August Happenings - 2012-2013 Calendar Posted

August is here and we will be back in school before we know it.  Remember to keep up your summer ag records and to take lots of pictures of you in action.  We have a busy end to the summer - lots of opportunities!

I have posted a tentative 2012-2013 calendar here.  Please note that times and dates are subject to change. We are planning on moving meetings to the evenings - something that will be discussed with the officers tonight.

August 6th at 6:30pm: Officer meeting to discuss the calendar for the upcoming year, goals, and officer duties for the year

August 13-14: World Food Prize Work Sessions @ 6:30 pm
August 16: Steele County Fair Malt Stand (11-2 & 2-5)
August 17: World Food Prize Papers Due
August 20: State Fair Landscape Workshop 9:00 am
August 21: State Fair Trip for Landscape & Projects
Aug. 23 – Sep 3: State Fair
September 4: Welcome Back to School!
September 7: National Convention Decision
September 15: Region Trapshoot
September 17: FFA Meeting
September 22: World Food Prize Youth Institute

Please call or email with questions!

FFA Day at the Twins

Remember to be ready to head up to the Twins game on Sunday.  The bus will leave from the school at 9:30.  We get to walk the field at 11:45 and the game starts at 1:10.  Be sure to eat a big breakfast or bring money to eat at the game.

Vet Science Team Materials

Here are some bank PowerPoints to work on for Nationals

Animal ID

Parasite ID

Equipment ID

Rules

World Food Prize Paper Information - Week of June 25th

For everyone working on on the World Food Prize paper - I have some resources for you.  First, keep in mind that the purpose of the paper is to focus on the people in the margins of society in your country.  What is food security and life like for the poor and small farmers?  Describe what their life is like and then how does your focus factor affect their lives?  An example paper outline can be found here.  Simple write about each of the bullet points and that should give you the length and format you need.  A list of the countries and factors can be found here.  A list of resources can be found here.  A short summary of how to format your paper can be found here.  We have some work times set up at the school here, check the calendar on the side of the paper.  Let me know if you have any other questions.

In other news...

There are a number of summer visits planned this week.  If you haven't scheduled a summer visit with Mr. Ovrebo or Mr. Larson, be sure to get one scheduled soon.

We are having a small animals practice on Thursday for our team members that qualified for nationals and if anyone else is interested in learning more about a career in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.

Get ready to cheer on the Twins at the FFA Day at Target Field on July 15th.  We are going to be able to walk the field at 11:45 this year before the 1:10 game start.  We are tentatively planning on leaving the high school at 10:00.

Get Ready for Greenhand Camp!

Greenhand camp is coming up.  We will be traveling up with the Blooming Prairie Chapter.  Click here for the paperwork that needs to be completed and a packing list.

Cashwise Food Stand

Remember that we have the Cashwise Food Stand on Wednesday (6/13) and Thursday (6/14) of this week.  There are four shifts from 10:15am to 6:30pm each day.  If you forgot what you signed up for be sure to call us.

Summer Ag Information

The time for summer ag is here.  We had a meeting during lunch today to hand out materials.  If you missed the meeting, the schedule packet is here and the record book is here.  We need help at the Cashwise food stand on Wednesday of next week, so please let us know if you can work a shift in the stand or at the grill!