Lee County Beef Program

Lee County Beef Program Lee County Beef Program is made up of FFA students and 4-Hers in Lee County who are completing steer and heifer projects.

The Lee County Beef Program assists young adults in completing steer and heifer projects. The program allows participants to learn responsibility, economics, and importance of beef production. Participants select calves in the fall of each year. Members halterbreak, feed, and care for their animals until show. Lee County Beef Program holds a show every April for its members and encourages members

to show at others such as the Bristol Steer and Heifer Show. Steer projects are sold and slaughtered at a USDA Grade facility participating in the Bristol Steer and Heifer Show- Carcass Competition. Heifers are returned home to herds for future production.

We like to congratulate Abby Middleton and Aiden Copeland on their accomplishments at the Bristol Meat Judging Contest! ...
05/18/2026

We like to congratulate Abby Middleton and Aiden Copeland on their accomplishments at the Bristol Meat Judging Contest! This year was the first year that the Bristol Meat Judging Contest was held. Youth judged beef carcasses and ribeye steaks. Youth also had to identify 20 different cuts of meat from beef, pork, and lamb. Abby Middleton won Highest Individual for the Junior Division! Aiden Copeland placed 5th Highest Individual for the Senior Division.

Congratulations to Addison and Aiden Copeland! Addison Copeland won Grand Campion Carcass at the 82nd Bristol Carcass ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Addison and Aiden Copeland! Addison Copeland won Grand Campion Carcass at the 82nd Bristol Carcass Show with her steer that weighed 1445 lbs at the Bristol Show on May 1st. The steer competed in the Dairy Finished Class and placed 2nd. Her steer graded Prime – for quality grade. Aiden Copeland won Reserve Grand Campion Carcass with his steer that won that won the Dairy Finished Class. His steer graded Choice + and weighed 1705 lbs at the Bristol Show on May 1st. Quality grades for beef start with Prime as the very best than Choice followed by Select and Standard. Only about 10% of beef carcasses grade Prime in the United States.

So thankful to all those who help us make this program happen!
04/19/2026

So thankful to all those who help us make this program happen!

04/13/2026

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Jonesville, VA
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