natural resources, and mechanical systems.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. 

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A Little More About Mrs. Smith......

I am glad to be here at Cedartown Middle School. I have been in various roles in education for many years. I managed the Equine Center at Berry College and helped coach their intercollegiate equestrian team for several years after graduating. I also have experience teaching Pre-K 3 in a church preschool, 5 years as a middle school secretary, 6 years as a co-teaching instructional paraprofessional in middle and high school in Spanish, French,  all areas of Sciences, along with 7th and 8th grade Social Studies, and 2 years as an ESS co-teacher in ELL. Before coming to Cedartown Middle School,  I co-taught ESS students in ESOL/ELA at Calhoun Middle School. This is my fifth year teaching Ag at CMS. I have volunteered with FFA and 4-H for several years, especially with livestock-related teams and clubs, so I look forward to coaching CMS FFA competition teams this year, along with the livestock show team!

I am married to Eddie Smith (37 years!), and we have one son, Bryson. Bryson received his Associate of Science degree in May 2023 from ABAC (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College) with emphasis in both Agriculture and Criminal Justice. He will graduate this December (2026) with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, also from ABAC. He has accomplished this while working full-time at the Floyd County Police Department as a patrol officer since 2023. Eddie retired last October from  UGA's NW GA Research and Education Center. It's a 900-acre farm in Floyd County that does beef cattle research with over 400 head of cattle and is home to the Calhoun Bull Evaluation Center & HERD Heifer Evaluation Program. Agriculture is truly not just a job but a way of life. We have recently moved to a small farm in Aragon to be closer to school and the Ag Center.

When I'm not busy coaching or going to cattle shows, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, photography, reading, and the Atlanta Braves. Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome at Cedartown Middle School!