2. Why we are here
"To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should posses."

4. Leadership Development Events
Hayden Come and Rafe Kirkpatrick

6. Agriculture Advocacy
Inform the public and consumers about the importance of the Ag industry and how it affects everyone.
Team of 3-5 members.

7. Agriculture Issues
Research and analyze a current Ag issue, and deliver a presentation that stresses the pros and cons of the issue.
Team of 3-7 students.

8. Chapter Conducting
Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to show basic parliamentary law and correct procedures.
Greenhand
Senior Division

9. Creed Speaking
A member presents the FFA Creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose.
Greenhand (freshman only)
Senior Division

10. Junior FFA Quiz
An exam over knowledge of the Grays Guide to Parliamentary Procedure for FFA and general knowledge of FFA (history, facts, leadership, etc.).
Team of 3-4 members.

11. Senior FFA Quiz Team of 3-4 members.
An exam testing members’ understanding of the FFA, Ag education, Ag events and Parliamentary Procedure.

12. FFA Broadcasting
Informative radio program covering one or more agricultural subjects that is current and local.
Team of 3 members.

13. Job Interview
Member submits their resume, completes a job application on site, participates in interview via telephone, in person one-on-one, and with a panel of possible employers.

14. Public Relations
5-8 minute presentation regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents. Team members are asked questions in response to presentation.
Team of 2-4 members.

15. Agriculture Skill Demonstration
Team performs an Agriculture Skill using effective public speaking and communication methods.
Greenhand
Senior Division
Team of 3-5 members.

16. Activity Dates **All LDE participants will attend:
Lake Whitney District contest at Hill College in Hillsboro on November 8th
If the participants advance, they will go on to:
Area LDE in Robinson on November 18th
State LDE in Huntsville on December 1st-2nd

18. Career Development Events
Jake Bons and Trenton Sulak

20. Agronomy Centered around crop production. Contest Includes
General knowledge exam
Plant and seed ID
Soil testing
Grain and forage grading
Insect ID
Team of 3-4 members.

22. Dairy Cattle Contest includes Team of 3-4 members
Dairy management exercise (exam)
Pedigree Class
Herd Records
Evaluation and Selection
Team of 3-4 members

24. Entomology
Identification of common insects, taxonomy, and nomenclature.
Team of 3-4 members.

25. Floriculture Centered around the floral industry Contest Includes
Plant/Tools/Pest/Diseases ID
Arrangement Placing Classes
Cut Flower Keep/Cull Classes
General Knowledge Exam
Team of 3-4 members.

26. Horse Judging
Students evaluate horses through various performance and halter classes.
Hunt Seat Equitation
Hunter Under Saddle
Reining
Trail
Team of 3-4 members.
Western Horsemanship
Contest Includes 8 classes chosen from the following
Western Pleasure
Western Riding
Stock Horse Pleasure
Halter Classes
Ranch Riding
Hunter Hack

28. Livestock Judging
Students judge livestock based on the desirable traits of the industry.
Contest Includes
Written Exam
Placing Classes- Beef Cattle, Swine, Goats, Sheep
Female Selection Classes
Beef Cattle Grading
Team of 3-4 members.

30. Poultry
Students apply USDA standards to make judgments concerning poultry products
Contest Includes
Live Poultry
Ready to Cook
Shell Eggs
Further Processed Poultry Products
Written Examination
Team of 3-4 members.

32. Veterinary Science Centered around the field of veterinary science
Contest Includes
Written Exam
Breed/Equipment/Parasite ID
Skills Practicum
Team of 3-4 members.

34. Wool Judging
Students evaluate wool fleeces for marketing and grading qualities
Contest Includes
Grading Rail (30 individual fleeces)
Evaluate Fineness, length, spin count, yield
Placing Classes
Team of 3-4 members.

36. Activity Dates If the participants advance, they will go on to:
Texas Tech State CDE’s (agronomy*, entomology, wool, horse) April 21
Tarleton State CDE’s (Dairy Cattle) April 26
-Texas A&M State CDE’s (livestock, poultry, vet med) April 28
CDE Team Contests will vary by event. All contests with the exception agronomy will attend Tarleton Invitational and area.
Tarleton Invitational March 22
Area VIII Tarleton on April 18

38. Morris Calvert and Ryan Schronk
other FFA Activities
Morris Calvert and Ryan Schronk

39. Speaking Events Compete at District Convention April 25 Extemporaneous
Jr/Sr. Prepared
Soil Stewardship

40. Greenhand Camp Area camp for first year FFA Members
Saturday, Sep. 9 at Waco Midway High School

41. FFA Rodeo Annual Rodeo during State Convention
Saddle Bronc
Team Roping (male or female)
Prospective Dates: July 8-10
Girl’s Events:
Breakaway Calf Roping
Boy’s Events:
Calf Roping
Goat Tying
Bareback Riding
Barrel Racing
Steer Wrestling
Bull Riding

42. District FFA Meetings Fall and Winter Meetings
Sep. 6- State Officer Presentation in Itasca
Dec. 6- Dodgeball in Glen Rose
Spring District Convention
Speaking Events & Talent Compete
April 25 at Alvarado High School

43. Fort Worth Barnyard
FFA members travel to the Fort Worth Stock Show and give tours to area students.

44. Flags FFA Students raise the flags at every home football game
6 students per game
Wear FFA jacket and jeans

46. Jaylie Davis and KC Black
Stock Shows and SAE’s
Jaylie Davis and KC Black

47. Swine, Sheep, & Goats Minimum price: $300 Expect $200 in feed
Need to know ASAP if you are needing animals

48. Cattle Steer Validation is in June, so it is too late for this year.
Min. Price: $1,000
Feed: $3000
Heifers optional

49. Rabbits Shown as a “pen” (4 rabbits) Typically come in during December
Price: approx. $200
Need $100 deposit
by Sept. 22

50. Broilers and Turkeys 10 turkey minimum Turkey orders were due in July
Broiler orders due in October
Must be entered in multiples of 25
Price: $45 per 25 birds
Pick up date is Nov. 22

51. School Livestock Center
Pens available for projects
Wash facilities
Exercise ring
Pens are filling up so let Mr. Key
know ASAP if you need a spot

52. Show Clinics& Prospect Show
Lamb/goat clinic Grandview Ag Barn November 11
Pig Clinic Dec 1st
Prospect show Dec 2nd
Everyone is Welcome

53. Youth Fair Held during county show
Junior (13 years and younger) and Senior (14+) divisions
Baked Goods, Canned Goods, Art, Crafts, Stitchery, Clothing, Photography, Decorative Cake

54. Ag Mechanics Held during county show
Junior (13 years and younger) and Senior (14+) divisions
Metal Works and Wood Works categories

55. Johnson County Show Johnson county show is Jan. 8-13 Wednesday
New order this year!
Monday
Broiler and Turkey Show
Tuesday
Youth fair
Move in and weigh in
Rabbit Show
Dairy Show
Wednesday
Swine Show
Youth Fair
Beef Heifer Show
Thursday
Market Goat Show
Market Steer Show
Market Lamb Show
Saturday
Sale

56. Major Stock Shows Validation Dates TBA Major Shows:
-Fort Worth: Jan 12-Feb 3
San Angelo: Feb 2-18
San Antonio: Feb 8-25
Houston: Feb 27- March 18
Austin: March 10-24

57. Major Stock Shows Validation Dates TBA Major Shows:
-Fort Worth: Jan 12-Feb 3
San Angelo: Feb 2-18
San Antonio: Feb 8-25
Houston: Feb 27- March 18
Austin: March 10-24

59. How to Get Involved
Sign up’s for all FFA activities will be available in class during their respective seasons. Contact Ms. Davis with any additional questions.
If you are wanting to show an animal contact Mr. Key ASAP in order to receive species specific date and information.