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
• 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: