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Kipp Brown
Area Livestock Agent
4-H Livestock/Meat Goats
Mississippi State University
Extension Service
Showing livestock
Showing horses
Contests
Clinics
Market
steers
Commercial
heifers
Registered
breeding
cattle
Dairy cattle
Dairy
goats
Market lambs
Market goats
Commercial
meat does
Market swine
County and local shows
District shows
State shows
Regional shows
Judging contests
Visual presentation
Cookout
Speaking
Quiz bowls
Livestock
Horse
Meats
Livestock
Dairy
Fitting and grooming
Showmanship
Judging
Showmanship
Judging
Horse
Showmanship
Judging
Teach young people how to feed, care for, fit
and show their animals
Develop an appreciation for the livestock
industry
Encourage family involvement
Provide an opportunity
for personal growth
and development of the
young person
Improve decision-making skills
Increase public speaking ability
Improve evaluation skills
Enhance confidence
Meet people
Have fun
The Junior Livestock Program Teaches
Life Skills and Strengthens Families!
County Shows
Jackpot Shows
District Shows
State Shows
Regional Shows
National Shows
Limited to 4-H members
from the same county
Most are funded by
donations from
countybusiness
and supporters
Usually held in the
spring of the year
Only open to Junior Exhibitors
Funded by entry
fees/donations
Usually held in
the summer and
fall months
Only open to junior livestock
exhibitors in the show district
Funded by the legislature
Held in late January
Five livestock show
districts in the state
Five Mississippi Fall Dairy Shows
Mississippi State Fair
Dixie National Junior
Roundup
Open to Junior exhibitors
Typically from a geographic area of
the county
May be a qualifying
show to a Junior
National Show
with a breed assn.
Open to 4-H and FFA exhibitors
from anywhere in the country
Pays premiums and offers a sale to
the champions
Instant prestige
and respect
Premium money
County
Jackpots
District
State
Supplemental funds
County
Sale of Champions
Dixie National Roundup
Scholarships
County
District
State
LIFE SKILLS
Confidence
Responsibility
Discipline
Friendship
Perseverance
Communication
Decision Making
The Junior Livestock Program Creates
Educated Consumers
Stronger Families
Life Long Friends
Productive Citizens
Community, State
and National
Leaders