The Dixie Jr. Livestock Program is a fun, hands-on project that will teach you many skills and help you gain a respect for our agricultural industry. From this experience, youth can learn responsibility, money management, service, animal husbandry, and a good work ethic.
The Dixie Junior Livestock Show will be held Here in Washington County April 22-24, 2010. This is a free event to the public who wish to watch. For those interested in participating you must:
- Join 4-H or participate in High School FFA.
- Purchase a Lamb, Hog, or Steer and have them tagged by January 9th (for steers) or January 23rd for the others.
- Registration is due at the Extension Office by 5:00 pm, January 15th. Fees are as follows:
$10 per youth (4-H fee - [FFA members handle their own]) Checks payable to “Washington County 4-H”.
$10 per animal (entry fee) Checks payable to “Dixie Jr. Livestock Show”.
- Late registration can occur up to the last tagging date, with the addition of a $25 fee.
- Tagging Dates:
January 9th - Blakes Feed Lot - ALL STEERS - Only tagging date
for Steers. Hogs and Lambs can also invited.
January 16th - Diamond Valley & Hurricane - Hogs and Lambs
January 23rd - Blakes Feed Lot - Hogs and Lambs
August 11-14, 2010
- Chickens
- Rabbits
- Goats
- Sheep
- Others events to come . . .
The Washington County Fair Livestock Show is a program that encourages the people of all ages to become more involved and informed about animals and the livestock industry. Special focus is put on the education of youth, using the animal project as a tool to teach not only animal husbandry, but work ethic, responsibility, presentation skills and much more. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Youth are encouraged to associate 4-H and FFA to learn more and work with other youth and knowledgeable mentors to improve their skills.
The Show this year will be held August 11-14, 2010 (During the County Fair), out at the fair grounds. More informations and rules can be found here.