Are you ready for an agricultural extravaganza? The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) is back with its 91st edition, turning the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson into a bustling hub of youthful energy and diverse livestock from September 29 to October 1!
This year, the event is bigger and better, hosting a whopping 782 youth exhibitors. These young enthusiasts have entered an impressive 1,914 head of livestock. The array includes market steers, breeding heifers, market hogs, breeding gilts, market lambs, breeding ewes, market goats, and commercial doe kids.
But that’s not all! KJLS is all about recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of these young exhibitors. The top five animals in both market and breeding shows across all four species will earn their exhibitors some cool cash prizes. These range from a generous $4,000 for the best steers to $200 for commercial doe kids.
KJLS celebrates its 30th anniversary of its scholarship program, which has awarded $531,100 to 372 exhibitors since 1993. This year, 13 individuals shared a $20,500 scholarship pool, marking the first time the program has awarded a total of $531,100 to deserving exhibitors.
So, gear up for a celebration of agriculture, youthful spirit, and educational achievement at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. It’s a unique blend of competition, learning, and recognition, as the Kansas Junior Livestock Show continues to nurture the next generation of agricultural enthusiasts!
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