Chattooga County Young Farmers Welcomes New Teacher Chris Ramsey

Chattooga County Young Farmers has announced the addition of a new instructor for the upcoming program year. Chris Ramsey has joined the organization after most recently teaching at Rockmart High School for the past two years.

Ramsey holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, a master’s degree in secondary education, and a specialist degree in career and technical education from Auburn University. Prior to teaching in Georgia, he spent more than 20 years teaching in Alabama.

In addition to his classroom experience, Ramsey operates a farm where he raises beef cattle and pigs. He and his wife have two children, both of whom are studying Agribusiness at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Chattooga County Young Farmers officials say they are excited to welcome Ramsey and look forward to the knowledge, energy, and leadership he will bring to the program. Ramsey says he is eager to get started and looks forward to meeting and working with local Young Farmers members.

Chattooga Farm Stand Program Entering Final Days Before Deadline

Time is running out for residents to participate in the Chattooga County Young Farmers Farm Stand Card Program, with the deadline to complete and submit cards set for June 30.

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Chattooga County Young Farmers to Host Farm Stand Meet & Greet

The Chattooga County Young Farmers are inviting the community to come out and support local agriculture at a special Farm Stand Meet & Greet on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center.

The event will bring together local farm stand owners from across the county, giving them the opportunity to showcase their products, set up displays, and even offer items for sale. Attendees will be able to meet growers, learn more about what each farm stand offers, and find out where to purchase fresh, local goods.

Organizers say the evening will begin with a brief introduction before opening up time for guests to visit with vendors, ask questions, and make connections within the community.

Farm stand owners interested in participating can sign up using the QR code provided on the event flyer. For more information, contact Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

The event is open to the public and aims to strengthen connections between local producers and the community they serve.

Chattooga County Young Farmers Announce Busy March Schedule at Ag Center

The Chattooga County Young Farmers Association has announced a full slate of events for March 2026, featuring educational programs, livestock services, and the annual Ag Day for local students.

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