TCHS FFA Advisor: Sabrina Garrett
FFA Livestock Show Team
Agricultural education has long understood that significant learning opportunities exist outside the classroom. A livestock project carries the expectation that it serves as a microcosm of the larger industry.
“With vaccinations, veterinary and animal management practices, students learn to be exceptional observers of detail,” said Tom Maynard, Texas FFA Executive Director. “They begin to understand that diagnosing and addressing potential disease situations are elements of grooming and showmanship.”
Livestock shows help students keep current on species trends, and attending the shows provides insight into improvements being made with animals. Students learn how improvements meet industry standards.
During the preparation for livestock competition, students get involved in breed organizations. Not only are they leaders within their own FFA chapter, but they take on leadership roles on breeder associations at the junior level.
“With vaccinations, veterinary and animal management practices, students learn to be exceptional observers of detail,” said Tom Maynard, Texas FFA Executive Director. “They begin to understand that diagnosing and addressing potential disease situations are elements of grooming and showmanship.”
Livestock shows help students keep current on species trends, and attending the shows provides insight into improvements being made with animals. Students learn how improvements meet industry standards.
During the preparation for livestock competition, students get involved in breed organizations. Not only are they leaders within their own FFA chapter, but they take on leadership roles on breeder associations at the junior level.
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Mission Statement
The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agricultural Education.
The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agricultural Education.