The 77th annual 4-H/FFA Fredericksburg Area Youth Livestock Show and Sale is set to take place May 2-3, at Farm Credit Pavilion at The Meadow Event Park (13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047). Please enter using Gate 6.
Ninety-three youth from Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King & Queen, King George, Northumberland, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Richmond and Westmoreland Counties will be competing in this event that showcases their livestock projects. One hundred eightyone animals are nominated to be shown. Species shown include hogs, goats, lamb, and beef animals. The public is invited to attend this event in support of local youth.
The show will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 1:30pm on Friday, May 2, followed by conformation classes beginning at 2 p.m. On Saturday, May 3, showmanship classes begin at 8:00am beginning with swine. After the conformation and showmanship competition events, the auction will take place on Saturday beginning with a Presale Welcome and Awards and Show Dedication at 4:30 p.m. Youth have the option to sell their animals at this auction. Community members and businesses bid on animals with the funds going to the individual who raised each animal.
Prior to the auction event, participants, buyers and the community are invited to a BBQ dinner starting at 3 p.m. at the same location. Tickets to the BBQ can be purchased during the show or at the door.
This event also includes a Stockman’s contest and a Poster Contest. The Stockman’s Contest is a written test that evaluates youth knowledge of animal care, meat cuts, feed identification, tools and breed identifications. The Agriscience Research Poster Contest is an opportunity for youth interested in scientific principles and emerging technologies in the agricultural industry and will feature agriscience projects that represent original scientific research. Participants have the opportunity to win ribbons and prize money for their efforts in all of the competitions.
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. For more information about Virginia FFA, please visit https://www.vaffa.org/.
4-H is the youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension that emphasizes the concept of “learn by doing.” 4-Hers are encouraged to “Make the best better” in all aspects of their life. For information on how to become involved in 4-H, contact your local Extension Office.
To find the office for your county, visit http://ext. vt.edu.
Loading Comments