Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu
Contacts: Robert Scott, 806-775-1740, rj-scott@tamu.edu
Wade Howard, 806-561-4562, wade.howard@ag.tamu.edu
LUBBOCK – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has set the District 2 Livestock Ambassadors Steer, Swine, Lamb and Goat Showmanship Clinic for Dec. 17 at the Texas Tech Animal Science Facility Arena in Lubbock.
The arena is located at 1248 Indiana Ave.
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 806-775-1740, rj-scott@tamu.edu or Wade Howard, AgriLife Extension agent in Lynn County, at 806-561-4562, wade.howard@ag.tamu.edu.
“This event led by Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors has become a very popular event,” Scott said. “All the ambassadors have a lot of show ring experience themselves, which will give youth and their families a chance to gain experience from older 4-H members. This system has worked very well for us.”
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. Each ambassador is required to complete a minimum of 40 hours service annually. And in many cases that service centers on helping novice 4-H members with their livestock projects.
“We’ve selected 12 top young livestock exhibitors from Lubbock and surrounding counties as our teaching mentors,” he said. “They are all longtime 4-H/FFA members with firsthand experience and 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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