Texas Farm Bureau invests large amounts of money and time in developing youth leadership. Each year, more than $80,000 in scholarships are awarded through participation in a variety of contests, seminars and by applications. The Cooke County Farm Bureau would like to announce the upcoming scholarships which are offered to all college-bound high school seniors. Applications for each of these programs are available through the high school counslors office, the Cooke County Farm Bureau office, and online at www.txfb.org by clicking ion Youth Activities. All Applications must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2010. If you have any question please call 940-665-1763.
The Young Farmer and Rancher - Each year, proceeds from the Young Farmer & Rancher activities are used to award scholarships to high school sneiors who intend to pursue a college degree in agriculture. There will be one $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded $500 per semester for two semisters. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a Farm Bureau member-family and a graduating senior.
Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship- This scholarship, started in 1991, and is in memory of former Field Representative and Field Service Director Dick Mitchell. The recipient must be a Farm Bureau member-family and must have attended the Youth Leadership Conference. Applicant must be a confirmed junior or senior in high in order to qualify for the scholarship.
Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation- In May 2010, the Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation will award two scholarships to a student graduation from high school in Spring 2010 and entering college in Fall 2010, whose parents have been a member of the Texas Farm Bureau since at least March 14, 2008. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of grades/GPA, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, family financial need, and potential to succeed to post secondary educational goals.
The Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship- This scholarship is for enrolled College Agriculture students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture and who have complete a minimum of 45 hours of College credit. There will be two $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship will be awarded $500 per semister for two semesters.
Agriculture
January 14, 2010
Farm Bureau calls for scholarship applicants
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Cattle deaths blamed on natural poisoning
Local cattle are being poisoned by something they eat every day — grass.
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GHS FFA attends state convention
Six members from the Gainesville FFA chapter attended the 82nd annual Texas FFA Convention held July 13-16 in Corpus Christi.
- Control scale insects now using horticulture oil Now is a good time to control scale insects on evergreen shrubs and trees through use of a horticultural oil spray. Also, fruit trees may be sprayed at this time of year in order to control insect eggs that may have been laid in bark and twig crevices.
- Master gardners meet The Cooke County Master Gardeners met Thursday, January 14 in the North Central Texas College Library Lyceum.
- 4-Hers compete in stockshow dairy judging The Cooke County 4-H dairy judging teams participated in the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth on January 17. Three teams competed — two senior division teams (14 and over) and one junior team.
- Now's the time to plan for vegetable gardens Even though we are still in the middle of winter, it is time to start thinking about a vegetable garden, if you plan to grow one this year.
- Farm Bureau calls for scholarship applicants Texas Farm Bureau invests large amounts of money and time in developing youth leadership.
- Cold weather not always a cure for insect woes I have heard the comment made that this cold weather should, at least, help minimize the insect problem next year. That may be true…but before you get your hopes up; you should know some of the facts.
- Mistletoe infestations rob landscape trees of nutrients Mistletoe is a common evergreen parasitic plant which grows on a number of landscape trees in Mississippi and is often a source of concern to homeowners with infected trees
- Making mulch from leaves is greener alternative to bagging Right now there are plenty of leaves in everyone’s yard.
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