Supporting the Ag Community
FarmShows USA and Midwest Shows believes in giving back to the community.  The Midwest Shows Scholarship Program was formed to support youth entering post-secondary agricultural education programs.  To date, over $80,000 has been awarded.

Currently, two scholarship competitions are conducted each year for Oklahoma high school students.  To participate, you must be a current high school student interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in agricultural sciences.

Livestock Handling Skills Scholarship Competition

• Preliminary qualification test during OSU Animal Science “Big 3” Field days
  • DATE:  Wednesday, July 18, 2018
  • 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 [email protected]
• Final competition hosted at the Tulsa Farm Show in December

Commercial Cattle Grading Scholarship Competition

• Open competition – no prequalificiation necessary
• Competition hosted at the OKC West Stockyards, El Reno, OK
• Final results announced at the Oklahoma City Farm Show in April