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4-H Horse Demo Tips 4-H/FFA Replacement Beef Heifer Development Contest
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4-H Youth: Livestock
The junior livestock program is a unique opportunity to use live animals to develop the youth. The main objectives of the program deal with the young person, not the animal. Youth do learn something about agriculture and livestock production and develop an appreciation for the livestock industry, but the main objectives are to teach life skills and help youth become productive citizens of our society. The experience of youth owning and working with animals, being responsible for their care, health, and growth, and exhibiting them in a competitive environment is a tremendous character building process. Annually more than 7,000 youth participate in the major animal science projects of beef, dairy, sheep, swine, horse, dairy goats, meat goats, and meat science. In addition to the animal project work, related activities such as judging (horse, livestock, dairy and goat), meat judging and identification, premier exhibitor program, meats bowl, horse bowl, horse photography, horse art, horse hippology, horse public speaking, dairy bowl, and dairy products judging are included as part of the 4-H Animal Science Program and contribute to the personal development of youth. Major junior livestock shows are the five district shows (Verona, Batesville, Greenwood, Jackson, and Hattiesburg) held in late January and early February, the Dixie National Junior Round-up held in February, and the Mississippi State Fair held in October. Also, many counties hold county, area, and jackpot livestock shows throughout the year. The Grand Finale of the Dixie National Junior Round-Up is the Sale of Junior Champions. Approximately thirty-five to thirty-eight champion animals are sold to the highest bidders at this prestigious auction. Forty-one thousand, seven hundred dollars in scholarships are also presented to deserving exhibitors, which are sponsored by the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions Promotion Committee, the Dixie National Boosters Club, and the Mississippi Junior Sheep Producers. For additional information on 4-H please visit this site: 4-H Youth Development
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat
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PublicationsMSUcares 4-H Youth Publications
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