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.
Wednesday, March 17, 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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Christmas Tree Sale
The Young Farmer’s and the RCHS FFA will be selling Christmas Trees as a joint venture this year. Trees may be pre-ordered for pickup at the school on December 3 or December 10. Walk-in tree sales begin December 4 and run thru December 18 at the RCHS Vo-Tech fenced in lot .
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
Please consider purchasing your trees from the Young Farmers/FFA this year. In addition to trees, the Horticulture students will be selling centerpieces and wreaths.
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
Please consider purchasing your trees from the Young Farmers/FFA this year. In addition to trees, the Horticulture students will be selling centerpieces and wreaths.
Monday, October 26, 2009
November Meeting
The November meeting of the Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7pm in the RCHS Ag Department Classroom.
Our guest speaker will be Bob Rhodes of Micron Bio-Systems (Buena Vista, VA). Micron Bio-Systems is an international leader in biotechnology. Utilizing their scientific expertise in Microbiology, Enzymology, Biochemistry and Immunology they develop product-based solutions for the Animal Husbandry, Companion Pet and Environmental markets.
In addition to Mr. Rhodes’ presentation, we will also discuss plans to participate in the Christmas parade, as well as plans for a Christmas tree sale. All are welcome to attend.
Our guest speaker will be Bob Rhodes of Micron Bio-Systems (Buena Vista, VA). Micron Bio-Systems is an international leader in biotechnology. Utilizing their scientific expertise in Microbiology, Enzymology, Biochemistry and Immunology they develop product-based solutions for the Animal Husbandry, Companion Pet and Environmental markets.
In addition to Mr. Rhodes’ presentation, we will also discuss plans to participate in the Christmas parade, as well as plans for a Christmas tree sale. All are welcome to attend.
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