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The 4-H Livestock project allows youth to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on learning opportunities. Participants gain independent responsibility, knowledge of production agriculture, and science through their projects. Youth can participate in the following project areas:
Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, 2026 - Shreveport, LA
Terrebonne Parish Livestock Show: Date and Location TBA
District: January 27-January 30, 2027 - Location: Tentative: St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington
LSU AgCenter State Show: Dates TBA - Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA
2027 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Possession/validation deadlines:
August 14, 2026
Steers
November 9, 2026
Market Lamb, Sheep (Breeding and Commercial)
Market Goat, Goat (Breeding and Commercial)
Beef (Breeding and Commercial Heifer)
Dairy (Breeding and Commercial Heifer)
Exhibition Poultry
November 16, 2026: Miniature Cattle
December 1, 2026: Market Hogs, Swine (Breeding & Commercial)
Any 4th– 12th grade 4-H member wanting to participate in the 4-H Horse Program must contact Mrs. Cherie at 985-873-6495 or croger@agcenter.lsu.edu by March 1, 2027. Information about the District, State, and other open horse shows will be sent to those members who contact Mrs. Cherie.
Possession date for horses is April 1, 2026. If you participated in the horse program in the past and plan to participate again this year, please contact Mrs. Cherie to let her know you will participate again this year.
Southeast District Horse Show is typically held in mid-June in Amite, LA. The state horse show is held in early July in Deridder, LA.
