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“4-H’ers, Families, Friends and Supporters
Continue Tradition of Livestock Projects with 24th Annual Youth Livestock Show”
The Union Parish livestock show barn was filled with excited anticipation from 4-H’ers and their families on a beautiful, cool morning, Saturday, January 6th. This is the day that the 4-H’ers, parents, grandparents and volunteer leaders have been working towards for several months, and all of that preparation is about to pay off. The Union Parish 4-H Livestock project current participation is 18 exhibitors exhibiting 53 market and breeding animals. Our continued success with livestock projects is due to the excellent leadership and tireless dedication of adult volunteer leaders, parents, grandparents, and unwavering supporters. Following are the results of the day’s shows. Champion animals and showman were selected by livestock judge Stacy Stone, but in my eyes all of these youth are champions because of their hard work and determination to “Make the Best Better”.
Market Lamb Division:
Exhibitors: Addy Seay, Joella Seay, Frankie Stephenson, Maddie Stephenson
 Jr. Champion Lamb Showman – Addy Seay
 Jr. Reserve Champion Lamb Showman – Maddie Stephenson
 Sr. Champion Lamb Showman – Joella Seay
 Sr. Reserve Champion Lamb Showman – Frankie Stephenson
 Grand Champion Market Lamb – Addy Seay
 Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Frankie Stephenson
Market Goat Division:
Exhibitors: Addy Seay, Joella Seay
 Jr. Champion Goat Showman – Addy Seay
 Sr. Champion Goat Showman – Joella Seay
 Grand Champion Market Goat – Joella Seay
 Reserve Champion Market Goat – Addy Seay

Beef Division:
Exhibitors: Zeb Ates, Laney Broussard, Kelsey Bruce, Ryan Reeder, Wyatt Watts
· Jr. Champion & Binford Family-Champion Beef Showman Memorial Award – Wyatt Watts
· Reserve Jr. Champion Beef Showman – Laney Broussard
Ø Champion Market Steer – Kelsey Bruce
Ø Reserve Champion Market Steer – Ryan Reeder
Ø Champion AOB Bull (Chimaine) – Wyatt Watts
Ø Champion Angus Heifer – Zeb Ates
Ø Champion Beefmaster Heifer – Laney Broussard
Ø Champion Commercial Beef Heifer – Wyatt Watts
Market Swine Division:
Exhibitors: Laney Broussard, Rance Broussard, Kelsey Bruce, Harm Bruce, Ryan Burch, Kason Hicks, Ryan Reeder, Brody Towns, Griffin Towns, Sawyer Towns, Wyatt Watts
· Jr. Champion Swine Showman – Wyatt Watts
· Jr. Reserve Champion Swine Showman – Laney Broussard
Ø Grand Champion Market Hog – Ryan Reeder
Ø Reserve Champion Market Hog – Kelsey Bruce
Dairy Division:
Exhibitors: Laney Broussard, Haley McCann, Collin McCann, Addy Seay, Joella Seay
· Jr. Champion Dairy Showman – Addy Seay
· Jr. Reserve Champion Showman – Laney Broussard
· Sr. Champion Dairy Showman – Joella Seay
· Sr. Reserve Champion Showman – Haley McCann
Ø Champion Holstein – Addy Seay
Ø Reserve Champion Holstein – Haley McCann
Ø Champion Jersey – Collin McCann
Ø Champion Commercial Dairy Heifer – Laney Broussard
The Union Youth Livestock Council wishes to thank the parents, grandparents and volunteers who continue to provide opportunities for youth to participate in the 4-H livestock project. Also, a very special thanks goes to Mr. Johnny & Mrs. Donna Guice for preparing the jambalaya lunch for all the exhibitors, family members & spectators. Between now and March these youth will be conducting their annual solicitation of funds to help he or she continue in the 4-H Livestock Project which will help them purchase feed and future animals. Again, with the help of dedicated local business and individuals we could not continue to positively impact this large number of youth! If you would like more information about the 4-H Livestock Program, please contact Brandon Reeder or Jason Holmes at 368-9935. It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. Submitted by, Jason E. Holmes County Agent Regional Livestock Specialist LSU AgCenter