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Beef Cattle Projects

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Countdown to Santa Barbara County Fair
Weigh In Day
Santa Maria FFA members interested raising a Beef Cattle for Santa Barbara County Fair can find information about the project by clicking the links below or email Mrs. Powell
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Mrs. Powell 

Advisor 

Reminders & Important Dates
 
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Important Dates
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  • September – Interest Meeting
    • ​Initial meeting for all students interested in raising a livestock project.
    • Contract & Parent Meeting must be completed
  • October 3, 2025 – Payment Due
    • Animal and insurance payments must be submitted to the SMHS Business Office by this date.
  • November 2025 – Purchase Steers/Heifers
    • All steers and heifers should be selected and purchased during this month.
  • Early March 2026 – DNA Submission Due for SBCF
    •  DNA samples must be submitted for animals being entered in the SBCF
  • May 1 - YQCA Certification (email to Mrs. Powell)  â€‹
  • June 1, 2026 – SBCF Entry Deadline
    •  All official entries for the Santa Barbara County Fair must be completed and submitted.
  • July 1–13, 2026 – Fair Prep & SBCF Fair Week
    •  Mandatory preparation period and Santa Barbara County Fair Week.​
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Project Contract
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