Anyone interested in showing cattle next fall can get a big head
start this July. The University of Georgia Extension Service is
sponsoring a four-day, four-night, hands-on cattle care workshop
to get exhibitors ready for next season.
The 2001 4-H and FFA Beef School will be July 15-19 at the
Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. It will be conducted in
conjunction with the 2001 Junior Beef Futurity July 19-21 at the
Agricenter. Participants will be able to stay over and practice
their new skills at the exhibition.
The beef school will cover all aspects of raising and showing
club calves, including bed making, hair care and washing,
equipment care, judging, showmanship and what to take to a
show.
Youths with all experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Participants will receive instruction specific to the amount of
experience they have.
BYO Steer or Heifer
Because of the hands-on nature of the beef school, participants
are required to bring a steer or heifer. The calf can be owned or
borrowed, a prospect for the upcoming show season or a calf that
already has been shown.
The registration deadline is June 4. The $190 cost will cover
lodging for four days, all meals and board for the participant’s
calf. Agents, teachers or other adults can register for $140.
For more information, call Laura Perry Johnson at
(229) 386-3407 or Fred Rayfield at (229) 386-3428.
