Kipp Brown
Area Livestock Agent
4-H Livestock/Meat Goats
Mississippi State University
Extension Service
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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
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County and local shows
District shows
State shows
Regional shows
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Judging contests
Visual presentation
Cookout
Speaking
Quiz bowls
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Livestock
Horse
Meats
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Livestock
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Dairy
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Fitting and grooming
Showmanship
Judging
Showmanship
Judging
Horse
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Showmanship
Judging
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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
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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!
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County Shows
Jackpot Shows
District Shows
State Shows
Regional Shows
National Shows
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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
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Only open to Junior Exhibitors
Funded by entry
fees/donations
Usually held in
the summer and
fall months
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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
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Five Mississippi Fall Dairy Shows
Mississippi State Fair
Dixie National Junior
Roundup
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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.
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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
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Premium money
County
 Jackpots
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 State
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Supplemental funds
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County
Sale of Champions
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Dixie National Roundup
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Scholarships
County
 District
 State
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LIFE SKILLS
Confidence
Responsibility
Discipline
Friendship
Perseverance
Communication
Decision Making
The Junior Livestock Program Creates
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Educated Consumers
Stronger Families
Life Long Friends
Productive Citizens
Community, State
and National
Leaders