VT PEEP is a poultry emphasis enhancement program that is open to youth and adults. The youth have to be rising freshman or older in high school. Adults must be certified 4-H volunteers. This two-day enhancement program will include tours of hatcheries, grow-out facilities, and processing plants, as well as seminars on nutrition, eggs, and carcass evaluations. Please see the attached flier and registration for more information.
Virginia Junior Beef Leadership Academy is designed to promote leadership and develop beef industry knowledge. This three-day program will consist of industry tours, as well as participation in the Masters of Beef Advocacy program and a visit with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association staff in Washington, D.C. The attached flier and registration provide additional details.
Both programs are limited and youth will be evaluated on their application, essays and academic merit (Beef Leadership program). Entries must be submitted electronically by July 20th.
This information will also be posted to the Youth Livestock web site at www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock. For more information, please contact Dr. Paige Pratt at pjpratt@vt.eduor 540-231-4732.
