This weekend school-age youth are showing off the animals they have been raising for months at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center during University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Washoe County 4-H Livestock Event Show.
In the months of preparation youth learn about animal husbandry as well as becoming familiar with livestock industry practices.
The competition is held at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center in the categories of steers, sheep, swine, dairy goats and market goats. The blue and red ribbon-winning students in each category will advance to the Junior Nevada Livestock Show. The event also features showmanship presentations and 4-H displays.
The Junior Nevada Livestock Show will be held May 8 through the 12, 2019, and is also held at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center where Nevada's youth will compete against each otherÂ
4-H is a U.S. based network of youth organizations who empower younger populations to reach their full potential while also encouraging youth development. The Nevada 4-H Youth Development is a program of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. These programs engage youth in "hands-on" learning where the children learn about leadership and life skills.Â
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