Typically at this time the members of the Fillmore FFA would be preparing for the Ventura County Fair.

However with it’s cancellation for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, Fillmore High School students are preparing for a brand new opportunity.

The FFA Chapters that make up the Ventura Section decided to come together and put on the first Heritage Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This event allows FFA members from the area to have a “near normal” event in which they will show their livestock projects in market and showmanship classes.

This showcase of their projects gives the members the opportunity to show off how well they have raised and trained livestock. Differing from the typical auction the Fair holds, students are responsible for finding buyers for their products in the form of a private sale. Students have been sending letters to potential buyers sharing their livestock experiences and goals for the future in hopes to garner donations and livestock purchases.

With FUSD support, 14 students from Fillmore High School decided to raise livestock projects this spring. These students, knowing the challenges that would be in store, forged ahead to continue their education and growth. With the upcoming show students are busy with final preparations such as grooming and securing buyers for their projects. The Heritage Valley Junior Livestock Show will be held at Santa Paula High School’s brand-new school farm facilities on July 31st.

To learn more and to support the Fillmore FFA with a donation or purchase scan the QR code. Donations can also be sent to Fillmore FFA Boosters PO Box 697 Fillmore, CA 93016. For more information either FFA advisor is available at the email fillmoreffa@gmail.com