Page 29 - January 2025 Parker Co. 4-H Connection

4-H LIVESTOCK

January 7th @ 6PM @ the Extension Office - Fort Worth Heifer Exhibitor Stall Set Up Meeting
January 11th - PCLIA Steer Tag- In/Major Steer Declaration (see PCLIA for times and the tag order and

declaration link)
January 14th @6PM @ the Extension Office - Fort Worth Steer Exhibitor Stall Set Up Meeting
January 31st - PCLIA Turkey Order Deadline (see PCLIA for the turkey order link)
June 2-6, 2025 - Parker County Livestock Show

Major 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.