membership - general

Hernando County Cattlewomen meet once monthly for business meetings with additional events throughout the month and year. 

The purpose of this organization is to educate and promote the safety and nutritional value of the beef industry to the public at large, in cooperation with the county, state and national level CattleMen and CattleWomen organizations throughout the United States as well as Florida Beef Council. The mission would include the education of the ranch lifestyle, history and the impact that ranches have had in the promotion of a healthy environment.

Applications can be mailed in or better yet, see us in person at our next meeting. 

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The Hernando County Cattlewomen (HCCW) is proud to support local youth through our Beef Project Grant Program, designed to encourage hands-on learning and growth in the beef industry. This grant helps youth expand an existing beef project or begin a new market or breeding project while building skills, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of agriculture. 

Each year, HCCW awards three $500 grants — one to a Junior (ages 8–10), one Intermediate (ages 11–13), and one Senior (ages 14–18) participant. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Youth may apply more than once and must meet eligibility requirements outlined in the application materials. 

Applications must be handwritten and hand-delivered to the Hernando-Citrus Farm Bureau Office in Brooksville by February 1. Winners will be notified by mid-March. Grant recipients are asked to attend the HCCW Awards Meeting in May and submit an end-of-year project summary.