Kipp Brown Area Livestock Agent 4-H Livestock/Meat Goats Mississippi State University Extension Service

 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

 County and local shows  District shows  State shows  Regional shows

 Judging contests  Visual presentation  Cookout  Speaking  Quiz bowls  Livestock  Horse  Meats

 Livestock  Fitting and grooming  Showmanship  Judging  Dairy  Showmanship  Judging  Horse  Showmanship  Judging

 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

 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!

 Trustworthiness  Responsibility  Respect  Citizenship  Fairness  Caring

 Courage to do the right thing  Build a good reputation  Don't deceive, cheat or steal  Be loyal  Be reliable  Be honest

 Do what you are supposed to do  Persevere — Keep on trying!  Always do your best  Use self control – Be disciplined!  Think before you act - Consider the consequences!  Be accountable for your choices

 Treat others with respect  Be tolerant of differences  Use good manners  Be considerate of others  Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone  Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

 Do your share to make your school and community better  Cooperate  Stay informed  Vote  Respect authority  Obey laws and rules  Protect the environment

 Play by the rules  Take turns and share  Be open minded  Listen to others  Don’t take advantage of others  Don’t blame others carelessly

 Be kind  Be compassionate  Express gratitude  Forgive others  Help people in need

 County Shows  Jackpot Shows  District Shows  State Shows  Regional Shows  National Shows

 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

 Only open to Junior Exhibitors  Funded by entry fees/donations  Usually held in the summer and fall months

 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

 Five Mississippi Fall Dairy Shows  Mississippi State Fair  Dixie National Junior Roundup

 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.

 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

 Premium money  County  Jackpots  District  State  Supplemental funds  County  Sale of Champions  Dixie National Roundup

 Scholarships  County  District  State

LIFE SKILLS  Confidence  Responsibility  Discipline  Friendship  Perseverance  Communication  Decision Making

The Junior Livestock Program Creates  Educated Consumers  Stronger Families  Life Long Friends  Productive Citizens  Community, State and National Leaders