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Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center will hold its 71st Annual Livestock
Show for youth participants, February 27-March 1, 2014 at the Maurice Edmond
Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. During the three-day event, young 4-H
and FFA members from across the state will have the opportunity to
display animals that have been showcased or have won in parish competitions.
Each year, hundreds of youth ages 7-19 vie for top prize in this contest. The prizes range from ribbons to top dollar
from the sale of champion animals.
The main contests will include hog, sheep, cattle, and
goat showmanship as well as guided tours for area schools.
The awards presentation and live auction will take place
at the arena on Saturday, February March 1, 8:30-11:30 am. Proceeds from the meat
sale go towards scholarships for participating students.
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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