Conservation on the Ground –
South Alabama District Land Judging 2006 Competition
by Bridget Cain, District Administrative Coordinator, Conecuh County Soil and Water
Conservation District
The South Alabama District
Land Judging Competition
held the 2006 event on the
property of Mr. Ronnie
Brogden, Conecuh County
School Superintendent, on
March 2, 2006. McKenzie
High School hosted the
competition with Donnie
Goneke as the coordinator. A
special recognition is due to
both Mr. Brogden for his willingness to provide a location for the
event and to Mr. Hugh Barrow and the county commission for
providing the necessary equipment to prepare the competition
site. Thanks to the cooperation of several NRCS and District
employees, the day went smoothly and seemed to be enjoyed by
all of the students. The Conecuh County Soil and Water
Conservation District graciously provided drinks and
refreshments for everyone.
The competition involved 11 teams from the southern part of
Alabama. The four teams with the highest scores will advance to
State Competition. Those teams are: 1st place - Leroy High
School, Washington County; 2nd place - Jackson High School,
Clarke County; 3rd place - North Baldwin High, Baldwin County
and 4th place - Charles Henderson, Pike County.
The NRCS and District Staff assisting were:
Brian Coaker, NRCS - Jackson Field Office
Ken Johnson, retired NRCS
Walker Williams and Reuben Hyde – NRCS Conecuh Field
Office
Morris Bass and Bridget Cain – Conecuh Soil and Water
Conservation District
4th place –Charles Henderson,
Pike County
3rd place – North Baldwin High
School, Baldwin County
2nd place - Jackson High
School, Clarke County
1st place - Leroy High School,
Washington County
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