4-H Livestock judging workouts set

Washington County 4-H has had both state and national level success in the livestock judging project area. All 4-H?ers are invited to be a part of this project for one or all of the practice sessions.

This project allows livestock exhibitors to learn more about each of the large animal species or to become more of an expert in the species they show. It?s a great place for beginning showmen to meet others who show. It?s a great project for 4-H?ers who live in town and aren?t able to show livestock but want to work with them and learn more about it.

Participants gain many life skills through judging. They learn to understand livestock body structure, be an articulate and confident speaker, work with a team, make decisions, and defend decisions with reasons.

Livestock judging workouts have been set on the following dates, at the following locations. All 4-H and FFA members interested in livestock judging are encouraged to attend. No prior experience is needed. This is open to all 4-H members. Workouts begin at 5 p.m. Youth and parents are welcome to attend all, but not required.

June 11 cattle·Chad and Shannon Younge,1231 Hickory Ave, Wellman

June 18 heifers · Tim and Heather Marek, 2659 170th St, Riverside

June 25 swine · Shane and Kathleen Brinning, 2264 Ginkgo Ave, Keota

July 2 swine, cattle, sheep · Jayme and Angie Sieren, 1235 210th St, Keota

July 10 sheep · Ted and Wendy Greiner, 25514 330th Street, Keota

July 17 Livestock Judging Contest, 12:30 p.m. at the Washington County Fair. Check-in at the main show ring.