The time for entering Stockshows and contests is nearing! I want to put some information out there to encourage more of our 4-H families to get involved in these events. Texas is known world wide for our outstanding stockshow systems because they of the support they generate for our youth through education and scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in trying out any of the activities below, please let me know as soon as possible so we can get your entered and get you the information you will need to get prepared. I have also linked each of the contests so that you can find more information about them, including rules, study materials, and dates.
2019 Fort Worth Stock Show Heifer Superintendent Beef Challenge- Open to senior 4-H members who have shown for 2 or more years at the Fort Worth Stock Show, Includes an Educational Information Challenge and and Sales Talk---- $50,000 in Scholarships given annually at a minimum Equine IQ Contest- Open to all ages of 4-H members, $40,000 Scholarships given annually at a minimum- Contest includes questions, identification, and a speech in the senior division Calf Scramble- Open to 4-H members born between 2001 and 2005, Kids who catch are awarded $500 towards the purchase of a show heifer Junior Horse Judging Contest- Team of 4 or Individuals can compete Goat Judging Contest- Team of 4 or Individuals can compete Meat Judging Contest-Team of 4 or Individuals can compete Range and Pasture Plant ID Contest- Team of 4 or Individuals can compete Wildlife Contest- Team of 4 or Individuals can compete The above judging contests also offer lots of awards and prizes San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Horse Skillathon-The Horse Skillathon is an innovative contest designed for students to showcase their knowledge of horses and the horse industry. Contestants apply their book knowledge during a written exam and then perform tasks at hands-on stations. Finally, during a speech round they demonstrate their ability to communicate knowledge of industry issues. The Horse Skillathon is an exciting way for horse enthused students to demonstrate their talents and horse knowledge in a competitive event. Calf Scramble- 4-H members can compete to when money that will go towards buying a show calf for next year-- Money can be combined with the winnings from other scrambles Texas Agriculture Video Challenge- share Texas Agriculture through your eyes Agricultural Public Speaking- Use your voice to speak for Texas Agriculture Agricultural Science Fair- Satisfy your curiosity with a science project Ag Robotics Contest- Test your Contruction and Coding Abilities Beef Skillathon- Demonstrate your knowledge and skill related to the beef industry Food Challenge- Modeled after competitions like Chopped and the Iron Chef Junior Juding Contest- Juding Contests includ the following: Floriculture, Dairy Judging, Wool Juding, Meat Juding, Wildlife Recreation and Management Contest, Consumer Decision Making, Poultry Judging, Horse Juding, Livestock Judging Landscaping Challenge- Students will be tested on their landscape design skills and knowledge of plants, plant pests and diseases. The Landscape Challenge will culminate with a final round of landscaping plots on the grounds which will be an attraction for the general public during the entire Stock Show & Rodeo. Landscaping Skillathon- This hands-on and interactive competition challenges exhibitors regarding their knowledge of landscape design concepts. Elements will include a written exam, identification stations, and skill stations on topics such as plant identification, fertilizer information, landscape design, and insect and disease identification. Meat Science Skillathon- The Meat Science Skillathon is a hands-on and interactive competition that challenges contestants regarding their knowledge of meat science and BBQ concepts. Sheep Skillathon- Contestants will be challenged with questions, skill stations, and a public speaking component encompassing various facets of the sheep industry. This contest is not only designed for those exhibitors who exhibit sheep projects, but also those students who simply have a strong interest in the sheep industry. Swine Skillathon- Contestants will be challenged with questions, skill stations, and a public speaking component encompassing various facets of the swine industry. This contest is not only designed for those exhibitors who exhibit swine projects, but also those students who simply have a strong interest in the swine industry. The Junior Shoot Out- The Junior Shoot-Out offers qualifying Texas 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to compete in shotgun shooting sports for scholarships and prizes. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble- Students compete to earn $1750 to go towards the purchase of a calf project, this money can be combined with the winnings of other scrambles. Agricultural Science Fair- Students study the application of agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises. Categories a student may enter include: Animal Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power/Structural/Technical Systems, and Social Systems. Ag Robotics- The Ag Robotics Contest is designed to allow members to demonstrate their robotics, engineering and problem-solving skills. From a set of challenges, six revealed prior to the contest and two revealed at the contest, and within an allotted amount of time, teams of three to six members build, program, and test their robot. Teams then attempt to earn points by completing as many challenges as possible. Beef Quiz Bowl Contest- In this tournament-style contest, teams are tested on their overall knowledge on beef cattle production, including nutrition, reproduction, and cuts of beef. Each state can enter up to three teams in the competition. Judging Contests- Dairy Judging, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Nursery Landscape, Meat Judging, Poultry Judging, Range and Pasture Plant Identification, Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Wool Judging Poster Contest- Projects in the 4-H and FFA Poster Contest focus on the conservation or enhancement of Texas wildlife habitat affecting multiple species or the preservation or enhancement of a particular Texas wildlife species. Tractor Technician- Start your engines! Teams race against the clock to locate and correct five deliberately placed malfunctions in diesel-fueled tractors. Each team is given two minutes to review a service work order and 25 minutes to complete the task. If successful, a designated driver then starts the tractor and drives it around a predetermined course.
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