We work with fairs and judging contests throughout the state, including the Arkansas State Fair. Sheep Conference is conducted each year for youth, parents, county faculty, and FFA Advisors. This conference is cosponsored by the Arkansas Sheep Council. Specialist works with county Extension agents in conducting county and district programs on market lamb selection, management, nutrition, sheering and showmanship. Horse Conference is conducted in March for 4-H youth, volunteer leaders, parents and county faculty on horse health, training, nutrition, selection and safety.
Specialist works with county agents in conducting county programs on horse care and training.
Work with these groups also includes swine competitive activities involving county fairs, district fairs and the swine shows at the state fair. The market hog show at the state fair has grown from less than 100 head in the early to mid-eighties to 1,200 to 1,300 head in 1995 and 1996. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The mention of any commercial product in this web site does not imply its endorsement by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service over other products not named nor does the omission imply that they are not satisfactory.