Sarah Joyce, 16, Land O’ Lakes

Hi, my name is Sarah Joyce. I am from Land O’ Lakes, Florida and go to Land O’ Lakes High. I am 16 years old and in the 11th grade. I have a heifer that I will be showing in the Pasco County Fair and also the Florida State Fair. I also showed her at the Jacksonville Fair in October and received a blue ribbon for 1st place in my class.





I have been in the agriculture program since my 9th grade year and have been showing heifers at the Pasco County and Florida State fairs since then. I love being in this program because I have a lot of fun and it’s also a great experience for someone who loves animals. It takes a lot of work preparing for the fairs. I feed my heifer (Cindi-Lou) twice a day. I also have to groom her and bathe her.


From the beginning of January is when all the fun begins. I have to make sure all my fair deadlines are in, make sure my heifer stays healthy, and also have to get her looking good. I will be getting her hooves clipped, clipping her hair, and be working with her everyday so she walks good in the show ring. I love raising animals. I actually have two heifers, but one I will not be showing because of age.


I am in the Land O’ Lakes FFA, and also the Land O’ Lakes 4-H. Almost all of my time is devoted to agriculture. Whether it has to do with going to meetings, taking care of my animals, or getting ready for fair. It seems like everyday I always learn something new. I just learned how to cut warts off of my heifer last week.

My 9-year-old sister also will be showing a rabbit in the Pasco County Fair and the Florida State Fair. She is in the 4-H since she isn’t old enough to be in FFA. This is her first year showing an animal and being in the 4-H.