Special Livestock Opportunties

Junior Beef Roundup

4-H and FFA members from South Carolina and surrounding states come together to compete in this two day event. There are multiple breed shows, market classes and, for SC youth, the Cattleman's Contest, Sales Presentation Contest, and Essay Contest which are components of the scholarship awards presented throughout the Roundup.

South Carolina State Fair (SCSF)

The SCSF is the largest agricultural exposition in the state of South Carolina. During the twelve days of the fair, youth compete for scholarships, premiums and ribbons by exhibiting beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and rabbits, as well as participating in showmanship classes.  For more information, check out the SCSF website.

Livestock Judging

Livestock Judging challenges youth to develop a special vocabulary and knowledge of livestock anatomy and function, to correctly place animals, and verbally defend their decisions. This event teaches youth observation, organization, and verbal skills which are critical to their development.

Spring Dairy Show and Judging Contest

During the Spring Dairy Show, 4-H and FFA members from South Carolina and surrounding states come together to compete in multiple dairy classes. The state 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest is also held at this time.

State Dairy Foods Judging Contest

Dairy foods judging challenges youth to develop a specific knowledge and vocabulary base used in evaluating and correctly placing dairy products and then verbally defending their decisions. The event teaches youth observation, organization and verbal skills which are critical to their development.

State 4-H Livestock Symposium

This leader symposium provides an opportunity in professional development for livestock program volunteers. Educational topics evolve from requests and needs. The symposium also provides an occasion for leaders to network and be updated on program rule changes.

State 4-H Dairy Heifer Project

The dairy heifer project is an extended 4-H animal science project in which the 4-H youth purchases a 6-month old registered dairy heifer (Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey). The youth will care for and exhibit the heifer for approximately 18 months. The animal is then auctioned at the South Carolina State Fair.

State 4-H Wether Goat Project

This market project is one in which youth receive their wether goats through a lottery system consisting of pre-selected grade animals. At the end of the project, these animals are sold as market animals at the final show.

2009 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project Show Schedule

State 4-H Barrow Project

The barrow project is a market project in which interested youth purchase a feeder pig weighing 50 pounds and then raise and exhibit their animals. At the end of the project, the animals are sold as market animals weighing 260 pounds. Project Registration Form (Word 43 kB)