By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
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The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Agricultural Education Center outside Perry is hosting a youth livestock judging clinic on Saturday, February 15. This photo shows Pittsfield High School participants in last year’s JWCC Ag Alumni Invitational judging competition, which takes place each September at the ag center.
The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Agricultural Education Center outside Perry is hosting a youth livestock judging clinic on Saturday, February 15.
The event is open to youth ages eight to 18.
Participants will learn the basics of livestock evaluation and be given hands-on opportunities to hone their skills. 4-H/FFA membership is not required to participate.
The event’s check-in period will start at 9 a.m. and last until the clinic starts at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch is at noon, and will be provided by the JWCC Ag Alumni Association.
The cost for the livestock judging clinic is $10 per person or a maximum of $25 per family. YQCA training is an additional $3.
Adams County youth registration cost will be covered by Adams County Cattle Association.
Register for the judging clinic at go.illinois.edu/judgingclinic.
