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Market Turkey Project

Countdown to Santa Barbara County Fair
Weigh In Day
Santa Maria FFA members raising a turkey for the Santa Barbara County Fair can find information about the project by clicking the links below.  For more information about raising a market turkey please contact your Agriculture Teacher
Important Dates
January
  • 1/29/2026 - Turkey Project Interest Meeting at Lunch in Room 511​

 

February 

  • 2/6/2026 - Application Due
  • 2/10/2026 - Exhibitor List Posted
  • 2/13/2026 - Contract Due
  • 2/20/2026 - Payment Due
  • 2/27/2026 - Turkey Project Workday​
 
March​
  • 3/17/2026 - Turkey Project Meeting at Lunch in Room 511
 
April
  • 4/1/2026 - Turkey Project Meeting at Lunch in Room 511
  • Turkey Chicks Arrive
 
May
  • 5/1/2026 - YQCA Certification Due​
  • 5/1/2026 - SBCF Entries Due
 
June​
  • ​Showmanship Practice
 
July​
  • Wash Turkeys at SMHS
  • Turkey Haul-ins/Inspection/Weigh-in
  • Turkey Show (Marketing)
  • Turkey Show (Showmanship)
  • Small Livestock Auction
  • Buyer Thank You Card Due
  • SBCF Clean-up Day​
Resources
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