Medina Valley ISDAgriculture Science Program

Handbook2016-2017

Medina Valley High School8449 FM 471 South

Castroville, Texas 78009(830) 931-2243

Agriculture Science Teachers and FFA AdvisorsCharles Black – charles.black@mvisd.com – extension 1135Rodger Welch – rodger.welch@mvisd.com – extension 1201

Callie Riff – callie.riff@mvisd.com – extension 1128Kyla Williamson – kyla.williamson@mvisd.com – extension 1259

mvhs.ffanow.org

facebook.com/medinavalleyffa

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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR AGRICULTURE SCIENCE STUDENTS AND FFA MEMBERS

As a student enrolled in the Medina Valley Agriculture Science Program, your child has the opportunity to become a member of the FFA chapter. This is a group of young people who use agriculture to learn leadership, speaking and communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and technical skills. While the FFA is based in agriculture, there are many activities to get become a part of that do not require working with animals or agriculture.

In the fall FFA members compete in FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) such as skills demonstrations, agricultural issues forums, parliamentary procedure, public relations, job interviews, and many other speaking and leadership type events. Most animal projects are also started in the fall months and are called FFA Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).

During spring time FFA members start to prepare for Career Development Events (CDEs). These include: livestock evaluation, equine evaluation, wildlife management, poultry evaluation, dairy products identification, dairy cattle evaluation, sales and service, and several more speaking events such as prepared public and extemporaneous speaking. The speaking competitions take place in late spring and are called Speaking Development Events (SDEs). During the spring FFA members travel to many locations throughout the state for competitions. January through March also brings several livestock shows for animal project competition. Each year Medina Valley FFA members bring home thousands of dollars in prize money from these shows.

Through the years agricultural education has changed from training young men for a career in farming to a dynamic, progressive way to teach all students the value of leadership and teamwork to achieve success. Agriculture is the most important industry in the world – without the ability to feed people, the United States would not be the world power it is. The FFA also offers many large scholarships for highly active members.

It is our sincere hope that your student will take full advantage of the unbelievable activities available through these courses and the FFA organization. There is an opportunity for every type of student in the FFA. We would like to encourage both the student and parent to join our text reminder group for the FFA. Text @mvffa to 81010 to join and receive reminders about important information. We are looking forward to a great year!

Thank you,2

Kyla WilliamsonCharlie Black Rodger WelchCallie Riff

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Medina ValleyAgriscience Program

FFA Advisors

Courses Livestock

Leadership

Development

Events

Career Develop

ment Events

Speaking Develop

ment Events

Miscellaneous

Welch Ag 101, Small

Animal Management, and Livestock Productio

n

cattle

chapter conducti

ng

sr creed speaking

horse judging

livestock judging

land judging

homesite evaluatio

n

Black Ag Mech sheep

goats

ag skills

jr creed speaking

poultry judging

cotton judging

range evaluatio

nfundraisin

gag mech projects

Riff Floral Design

Horticulture

radio

ag quiz

floriculture

nursery landscap

e

plant ID

Williamson

Ag 101

Food Tech

swine

poultry

job interview

ag issues ag

advocacy

public relations

vet science dairy cattle dairy foods food

science

extemp speaking,prepared speaking,

andsoil

stewardship

agriscience fair

talent show

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This chart will change depending on student and community preference and is solely provided for contacting the appropriate FFA advisor with questions.

To learn more about FFA LDEs visit https://www.texasffa.org/lde.To learn more about FFA CDEs visit https://www.texasffa.org/cde.

GENERAL RULES

Each student enrolled in an agriculture science class is encouraged to join the Local, District, Area and National FFA Organization (FFA). Dues are $20 per year and must be paid by September 30th. Students who do not join FFA are not eligible to participate in any FFA activity, judging contest, livestock show or for scholarship consideration.

All members are encouraged to attend all FFA meetings and activities. Parents are also encouraged to join and participate in booster club activities.

Any student with frequent discipline issues can be removed from the program if they are involved with ISS or DAEP.

Students must be University Scholastic League eligible to compete in any component of the Medina Valley FFA.

Project record books will be kept by every student in the program. These books are a state requirement and failure to complete the book could result in failure of the class. Record books can be accessed at theaet.com. Ask an agriculture science teacher for log in information.

LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

Students enrolled in the Agriculture Science Program are eligible to participate in the

livestock project program. Students may purchase animal projects to care for during the school year and exhibit those animals at stock shows. Students may keep the projects at the Medina Valley FFA Project Center (our school farm) or in most cases the animal can be kept at home. These projects allow students to take on responsibility while having the opportunity to practice the skills learned in class and maybe even earn a little money. Animal projects are not mandatory so the following questions should be considered when determining if a student will participate in the animal project part of the program:

Can the student or parent afford the project?

Where will the project be kept? Will the student have

transportation to and from the animal for care?

Does the student have means of transporting the animal(s) to and from events?

Is the student able to care for the animal the entire length of the project? Holidays? Weekends?

Please keep in mind animal projects are a gamble and can become a total monetary loss. Animals can be hurt, killed or become sick and not recover. The risk can be reduced by hard work and desire to learn and apply knowledge.

OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

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1. Animals kept at the school farm are raised for market purposes – this means all animals will eventually be removed and sold for food. The Medina Valley FFA facilities are not a permanent home for animals.2. Family domestic animals do not meet the required project criteria.3. The types of projects are as follows:

Cattle Sheep Goats SwineChickensRabbits

PURCHASE OF PROJECTS

1. The selection and purchase of an animal project is a cooperative effort involving the student, parent and teacher. The agriculture teacher’s role is to help you find the best animal possible in the price range set. The teacher will not dictate what to buy, how much to spend or where to purchase from.2. The purchase of projects should be coordinated with the teacher before projects are selected and purchased. 3. The student and parent are responsible for the cost of the animal as well as feed.4. Projects purchased must meet the requirements of the show intended. The teacher will assist in providing the necessary information regarding the care and grooming of projects for each show.5. The student is responsible for validations and entries at all shows. There are fees involved with validation and the entering of each show. They are not part of the feed cost.

6. In the event a check is returned for non- sufficient funds, only cash or cashiers check will be accepted for project payment.

ESTIMATED ANIMAL PROJECT EXPENSESAnimal Time Initial Feed Other Total

Required cost cost cost est.

Steer 10-12 mos $2500 $2000 $400 4500

Pigs 3-5 mos $300-500 $450 $100725+

Lambs 5-7 mos $300-500 $275 $75500+

Goats 5-7 mos $300-500 $225 $75 575+

Chickens 42 days $50-75 $200 $50 250+

Rabbits 1-2 mos $125+ $50 $25 200+

Turkeys 5-7 mos $170 $800 $75 1000+

PROJECT SUPERVISION

The student is responsible for:

1. The daily care of their project.2. Informing the teacher regarding any problems and/or progress of the project.3. The entry fees needed for all stock shows.4. The payment of feed and animal costs.5. Attendance at all mandatory barn clean ups from start to finish. 6. Cleanliness of individual pen and barn. The parent is responsible for:

1. The general supervision of the project on a day to day basis.2. Communication with the teacher should a question or problem arise concerning the project or student’s performance.3. The transportation of students to the facilities

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for feeding and care of the animal twice daily.4. The transportation, cost of lodging, and accommodations of students at all stock shows.5. Making sure all payments are made by the student in a timely manner.6. Being aware of student grades to prevent inability to show.7. Following project center behavior guidelines.

The agriculture science teacher is responsible for:

1. Any problems that may occur with the animal project during normal working hours. The teacher is not required to make emergency calls after hours for the purpose of treating sick or injured animals. However, the teacher will make every effort to assist when needed with those problems.2. The teacher will visit all projects in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines.3. Recommending feeding programs for each animal project area. 4. Livestock show participation is not a requirement of the program, therefore it cannot be guaranteed that teacher supervision will be available at every show. Every effort will be made for the teacher to attend all shows.5. The teacher will assist in giving medications when possible. The teacher will not be held liable for injury to livestock while assisting the student with their project. This includes

giving medication, castration, dehorning, docking, worming, trimming or any other activity directly involving the teacher.

Chain of Command: All questions and concerns for regarding animals and the FFA should first be addressed with the supervising advisor. If that does not satisfy the issue then a meeting may be scheduled with all teachers and an administrator. If you are still not satisfied then the matter can be referred to the central office. Please communicate with your agriculture science teachers.

LIVESTOCK SHOW PARTICIPATION

1. To show an animal project a student must be a member of the Medina Valley FFA.2. In order to participate in a livestock show, students must be passing all courses as determined by Medina Valley ISD.3. Students whose projects are not ready or are not of sufficient quality to participate in a show will not be allowed to show. This decision will be made by the teacher.4. A list of eligible students will be prepared by the teacher to authorize attendance at the show. Any student that attends on an unassigned day will be reported as truant.5. Parent permission forms must be signed and returned before a student leaves school for a show.6. The parents and student will make arrangements with the teacher for supervision at major shows.7. Students and parents are responsible for transportation, lodging, and costs at major

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stock shows.8. School policies will be enforced and discipline will be according to school policies.9. Students who fail to follow rules at shows or contests will be removed from the eligibility list and barred from future participation.10. School dress code will be enforced at all times.

CODE OF ETHICS

Agriculture science students will honor the FFA Code of Ethics. Failure to comply with the code of ethics will result in removal from the program. Students will conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting their organization, chapter, school and community by:

1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.2. Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous.3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.4. Respecting the property of others.5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing, and other unbecoming conduct.6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests, and meetings.7. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussions.8. Taking pride in the Medina Valley FFA.

GUIDELINES FOR THE MEDINA VALLEY FFA AGRICULTURE

SCIENCE FACILITIES

1. All policies of Medina Valley ISD governing students’ conduct applies to all students. Policies governing smoking,

illegal weapons, and alcohol for any person on school property will also apply at all times. Violation forms will be issued for students failing to comply with project center rules. Guests of students who violate rules will also result in the student receiving a violation notice. Three violation notices, verbal or written, will result in the removal of the project from the Medina Valley FFA facilities.2. Students and parents are responsible for transportation to and from the facilities.3. The primary responsibility for discipline and supervision rests with the student or parents when instructor is not present after hours.4. Students will be held financially accountable for willful acts of vandalism.5. Use of tobacco or alcohol by students or parents on the premises will result in immediate removal of the student and project.6. Each student is responsible for keeping his/her pen and the surrounding area clean. Pens must be cleaned on a daily basis. 7. Each student is responsible for feeding and general care of his/her project. Students may not feed animals that do not belong to them unless prior arrangements have been made with the owner or agriculture

science teacher.8. Any student failing to properly care for their animal may be turned in to the campus police for animal cruelty and criminal charges.

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9. Each and every student who uses Medina Valley facilities is expected to attend all workdays from start to finish. Failure to do so will result in a violation notice.10. A student should not be in another student’s pen unless permission is given by teacher, owner, or parent.11. Firearms are prohibited. 12. Pets and dogs are prohibited. 13. A non-refundable fee will be required to use Medina Valley FFA facilities.14. Projects are considered complete within 7 days of the student’s last show and must be removed from the facilities. 15. If it becomes necessary to remove a student’s animal, the owner will have three days to remove the animal. If the animal is not removed at that time, it will be picked up by an authorized livestock hauler and shipped to Seguin Cattle Company at the owner’s expense. The remainder of the money from the sale of the animal will be sent to the owner.16. Only students currently enrolled in

the Medina Valley FFA or the Medina Valley High School Agriculture Science Program are eligible to use the Medina Valley FFA facilities. Students not enrolled in the program should not loiter at the facilities.

17. Visitors with any member must have approval with the agriscience teacher prior to visit. Any unapproved visitor can be cited for trespassing by Medina County Sheriff’s Department. Agriculture science teachers have the right to remove and ban any visitors from the facilities.

18. Animal pens must be cleaned within 7 days after the project is completed. All

students using the facilities must attend all

workdays determined by the teachers.

Failure to attend all workdays or clean pens could result in checks being held or being denied the privilege of using the facilities.

19. No mechanical, wooden, electrical or metal structures may be placed in pens without the teacher’s approval.20. Loitering at the facilities will not be allowed. Students who are present must be working with their animal or cleaning pens. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a violation notice.21. Students and parents must observe opening and closing times for the facilities. Anyone entering the facilities before/after hours will be issued a violation notice unless approved by teacher. The hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.22. Fighting will not be tolerated. Both parties involved will be immediately removed from the facilities – no excuses!23. Students will be assigned weekly jobs to perform. Any student failing to do their part will be given a violation notice.

ANIMAL PROJECTS AT HOME

When the facilities are adequate, some students may decide to raise livestock projects at home. When making this decision, consider the following:1. It is highly recommended that only experienced feeders keep their animals at

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home. Supervision by teachers cannot be expected to be more than 1-2 visits per month. The project supervision form in the handbook must be filled out and returned prior to project visits.2. Students must be able to provide transportation for animals to shows, validations, and veterinary visits.3. Selection is the most important part of your animal project. Please communicate

with your agriculture science teachers.

BOOSTER CLUB ACTIVITIES

The Medina Valley FFA Booster Club is responsible for raising funds to help agriculture students in many ways. The primary fundraising is done to support scholarships for graduating seniors in the Medina Valley FFA. While participation of parents in this club is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. It also allows parents to have a vote in club activities and gives them valuable information about their child’s activities in the FFA. Parent participation does not affect the student’s opportunity to receive scholarships from the booster club.

JUNIOR FFA MEMBERSHIP

Junior FFA is a statewide organization with the purpose of enhancing and encouraging the education of younger students who are interested in the future of the agriculture industry. The organization of the Junior FFA is entirely optional, with the need of such an organization to be determined by the local FFA chapter advisors.

Junior FFA member dues are $20 per school year and are due on September 30th, 2016.

Students initiate junior membership by participating in local functions designated by the

advisors. Junior FFA members must meet the same requirements and follow the same rules as FFA members.

Junior FFA membership activities shall include exhibition of livestock and poultry projects.

Junior FA members are not permitted to vote.

Junior FFA members must attend mandatory FFA activities to include barn clean ups and county show clean up.

It is recommended that Medina Valley Junior FFA members are also members of the local 4-H chapter. The local 4-H chapter is able to offer more opportunities for involvement for students not yet of high school age.

It is required that Junior FFA members be enrolled in Medina Valley ISD.

Castroville 4-H Leaders

Aris Vogt (210) 274-1096 Leticia Teague (830) 534-

5310 Beth Zinsmeyer (210) 391-

5188

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2016-2017

FFA OFFICER TEAM

President - Bryce MacDonaldVice President - Hannah Persyn Secretary - Tayla JuarezTreasurer - Ryan TomaselliReporter - Eileen ZinsmeisterSentinel - Raygan BrownAdvisor - Wyatt ForrestHistorian - Mickie RuizParliamentarian - Kaleb Friesenhahn Chaplain - Molly Heinen

The Medina Valley FFA hosts officer elections annually at the monthly meeting in April. To become an officer in the Medina Valley FFA, students must be in good academic standing. Scores are comprised of core teacher evaluations, agriculture science teacher evaluations, an application score, a chapter vote and balloting, and the student’s past FFA participation. Outgoing seniors do not have voting rights regarding the next year’s officer team. Absentee ballots are not permitted. Members must be present at the FFA meeting to vote. The incoming FFA officers are installed at the annual FFA banquet.

MEDINA VALLEY AGRICULTURE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FORMS

The following forms must be returned by September 30th, 2016. Please remove forms from this book for completion and keep the handbook for your reference. Copies of each form as well as the entire handbook may be found at http://mvhs.ffanow.org/.

Please attach payment to the form if required. Checks can be made payable to the Medina Valley FFA. Money should be placed in an envelope with the student’s name written on it and attached to its respective form.

LOCAL VETERINARIANS AND FEED STORES

At times it may become necessary for a student to contact a vet for animal health purposes. Neither Medina Valley FFA nor Medina Valley ISD wishes to advertise, promote or recommend any of the following individuals. This information is provided as a convenience and should be used at your discretion.

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VETERINARIANS

Alamo Area Vet ClinicDr. Luis Arguellas1704 US Highway 90 East(830) 931-3400

Dr. Sam Castleberry8225 FM 471 South(830) 538-3421

Hondo Veterinary ClinicGlen RiffHighway 90 West(830) 426-3771

Castroville Veterinary ClinicDavid Carter1991 Highway 90 West(830) 538-2274

Devine Veterinary ClinicSteven YarbroughWest Highway 173(830) 663-9330

FEED STORES

Muennink Grain in LaCoste (830) 985-3877 Mangold Grain in LaCoste (830) 985-3323 Lyssy & Eckel in Hondo (830) 426-3351 Mumme’s in Hondo (830) 426-3313 Mumme’s in Rio Medina (830) 931-2215Morales Feed in Devine (830) 665-9358

MEDINA VALLEY ISD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs

Medina Valley I.S.D. offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture; Architecture & Construction; A/V Technology; Business Management & Administration; Finance; Health Science; Human

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Services; Law & Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation; and Career Orientation. Admission to these programs is based on student interests.

It is the policy of Medina Valley I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Medina Valley I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Medina Valley I.S.D. will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Hali Hunt, at 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, Texas 78009, (830) 931-2243 ext. 1107, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Stefanie Keller-Perkins, at 8449 FM 471 South Castroville, Texas 78009, (830) 931-2243 ext. 1179.Distrito Escolar de Medina ValleyPrograma de Educación de Carreras Técnicas

Notificación Pública de No Discriminación en el programa de Educación de Carreras Técnicas

El Distrito de Medina Valley I.S.D. ofrece programas de carreras técnicas en Agrícola, Arquitectura y Construcción; Tecnología Audio Visual; Administración y Dirección de Empresas; Finanzas; Ciencias de la Salud; Servicios Humanos; Leyes y Seguridad Publica; STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería & Matemáticas); y Orientación de Carreras. La admisión a estos programas se basa sobre los intereses del estudiante.

Es norma del Distrito de Medina Valley ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Es norma del Distrito de Medina Valley ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

El Distrito de Medina Valley ISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Hali Hunt, en 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, Texas 78009, (830)931-2243 ext. 1107, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Stefanie Keller-Perkins, en 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, Texas 78009, (830)931-2243 ext. 1179.

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MEDINA VALLEY AGRICULTURE SCIENCE DEPARTMENTCONSENT FORM AND PERMISSION FORM

TRANSPORTATION CONSENT: It is often necessary for an agriculture science teacher toprovide transportation for a student enrolled in ag classes for the purpose of participation in schoolsponsored activities, to check animal projects or for other reasons dealing with school business. Suchtransportation may be in the teacher’s personal vehicle, school vehicles, rented vehicles or by publictransportation. Activities may occur before, during, or after school hours. By agreeing to thestatement below, you hereby release the teacher and the Medina Valley ISD from any liability in case ofaccident while involved in such activities. New approval is required each school year.

PROJECT SELECTION AND PURCHASING CONSENT: Students choosing to purchase ananimal project selected by the teacher will be required to make a minimum deposit to be determined.The balance of the payment for the animal and feed will be collected from the student by no later than two weeks prior to the validation date for each respective species. Every effort will be made to purchase the breed of animal desired by the student and to have the student participate in the buying process. However, the agriculture science teacher reserves the right to select the breed of animal based on availability and cost. Students will be allowed to indicate their breed preference at the beginning of the year. Students who wish to only have the teacher supervise their purchase may indicate that as well.

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE POLICY HANDBOOK AGREEMENT: Every student and parent isresponsible for reading and adhering to all policies and procedures outlined in the Medina Valley Agriculture Science Program Handbook which is provided to each student at the beginning of each year.By signing below you are indicating that you have read and understand the rules and regulations inthe handbook. You agree to abide by the rules and policies set forth in the handbook.

THIS FORM WILL BE USED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES IN 2016-2017 AND EVERY STUDENT IN AN AGRICULTURE SCIENCE COURSE MUST SUMBIT ONE.

STUDENT’S NAME_____________________________________ PHONE #_____________________PARENT’S NAME______________________________________ PHONE #_____________________PHYSICIAN’S NAME____________________________________ PHONE #_____________________HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: YES ( ) No ( )NAME OF COMPANY__________________________________INSURANCE #______________________REQUESTED HOSPITAL TO USE IF NECESSARY_______________________________________________STUDENT’S MEDICAL CONDITION(S) ______________________________________________________ALLERGIC REACTION(S) TO __________________________What happens? ______________________Does student carry an Epi Pen or require Benadryl for reactions? _______________________________

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CURRENT MEDICATIONS________________________________________________________________MEDICATIONS SENT FROM HOME (for overnight trips only) __________________________________(If sending medication, send original container, clearly labeled with student’s name/instructions for use.)

We have given our permission for our son/daughter to participate in this school-related activity and all of its planned events. He/she will conduct himself/herself in such a way that credit will be reflected upon the school and our community. He/she has agreed to apply ALL MEDINA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL RULES to the area that will be visited.

It is understood, that the students will be chaperoned both en route and during the planned event; and that normal precautions will be taken in the interest of their safety and well-being. We agree that the school and chaperones will not be held responsible for any accident and /or misfortune which might occur in connection with this trip. The parent/guardian of each student grants the sponsor or school designated chaperones in charge permission to obtain medical help if necessary for any occurrences in relation to the trip and relative activities.

__________________________________ ________________________ __________Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature Student ID #

__________________________________ ___________________________________Sponsor’s Signature Administrator’s Signature

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FFA MEMBER EXPENSESFFA DUES: FFA dues are $20 per member per year. The price of the dues pays for eachstudent to be a member on the local, district, area, state and national levels. Dues provide eachmember with a National FFA magazine subscription, meetings, refreshments, guest speakers, andother chapter activities. Students must pay FFA dues if they plan to participate in any FFA contest,activity, livestock show, or plan to apply for scholarships or awards through FFA.

OFFICIAL DRESS FFA JACKETS (OPTIONAL): FFA jackets are utilized in FFA contest and anytime a student wears official dress, such as convention, district meetings, and banquets. FFA jacketsare not required for livestock shows. Jackets are ordered once a year (September) and can only beordered from the National FFA supply service. Price of the jackets and tie or scarf is $65 and canbe ordered on the following page. Sizes are based on chest measurement and come in even sizes only.Parents are responsible for measuring and determining sizes needed. Sample jackets may be availableat school for sizing purposes. It is advised to order big so that the jacket may be worn several years.

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FUNDRAISING WAIVER: Every FFA member is expected to participate in the fundraising effortsof the chapter. The funds are used for trips, equipment, refreshments, and our banquet. We ask that eachstudent participate in raising funds for our chapter’s annual activities.

GENERAL INFORMATIONStudent’s Name: _____________________________________ Grade: __________________

Phone Number: __________________________ Class Period: ___________________

FFA JACKET ORDERPlease circle size to be ordered. Student’s name will appear, as it does in the above section, on thefront of the jacket. Male jackets (Item 100) are available in sizes 28–56. Female jackets (Item 103) are available in sizes 28–50. For further assistance in selecting a size…

Male - https://shopffa.org/docs/jacket_guide_male.pdf

Female - https://shopffa.org/docs/jacket_guide_female.pdf

Male or Female

28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56

PAYMENT INFORMATION

ITEM AMOUNT AMOUNT DUEFFA Dues $20 ___________

FFA Jacket and Tie/Scarf $65 ___________

Project Center Fees (per head) $35.00 x__________ = ___________

TOTAL ___________

Please make checks payable to Medina Valley FFA.Amount Paid: _________ Date: ___________Check # _____________Cash Amount: ____________ Initials: ______

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FFA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION(NOT FOR JUNIOR FFA MEMBERSHIP)

Student’s Information

Student’s Name: ____________________________________ ID#: _____________________

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Address: ___________________________________ City and Zip Code: _________________

Student’s Phone Number: __________________________________

Student’s Email Address: __________________________________

Social Security Number: ___________________ (used for livestock show entries only)

Grade: __________ Date of Birth: ____________ Gender: _____________

Current Agriculture Science Class: ________________________________________

Parent’s Information

Father’s Name: _____________________________________

Place of Employment: ________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________

Mother’s Name: ____________________________________

Place of Employment: ________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

If you are planning to join the Medina Valley FFA, please complete other necessary forms found in the handbook and attach $20 for your FFA dues. Your FFA dues and membership forms are due by Friday, September 30th.

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JUNIOR FFA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION20

(STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 – 8 IN MEDINA VALLEY ISD ONLY)

Student’s Name: ____________________________________

Address: _________________________________ Zip Code: _________________

Phone Number: (______) - ______________

Parent’s Email Address: _________________________________

Student’s Social Security Number: ________________________ (for stock show use only)

Grade: ______ Date of Birth: ____________ Gender: _________

School Attending: ______________________________

Principal’s Name: ______________________________

Attendance Clerk: ______________________________

Name of Older Sibling(s) in FFA: ________________________

What do you plan to participate in in the Medina Valley FFA?

__________________________________________________________________________

Please remember that it is highly recommended for members of the Medina Valley Junior FFA to be a part of a local 4-H chapter.

Please complete and attach $20 for dues and return this form by Friday, September 30th.

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MEDINA VALLEY FFA FACILITIES AGREEMENT

This form is to be completed and returned with required non-refundable fee by every student that utilizes the Medina Valley FFA Project Center.

1. I have read and agree to abide by the Medina Valley Agriculture Science Policy Handbook. I clearly understand all rules and regulations outlined regarding the facilities.

2. I understand that a non-refundable fee must be paid and must accompany this agreement. This fee is non-refundable and is $35 per head.

3. I understand that space may be limited and each student may be limited to the types and quantity of animal allowed to be kept in the facilities.

4. No additional equipment (heaters, heat lamps, ramps, feeders, etc) may be placed in pens without prior approval from an agriculture science teacher.

5. No additional panels, wire, wood or any fencing is to be placed in the pens or barn without prior approval.

6. Students and parents must observe opening and closing times. Students violating this rule will be issued a violation notice. Hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

7. All animal pens must be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion that promotes good health. A feeding program with regular feedings is a must for success. Students violating this rule will be issued a violation notice.

8. Only feeds developed as show feeds and approved for consumption by the exhibitor’s species of show animal will be allowed on the premises. The only exception is the addition of certain teacher approved feed additives. Anyone caught feeding unapproved feed or additives will be issued a violation notice.

9. No medications will be given to any animal without the approval of the teacher or a vet. Failure to follow this rule will result in automatic removal from the program.

10. Problems that arise at the facilities need to be addressed with the teacher. Any parent or student that takes it upon themselves to have a physical confrontation with a student will be removed immediately. Family members or guests who cause any problems or disruptions at the facilities will result in the entire family being barred from the program. This is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy and includes any problems encountered with motor vehicles.

11. Medina Valley ISD and the agriculture science teachers are not responsible for the injury, illness or death of any animal kept at the Medina Valley FFA Project Center.

12. Failure to follow instructions (verbal or written) regarding pen maintenance and feeding will result in violation notices. The following is the discipline policy for violations as indicated above or in the policy handbook.

a. First offense: Teacher issues verbal or written warning to student.b. Second offense or failure to heed first warning: a written violation

notice is issued to parent, student, and administration.c. Third offense: Project is removed from the facility within three days.

Written notice will be given to student, parent, and administration. The Castroville Police Department will also be asked to issue a trespass notice barring student from coming onto the facilities. Expenses to haul animal away will be paid by student.

13. Students will not be allowed to loiter at the facilities. Students present must be working with their animal or cleaning pens. Failure to do so will result in violation notices. Visitors with any member must have approval with the agriculture science teacher prior to visit. Any unapproved visitor can be cited

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for trespassing by the police. Agriculture science teachers have the right to remove and ban any visitors from the facilities.

14. All rules and feeding procedures apply every day during the length of the project. Animals must receive proper care during all times. Be sure to treat your project ethically. Neglect or abuse will not be tolerated.

I agree to the above rules and regulations and well as the guidelines set forth by the Medina Valley Agriculture Science Program Handbook.

Student’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________

Phone Number: ________________________Type of Project: _____________________ # of Head: ___________________Please include the deposit for animals kept at the facilities noted in the form titled FFA Member Expenses.

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KEEPING LIVESTOCK PROJECTS AT HOME

Student’s Name: _____________________________________ Student’s Phone Number: __________________

Please respond to the following questions and communicate with your agriculture science teacher when assistance is needed.

1. Our family will be raising:

Cattle Pigs Lambs Goats Poultry Rabbits

2. We would like assistance with:

______ Selection______ Feeding______ Fitting______ Showing______ Other: ________________________________

3. We are willing to assist with:

______ Transportation of animals to shows______ Setting up tack at shows

4. How often would you like for the advisors to stop by and supervise your project?

______ Bi-weekly______ Monthly______ When notified

5. What is the most suitable day of the week and time of day to supervise your project?

_______________________________________________________________________

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6. Please list any additional information or concerns that you have.

_______________________________________________________________________

7. Please describe the location of your livestock projects for your agriculture science teacher to visit.

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MEDINA VALLEY FFA BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM

Please complete and return this form along with payment to the booster club.

Parent’s Name(s)

Father: ________________________ Mother: ______________________

Student’s Name(s): ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________ City and Zip Code: ___________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________

Circle the animal project your student is raising:Cattle Pigs Sheep Goats Poultry Rabbits

May your name, email address and phone number be included on a list to be given to other booster club members? Yes No

There are several areas that the booster club needs specific help to lead and organize events. Please indicate which area you may have some interest in serving:

_____ Chapter show _____ Fall BBQ _____ Cooking

_____ Concessions _____ Scholarship _____ Locating buyers

_____ Silent auction _____ Chaperoning student contests

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______ I work for a business that could be of help to the booster club.

Name of Business: ______________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________

Please complete and bring this to the first Medina Valley FFA Booster Club meeting scheduled for Monday, September 12th at 6:30pm. All parents and supporters of the Medina Valley FFA are highly encouraged to attend. Dues are $25 per family annually.

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