Complete LIVESTOCK JUDGING & AGRICULTURAL CAREERS Registration Interest Form by April 30th deadline: go.ncsu.edu/madison4h-livestock
4-H Animal Science Programs
(Updated: March 28, 2025, 10:07 a.m.)
Who can participate: Youth who are rising 6th-12th grade!
Summer 2025 Season:
What we'll do:- Learn to evaluate quality livestock for production and health.
- Learn about livestock husbandry, including nutrition and feed, pasture and hay, equipment, health and disease management, and more!
- Learn about careers in the agriculture, horticulture, and livestock industry.
- Get lots of hands-on experience at local and regional farms and research stations!
Did you know? Skills you gain through livestock judging and giving reasons can prepare you for careers including veterinarian, farm manager, teacher, lawyer, researcher, presenter, healthcare worker, and more!
Livestock Judging, Skillathon, Quiz Bowl & Agricultural Career Exploration
Mondays in May, 3:30-5:00 at Madison High School
- May 5, 12, 19
Summer: Mondays & Wednesdays in June-July
- June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
- (No practice week of July 4th)
- July 7, 9, 15 (Tue), 17 (Thur), 21, 23, 28
State 4-H Livestock Judging, Skillathon, & Quiz Bowl Contests
- Travel July 30; Compete July 31-Aug 2 at NCSU Campus/Beef Unit in Raleigh
Program Requirements: Attend majority of practices and compete at state contests. We understand that summer can be a busy season with camps and vacations, but we ask that participants miss no more than 3 meetings and let us know ahead of time if they will be absent.
Cost: $20 for the summer program, plus up to $200 for Livestock Judging Contest in Raleigh, Jul 30-Aug 2 (we will try to reduce cost through sponsorships; scholarships also available).
Contact: 828-649-2411
Peyton Duckett: peyton_duckett@ncsu.edu
Misty Varnell: misty_varnell@ncsu.edu
2025 Winter-Spring (January-April) Season:
Dairy Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, and Judging
Winter Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, second and fourth weeks of the month
3:30-5:00 at Madison High School- January 27, 29
- Saturday, February 1st: Dairy Program Immersion Field Trip
- February 10, 12, 24, 26
- Dairy Skillathon & Quiz Bowl Contest: Saturday, March 1st
- March 10, 12, 24, 26
- April 2, 9
- Dairy Judging Contest: April 11th in Winston-Salem
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