《Facts about IFAA》.pdfVIP

IOWA FOUNDATION for AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT Facts about IFAA IFAA is a non-profit organization comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agricultural project members to pursue ag-related careers. IFAA manages the annual Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions and the impressive Winner’s Circle Scholarship and Awards program. The IFAA was reorganized in 1988, since that time . . . • More than 395 agricultural industry leaders have volunteered more than 277,000 hours participating on the IFAA Board of Directors and as Associates. • Over 1,742 Winner’s Circle Scholarships have been awarded to Iowa young people totaling more than $2,266,825. • 378 Sale of Champions exhibitors have sold their livestock totaling $4,572,250. • 1,198 Performance and Carcass Awards have been handed out totaling $275,800. • More than 4,500 individuals and companies have sponsored Iowa’s 4-H and FFA youth through contributions to IFAA. • That’s a total of $7,114,875 raised to support the future of Iowa’s 4-H and FFA youth. The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) sponsors the following awards at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. 4-H Division: • Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer will receive $1,000 from the Sale of Champions/Winner’s Circle. • Reserve Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer will receive $1,000 from the Sale of Champions/Winner’s Circle and Polk County Cattlemen’s Association. • Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer will receive $500 Kent Habeger Memorial Award from the Sale of Champions/Winner’s Circle and the Habeger Show Stock - Burt. • Champion 4-H Beef of Merit High Cutability Grid Market Carcass – Window A in