Johnston County Youth Livestock

It's that time of year again. Our 2025 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale Registration has been open and the deadline to sign up is fast approaching. Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bb-8WQZLB1Io9575C8HR0OwpCbS0qBy_uZ6BNTdmnjw/edit
If you have any questions feel free to call our office at 919-989-5380.

We are making 4-H t-shirts! Let's show our JoCo 4-H spirit! There are 3 color options! Orders yours today at the link below.
Order Here: go.ncsu.edu/jocotshirtorder

If you have any questions, please email Meredith Wood at [email protected]!

Hey folks! Go look at the County Government website and scroll through the banner pictures. You may see someone you recognize!

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To read this month's Livestock Newsletter, click here: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/09-24-livestock-news/

Final entries are due today!

The Livestock Fencing Workshop is next Tuesday evening! Don't forget to sign up if you're interested in learning more about fence technologies, types of fences, fence construction, and more.
We'll be having beef roast with rice and vegetables and Oreo dirt cake for dessert from Old Store Cafe!
Come enjoy the food, fellowship and learning more about the livestock industry. Sign up by this Friday so we'll have a headcount for the caterer, and just bring your $15 to the meeting, cash or check.

Fencing Workshop The Johnston County Cattlemen's Association is hosting a Fencing Workshop on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30 pm. From Pasture Management Systems, Inc. we will have guest speakers David Hill, President and Vince Love, Customer Service Rep here teaching about livestock fencing technologies, equipm...

If you're interested in learning about livestock fencing technologies, equipment, supplies, and methods, come join us.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ovsaLm6mM6SMsrMin_XFwmweM-qPCevIRKufpRtUVsA/edit

Do you love taking pictures and capturing every moment?! Then here is the contest for you! ENTRIES ARE DUE BY AUG. 12TH!

Read more information at: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/.../4-h-photo-contest-rules/

Please Submit your Photo(s) to us here (information about contest is located in this form as well): https://forms.gle/Y8tqDHw2iEmZux2YA

Age categories are based on the age as of Jan. 1st, 2024.

PS: Must be enrolled in 4-H Online. For more information, contact Kaena Prince at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding! Pleas stay safe!

In this week's State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Johnston County had 18 participants across the three age divisions. Among the results were:
* First place Senior Team of McKenzie Thompson, Hattie Jo Powell, Anna Wells and Lucy Formisani (2140 to 2139 over a talented Stokes/Rockingham County team- congratulations to them on a strong finish!) This team was also First in Meat Goats and Second in Sheep and Oral Reasons.
*Senior Overall Standings- Anna Wells 10th; Aliceanna Vitellaro 13th; Hattie Jo Powell 15th; McKenzie Thompson 18th; and Lucy Formisani 20th.
* First Place Intermediate Team of Macon Parker, Cody Formisani, Lexi Barbour and Tenley Barbour. This team was also First in Oral Reasons, Meat Goats and Sheep, as well as third in Cattle and Swine.
*Intermediate Overall Standings- Cody Formisani 2nd; Rian Hill 5th, Lexi Barbour 8th, Macon Parker 11th, Tenley Babour 12th, and Olivia Hodges 16th. Cody Formisani was the high individual in Oral Reasons.
Junior Standings- Ben Church 12th overall and 3rd in Sheep. Carson Norris 15th overall, 5th in Oral Reasons and 10th in Cattle. Will Church 11th in Swine and 13th in Meat Goats.

Be aware this is postponed to Sunday Aug 11 at 3pm!

To read this month's Livestock Newsletter, click here: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/07-24-livestock-news/

To read this month's Livestock News letter, click the link: https://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/05-24-Livestock-News.pdf?fwd=no

**Beef Cattle Program Survey**
The Johnston County Cattlemen's Association, in partnership with Cooperative Extension, wishes to learn more about the preferences of Johnston County beef cattle producers in regards to meetings, field days, and workshops. To that end, a fairly brief google form is available for those who wish to participate. The survey is anonymous and should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

The survey is available at: https://forms.gle/Epy6a5mponmhYUqY7

Agriculture camps available at UMO this summer. Check them out!

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SAE INSTITUTE WILL CLOSE THIS FRIDAY! Be sure to apply so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!!

It’s time to register for the summer camps! We’ve got 3 exciting camps this summer! Poultry Primer Camp June 11-13 (overnight option now available!), Ag & Biotech Camp June 18-20, and NC TTFC SAE Institute (overnight residential camp- open to advisors as well) July 8-12! Please note: NCTTFC SAE Institute is the only camp that is also offered to advisors this year!
Registration closes May 17, so be sure to get your applications submitted soon!
https://apply.umo.edu/portal/sabs_summer
Come hang out with us at UMO this summer!

Here’s the information for getting lambs, goats and hogs nominated for the state fair!

❗️❗️❗️Nomination Information for Jr Ewe, Jr Market Lambs, Jr Gilts, Jr Market Barrows, Jr Does, and Jr Market Goats❗️❗️❗️Process will begin May 15th ❗️❗️❗️

Our JoCo Jr Chicken Show was held Saturday, with 27 young people showing 35 hens and roosters. It was a fun time seeing all the interesting birds and the smiles of the exhibitors. Be looking for word about next year's show!

Good evening folks! Just thought I'd share some neat UAV photos one of our agents captured during the Show & Sale. This is a neat perspective.

Our JoCo Jr. Chicken Show is May 11, and there's still time to sign up! Hens or roosters of laying breeds can be shown, and there will be showmanship classes also. Check the flyer for more information, and visit go.ncsu.edu/jocohen to sign up before May 6.

Check out what's in store for our Johnston County 2024 Dairy Heifer Project! If you would like to register to attend our interest meeting on May 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

Click the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc08E85m2G_xQnNo4Hh2NnljWepKyfGMLAPyiLrY2Xc9zIELw/viewform

Hey folks! Here’s a nice article about the show and sale this year.

Youth Livestock Show & Sale offers lessons, rewards - Restoration NewsMedia SMITHFIELD — Dan Wells, the county’s Extension livestock agent, has long worked with young people taking part in the Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale. “Youth working with livestock projects gain a lot of valuable life skills, like responsibility, sportsmanship and work ethic,” he ...

We want to say thank you to everyone that came out last week and participated in the skillathon! Also, a huge thank you to Shannon Burns for leading this effort.

Congratulations!

Cloverbuds:
Charlie McKnight
Katie Jordan

Juniors:
1st Katie McKnight
2nd Edynn Tew
3rd Breighan Petit
4th Avalyn Tew
5th River Ford
6th Griffon Trafford

Intermediate:
1st Ellie McKnight
2nd Abbie McKnight
3rd Macon Parker
4th Zade Jennings
5th Reygan Tew

Seniors:
1 st Meghan Richardson
2nd Peyton Ford
3rd Kennedy Lee
4th Kayleigh Bowles
5th Rylan Tew
6th Sophia Edwards
7th Hannah Oberman
8th Allyson O’Connell
9th Anna Grace Moore
10th Ashley Morgan