From the 2021 Steer Show at H C Junior Market Livestock Show
Forty pampered steers raised by youth exhibitors were entered in the 2021 show ring competition held in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena on Friday February 26, 2021. With a trained eye, the judge selected the top animals in each of seven weight classes, chose Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, and noted the best points in showmanship by the exhibitors. On Saturday, a percentage of the steers will be offered to buyers in the Sale...
HC Junior Market Livestock Show 2021, Swine Division
Intermediate Showmanship winner Brody Busby of HC 4H There were more than 60 swine validated for the 2021 show held on Friday February 26 in the Hopkins County Civic Center. The swine showing began at 11:30am. Showmanship competition by exhibitor age came first, followed by Class divisions according to weight. The Sr. Showmanship award went to Katelyn Pence of HC 4H. Katelyn’s pig project also took First in Class in the 230-235...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Broiler Show Results
Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show resumed Friday morning with the Broiler Show. The Swine, Heifer and Steer Shows continued into the evening Friday. Penelope Deterding exhibited the Grand Champion broilers at Friday’s show. Micah Flemens not only earned Senior Showmanship honors but also showed the Reserve Champion broiler Friday morning. The will be first and second during...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Goat Show Results
The Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show started with an agriculture mechanics project show and contest on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. The NETLA junior market show then got into full swing Thursday with FFA and 4-H members from across Hopkins County showing their lamb and goat projects. The afternoon began with the lamb show and concluded with the goat show which featured eight classes,...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Lamb Show Results
Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show started with an agriculture mechanics project show and contest on Tuesday, then got into full swing Thursday with FFA and 4-H members from across Hopkins County showing their lamb and goat projects. The lamb show started the show, and featured five classes, three showmanship categories and concluded with the naming of grand and reserve champions....
SSHS FFA Annie Horton’s Lamb Wins at San Antonio Show, Earns Place in SA Jr. Livestock Auction
Annie Horton with her prize lamb In a message from SSHS FFA Chapter Advisor Lindsey Arthur came this good news! On Saturday February 20th, Sulphur Springs High School Senior Annie Horton exhibited her Medium Wool Lamb in the Junior Market Show at the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo. She placed 3rd in her class and earned herself a spot in the Junior Livestock Auction that will be held on Thursday February 25th. Annie has...
NETLA Market Show Feb 23-27, 2021
What is the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project? According to Texas 4-H publication by Marty Vahlenkamp, “The experience I am sure it is different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. As I write this short article, I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is true and right on...
SSHS FFA Chapter Members in Diverse, Rewarding Projects
Welding is an exciting class for numbers of FFA students who can also earn a Welders Certificate leading to employment. Advanced welding students learn Fabrication. Mrs. Arthur’s Floral Design class during Valentine’s season 2021 From nurturing greenhouse seedlings into mature plants to artful creation of fresh floral arrangements for fundraising, FFA students do it all. From learning welding basics to designing and...
Another Record Year for the NETLA Sale of Champions, at $474,302.33!
The culmination of the ‘county livestock show’ put on each Spring for 4H and FFA students in the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show is ‘the Sale’. That’s where the high-point ag mechanics and livestock projects in each specie is placed in the sale ring and offered to the highest bidder. Long ago, Hopkins County began a strong tradition for helping youth see a reward for their efforts in raising...
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Steer, Heifer Winners
The second day of the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show concluded with steer and swine exhibitions and showmanship events. In the steer show, students entered 19 projects in six weight classes, with steer ranging from 1,035 pounds to 1,550 pounds. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Tracey Shackleford; the North Hopkins FFA member also earned the Senior Showmanship award. Shackleford entered a 1,340 pounds steer in...