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