Georgia Junior Livestock Shows

03/12/2026

An investment in the future!!!

03/10/2026

Congratulations to the UGA Meat Dawgs!

03/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to all our generous sponsors for this year’s Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. This event would not be possible without their support!

03/05/2026

Great opportunity to support Georgia FFA members through the Georgia FFA Alumni Association!

‼️ We still have a few spots open for each shoot! ‼️

Join us March 11th for our Pheasant Shoot fundraiser at McCrainie Quail Plantation!

Two shoots available (9:30 AM & 1:00 PM), lunch included, $350 per shooter. All proceeds support GA FFA members. Limited to 24 spots per shoot (48 spots total) — register soon!

This is a fantastic opportunity to support Georgia FFA members while enjoying a day of great shooting!

Sign up at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/georgiaffaalumnipheasanthunt/event/2026gaffaalumniandsupporterspheasantshoot/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQVUaVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhZkJrdk1tMU1qb0ZHS0h5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmUfJJWmKMolW9I3GVSy6lrrWWovjTCkP-63He7K4qlI-3gpVefS68QeeB2Q_aem_yQ8FOh9TjSPVZDA1IkhOAA

03/05/2026

Save the date and apply for the Purina Scholarship between March 18 and April 16!

03/02/2026

The Georgia Junior Livestock Foundation Showmanship Point Circuit for the 2025-26 show season is now open. The contest runs April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Winners will be announced during the 2026 GJLF Expo set for Dec. 9-12, 2026, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.

The GJLF Showmanship Point Circuit for the 2024-25 show season is now closed. Winners will be announced during the 2025 GJLF Expo set for Dec. 10-13, 2025, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.

03/02/2026

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Top Hand Stockmanship & Stewardship Top Hand Stockmanship and Stewardship Contest! We also updated our website with complete schedule, locations, and registration form to help your team plan ahead.

This hands-on contest gives youth (8th–12th grade) the chance to build and demonstrate real-world cattle handling, decision-making, and stewardship skills that reflect industry standards.
Plus, this year’s state champions will earn the opportunity to represent Georgia at the National Youth Cattle Working Contest in Kentucky this fall!

A special thank you to the Georgia Beef Commission and the Georgia Cattlemen's Association for their continued support of the contest!

Register by 4/10 at ugabeef.com/tophand for your chance to compete!

03/02/2026

2026-2027 State Show Judge Nominations are open. All nominations must be submitted through Ag teachers and Agents.

If you have suggestions for judges or any other questions/suggestions, please submit them through local Ag Teachers or Agents by March 16, 2026.

State Show rules, judge nominations, and suggestions/concerns will be reviewed by Livestock Ad Hoc Committee members.

Dylan Davis | UGA Animal Science | dylan.davis@uga.edu
Carole Knight | Georgia 4-H | clh@uga.edu
Ben Lastly | Georgia FFA | blastly@uga.edu

02/28/2026

Here’s the full agenda for the 2026 Summit. See you next Friday!

Registration is still open at:

https://register.extension.uga.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1502898

02/28/2026

Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavillion. Cookeville, TN
Friday April 3, 2026 - 3 ABGA Shows
Saturday April 4, 2026 at 12pm - Boer Goat Sale.
Offering ABGA Show Quality Boer Goats- Colored and Traditional.

02/28/2026

Mark your calendars and bring your trailer! We will have private treaty does and wethers priced and ready to go!