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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
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

6. 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.

7. 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?

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Questions?
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