Youth Livestock Shows and Activities Span States

Youth agricultural competitions and family activities took place at fairs and events across several states. At Ohio’s Highland County Fair, Hillsboro FFA member Makayla Wilder won multiple llama awards, including senior obstacle course champion and overall outstanding intermediate exhibitor; Great Oaks FFA members placed in rabbit and poultry events, with Rooney Wical earning grand champion in market rabbits. In Alabama, A.J. Belden won overall grand champion Jersey and grand champion Premier Exhibitor at the Alabama National Fair’s Youth Dairy Show, along with junior showmanship honors. Louisiana 4-H members prepared for the State Fair’s Nov. 4 junior livestock sale, and the Pensacola Interstate Fair hosted a Youth & FFA Steer Show. Oklahoma City’s Stockyard Stampede Kids Corral offered agriculture-themed activities, while the International Lineman’s Rodeo included family activities alongside its showcase of lineworkers’ skills.