Basic Tips for 1st Year Junior Livestock Market Projects

Being a part of the Junior Livestock program is an exciting opportunity for 4-H and FFA members. Although raising and exhibiting an animal is a huge responsibility, the experience also offers tremendous rewards as you learn, meet new friends, and gain new knowledge and skills. This fact sheet is designed to help you know what to expect when you exhibit your market animal at your first livestock show or county fair, so you can be well prepared. Although this fact sheet may not provide all the details and guidelines for your specific county, it will help you know which questions to ask.