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Student Reflects How Livestock Judging Shaped Life and Education
Student Reflects How Livestock Judging Shaped Life and Education

The best day of his judging career, only four points shy of a 50-year-old record, will be how John Reaves of Spring, Texas, remembers being named high individual at the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest.

Education
Youth Win Big in National 4-H Livestock Contests in Louisville
Youth Win Big in National 4-H Livestock Contests in Louisville

A large crowd gathered for the 4-H Livestock Contests results at the North American International Livestock Exposition on Nov. 15 in Louisville, Ky. Here are the winners in livestock judging, skillathon and quiz bowl.

Jennifer Shike
Ag Policy
New Bill Excuses Illinois Youth from School Absence to Attend 4-H and FFA Events
New Bill Excuses Illinois Youth from School Absence to Attend 4-H and FFA Events

Just in time for school to start, in the midst of the Illinois State Fair, students across the state will no longer be penalized for participating in a 4-H or FFA event.

Jennifer Shike
Education
National 4-H Unveils Plans for Its $50 Million Donation
National 4-H Unveils Plans for Its $50 Million Donation

After six months of “extensive” input from industry leaders, the council has decided, over the course of the next five years, $10 million will be dedicated to workforce and program development plans.

Jenna Hoffman
Industry
Nashville Singer and Pig Farmer Release Anthem for Ag
Nashville Singer and Pig Farmer Release Anthem for Ag

Jesse Heimer set out to produce a song and music video that embodies what stock show families live, breathe and dream. Over time, Heimer's plan grew into an anthem that all of agriculture can appreciate.

Jennifer Shike