BLINN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES OPENS REGISTRATION FOR 25TH ANNUAL AG MECHANICS SHOW

  

High school FFA chapters and county 4-H clubs from across Texas are invited to register for the highly anticipated 25th Blinn College Ag Mechanics Show, set to take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the W.J. “Bill” Rankin Agricultural Complex on the Brenham Campus.

Early registration runs through April 4 via judgingcard.com, with separate forms for the show’s cutting, welding, and project entries. Late registration will be available April 5-11. Additionally, 4-H members can email rocksann.marburger@blinn.edu for registration information.

“We are committed to making the 25th anniversary show the best one yet,” said Ben Burroughs, Ag Mechanics Professor and superintendent of the event since 2019. “This year, we’re taking things to the next level with new contests and expanded spaces. We’ve added more spots to the welding and cutting contests and opened up additional welding entries on April 22. We’re excited to see what the students bring this year.”

This year, welding enthusiasts will have two chances to compete. The welding contest on Tuesday, April 22, will run from 2-7 p.m. with 20 spots available, while the main contest on April 23 will offer 60 more slots, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Schools may register up to five students; once registered, changes will not be allowed.

The popular cutting contest also has expanded, now accommodating up to 100 participants, with the competition beginning at 1:30 p.m. on April 23. Contestants will vie for top honors as they show off precision and technique in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

In addition to the competitive events, the Ag Mechanics Show will feature an array of student projects. Visitors can expect to see everything from custom-built machinery and livestock equipment to expertly crafted barbecue pits, picnic tables, furniture, and reconditioned tractors. These projects highlight the impressive skills and creativity of the next generation of Texas agriculturalists.

“Every year, these students raise the bar, and we can’t wait to see the level of craftsmanship they bring to the 25th anniversary show,” Burroughs said.

The schedule kicks off with early project move-in on April 22 from noon to 8 p.m., with all projects required to be in place by 9:30 a.m. on April 23. Judging starts at 10 a.m., and the doors open to the public for viewing—making it the perfect opportunity for the community to witness the innovation and talent of young Texas ag mechanics.

Blinn’s Agricultural Sciences Program offers a variety of courses leading to Associate of Science in Agriculture and Associate of Science in Agricultural Business degrees. Courses include several concentrating on ag mechanics, such as power units and construction.

The College also sponsors an Agricultural Mechanics Club that allows students to work on projects in a state-of-the-art facility and an Ag Club that is open to members majoring in an ag-related field. The Ag Club focuses on various areas of agriculture and allows students to explore specific interests, including ag mechanics, animal science, plant science, wildlife, and ag business.

For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/agricultural-sciences.

(Story courtesy Blinn Information)