October Meeting

The October meeting of the Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will be held Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the ag department at Rockbridge County High School. Please note the meeting time is 7 p.m. We will discuss the possibility of selling Christmas trees in a joint venture with the FFA and begin planning for other fall and winter activities. Refreshments will be served. Bring a friend!

2009 Raffle Results

Thank you to everyone who supported this years raffle. The proceeds, as always, will fund scholarship awards for college students, or current seniors, who are pursuing agriculture related degrees in a 2 year or 4 year college program.

Raffle Winners:

Black Powder Rifle: Carolyn Withers
JD Pedal Tractor: Ellen Martin
$150 gas card: Ben Cline
$100 Wal-Mart card: Brian Garrett
Linda Patrick Print: Mary Merchant
Farmall Print: Jimmy Gwynn – Augusta Mutual Insurance
Handspun Yarn: Rebekah Berry

Annual Picnic

The annual Young Farmer’s picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. at the home of Jon and Jane McDonald, 520 Walkers Creek Road in Rockbridge Baths.

Please bring a covered dish & drink to share.
The McDonald’s are providing beef barbecue. Plates, cups, napkins and cutlery will be provided.

IMPORTANT: We will be drawing the winners of the raffle prizes. Please bring all of the tickets you have sold. If you do not plan to attend the picnic, please bring the tickets and money to Bobbi at Farm Credit by Friday, Sept. 11.

Hope to see everyone at the picnic…Bring a friend!

September Meeting

There will not be a formal meeting for September, instead we will be having our annual membership picnic on Sunday, September 13th. Details to come.

August Meeting

The August meeting of Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will take place next Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Leisure Time Restaurant located inside America’s Best Value Inn north of Lexington. Dinner will be Dutch Treat.

We will be discussing raffle ticket sales, specifically August 29 at the Rockbridge Community Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have not picked up your tickets, you may do so at Farm Credit or at this meeting. We also hope to have a draft of the new tri-fold brochure to review at the meeting. We would like to have copies made to distribute at the Festival to prospective new members. We will also finalize plans for our annual picnic on Sept. 13.

2009 Rockbridge County Fair Events a Success!

Thanks to everyone for coming out and participating in the Rockbridge Young Farmers Association sponsored events at the 2009 Rockbridge County Fair. A good time was had by all who attended. We are looking forward to continuing the tradition next year at the 2010 Rockbridge County Fair.

Kiddie Pedal Pull Results (We had over 25 participants!)

Ages 3-4:
First: Colby Jarvis (Fairfield), Second: DJ (last name unavailable), Third: Alex Bryant (Beaver, WV), Fourth: Isola Altizer (Renick, WV), Fifth: Leland Gates (Lexington), Sixth: Trey Lewis (Rockbridge Baths)

Ages 5-6:
First: James McDonald (Rockbridge Baths), Second: Austin Higgins (Kerrs Creek), Third: Sage Marcum (Lexington), Fourth: Ashley Conner (Natural Bridge Station), Fifth: Justin Smith (Monroe, VA), Sixth: Daniel Humphries (Buena Vista)

Ages 7-8:
First: Emma Marcum (Lexington), Second: Austin Doyle (Lexington), Third: Wes Jarvis (Fairfield), Fourth: Cole Higgins, Fifth: Abigail Hattersley (Buena Vista), Sixth: Fran Manspile (Lexington)

Rockbridge County Fair Events

Kids Tractor Pedal Pull
Saturday, July 18, 2009
1:00pm
East Complex
Virginia Horse Center

CLASSES
3-4 years old
5-6 years old
7-8 years old

Registration Day of Pull
Classes may be limited

Fun for the Whole Family
All you need to bring is YOUR CHILD!

8th Annual Redneck Barnyard Olympics
Saturday, July 18, 2009
2:00pm
East Complex
Virginia Horse Center

EVENTS:

Straw Bale Toss
Blind Tractor Driving
Hillbilly Horseshoes
Water Balloon Race

* Events subject to change or be added to rules and regulations for each event will be announced the day of the events.
First Place Rosettes will be awarded. Decisions of the judges are FINAL!