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Lanier FFA. Livestock Projects 2013-2014. There are “Limitless” opportunities in the FFA Every Ag Student is an FFA Member We want you to get involved in an FFA activity so that you can have a memorable high school experience. Plans. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LIVESTOCK PROJECTS 2013-2014Lanier FFA
PLANS There are “Limitless” opportunities in
the FFA Every Ag Student is an FFA Member We want you to get involved in an FFA
activity so that you can have a memorable high school experience
PLANS There are so many more things to do in
the FFA than raise livestock Please do not think FFA is all about
animals Livestock projects are not an easy way
to make $$$$$$
PLANS First FFA Meeting on Wednesday,
September 18, 2013 at 5:30 pm “Mustache” Theme Food will be served and along with fun
activities Family and friends are invited too
TODAY’S ASSIGNMENT I am Interested in
Raising an Animal Project Take your worksheet
home to discuss Bring it back on
Monday or Tuesday and place in your interactive notebook
Take a scholarship application home with you – Due September 13th
Not Interested in Raising and Livestock Project Turn you completed
worksheet into your teacher so you can place it in your interactive notebook next class period
WHAT IS A LIVESTOCK SHOW? Houston Lives
tock Show Grand Goat Drive
World Pork Expo Grand Gilt
SHOW INFORMATION Shows Attended:
Lanier FFA Show - December Travis County Youth Show – January San Antonio Stock Show – February San Angelo Stock Show – February Southwest Type Conference - February
You also have the option to harvest and butcher your animal.
MARKET WETHER
GOATS Obtained:
September - October Cost:
$250 - $400 Time:
2 Hour a Day Feed:
$50/Month Supplies:
$25.00 Entries:
$20.00
MARKET WETHER
SHEEP Obtained:
July - September Cost:
$400+ Time:
2 Hour a Day Feed:
$50/Month Supplies:
$25.00 Entries:
$20.00
MARKET BARROWS/BREEDING GILTS
SWINE
Obtained: September - November
Cost: $250+
Time: 1 Hour a Day
Feed: $65/Month
Supplies: $25.00
Entries: $20+
YORKSHIRE
HAMPSHIRE
DUROC
CROSS BRED
OPB (DARK AND LIGHT)Spot
Landrace
Berkshire
Chester White
BROILERS
BROILERS Obtained:
December Cost:
$75 Time:
1 Hour a Day Feed:
$200 Supplies:
$20.00 Entries:
$20.00
TURKEYS
TURKEYS Obtained:
October Cost:
$100.00 Time:
1 Hour a Day Feed:
$225 Supplies:
$20 Entries:
$20
FRYERS
RABBITS Obtained:
December Cost:
$200 Time:
30 Minutes a Day Feed:
$20.00 Supplies:
$10.00 Entries:
$20.00
TEXAS FARM CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS We have $5000 available for
scholarships Supports first time livestock exhibitors Applications are Due September 13th
Must include a $50.00 refundable deposit or the scholarship will not be accepted
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Please contact Mr. Cortez, Mrs. Ricicar,
or Ms.Torres by email, phone, or in person.
We will be glad to work with you and your family.
If you have a younger sibling that is interested we can get the set up with a project too.
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