Judging Livestock

Henry County to Start Livestock Judging Project

 

What are the characteristics to look for in a prize food animal that yields the best products for our table? Or are you interested in gaining skills to select your market animal to exhibit at the fair? Learn to evaluate animals, judge them like a pro and justify your decision. Henry County 4-H and FFA members will soon begin training to do just that. 

This project, though started for these two groups, will be open to any youth in the area wanting to participate. According to Henry County 4-H Assistant Christy Hicks, this project, “increases critical thinking and public speaking skills in addition to teaching the basics of livestock judging.” Meetings will be held the third Saturday of each month at the Henry County Fairgrounds from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. For more information please contact Doug Sutthoff at (660)885-4892 or Marnie Bellamy at (660)477-3382.