Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
9 a.m. - Pick up judging packets
10 a.m. - Contest begins

MSU Pavilion
4301 Farm Ln
Lansing, MI 48910

In the state livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills. This contest will include both individual and team competition.

Divisions:

• 4-H Juniors
  • Ages 8-13 as of January 1
• 4-H Seniors
  • Ages 14-19 as of January 1
• FFA Junior High
  • Recently completed 7th or 8th grade
• FFA High School
  • Recently completed grades 9-12
• MLE
  • Ages 8-21 as of January 1 and not a member of 4-H or FFA 
• Cloverbuds
  • Age 7 as of January 1, non-competitive

COST: $20 per contestant
**This fee allows contestants to compete in both the 4-H and FFA division if eligible.
Cloverbuds can participate free of charge.
Cancellations after June 10 will not be refunded.

Registrations with incorrect or incomplete information will not be accepted. 
Entries must be submitted by June 10, 2024. Every individual that will be judging must have a complete registration.
New in 2024: No late entries will be accepted.

For scoring purposes, coaches must also complete this form for each team they are entering: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k9H7h759efNvGS

Note: the date of this contest is no longer in conjunction with Michigan Livestock Expo (MLE), but participation in the contest will still count as an educational experience for the Premier Stockman Award.

Please review the Contest Rules and Entry Information before starting your registration for full details. Contestants and coaches are responsible for reading and adhering to the rules.