Dripping Springs FFA Show Program Sept 12 th

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Dripping Springs FFA Show Program Sept. 12 th, 2017 Jordan Blount/Daniel Noack - ASTs

Dripping Springs FFA Show Program Sept. 12 th, 2017 Jordan Blount/Daniel Noack - ASTs

�Dripping Springs FFA ◦ 2 Advisors �Jordan Blount �Daniel Noack ◦ Both of us

�Dripping Springs FFA ◦ 2 Advisors �Jordan Blount �Daniel Noack ◦ Both of us are glad you are here! Introductions

�Team effort/team based culture ◦ Everyone needs to work together to help make the

�Team effort/team based culture ◦ Everyone needs to work together to help make the WHOLE program successful �Booster club – JOIN and VOLUNTEER! �Competitive ◦ Much like athletics – we are here to work hard and give our students the best opportunity to find success and win �Honesty ◦ Honest opinions will be given �Care of animal �Quality of animal �What shows to attend Our View of the Program

� Chapter Website: ◦ www. drippingspringsffa. ffanow. org � DS FFA Blog � Calendar

� Chapter Website: ◦ www. drippingspringsffa. ffanow. org � DS FFA Blog � Calendar of events � Other sources of information: ◦ www. Texas. FFA. org ◦ www. ffa. org ◦ www. theaet. com � Record books for high school FFA members ◦ www. judgingcard. com � Results from contests posted here ◦ http: //www. hayscountylivestockshow. org/ � County show info ◦ Major livestock shows � All have their own websites with schedules, weight breaks, and much more information ◦ San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Austin � � Facebook/Twitter/Snapchat/Instagram accounts as well Remind 101 ◦ Text number 81010 � “@36 h 749” Information

�Utmost importance!!! ◦ E-mailing �We need your email address – reminders of deadlines and

�Utmost importance!!! ◦ E-mailing �We need your email address – reminders of deadlines and communicating information to you ◦ Email is listed on FFA Sign Up Form! �Social Media �Chapter Website �Our email addresses: ◦ jordan. blount@dsisdtx. us ◦ daniel. noack@dsisdtx. us Communication

� 2 Levels of Involvement: ◦ Senior FFA: � 9 th grade to 12

� 2 Levels of Involvement: ◦ Senior FFA: � 9 th grade to 12 th grade ◦ Junior FFA: � 3 rd grade, or 8 years old, to 8 th grade FFA

�Becoming a Junior FFA member: ◦ Allows your child to show a livestock project

�Becoming a Junior FFA member: ◦ Allows your child to show a livestock project at various stock shows �Hays County, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Angelo, Austin, jackpots ◦ Paid admission to Dripping Springs FFA Banquet at the end of the school year �Student will receive a certificate for participating in the Junior FFA program ◦ Child is eligible to participate in various livestock judging competitions throughout the year What Being in FFA Permits

�Quality Counts Program ◦ All students showing at the 2017 -2018 Major Shows must

�Quality Counts Program ◦ All students showing at the 2017 -2018 Major Shows must be certified �Internet based course with a verification test ◦ Feed labels, medication labels, HACCP, 6 C’s of Success, Labeled use of medication, FFA/4 -H mottos, Producer to Consumer cycle �Quality Counts Texas Trail Interactive Power. Point ◦ Takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete ◦ Afterwards – go to Verification tab and take test ◦ Must score an 80 to pass and student can re-take as many times as necessary ◦ Can work together

� $25 FFA Dues ◦ 1 year membership ◦ Must renew each year ◦

� $25 FFA Dues ◦ 1 year membership ◦ Must renew each year ◦ Oct. 20 th - deadline � Validation tags ◦ County tags/major show tags � Entry fees for major shows November meeting will be done at the ◦ It is mandatory that you make that meeting �Late fees for majors are expensive ($500) �Houston requires notary � Entry fee for county show will be at the December meeting Fees

�Options: ◦ Lambs, pigs, goats, cattle, rabbits, broilers �Noack = Cattle/Rabbits/Poultry �Blount = Lambs/Pigs/Goats

�Options: ◦ Lambs, pigs, goats, cattle, rabbits, broilers �Noack = Cattle/Rabbits/Poultry �Blount = Lambs/Pigs/Goats Livestock Animals

�Livestock projects are not easy ◦ Require much time and money �Family experience ◦

�Livestock projects are not easy ◦ Require much time and money �Family experience ◦ Work best when parents and children are involved working together �Helps ensure proper care and maximization of project’s potential ◦ Excellent bonding opportunity Investment

� Sheep/Goats ◦ Initial purchase - $400$500 ◦ Feed - $300 -$400 ◦ Various

� Sheep/Goats ◦ Initial purchase - $400$500 ◦ Feed - $300 -$400 ◦ Various expenditures $300 � Pigs ◦ Initial purchase - $400$500 ◦ Feed - $600 ◦ Various expenditures $300 � Cattle ◦ Initial purchase - $1500 ◦ Feed - $1000 ◦ Various expenditures $500 � Rabbits/Poultry ◦ Cheapest projects ◦ Various costs *Potential for return based on success at shows Expected Monetary Investment – Show Animals

�For those interested in us helping locate a project ◦ Specie - Breed ◦

�For those interested in us helping locate a project ◦ Specie - Breed ◦ $$$ amount ◦ Shows you are interested in �Please fill out the appropriate form �FYI – first time showers should do county only �IMPORTANT – We prefer to be involved in the selecting process to ensure quality project Where do I find a show animal?

�Home ◦ We would like your address – that way we can come check

�Home ◦ We would like your address – that way we can come check on the animal �Ag barn ◦ Barn meeting must be attended �Rules will be discussed and must be signed �High school students get first availability in pens �Sept. 19 th from 4: 30 -5: 30 in Mr. Blount’s room Where will I keep my animal?

�We will haul to county and majors if needed ◦ If you want to

�We will haul to county and majors if needed ◦ If you want to go to other shows – you need to locate a trailer/transportation. How do I transport my animal?

� What do I feed my animal? ◦ We will instruct you on what

� What do I feed my animal? ◦ We will instruct you on what to feed and how much, in addition to where you can purchase these items � Where will we learn basic care techniques? ◦ We will schedule work days at the ag barn – weekday after school ◦ We will cover basic care, grooming, clipping, doctoring, and showing techniques. ◦ Students in show program � What experience do you both have in regards to showing livestock? ◦ Experience ◦ Training ◦ Contacts Specific Questions

�FFA Dues - $25 ◦ Sign up form on-line �Parent email address section is

�FFA Dues - $25 ◦ Sign up form on-line �Parent email address section is important �Validation Tags for pigs - $16 per tag �Broiler orders ◦ Paper work for both up front Items that can be paid tonight