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.