Youth Programs
An investment in agricultural education is truly an investment in the future.
MFA is committed to cultivating the next crop of farm leaders by supporting 4-H, FFA and other educational activities that encourage youth participation in agriculture.
Empowering youth to achieve their educational goals
The MFA Foundation sows seeds of progress
Special Horse Organization Winner (SHOW)
Turn empty feed bags into cash
Horse owners and exhibitors can earn money for their non-profit club through the MFA Incorporated Special Horse Organization Winner’s (SHOW) program.
Mon-profit equine breed associations and horse clubs are eligible for the program. Simply register your organization with MFA Incorporated and submit proof-of-purchase seals found on the back of MFA Easykeeper, Suprema or Exceltra horse feed bags. The registered organization can earn 25¢ for each seal collected from members, friends and family. Feed tags are not accepted. For bulk feed purchases, submit the original customer copy of the delivery tickets. All funds from SHOW must be used for events that specifically benefit the horse industry.
If you have questions about SHOW or want to enroll, call 573-876-5244 or e-mail chenke@mfa-inc.com.
MFA 4-H Saddle Award
Celebrating excellence in equine projects
The MFA Saddle Award is a great opportunity for currently enrolled 4-H members, ages 14-18, to share what they have learned in the 4-H Horse Program for a chance to be awarded a beautifully crafted saddle for their personal use. The winner of the saddle demonstrates knowledge and skills in horsemanship and horse science, the ability to share knowledge and skills with other members and the commitment to improving his or her community. The award is presented each year at the 4-H/FFA State Horse Show at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia.
Eligible youth may apply online starting April 1. Application deadline is July 1. Guidelines and a link to apply are on the 4-H website at http://bit.ly/MFAsaddleaward.
Bring home a win, win again!
MFA Project Premium Program
Raising livestock projects means early mornings, late nights and long hours, but it also teaches life skills and valuable lessons that will set young people up for success in the future. That’s why MFA takes pride in rewarding agricultural youth who work hard and achieve success with their show animals through our Project Premium Program. Special incentives are available for using MFA feeds with your show animals. Bring home a win in the show ring, and you’ll win again with financial rewards from MFA’s Feed Division and your local MFA feed supplier.
Project premiums are $50 for a steer, beef heifer or dairy heifer and $20 for a market hog, market lamb, goat or bucket calf. To participate, animals must be fed a qualifying MFA feed product from weigh-in, and it must be fed at recommended amounts throughout the project. The animal’s initial weight, ending weight and other information must be verified by the group leader and submitted to your local MFA feed supplier.
This program is designed to help 4-H and FFA members not only through a little extra cash, but also by giving them a more involved experience with their project, resulting in a sense of pride, responsibility and financial investment.
Livestock exhibitors who are interested in the program should visit their local MFA store to sign the paperwork required to get the premium and see what it has to offer. Forms and guidelines can also be downloaded here:
Livestock exhibitors who are interested in the program should visit their local MFA store to sign the paperwork required to get the premium and see what it has to offer. Forms and guidelines can also be downloaded here:
Links to Program Entry Forms:
Qualifying feeds for the Livestock Project Premium Program
Cattle Charge, TrendSetter, Full Throttle, Ring Leader Shield Show Ration w/flakes, Super Beef 40,Super Beef 55-30, Steer Supplement 32, Beef Supplement 40, Natural 36, Cadence, Blu Ribbon Sweet feed, Heifer Show Ration and other complete MFA beef feeds
22-20 Milk Replacer, AAA Milk Replacer, Cow’s Match Milk Replacer, Stand Out Dairy Calf Starter,Cattle Charge, TrendSetter, Turbo, Heartland and Super Cow
Evolution and Ring Leader Show Feeds
Show Lamb, Sheep Supplement 34, Sheep Starter/Grower, and Sheep Charge
Superb Show Goat Ration, Ring Leader Show Goat, MFA Goat Ration
ASK US ANY QUESTIONS
If you have a question related to a career at MFA, send us a message here. We will direct it to the appropriate expert and get you an answer. If you have specific questions about product availability or pricing at your MFA retail store, contact your MFA representative or use our Store Locator to find information for the location nearest you.