04/14/2026
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๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต
The Panhandle Cattlemenโs College (PCC) is proud to announce the Chute Side Skills Track (CST) Scholarship Program, made possible through the generous support of Lee Trailer Sales. This scholarship will provide five Florida youth ages 13โ18 with the opportunity to attend the 2026 UF/IFAS Extension Panhandle Cattlemenโs College, held October 19-21, 2026, at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Greenwood, FL.
The Chute Side Skills Track is a three-day hands-on program designed to immerse students in essential cattle handling and production practices. Participants will gain real-world experience in areas such as animal identification, blood sampling, implanting, injections, and castration. The program culminates with a capstone project where students work together to process a group of 50 head of cattle, strengthening both technical skills and teamwork.
In addition to hands-on training, scholarship recipients will earn Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification, a nationally recognized standard in cattle management. This program equips youth with the confidence, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in the cattle industry while introducing them to a network of producers and professionals who can support their future endeavors.
The scholarship is made possible through the support of Will and Michelle Thompson of Lee Trailer Sales, a family-owned business serving the Panhandle region for more than 20 years. With deep roots in the community and a strong commitment to agriculture, the Thompsons wanted to create an opportunity for youth to gain access to industry training and resources through PCC.
Scholarship Application Details:
โข Eligibility: Florida youth ages 13โ18 (must attend with an adult)
โข Application Requirements: A 500-word essay detailing current or future involvement in the cattle industry, career goals, and how participation in the Chute Side Skills Track will support those goals.
โข Deadline: September 1, 2026
โข Application Portal: https://go.ufl.edu/pccscholarship26
โข For more information about the UF/IFAS Extension Panhandle Cattlemenโs College and the CST Scholarship Program, please contact Kalyn Waters at [email protected]. Or Nick Simmons at [email protected]
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The Panhandle Cattlemenโs College provides innovative, hands-on learning opportunities for cattle producers in the Southeast. By combining research-based education with real-world application, PCC equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and network needed to succeed in todayโs evolving cattle industry.
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Founded by Will Thompson more than 20 years ago, Lee Trailer Sales has grown from three rental trailers to a full-service dealership offering trailers, tractors, mowers, and equipment repair. With over 85 years of combined staff experience, Lee Trailer Sales is dedicated to providing the tools and service customers need to get the job done.
