Youth Livestock Program Update K-State Research & Extension Hilary Hawkins Youth Livestock Program Coordinator November 18, 2014

Youth Livestock Program Overview Jr. Producer Days Nominations Discovery Days K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Horse and Livestock Judging Camps Bob Hines Swine Classic Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Kansas Junior Livestock Show Kansas State Fair

Junior Producer Days January- April One-day educational event held in Manhattan, KS Even years= Sheep & Cattle/ Odd years= Swine & Goats Swine: February 28, 2015 Goats: March 28, 2015 Hands on learning, guest speakers, break out sessions Selection, nutrition, care and showmanship All ages welcome Youth AND adults must register Registration and more details can be found online

Discovery Days May 26-29, 2015 Held in Manhattan, KS Series of classes offered to help gain interest in different areas of Animal Science More information can be found on the state 4-H website

Nomination Process May-July Step 1: Animals eligible for KJLS or KSF will need an EID ear tag placed in the ear of the animal BY THE AGENT -Tags are purchased by the ext. office from Dave Kehler (Butler Co.) Step 2: Exhibitors will fill out the declaration/nomination paperwork -Print from www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu Step 3: Exhibitors will pull a DNA sample from the animal and place it in the DNA envelope (DO NOT CUT THE HAIR) -Envelopes are purchased by the ext. office from State 4-H

Nomination Process (Cont.) Step 4: Exhibitors will have their agent sign declaration/ nomination paperwork Step 5: Exhibitors will mail their completed declaration, nomination, DNA, and check to have processed by K-State -Certified mail is suggested Step 6: K-State will process these nominations and post weekly updates online regarding complete/incomplete nominations. During this process there are also letters sent out to the families stating whether the nomination is compete/ incomplete.

Nomination Process (Cont.) REMINDER: A livestock nomination is NOT an entry for Kansas Junior Livestock Show or Kansas State Fair. Exhibitors must submit an entry for each of these shows once they have received a notice from K-State that their nomination has been processed and is complete. $20 one time/ year incompletion fee if paperwork needs to be returned for any reason Questions on the Nomination Process?

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy June Held in Manhattan, KS Coordinated by Sharon Breiner Goal: To further develop young leaders within the livestock industry through an engaging summer experience New for 2015: Two sessions of 20 high school age participants Opened up to youth across the country, not just Kansas Farm/ Company tours, K-State tours, and Current event presentations

Judging Camps June Held in Manhattan, KS Horse Judging Camp (2 Sessions) Coordinated by Tasha Dove and the K-State Horse Judging Team Livestock Judging Camp (3 Sessions) Coordinated by Chris Mullinix and the K-State Livestock Judging Team More information can be found on the website

Bob Hines Swine Classic July Held at the Riley County Fairgrounds 4-H age youth allowed to participate Prospect and Market Hog Shows Includes Showmanship, Educational workshops, and presentations by industry leaders

Kansas State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes August Held in Manhattan, KS 2-day event consisting of Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Skill-a-thon, and Quiz Bowl contests Winners of each contest move on to the national competitions

Kansas Junior Livestock Show New for 2015: Date: August 21-23 Show has moved to Hutchinson, KS (State Fair Grounds) Kansas State Fair Date: September 11-20, 2015 Show held in Hutchinson, KS

Questions? hbhawkins@ksu.edu (785)532-1264 www.YouthLivestock.ksu.edu