Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center will hold its 70th Annual Livestock
Show for youth participants, February 28-March 2, 2013 at the Maurice Edmond
Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. During the three-day event, young farmers and
ranchers from across the state will have the opportunity to display animals
that have been showcased or have won in parish competitions. To this end, the
Southern University Ag Center's Vice-Chancellor for Extension, Gina E. Eubanks
and the Livestock Show Manager, Christie Monroe have shared some information
on the history of the show. Click
here to watch Dr. Eubanks’ video and here
for Mrs. Monroe’s.
The purposes of
the show are to stimulate a greater interest in increasing the production of
livestock among farmers in Louisiana; serve as a basis for improving breeding
practices for livestock; create interest in producing livestock products as
business enterprises; assist in developing a better spirit of cooperative
effort among rural and urban residents; and provide an opportunity for youth to
develop ownership and leadership skills.
For further information, please contact Christie Monroe
at Christie_monroe@suagcenter.com
or 225-771-4350.
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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