b'AGRICULTUREThe Grady Grown event provided Callie Lauder, a senior, the chance to put her culinary skills into action.I was responsible for frying okra for the hors doeuvres and managing the back of the house to make sure all the courses were served in an effective and timely manner, says Lauder, who served as head chef.Anna Grace Diamond, freshman, and Callie Lauder, senior, helped plan,The dinner is a prepare, and served meals at the Grady Grown dinner. that I simply cant replicate in the classroom setting, says Brown.way to highlight crops and products With approximately 120 students enrolled in the culinary arts program, Brown says they are all encouraged to work three eventsavailable in Grady each semester.County and the The on-the-job training is vitally important to our CHS culinary artstalent of our program, says Brown. Students who prepare and work at these types of events learn a myriad of skills. These skills include strongstudents.work ethics, hospitality, table service, safety and sanitation in the kitchen, plating and presentation, and table settings. - LISA CALHOUN Welcome to Whigham: Mayor George Trulock, left, Whigham City Clerk Lisa Calhoun, and Whigham City Councilman Trey Gainous.16 SG MAGAZINE| FALL 2019 BUSINESS + CULTURE17'