It all kicked off Friday with fanfare and excitment. More than 9,000 young people will show their animals over the three-week run of the stock show. Hundreds of juniors competed for prizes in goats Friday, on the first day of the stock show. Interest in goats is growing in Texas and across America.
Ranchers say they're often easier and cheaper than cattle to raise.
And juniors say they're loving pets. Well, because they're really cute. Many of the children who show go on to pursue agriculture in college to become the ranchers of tomorrow. All Rights Reserved.