2017 Calf Scramble Report System-Gilt-January
- Please answer each question to your best ability to illustrate your experience with your calf scramble project.
- Any additional materials included in your reports are encouraged and adds depth and quality. Items you may include are: photos, graphs, charts, etc.
- Each Report is due by the 20th of that respective month. The reports must be emailed to in PDF Format. The title for the email should state “Calf Scramble Report-Exhibitor Name-Month”. Ex: Calf Scramble Report-John Smith-June. Each report that is submitted before the respective monthly deadline will receive 5 points added to the overall Final Report Book score. Each report submitted after the respective monthly deadline but on or before the next Monthly Report deadline will receive 2 pointsadded to the Final Report Book score.
If you have any questions about your calf scramble project, please email or call the Livestock Office at 210-225-0575.
Calf Scramble Report System Questions-Gilt-January
Deadline: Submitted on or before January 20th
Late Deadline: NO LATE DEADLINE
Wrap Up:
- Write a brief summary of why you chose this project. Would you choose this project again?
- What would you do differently in the future when raising another livestock project?
- What have been the most valuable lessons or skills that you gained from this project?
- Explain in detail your future plans for this project.
- Discuss the positive and negative aspects of participating in the calf scramble program.
- How has this project helped you in the understanding and promotion of agriculture?
- Do you plan to pursue a career or future involvement in agriculture? If no, please explain; if yes please answer the following: Did this project influence you decision? What role will you have in agriculture?
- What would you like the sponsor of your Calf Scramble project to know?
- Are there any new ideas or changes we could make to the Calf Scramble Program? Please let us know.
- Did you meet any of your goals? If so, what helped you attain those? If not, what were some obstacles that might have prevented you reaching your goals?
These questions will be asked each month:
- What workshops, camps, local shows, fairs, and major shows have you attended this month?
- Has anything interesting happened this month with your project? If so, tell us about it.
- Have you had any interaction with your Donor? If so, tell us about it.
- Give a cost analysis of all feed and feed additives, equipment, and animal care purchased this month (November 1-January 10). (expenses, revenue, etc.- Table examples on following pages, feel free to add and edit to best represent your project.)
SAMPLE COST ANALYSIS(November 1st- January 10th)
- EXPENSES – PROJECT INVESTMENT
REGISTERED NAME OR I.D. # / SPECIE / BREED / SEX / DATE OF BIRTH / PURCHASE PRICE
/ / / $
TOTAL PROJECT(S) INVESTMENT: / $
AVERAGE INVESTMENT PER PROJECT: / $
Complete the following summary for the Calf Scramble Project(s) purchased. Those exhibitors who purchase multiple Scramble projects, with the allocated Calf Scramble funds, must keep records on all livestock purchased. Animals should be designated in this report by the animal’s registered name (if the animal does not have a registered name, use the registration number). This name/number should be used throughout the management period for record keeping purposes.(Only fill this section out if you purchased your project in this time frame.)
- EXPENSES - EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT
- PURCHASED NEW
All equipment used for your Calf Scramble project must be inventoried and accounted for. Any new items purchased should be listed with the purchase price. Scan and upload a copy of all receipts to submit with the Monthly Reports.
DATE PURCHASED / ITEM DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL COST- EXPENSES – FEED INVESTMENT
Adequate records must be maintained for all feed, grain, protein supplement, minerals, etc. purchased. Scan and upload a copy of all receipts to submit with the Monthly Reports. Receipts should include:
Purchaser’s name
Feed dealer
Purchase date
Description of feed or feed ingredients purchased
Quantity purchased
Price per pound or unit
Total cost
DATE / FEED TYPE / LBS. PURCHASED / PRICE PER LB./UNIT / COST- EXPENSES - ANIMAL HEALTH
Vaccinations, de-worming, health papers, tattooing, A.I. services, medications, and hoof trimming are examples to include. Scan and upload a copy of all receipts to submit with the Monthly Reports. Receipts should include:
Name and address of exhibitor and animal health dealer or veterinarian
Date of purchase and/or service
Description of supplies and/or services
Quantity purchased
Price per unit
Total cost
DATE / DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY / COST- EXPENSES – ADDITIONAL COSTS
Additional expenses would include Stock Show entry fees, grooming materials, etc. Scan and upload a copy of all receipts to submit with the Monthly Reports. Receipts should include:
Name and address of exhibitor and organization or business payment was issued
Date of purchase and/or service
Description of supplies and/or services
Quantity purchased
Total cost
DATE / DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY / COST- INCOME - REVENUE GENERATED FROM PROJECT
It is important to understand the value of your project by maintaining accurate records of how much money your project may generate. List any instances where you received a return on your calf scramble project. Examples of income from your project are premium money, sale of offspring, embryo sales, etc.:
DATE / DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY/ PLACINGS / INCOME- MONTHLY SUMMARY
PROJECT SUMMARY / RESULTS
Number of Animals Purchased / Head
Date Purchased
Number of workshops, camps, local shows, fairs, and major shows attended
Ownership Duration / Days
Average Daily Hours spent on project / Hrs./day
Total Hours Spent on Project / Hours
MONTHLY EXPENSE
Total Project Investment / $
Equipment Investment- Purchased New / $
Feed Investment / $
Animal Health / $
Additional Costs / $
Labor Value ($7.25 X Total Hours Spent on Project) / $
MONTHLY INCOME
Revenue Generated / $
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSE
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME
TOTAL GAIN/LOSS
- FINAL SUMMARY
PROJECT SUMMARY / RESULTS
Number of Animals Purchased / Head
Date Purchased
Number of workshops, camps, local shows, fairs, and major shows attended
Ownership Duration / Days
Average Daily Hours spent on project / Hrs./day
Total Hours Spent on Project / Hours
Equipment Investment- Previously Owned / $
TOTAL EXPENSE
Total Project Investment / $
Equipment Investment- Purchased New / $
Feed Investment / $
Animal Health / $
Additional Costs / $
Labor Value ($7.25 X Total Hours Spent on Project) / $
TOTAL INCOME
Revenue Generated / $
TOTAL EXPENSE
TOTAL INCOME
FINAL GAIN/LOSS