Page 30 - April 2025 Parker Co. 4-H Connection

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March 31st - PCLIA Weatherford Validation alternative 5PM-7PM, Weatherford Ag Barn (see PCLIA News)
April 1st - PCLIA Aledo Validation alternative 4PM-6PM, Aledo Ag Barn (see PCLIA News)
April 2nd - PCLIA Brock Validation alternative 4PM-6PM, Brock Ag Barn (see PCLIA News)

April 2nd - PCLIA Poolville Validation alternative 4PM-6PM, Poolville Ag Barn (see PCLIA News)
April 3rd - PCLIA Springtown Validation alternative 4PM-6PM, Springtown Ag Barn (see PCLIA News)
April 5th - PCLIA Official Validation 8AM-Noon at the PCLIA Show Grounds
April 7th - 25-26 Major Stock Show Lamb, Goat, Heifer and Steer Early Tag Order Deadline by Noon
April 24th - 2025 Fall Major Swine Early Tag Order Deadline
May 3rd - PCLIA Market Rabbit Tag-In 7AM-9AM at the PCLIA Show Grounds

June 2-6, 2025 - Parker County Livestock Show

Stock show exhibitors, make sure you are taking time to review the premium books for the shows you
have entered. We’re heading into stock show season and “I didn’t know” won’t get you very far with a
stock show official. Everything you need to know is found in the respective stock show premium book.

This section is dedicated to our hooved livestock species. Our Ag Agent and Project Leaders across the county

can offer some guidance and suggestions for you in this area, but there are not regularly scheduled project
meetings. You need to consider livestock more of an independent project. There is not a 4-H project barn to
house livestock projects nor is there a 4-H project trailer to transport livestock. Both would be the responsibility
of the exhibitor. If you have never shown livestock, our recommendation is to experience county show twice,
prior to venturing into the major stock show realm. Pardon the pun, but major stock shows are an entirely

different animal and can swallow newbies whole. If you’re wanting to pursue a livestock project, give our Ag
Agent, Charlie Martin, a call (817) 598-6172, prior to the purchase of any livestock, and he can tell you the good,
the bad and the ugly. Please note, there may be age requirements at shows. It is the responsibility of the
exhibitor to review the rules of the show to make sure their age is eligible. Of course, you may always contact
our office and we can also go over age requirements.