IFA is proud to support our local youth through the following programs:
- Young Producers: Assists 4-H, FFA and other association and youth clubs with any animal feeding project. Learn More
- Platinum Show Power Feed Awards: Supports youth exhibitors who raise and show livestock in FFA and 4-H exhibitions. Learn More & Apply
- IFA Scholarships: Helps support selected senior FFA members (in good standing with the Utah State FFA Association) with continuing education beyond high school. Learn More & Download Application
YOUNG PRODUCERS
Young Producers is designed to assist 4-H, FFA and other associations and youth clubs with any animal feeding project. Bagged feed relating to this project qualifies for a 10% rebate at the conclusion of your animal project in the form of an IFA gift card or a 10% discount on your feed at the time of purchase. The program will vary from store to store based on location. See your local IFA Country Store manager for full details.
Projects can range from a full breeding program to competitive showing. It might also be as basic as caring for animals as approved by your local IFA Country Store manager. He or she can provide you with basic feeding, care and nutrition information for most animal species. We encourage Young Producers to learn all they can by talking with local farmers, ranchers and veterinarians. It’s also beneficial to join any related organization, association or club, such as 4-H and FFA.
WHO CAN JOIN
Youth between the ages of 8 and 18 – who raise an animal and practice care for showing, competing or breeding purposes – are eligible to be Young Producers. Participants can look forward to a customized cap, incentive discount vouchers and a membership card that allows certain privileges throughout the year – not to mention the rewards that come with raising and caring for your own animals.
HOW TO JOIN
- Register at your local IFA Country Store for the Young Producer Program.
- Upon registration, you’ll receive the following items: Young Producer hat, discount vouchers and a personalized Young Producer membership card.
PLATINUM SHOW POWER FEED AWARDS
Intermountain Farmers Association is proud to support youth exhibitors who participate in the Platinum Show Power Feed Awards Program for FFA and 4-H Club exhibitions.
| Livestock Project Calculation Worksheet | Pearson Square Worksheet |
RULES:
- Exhibitors must have fed their livestock qualifying IFA Platinum Show feed products for at least 90 days prior to the show.
- Awards are given to Market Grand Champion and Market Reserve Grand Champion animals.
- Applications must be submitted within 45 days from the date of the show.
- Exhibitors are eligible to win one time per show class, per species exhibited.
AWARDS:
| STEERS | STATE, REGIONAL SHOWS | LOCAL COUNTY FAIRS |
| Grand Champion | $100 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$100 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| Reserve Grand Champion | $100 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$100 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| HOGS | STATE, REGIONAL SHOWS | LOCAL COUNTY FAIRS |
| Grand Champion | $75 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$75 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| Reserve Grand Champion | $75 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$75 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| LAMBS | STATE, REGIONAL SHOWS | LOCAL COUNTY FAIRS |
| Grand Champion | $50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| Reserve Grand Champion | $50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| GOATS | STATE, REGIONAL SHOWS | LOCAL COUNTY FAIRS |
| Grand Champion | $50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
| Reserve Grand Champion | $50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
$50 IFA Gift Card IFA Platinum Jacket |
IFA Utah FFA Association Scholarships
In order to be considered for the Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) Scholarships, applicants must be bona fide FFA members in good standing with the Utah State FFA Association, must be in their senior year of high school at the time of applying, and must submit a typed or computer generated application. IFA may specify additional rules at any time.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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- Complete the IFA Scholarship Application and include an up-to date copy of your Official Agricultural Education Record Book, two letters of recommendation, a transcript of high school credits, and a high quality photograph of yourself.
Download Scholarship Application
- All applications and required accompanying materials must be received by the State FFA Executive Secretary by February 15 (postmarked). Any application without all of the required information will be declined until is is supplied.
- Applicants must be present to be interviewed by an IFA representative at the State Convention. IFA may choose to interview all applicants or select any number of applicants to interview based on the written applications.
RECOGNITION
The scholarship award winners will be presented with a check or letter of credit for $1,500 at a state convention session. Scholarship recipient must be in Official Dress to appear on the stage.
ADDITIONAL FFA AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Utah FFA Association is proud to offer several awards to individual students, chapters, and supporting adults. Visit the Utah FFA Association to find more information and an application for each award.