The Rockbridge Young Farmer's will meet this Thurday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pink Cadillac Restaurant. Dinner is Dutch Treat.
We will discuss picking up the Christmas Trees, set up at Green Valley and the work schedule. We also will be planning our Christmas party/dinner.
Please plan to join us and bring a friend!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
2010 Scholarship Recipients
The recipients of the 2010 Rockbridge Young Farmers Association College Scholarships are:
Gwen Berry - Virginia Tech
Marcus Smith - Western Illinois University
Sarah Swisher - Blue Ridge Community College
Congratulations to you all!
Gwen Berry - Virginia Tech
Marcus Smith - Western Illinois University
Sarah Swisher - Blue Ridge Community College
Congratulations to you all!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers will meet Thursday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the new ag classroom at RCHS. We will be discussing Christmas Tree sales, deciding when to pick them up, etc.
Hope to see everyone there! Bring a friend!
Hope to see everyone there! Bring a friend!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Annual Picnic
The annual Rockbridge Young Farmer’s picnic will be held at the Kerrs Creek Fire Dept. on Sunday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. Eating around around 6 p.m. The club will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, buns and drinks. Please bring a covered dish or dessert. Table service (plates, cups, etc.) will also be provided.
Please RSVP to Bobbie Loudermilk.
Hope to see everyone there!
It’s time to begin preparing for Christmas Tree sales…bring ideas!
Please RSVP to Bobbie Loudermilk.
Hope to see everyone there!
It’s time to begin preparing for Christmas Tree sales…bring ideas!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
July Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Farm Credit office. Events for the Fair, the Redneck Olympics and Kid's Pedal Pull, will be discussed and an update will be given on the RCHS Ag Department.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
June Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Pink Cadillac Diner. Dutch treat dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet May 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau office. The meeting is upstairs. Go in the door at the back of the building. No additional details were available at time of posting.
Friday, March 26, 2010
April Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau office building on Rt. 11. Please note the start time is back at 7 p.m.
We will not be having a guest speaker.
We plan to discuss:
Barnyard Olympics held annually at the county fair
A potential farm tour to take place this fall
Ag classroom improvements
We will not be having a guest speaker.
We plan to discuss:
Barnyard Olympics held annually at the county fair
A potential farm tour to take place this fall
Ag classroom improvements
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
RYF Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association is pleased to announce the availability of a college scholarship. Scholarship monies, up to $1500 will be awarded to current college students, and/or graduating high school seniors who are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the field of agriculture, horticulture,forestry, health nutrition food and exercise, or natural resources.
Eligibility:
To be eligible a student must be a resident of the Rockbridge Area when school is not in session, and be in good academic standing. Additionally, scholarship recipients must remain in an agriculture related major for the duration of the school year monies are awarded. If the student changes major or drops out of school during the year the scholarship is awarded, the student will be required to return all awarded scholarship monies to this organization.
Application Process:
To apply a student must complete an application form, write a 500 word maximum essay on a selected agriculture related topic, and include two letters of recommendation one from a current teacher or professor and the other from a member of the field the student is pursuing an education. Applications are available here or by contacting Jessica Kelly, RYF Vice President, at (540) 463-5555. Application deadline is April 10, 2010.
Eligibility:
To be eligible a student must be a resident of the Rockbridge Area when school is not in session, and be in good academic standing. Additionally, scholarship recipients must remain in an agriculture related major for the duration of the school year monies are awarded. If the student changes major or drops out of school during the year the scholarship is awarded, the student will be required to return all awarded scholarship monies to this organization.
Application Process:
To apply a student must complete an application form, write a 500 word maximum essay on a selected agriculture related topic, and include two letters of recommendation one from a current teacher or professor and the other from a member of the field the student is pursuing an education. Applications are available here or by contacting Jessica Kelly, RYF Vice President, at (540) 463-5555. Application deadline is April 10, 2010.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
March Meeting
The March meeting of the Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pink Cadillac Diner in Natural Bridge. Dinner will be Dutch Treat.
We will review changes made to the Scholarship application and hear a report from the committee working on the Ag Career Day to be held in March. Our President, Tim Goodbar, has asked that everyone come with ideas to share as to our direction, guest speakers and projects or events we want to sponsor in 2010. Dues of $12 should be paid to our treasurer, Jon McDonald. This amount includes local, state and national dues.
Note the time of this meeting is 6:30 p.m. Hope to see everyone there…bring a friend!
We will review changes made to the Scholarship application and hear a report from the committee working on the Ag Career Day to be held in March. Our President, Tim Goodbar, has asked that everyone come with ideas to share as to our direction, guest speakers and projects or events we want to sponsor in 2010. Dues of $12 should be paid to our treasurer, Jon McDonald. This amount includes local, state and national dues.
Note the time of this meeting is 6:30 p.m. Hope to see everyone there…bring a friend!
Monday, February 1, 2010
February Meeting
UPDATE: MEETING TIME CHANGED TO 6:30PM
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet this Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Kerrs Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
Megan Siebel from Mountain View Farms in Botetourt County will be talking to us about growing grapes and making wine. She will also talk about how to select a wine to compliment your menu.
Our new President, Tim Goodbar, will lead the meeting. Other officers elected at the January meeting were: Jessica Kelly; Vice President, Bobbi Loudermilk; Secretary, Jon McDonald; Treasurer and Jane McDonald; Reporter. Refreshments will be served.
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet this Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Kerrs Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
Megan Siebel from Mountain View Farms in Botetourt County will be talking to us about growing grapes and making wine. She will also talk about how to select a wine to compliment your menu.
Our new President, Tim Goodbar, will lead the meeting. Other officers elected at the January meeting were: Jessica Kelly; Vice President, Bobbi Loudermilk; Secretary, Jon McDonald; Treasurer and Jane McDonald; Reporter. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, January 8, 2010
A Message from the State President
Registration deadline for the 2010 Young Farmers of Virginia Convention is Friday, January 15th!
This is the Virginia's 60th annual State convention. It will be January 29-31 in Colonial Heights/Petersburg. The area is rich in Civil War history. We will be touring Pamplin Historical Park and getting a look at agriculture in that period and how it was affected by the war. We also will tour the Agriculture Department at VSU. I invite everyone to the convention to catch up with old friends, maybe make new friendships, take part in tours and contests, enjoy some good food and celebrate our 60th anniversary!
To download a registration form, and for more information visit: http://www.vayoungfarmer.org/events/index.html
It would be great to have a nice representation of the Rockbridge Association in attendance.
Kindly,
Jon McDonald
President
Young Farmers of Virginia
This is the Virginia's 60th annual State convention. It will be January 29-31 in Colonial Heights/Petersburg. The area is rich in Civil War history. We will be touring Pamplin Historical Park and getting a look at agriculture in that period and how it was affected by the war. We also will tour the Agriculture Department at VSU. I invite everyone to the convention to catch up with old friends, maybe make new friendships, take part in tours and contests, enjoy some good food and celebrate our 60th anniversary!
To download a registration form, and for more information visit: http://www.vayoungfarmer.org/events/index.html
It would be great to have a nice representation of the Rockbridge Association in attendance.
Kindly,
Jon McDonald
President
Young Farmers of Virginia
Monday, January 4, 2010
January Meeting
UPDATE: POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 14th
The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will meet this Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m. at the RCHS Ag department. We will discuss the Christmas Tree Sale and it is time to elect officers and plan for 2010. Please plan to attend and bring a friend.
The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will meet this Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m. at the RCHS Ag department. We will discuss the Christmas Tree Sale and it is time to elect officers and plan for 2010. Please plan to attend and bring a friend.
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