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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Cooperative Extension has announced the establishment of the Virginia Junior Livestock Expo that will be held Oct. 11 through Oct. 14 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg.
This event will serve as the culminating activity for youth livestock projects and will replace the junior livestock show activities that were previously held annually at the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell.
In 2011, 445 young people exhibited more than 940 animals during the fair.
“Virginia has a long history of strong youth livestock programs and events. Having an event that allows youth from across the commonwealth to come together to benefit from the educational process that youth livestock programs offer is extremely important,” said Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension. “We look forward to the opportunity to provide leadership to this activity and work closely with youth, parents, leaders, volunteers and supporters.”
The Virginia Junior Livestock Expo will be open to all Virginia 4-H and FFA members and will offer market and breeding shows for beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats, as well as a stockman’s contest.
Show details and entry forms will be posted on the Virginia Cooperative Extension website as they become available.
For more information regarding the Virginia Livestock Expo and sponsorship opportunities, contact Paige Pratt, youth livestock Extension specialist, at 540-231-4732.
