This story is also available on Adobe Spark. Celebrated Feb. 16 to 23, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the developing future leaders in agriculture and the ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Conservation awards presented at year end 4-H and FFA banquets At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Livestock, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe end of the year is not only the Holiday Season, it is that time when youth begin to prepare for the Livestock Show & Sale at the Suwannee County Fair. November is the time to buy a small hog/steer to raise to show at the fair and eventually ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock
It is almost time for CLASS D (miscellaneous category) tagging. There is a mandatory tagging on Thursday, November 30, 2:00-6:30 pm in the Mosaic Arena, Fairgrounds. Plants must be registered online (by November 28 at 3:00 pm) before tagging. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Buying plants from youth. Are you are looking for a reason to take your focus off Hurricane Irma cleanup? The annual 4H/FFA Plant Show and Auction at the County Fair is just what you may need and will be here soon. Youth between the ages ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Every year, Lafayette County Extension Office hosts a Farm Judging Competition located at our office. FFA students and 4-H Club members come from 13 different schools and 4-H clubs to test out their commodity and farm knowledge skills. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, EventsThe annual Washington County Youth Fair is rapidly approaching. Fair exhibits will be open to the public Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4. The youth fair takes place at the Washington County Agricultural Center on Hwy 90 in Chipley. Please ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe 2013-2014 Animal Science Project Rule Book has been posted to the Youth Fair page. This includes the following projects: •Breeding Beef •Steer •Swine All exhibitors and parents are responsible for printing their own copy of the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthNote: TO ENABLE LINKS, BE SURE TO CLICK ON TITLE ABOVE The 69th annual West Florida Livestock Show and Sale took place Wednesday and Thursday, March 6 and 7, 2013. WINNERS OF THE 69TH WEST FLORIDA LIVESTOCK STEER, HEIFER AND MARKET SWINE ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureClick here for high resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida student Clay Sapp has been elected president of the national FFA organization, also known as Future Farmers of America. Sapp, a junior ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS