Event to be led by 4-H Livestock Ambassadors
Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu
Contact: Robert Scott, 806-775-1680, rj-scott@tamu.edu
LUBBOCK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has set the District 2 Livestock Ambassadors Steer, Swine, Lamb and Goat Showmanship/Feeding Clinic for Dec. 19 at the Texas Tech Arena in Lubbock.
Robert Scott, AgriLife Extension agent in Lubbock County, said the program will last from 10 a.m. until noon and is free to 4-H and FFA members.
Exhibitors may bring their steers, heifers, lambs, goats and swine, said Scott. For more information, contact Scott at 806-775-1680, rj-scott@tamu.edu .
“This has become a popular event for us as it will actually be led by a dozen Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors with much show ring experience themselves, which will give youth, along with their families, a chance to gain experience from older 4-H members,” Scott said.
The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program involves high school-aged 4-H members who receive in-depth instruction before serving as representatives of the agricultural industry in Texas, Scott said. They are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours service annually, and in many cases that service is centered on helping novice 4-H members with their livestock projects.
“We’ve selected 12 top ambassadors from Lubbock and surrounding counties to conduct this training,” he said. “They are all longtime 4-H members with firsthand experience on the skills necessary to successfully compete in the show ring. This is a prime opportunity for youngsters new to showing to learn from experienced youth in a hands-on setting.”
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