Braden River FFA

All students in an agriculture class are invited! Next Wednesday morning at 7 am in room 808!

Don’t miss out! RSVP for the September 17th Enrollment Meeting Today! Use the link to RSVP! https://bit.ly/3yH8ndS

This is a great opportunity for those of you showing swine this year!

Are you completing a swine project in the 2024-2025 4-H year? This workshop is for you!

This workshop is open to all 4-H and FFA youth.

Qualtrics to sign up:
https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQeQXcNPj6uutqS

Meet your 2024-2025 BRHS FFA Chapter Reporter, Jayda Wheeler! Jayda is in 11th grade this year and can’t wait to meet you!

Attention Pirate Nation!

Confused on where to go on the first day of school? No problem! Just click on this link to review our Homeroom Locator. Remember, you will get your OFFICIAL schedule in your homeroom on the first day. Make sure to follow the one you are given during your homeroom period.
https://www.manateeschools.net/cms/lib/FL02202357/Centricity/ModuleInstance/2337/2024%202025%20Homeroom%20List.pdf

Meet your 2024-2025 BRHS FFA Chapter Sentinel, Kassidy Callaghan! Kassidy is in 10th grade this year and can’t wait to meet you!

We had two officers attend this camp and were so excited they were able to participate! They had a wonderful time and learned skills that they have already brought back to impact their officer team and chapter!

Meet your 2024-2025 BRHS FFA Chapter Secretary, Jacob Zinkhan! Jacob is in 11th grade this year and can’t wait to meet you!

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby will be able to apply for low-interest and interest-free loans beginning next week through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.

Loans can be used by eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property – including fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings – or to remove vegetative debris.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/528w6xbh

Get your schedules in FOCUS!

Attention Pirate Nation!

Schedules are “live” in FOCUS! See flyer for details!

Meet your 2024-2025 BRHS FFA Chapter Vice President, Dallace Ryan! Dallace is in 10th grade this year and can’t wait to meet you!

Meet your 2024-2025 BRHS FFA Chapter President, Sophi Jo Branscomb! Sophi Jo is in 11th grade this year and can’t wait to meet you!

The DeSoto Watermelon Association is pleased to announce the release of our brand new AgriFutures Scholarship Program.🍉🚜🌱🐂

We will be awarding THREE $5,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the heartland area.

This program’s mission is to support and nurture those students who are passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture.

As an agriculture association we know the importance of agriculture in America.

We want to plant seeds of excellence in those students who are passionate about any and all facets of this vital industry.

Our scholarship empowers students to achieve their agriculture dreams by providing the financial support and resources they need to succeed.

For the application form and scholarship details please visit our website:

https://www.desotowatermelon.com/agrifutures

FJSC winter swine series info for our swine showman!

🐷The official schedule for the FJSC Winter Series has been posted! 🐷

➡Registration for the Winter Series will be open on Showman.app in October!

➡FJSC Winter Series Rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PLnCxchM3Niqh65HGTsDUdDZoi2XVf-5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116422463588083600300&rtpof=true&sd=true

Former BRHS FFA members 18-35 here is your opportunity to get involved with the Manatee County Young Farmers and Ranchers!

Hey everyone! Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we get the year started! We will be talking about the YF&R conference and how you can get involved with the upcoming events we have planned!🤠
Please let us know if you will be attending.

RSVP now to attend our informational meeting about our trip to Ireland 🇮🇪 in July of 2025.

https://rsvp.eftours.com/k6gxebv

Don’t miss out on August 8th!

Attention Pirate Nation!

This year we will be hosting our first Annual River Rush! This evening will be a combination of New Student Orientation followed by Back to School Night. For more information click here https://www.manateeschools.net/cms/lib/FL02202357/Centricity/ModuleInstance/2337/BRHS%20River%20Rush%202024.pdf

We look forward to seeing you all there! GO Pirates!

https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/top-5-ag-college-majors-in-demand?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR01Xiwo_r6S3QJGUjho3CMOPkETzBgLZpAte6_VTC4DQS3m9QK61gcTq2Y_aem_fv3FsbkPvh-8YR7DP3Y3fQ

Top 5 ag college majors in demand Universities across the Midwest were surveyed to determine which majors had the best graduation and job placement rates.

Happy 4th of July from the Pirate FFA!

Have you HERD?

You can now apply for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms for our Have You HERD student program! Interested in applying? If you are a high school student and want to spend the day as an UF Animal Sciences student, check out the link below to learn more and apply! Applications are open until August 16th.

We can’t wait to see you there!

https://tinyurl.com/wakvxw8h