Rozeboom said team members don't have to go into livestock careers to benefit. They carry the skills they learn into other areas of their lives. Johnson is more than enthusiastic about judging programs. I've seen kids decide on a career because of their involvement with judging events. 4-H judging participants compete for local and county honors, state and national trips, awards and scholarships.
College judging teams compete for scholarships, trips and awards.
This gives young people opportunities they may never have otherwise. Get involved locally Most counties begin forming many judging teams in early spring. The county extension office or 4-H leader can provide further information on joining a judging team.