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About the Livestock Project

The 4-H Livestock project allows youth to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on learning opportunities. Participants gain independent responsibility, knowledge of production agriculture, and science through their projects. Youth can participate in the following project areas:

Upcoming Shows

State Fair of Louisiana: October 28 - November 17, 2024

District: January 29 -February 1, 2025 - Gonzales, LA - South Central District Show; January 30 - February 1, 2025 - Covington, LA - Southeast District Show

LSU AgCenter State Show: February 11-18, 2025 - Gonzales, LA

LSU AgCenter State Rabbit Show: March 1, 2025

Livestock Interest Form

Are you or your child interested in participating in the 4-H Livestock Project this upcoming 4-H Year (2024-25)? Complete the online interest form to be added to the communication list, so you have all the necessary information.

Interest Form

Upcoming Livestock Deadlines

  • August 16, 2024: Validation for steers
  • November 11, 2024: Validation for commercial heifers, market lambs, commercial ewes, market goats, and commercial does
  • November 11, 2024: Possession for breeding beef, sheep, goat, dairy, and exhibition poultry
  • November 18, 2024: Possession for mini cattle
  • November 22, 2024: Broiler Chick Orders Due
  • December 2, 2024: Validation for market and commercial hog
  • December 2, 2024: Possession for breeding swine
  • January 2, 2025: Pick up Broiler Chicks

All rules, schedules, and forms pertaining to all LSU AgCenter-sponsored livestock shows can be found by pressing the button below.

LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Information

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