In April of 2022, FFA and 4-H members began their poultry projects specifically to participate in the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. The 2022 Chattooga County Poultry Project is showcasing two different breeds again this year; the hardy Red Star and the vigorous hybrid Black Star.

Each of these breeds are noted for excellent brown egg production and dual-purpose use. Each student received 8 three day old chicks to raise, was required to keep records, and attend a workshop on how to select their best three for judging. The student’s selected birds will be judged on August 27th, at 4:00 pm. Pens of three hens will be auctioned off at 7:00 pm with all of the proceeds going to the student. Cages will be provided for you to take your chickens home in.

Having a livestock project promotes responsibility, self motivation, responsible record keeping and agricultural education. The community is asked to come support our 4-H and FFA students of Chattooga County by purchasing their chickens.

Those interested in bidding should arrive at the Ag Building by 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 27th to receive a bid number.  Poultry judging starts at 4 PM and the awards will be announced at 6:30 PM prior to the auction at 7 PM.

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair would like to say thank you to Mr. Yarbrough’s 8th grade Chattooga County’s FFA Basic Ag Class students who built cages for the buyers to take their chickens home in.