Join us Friday, January 24, at the Oasis Hotel for TWO Junior Events!

6:30 PM - All 2024 Junior All-Missouri Awards will be presented before the tournament, so come and support those who are honored and see if you might receive an award.

Following Awards - Let's Throw some Bags!! Time to play. This is a time for the youth to socialize and have a little down time.

This year during the State Sale on Friday evening, January 24, the juniors will be auctioning several items for the judging team.

Also need items for the Junior Auction!
Thank you in advance for your support of our state's youth!

This is a popular competition among Missouri youth and Missouri has been very successful over the years.

Because Missouri is only allowed 3 total slots across all age divisions we are going to host a run off on Saturday, January 25 at the state convention. So contact Bailey by JANUARY 10 to schedule your time slot for your speech. Below are the contest rules and time limits.

**NEW JUNIOR CONTEST** Seniors will have the opportunity to compete in an Extemporaneous Public Speaking contest. Each state can have 3 seniors in this contest. So, if you are interested please contact Bailey as well. If you are intersted also let Bailey know by JANUARY 10. Click Here for Speech Rules

Silent Auction at State Convention - Friday evening, January 24

A few junior items will be offered for silent auction on Friday evening. The juniors are thankful for any donations. Please turn in your items to Bailey Keltner Friday afternoon. THANK YOU!

All-MO winners are posted in the Winter Pulsator. Junior winners will receive their award Friday, January 24, at the state convention. We love to have everyone there to receive their award. So be sure to mark your calendars for January 24 in Springfield.

Yes, I know it seems early, but...

Time to start thinking about National Convention, in St. Louis, Missouri! We will have sign-ups at State Convention for contests, or they can let me know at anytime if they are interested in competing. Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, Folding Display, Digital Scrapbook, Public Speaking, and Banner.

So, be thinking if you are interested in participating or trying out one of these events next year at the National Convention. It takes time to study and prepare for your best performance in all of these competitions.

National Convention 2025 will be in St. Louis, MO from June 23 - 26. If you have any questions or are interested let Bailey know. See you there!!

PLAIN CITY, Ohio - Select Sires Inc. has announced several different internship opportunities at multiple locations

Click on each Opportunity below to read summary, qualifications, application deadline, etc.

Information on all Internship Opportunities Various deadlines

American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women with more than 50 state, commodity and agribusiness affiliate organizations, united to communicate with one another and with other consumers to promote agriculture. AAW members have been advocating for agriculture since 1974

There are several different scholarships available. Each has a different entry deadline. Click on the following link to view foundation offerings. and Scholarship offerings

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2023. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by January 21, 2025. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies.

These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies supporting Youth in Agriculture. A total of 40 scholarships amounting to $68,500, the largest amount offered, will be awarded:
• one $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters,
• one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics,
• four $2,500 supreme scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation,
• and thirty-four 1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters.

Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Selected students must enroll (fall and/or spring semester immediately following graduation from high school) in an accredited community college, college or university in the state of Missouri. Applicants are not required to pursue a degree in agriculture, however, a five point bonus will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in agriculture during the selection process.

Click here for Scholarship Information Deadline January 21, 2025

The MFA Foundation was established in 1958 with the primary purpose of providing greater educational opportunity for the youth in our trade territory.

The Foundation's major activity is its Scholarship Program, which has provided financial assistance to over 15,500 college and university students from rural communities since its initiation in 1965.

Every spring approximately 290 scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors. The scholarships are sponsored by the MFA Foundation and local MFA agencies.

Click here for Scholarship Information Click here for Scholarship Application Deadline February 15, 2025

DFA Foundation awards scholarships to three categories of students: SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming freshmen: High school seniors or recent graduates who have been accepted to college
Undergraduate students: Students who are currently participating in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program
Graduate/professional students: Students enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program

Click on each Opportunity below to read summary, qualifications, application deadline, etc.

DFA Scholarship Opportunities Due January 2025

DFA Internship Opportunities Varies

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college.

Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million.

Scholarship Timeline

Application Live 11/1/2024
Application Deadline 1/9/2025
Supplement Deadline 1/16/2025
FFA Advisors Notification of Chapter Recipients 4/24/2025
Winner/Non Winner Notification Sent 4/24/2025
Acceptance Deadline 5/30/2025

FFA Scholarship Information and deadlines

Midwest Dairy offers four $750 scholarships to students who are from dairy farms or currently employed on a dairy farm. Applicants must be considered or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college. Former recipients of the scholarship may re-apply providing they remain eligible. Online applications must be completed by March 15, 2025 and can be found at www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/.

Please contact Stacy Dohle with any eligibility or application questions at sdohle@midwestdairy.com

Are you college bound next fall? Planning to attend graduate school to continue your education? Applying for scholarships to assist in funding your efforts can be well worth the time put into filling out the applications.

1. Where to find dairy scholarships?
The Hoard’s Dairyman list of scholarships is where I looked when I was a senior in high school. Also, check out your school or college’s department for scholarships the school gives out or knows of. The National Dairy Shrine awards scholarships for different career interests and for students entering college, in their undergraduate education, or in graduate school as well.

2. Pay attention to eligibility.
Most scholarships have specific guidelines on who can apply for them. This may include year in school, major, career interests, or an affiliation with a club or organization. Contact the scholarship coordinator if you are unsure if you are eligible.

3. Apply multiple times.
If you are not awarded a scholarship after applying, it won’t hurt to submit your application again next year! A few scholarships are renewable, so you might have to resubmit your transcripts or letter of recommendations to get the scholarship again.
By: Elise Regusci

Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. In the table below is a listing of scholarships available to youth majoring agriculture or with a dairy background.

To view a list of college scholarships click this link www.hoards.com/flex-312-College-Scholarships.html.

The Holstein Foundation launched career resources designed to provide basic knowledge in a wide range of careers relating to the dairy industry. They are ideal for use by all ages, from junior dairy project members or leaders seeking reference materials.

The mission of the career resources is to help youth find a dairy-related career path that suits them best.

“We set out to help youth understand the wide variety of career opportunities in the dairy industry,” says Holstein Foundation Programs Manager Jodi Hoynoski. “We plan to expand these resources in the future to help them get the job they want too.”

Currently, 10 careers are outlined to fit a wide variety of interests. The Holstein Foundation will continue to expand the careers profiles offered and provide more resources on things like resumes and interviews.

All career descriptions can be downloaded free of charge from the website in a PDF format. With questions, contact Kelli Dunklee at 800.952.5200, ext. 4124, or kdunklee@holstein.com. Visit http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/education/career_resources.html to download online for free.