Arkansas 4-H Livestock

10/20/2026

We are wishing good luck to the Benton County 4-H meats judging teams as these youth compete at the American Royal National Meats Judging Contest today! This year the contest is being hosted by University of Nebraska. We know this team will represent Arkansas well!

10/19/2026

We've got one more week of Arkansas State Fair Skill-a-thons for our livestock youth to participate in! We look forward to seeing you there!
No registration is required, just show up during the window to participate. Open to ages 9-19 exhibiting at the Arkansas State Fair. Youth may participate in any of the contests, and as many of the contests as they wish.
🐄Cattle – Tuesday, October 20th from 11:00-1:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐖Swine – Wednesday, October 21st from 2:00-4:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐓Poultry – Friday, October 23rd from 8:30-10:30am (Poultry Barn)

10/17/2026

We are wishing good luck to the Sevier County 4-H and DeQueen FFA livestock judging teams as both go to compete at the American Royal National Livestock Judging Contests on Sunday! We know these teams will represent Arkansas well!

10/16/2026

We've got more Skill-a-thons this Saturday! Rabbit and Goat exhibitors are invited to come put their knowledge to the test.

No registration is required, just show up during the window to participate. Open to ages 9-19 exhibiting at the Arkansas State Fair. Youth may participate in any of the contests, and as many of the contests as they wish.
🐇Rabbits – Saturday, October 17th from 9:00-11:00am (Rabbit Barn)
🐐Goats – Saturday, October 17th from 10:00-12:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐄Cattle – Tuesday, October 20th from 11:00-1:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐖Swine – Wednesday, October 21st from 2:00-4:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐓Poultry – Friday, October 23rd from 8:30-10:30am (Poultry Barn)

10/13/2026

Wednesday, October 14th kicks off the first of six Skill-a-thons being held at the Arkansas State Fair! All ASF livestock exhibitors can come compete at 9-11am. Share with you sheep exhibitor friends!

No registration is required, just show up during the window to participate. Open to ages 9-19 exhibiting at the Arkansas State Fair. Youth may participate in any of the contests, and as many of the contests as they wish.
🐑Sheep – Wednesday, October 14th from 9:00-11:00am (Equine Arena)
🐇Rabbits – Saturday, October 17th from 9:00-11:00am (Rabbit Barn)
🐐Goats – Saturday, October 17th from 10:00-12:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐄Cattle – Tuesday, October 20th from 11:00-1:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐖Swine – Wednesday, October 21st from 2:00-4:00pm (Equine Arena)
🐓Poultry – Friday, October 23rd from 8:30-10:30am (Poultry Barn)

10/09/2026

🍀During National 4-H Week, make sure you are enrolled for the 2026-2027 Arkansas 4-H year🍀
Re-enrollment is open from September 1st to January 1st. Just log into ZSuite, do a quick update of any changed information, and you’re set for another awesome year with Arkansas 4-H!
Not yet a 4-H member? Its also a great time to join us this fall. Reach out to your County Extension Office if you need assistance with joining or re-enrollment.

10/08/2026

If you are at Arkansas Youth Expo and want to compete in the Skill-a-thon on Friday, October 9th from 10am-1pm, make sure to sign up using this form (by 8pm Thursday)! Bring a pencil and start any time during the testing window. All tests must be turned in by 2pm.

Please bring a pencil to the contest if you can! You may begin your test any time from 10am-1pm on testing day. All tests must be turned in by 2pm.

10/07/2026

We are celebrating National 4-H Week here in Arkansas! Share with us your favorite 4-H livestock memories in honor of National 4-H Week!

Downtown Little Rock is wearing the green this week! 💚🍀

A big thank-you to Union Plaza for lighting up the skyline in honor of National 4-H Week. When one of the most recognizable buildings in our capital city glows 4-H green, it sends a clear message: the young people growing up in our clubs, camps, and county programs matter to this community.

That kind of visible support ripples outward. Every kid who sees that green tower knows that Little Rock is cheering them on as they learn, lead, and serve. That goes for future farmers, engineers, nurses, and entrepreneurs alike.

Thank you, Union Plaza Building, for shining a light on Arkansas 4-H

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10/06/2026

✨Registration is open for the 2026 Diamond State Livestock Judging Invitational✨
We hope you will join us in Fayetteville on Saturday, October 31st at 9:00am.
This contest is open to all states with 6 different divisions ranging from age 8 to Senior College! Register on JudgingCard.com by October 26th.