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Youth Projects

4-H offers many opportunities for youth to show and raise livestock. Information and guides to raising livestock can be found on the LSU AgCenter website and through the Livestock Show Office.

Livestock Project Information
Rabbit Project Guidelines
A brief description of the tasks one should undertake when raising rabbits for show.

Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show
Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.
Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects
The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects.

Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners
Group shot of market animal winners from livestock show

Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep.
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Exceptional Youth Rewarded For Demonstrated Knowledge, Skill, Abilities
Premier exhibitor winners - group photo
Six exceptional Louisiana teen-agers were recognized Saturday (Feb. 18) for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities when they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Now in its ninth year, the premier exhibitor program recognizes 4-H and FFA members who may or may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science.
Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show
Boy in hat with brush
4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals.
Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes
Bailey Richard
Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock.