1. Livestock Projects Mena FFA This presentation will provide the basic information to students and parents about livestock projects in the FFA. Also provided are websites with contacts and phone numbers to inquire about animal purchases. More detailed information can be provided by your FFA advisor.

2. So, your thinking about an animal project for FFA… Here are your choices:

3. Livestock projects Steers Registered Heifers Commercial Heifers Hogs Sheep Goats Poultry

4. Steers Highest cost project Highest payoff project Pens Feed Duration Shows Breeds Grooming & Care http://www.showsteers.com/

5. Registered Heifers Long-term project Breeds Shows Pens Feed Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff http://www.showcattle.com/

6. Commercial Heifers Difference: Cross-bred Very practical Long-term Shows Pens Feed Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff http://www.showcattle.com/

7. Hogs Short-term project Low-cost Easy preparation Pens Feeding Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff http://www.showpigs.com/

8. Sheep Duration Choices Cost Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff http://www.showlambs.com/

9. Goats Low-cost project Duration Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff http://www.boergoats.com/

10. Poultry Choices Cost The process Short Project Intense Project Pens Feed Cost vs. Payoff Showing and Care

11. What do I do now? Talk to other students Talk to other adults Ask the FFA advisor Find money resources Find land resources Find current facilities Find the time!!! Create a plan http://www.agyouth.com/