South Carolina State Fair General Manager Receives Prestigious Agriculture Award
South Carolina State Fair General Manager Receives Prestigious ... Morning Ag Clips -
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Recognition …
Nancy Smith receives the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award for her commitment to advancing agriculture across South Carolina
Introduction
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Fair is pleased to announce that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators for her commitment to promoting agriculture across South Carolina.
Award Presentation
Presented at the annual state conference of the agricultural educators at Clemson University earlier this month, this prestigious leadership award is given annually to an individual who has shown a continued support for agriculture in a state-level position while advancing agriculture through their leadership qualities.
Nancy Smith’s Response
“I am deeply humbled and profoundly honored to receive this esteemed award from the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators,” says Nancy Smith, who has demonstrated exemplary leadership since assuming the role of general manager in 2018. “From its inception, the South Carolina State Fair has been committed to preserving and promoting our agricultural roots, providing a vibrant platform for farmers, educators and communities to come together.”
Background
A Columbia native, Smith began her career at the S.C. State Fair in the home and craft department in 1983. She assumed a full-time position with the fair in 2000 as director of entertainment and exhibits and eventually directed the marketing, advertising and sponsorship departments. Smith was promoted to assistant director of the fair in 2008 before assuming her current role five years ago.
Professional Achievements
A graduate of the Institute of Fair Management, Smith earned her Certified Fair Executive designation from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions in 2006.
- Smith has held various offices within the South Carolina Association of Fairs and currently serves as president.
- In 2021 she was honored with the Fair Person of the Year Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
- Smith has been active in the International Association of Fairs and Expositions where she served as a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for many years.
- She served as a Zone leader prior to being named second vice chair in 2018 and chair of the organization in 2020.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
The S.C. State Fair, the state’s largest event, is a self-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the state’s agricultural roots while supporting statewide education. Under Smith’s leadership, the State Fair has increased its annual scholarship program from $300,000 to $500,00, with individual scholarship amounts raised to $10,000.
Support for South Carolina Future Farmers of America Association
Smith, an active supporter of the South Carolina Future Farmers of America Association, has been honored with the State FFA Degree and the American FFA Degree. The S.C. State Fair annually hosts the FFA Day on the fairgrounds, and all FFA members and agricultural educators in the state are admitted free. The S.C. State Fair also hosts the annual State FFA Tractor Operation and Safety competition.
Testimonial
“FFA members showing livestock at the fair has increased substantially under Nancy’s leadership,” says Tom Dobbins, superintendent of the Livestock department at the S.C. State Fair.
About the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award
The John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award was established more than 20 years ago by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators. Parris, of Columbia, S.C., is a graduate of Clemson University and is a nationally recognized agricultural leader and conservation visionary with more than 65 years of professional service. The John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award recipient must be nominated by an agricultural educator in the state.
Conclusion
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding, and other disasters, and that progressively improve land and soil quality.
- Indicator 2.4.1: Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture.
- Indicator 2.4.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status.
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SDG 4: Quality Education
- Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
- Indicator 4.7.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment.
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding, and other disasters, and that progressively improve land and soil quality. | Indicator 2.4.1: Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture. Indicator 2.4.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development. | Indicator 4.7.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment. |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article are SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 4: Quality Education.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets under SDG 2: Zero Hunger are Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding, and other disasters, and that progressively improve land and soil quality.
The specific target under SDG 4: Quality Education is Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
For SDG 2: Zero Hunger, the following indicators can be used:
– Indicator 2.4.1: Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture.
– Indicator 2.4.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status.
For SDG 4: Quality Education, the following indicator can be used:
– Indicator 4.7.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment.
These indicators can help measure the progress towards ensuring sustainable food production systems, resilient agricultural practices, and education for sustainable development.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding, and other disasters, and that progressively improve land and soil quality. | Indicator 2.4.1: Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture. Indicator 2.4.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development. | Indicator 4.7.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national
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