Superintendent: Sarah Dilley
- Register by Thursday, July 30, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office
- Contest: Sunday, Aug. 2, Noon–2 p.m. (Currency Pavilion – Arena, West Side)
Open to 4-H & FFA members. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! There will be a short orientation before the contest outlining how to fill out the judging cards and where to answer questions for those who have never judged before.
Youth may judge as individuals or teams. Teams will consist of 4 youth and 1 adult. Seven classes shall consist of 2 beef, 2 sheep, 2 swine and 1 meat goat. Classes will be decided day of contest and could consist of market and/or breeding animals. Contestants will have 12 minutes to judge each class. No reasons will be given; however, questions will be asked on 3 classes.
- Premiums: Purple $4; Blue $3; Red $2; White $0
B127940 Junior Livestock Judging — 8–10 years of age
B127941 Intermediate Livestock Judging — 11–13 years of age
B127942 Senior Livestock Judging — 14–18 years of age
STATEWIDE CONTEST: The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for 4-H members ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) who form teams to represent their county will be held at the Premier Animal Science Event on University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus on Friday, May 29. 4-H members do not need to qualify at the county contest to participate. For more information or to join a Lancaster County team, contact lancaster4h@unl.edu or 402-441-7180 by May 1.