MHS Ag Department Newsletter
In This Issue
- Strawberry Fundraiser
- National FFA Week
- Teacher Breakfast
- Gift of Blue Interest Form
- Horticulture Valentine's Day Rose Sale
- AG Day Mandatory Meeting
- AG Day
- Sign Up for FFA Competitions and Events
- Regional Competition - Ag Mech, Extemporaneous Public Speaking & Creed
- Regional Competition - Prepared Public Speaking & Job Interview
- Upcoming State Competitions
- Turtle Race Committee & Volunteer Sign Up
- Regional Leadership Field Trip
- Day in Annapolis
- SAVE THE DATE - Middletown FFA Banquet 2024
- Chapter Officer Applications
- Student Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
- FFA Alumni Meetings
- Upcoming Dates
Strawberry Fundraiser
Strawberries are sold by the flat, ½ flat, and quart. Prices for each are listed below. When filling out the order blank, be sure to mark the correct variety and price for each customer. **Please collect the money in advance if at all possible. It is much easier if things are paid for in advance.**
You, the salesperson, are responsible for arranging to deliver the fruit to your customers or having the customers pick up the fruit from the high school agriculture shop. Without some unforeseen delay, the fruit will be available for pick up the week of February 26th - March 1, 2024.
Orders are due by Friday, February 9th. Please keep track of your sales on your strawberry sale form. Sales can also be submitted online by using the google form.
Fruit Prices for 2024 are:
Full Flat ½ Flat 1 Quart
Strawberries……………………………….$26.00 $16.00 $6.00..
Please see an advisor to pick up a paper copy form or utilize the digital order form by using the link below.
Gift of Blue
Are you interested in getting your own FFA jacket? If you plan to get involved and compete in an event this spring, you will need a jacket. Maryland FFA offers jackets to 3 members of each chapter through the gift of blue program. We will choose 3 members from Middletown based on interest. Please complete the interest form below by February 9th.
Want to Show at The Great Frederick Fair
Active FFA members are eligible to show at The Great Frederick Fair in September. To be eligible to show students must turn in their record book by May 8th, turn in registration papers by the specified due dates, complete animal husbandry quality assurance, attend weigh ins and fair meetings as needed.
AH&QA program: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ahqa/
Must complete the Quality Assurance by July 25th, this is required to show
Check out the Fair Youth Exhibitor Website for more information: https://thegreatfrederickfair.com/the-great-frederick-fair/participate-in-the-great-frederick-fair/2021-youth-4-h-ffa-show-sale-frequently-asked-questions/
USDA Ag Discovery Program, FREE Program for this Summer!
AgDiscovery is a free summer outreach program to help teenagers explore careers in agricultural sciences.
As an AgDiscovery student, you’ll live on a college campus for 2–4 weeks and learn from university professors and USDA experts—plant and animal scientists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, administrative professionals, and others. You’ll gain hands-on experience through labs, workshops, and field trips; participate in character- and team-building activities; and join in many other fun and educational events. It’s a unique chance to get a first-hand look at the many exciting career paths in agriculture
Applications are Due by March 31st at 11:59pm
