Victoria County Farm Bureau

09/02/2026

From the school garden to the farm—let us help your students make the connection to agriculture through our Learning From the Ground Up Garden Grant program!

We’re offering $500 grants to help schools establish or improve gardens or greenhouses. Aquaponic and hydroponic systems are eligible if they are used to teach students about food production.

The deadline for garden grant applications for public and private schools is Sept. 21. Get the details and apply: https://txfb.us/gardengrant26

The homeschool garden grant application has already closed.

08/31/2026

College students majoring in Agricultural Education and student teaching off campus in Spring 2027 are eligible to apply for our Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship. Applications are due Oct. 30.

Get the details: https://txfb.us/MBteachingscholar

08/28/2026

‼️Attention Juniors & Seniors‼️
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to participate in a board of directors?!

We are looking for a few individuals that want to participate in our ambassador program. Email [email protected] for an application

08/26/2026

We are looking for kids between the age of 9 & 20 who would like to start their own herd. 🐮 Please email [email protected] with questions or to get the application.

08/17/2026

High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H can grow their ag advocacy skills and take home prizes through the Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge.

The contest will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.

Registration closes Aug. 31.

Contest manual and registration can be found at https://txfb.us/SOFAchallenge

08/10/2026

‼️Teachers last call ‼️This is such a cool program.

📣Last call for K-12 teachers to sign up for Farm From School - Fall 2026!

This FREE program offers a virtual opportunity for students to engage with farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals to see how agriculture connects to what they’re learning in the classroom.

Texas public, private, and homeschool teachers can register.

Sign up by Wednesday, Aug. 12: https://txfb.us/farmfromschool

08/06/2026

07/26/2026

Howdy, folks! Put this on your calendar and make plans to attend our 42nd show.