our messages are good. our ideas are sound. our commitment is solid. what do we do next? tell our...

Planning an Event

Our messages are good. Our ideas are sound. Our commitment is solid. What do we donext?

Tell our story!

Plan, Plan, Plan!Events can be simple or complex, but they all

need to be well-plannedEvent Ideas

Promotional event to kick off Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture in your area

Food drives for a local food pantryAg Day for a local elementary schoolOr, create your own…be creative!

TELL YOUR STORY!!!

AG IS LIFE!

Steps to SuccessContact your Ag Science Teacher or County

Extension AgentSet goalsCreate a budget Decide where the event will be held

Inquire about availability Decide on a date and timeIdentify possible funding sourcesReserve proper equipment Promote your event!

Promote, Promote, Promote!

Picking a LocationSchool campuses are usually available

Try an auditorium or classroomLocal auction barn or livestock facility Don’t forget, school nights are often a great

optionA supermarket might work too.

Paying for Your EventStudent government often has funds to

support eventsLocal Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis and other

community groups Local agriculture businesses/organizations

could also be a great source for funds

The Key to Success…Promote your event!

This is the most important aspect of your eventPost flyers at school/local businesses.E-mail blast to friends and student body.Advertise in school/local newspaper, radio

and television.News releases/advisories to local media.Notices in calendar section of local

newspaper/Internet websites.Local church bulletins.

Promote,

Promote,

Promote!

Enthusiasm is key!

What’s Next?After you start getting your story out

there, don’t be surprised if others take notice

They may even start asking you questions about your agriculture story—be yourself!

Don’t be afraid to seek an adult mentor like your Ag teacher or county agentSTEP UP!DON’T BE SHY!

TELL YOUR

STORY!!!RECRUIT FRIENDS

And don’t forget to be Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture!