Youth

Youth Loans Available to Fund FFA and 4-H Projects

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Youth loans up to a maximum of $5000 are available to fund 4-H and FFA projects.

If you know a young person who is planning to expand the size and scope of their 4-H or FFA SAE project, this youth loan opportunity may be for them.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA), an agency of the United State Department of Agriculture, makes loans available to individual youth to establish and operate income-producing projects in connection with their participation in FFA and 4-H and other similar organizations. To be eligible for funding, projects must Continue reading Youth Loans Available to Fund FFA and 4-H Projects →

Cattlemen Host Successful 28th Banquet!

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On Saturday, March 26th, more than 80 local Fairfield County cattlemen enjoyed their 28th annual Banquet. The fellowship enjoyed the FCCA’s famous Steak Fajitas along with all of the complementary sides, plus several “Mexico” inspired desserts. Those in attendance celebrated the promotion of Beef, and the the Beef industry, and our Youth’ Continue reading Cattlemen Host Successful 28th Banquet! →

Market Beef Numbers Up for the 2016 Fairfield County Jr. Fair

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On March 5, fifty one 4-H and FFA members weighed in a total of 70 beef feeder calves in preparation for the 2016 Fairfield County finished market beef show on October 11. Of the 70 head tagged in on Saturday, 3 were heifers, and 37 were bred, born and raised here in Fairfield County. Several Continue reading Market Beef Numbers Up for the 2016 Fairfield County Jr. Fair →

Youth Beef Industry Day, March 6 in London

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The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Weaver Leather are joining together to sponsor and host the Ohio Youth Beef Industry Day on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Youth Beef Industry Day is open to all youth and their families with an interest in cattle. The program will run from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Eby Arena on the Madison County Fairgrounds.

The morning sessions will include Continue reading Youth Beef Industry Day, March 6 in London →

Local Cattlemen to Award College Scholarships

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Each year the Fairfield County Cattlemen’s Association awards college scholarships to at least one local high school senior, as well as a current college or technical school student. Applicants must be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a college/university, junior college, or vocational/technical school, and must be a resident of Fairfield County. He/she or his/her parent/guardian must have been a member of the Fairfield County Cattlemen’s Association during the year preceding the application. Applicants must have also Continue reading Local Cattlemen to Award College Scholarships →

Fairfield County Fair, a Recap of Cattlemen’s Activities!

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In case you missed it, this year’s Fair was a tremendous success . . . especially in terms of Fairfield County cattleman activities!  Here’s a recap:

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The first ever Chili Cookoff with Beef sponsored by the cattlemen and held at the Fair was Continue reading Fairfield County Fair, a Recap of Cattlemen’s Activities! →

Junior Beef Show in Fairfield County, a Historical Perspective

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With the Fair less than 3 weeks away, we’ll take this opportunity to respond to a question that’s been frequently asked, “How many local youth are showing market beef animals these days?” Many believe that it seems to have been decades since we had over 100 kids enrolled in the market beef project. Fact is, it’s only been 12 years ago. Here are the numbers and some history covering the last 20+ years.

In March of this year (2015), Continue reading Junior Beef Show in Fairfield County, a Historical Perspective →