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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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.
Friday, October 2, 2009
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!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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
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
Friday, September 11, 2009
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!
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!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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.
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.
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