Original Power Point Created by Lee Smith Livestock Projects Original Power Point Created by Lee Smith Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Education Office – June 2002
More detailed information can be provided by your FFA advisor. 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.
So, your thinking about an animal project for FFA… Here are your choices:
Livestock projects Steers Registered Heifers Commercial Heifers Hogs Sheep Goats Poultry
Steers Highest cost project Highest payoff project Pens Feed Duration http://www.showsteers.com/ Steers Highest cost project Highest payoff project Pens Feed Duration Shows Breeds Grooming & Care
Registered Heifers Long-term project Breeds Shows Pens Feed http://www.showcattle.com/ Registered Heifers Long-term project Breeds Shows Pens Feed Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff
Commercial Heifers Difference: Cross-bred Very practical Long-term http://www.showcattle.com/ Commercial Heifers Difference: Cross-bred Very practical Long-term Shows Pens Feed Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff
Hogs Short-term project Low-cost Easy preparation Pens Feeding Shows http://www.showpigs.com/ Hogs Short-term project Low-cost Easy preparation Pens Feeding Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff
Sheep Duration Choices Cost Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care http://www.showlambs.com/ Sheep Duration Choices Cost Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff
Goats Low-cost project Duration Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care http://www.boergoats.com/ Goats Low-cost project Duration Pens Feed Shows Grooming & Care Cost vs. Payoff
Poultry Choices Cost The process Short Project Intense Project Pens Showing and Care Poultry Choices Cost The process Short Project Intense Project Pens Feed Cost vs. Payoff
What do I do now? Talk to other students Talk to other adults http://www.agyouth.com/ 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