Calves Born on MVCTC Campus - FFA continues to provide students with experience raising livestock
A big part of FFA is raising livestock. In Agriculture, livestock has a huge impact on everyday life. Raising livestock at any age requires a lot of skills and knowledge in areas ranging from animal health, nutrition and proper handling to resources and business management. It is not a job that can be taken lightly, which is why it is so important to lay a foundation of education for those who are interested in livestock production at an early age. The future of agriculture and even the way in which society views food production, is highly dependent upon properly educating our youth about agriculture uses such as raising livestock. Programs such as 4-H and FFA are training organizations for youth who raise livestock on a small scale. In the summer at least 800 youth across three different counties will exhibit livestock at either the state fair or county fairs. Exhibitors ranging from 9-19 years old, have been working tirelessly over the last months to prepare project animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and swine for competition and market. The process involves more than feeding and grooming animals on a daily basis, which is not always an easy task.
On Friday, April 8, 2016, three calves were born on the MVCTC campus with the help of Veterinary Science instructor, Dr. Nealeigh. All cows and calves are in very good condition and are well. Having cows on campus allows FFA students to see what is needed to raise livestock and all the work that needs to be put into it. It takes dedication and love of FFA.
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