ELIGIBILITY: ALL Oklahoma high school students enrolled in an agriculture course for credit are eligible!
Step 1: Register:
Interested students should notify Midwest Shows Scholarship programs of their intent to enter a team in the competition. Teams consist of three students.
Step 2: Pre-qualify:
All team members take pre-qualification written test at OSU Field Days.
- DATE: Wednesday, July 17, 2019
- LOCATION: Animal Science Bldg, Rm. 123
- 310 North Monroe
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
- 310 North Monroe
- TIME: 1:00 – 4:00pm (please allow ~30 minutes to complete the written test)
- Recommended test preparation/study:
- General cattle handling practices
- Vaccination & when to vaccinate
- Types of vaccinations
- Cattle temp/gestation
- Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program
- Natural/Organic/Grass Fed/All Natural
- Cattle implants
- Beef Checkoff Program
- For more info: Contact Ddee Haynes 580-772-4053 or email ddeehpj@gmail.com
Step 3: Compete as a team in the Skills Competition:
Top two team scores from each FFA district advance to the finals at the Tulsa Farm Show.
Livestock Handling Skills Competition
Friday, December 13, 2019,. 8:00 a.m.
River Spirit Expo, Expo Square (Tulsa State Fairgrounds site)
The Skills Competition is coordinated by:
- American Farmers & Ranchers Education Staff
- State FFA advisors
- Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Staff
- Representatives of the Supporting Companies
- Tulsa Farm Show Staff
Overview of Competition and Rules for Skills Competition
For more information or to apply, complete the Scholarship Program Interest Form: