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.

This project allows livestock exhibitors to learn more about their species. 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 articulate and confident speakers, 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 experiences is needed. This is open to all 4-H members. Workouts begin at 6 p.m. Youth and parents are welcome to attend all, but not required.

These workouts are also very valuable to showmen as well. Youth can learn more about what the judge expects out of each species in the show ring.

· June 5 cattle·Chad and Shannon Younge,1231 Hickory Ave., Wellman

· June 12 sheep · Duane and Pat Sprouse, 402 N Iowa Ave., Keota

· June 26 hogs · Shane and Kathleen Brinning, 2264 Ginkgo Ave., Keota

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

· July 20 Livestock Judging Contest, 12:30 p.m. at the Washington County Fair. Check-in at the main show ring.

For more information, please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811.