
Copper State Livestock Judging Series
A multiple event livestock judging contest for youth
Contest General Information
Each Contest is to consist of 8 classes and 4 sets of reasons/questions. 1 class of market and 1 class of breeding per species (Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats)
3 Divisions will be offered
Junior Questions (8-13)
Senior Questions (>14)
Reasons (Open to all ages)
Both 4-H and FFA teams/individuals are welcome to participate and membership in any organization is required for participation. When enrolled, participants must be members in good standing in either organization. Members from both organizations will compete together in the same divisions for the Series. However, local events may offer awards for members separately.
Awards
After each contest:
Banner for High Individual (HI) per age division
Ribbons for 2-5 per age division
Banner for HI for each species plus reasons/questions
Ribbons for 2-5 for each species plus reasons/questions
Awards will be received after each contest with a larger set of prizes to be awarded after completion of the circuit.
End of Year Awards
Final standings will be calculated on an average. To be eligible for end of the year awards an individual must attend a minimum of 3 contests. The individual would also need to register in the Copper State Livestock Judging Series, not just the individual contests.
Awards will include:
Buckle + Banner for HI per age division
Banner for top 5 per age division
Buckle for HI for each species plus reasons/questions
Banners for top 5 for each species and reasons division.
An Award will be given to every individual who completes all contests in the circuit
For further information about this event contact William Milashoski, Assistant Professor of Practice and Livestock Judging Coach.
Copper State Livestock Judging Series

Interested youth will need to register for the Copper State Livestock Judging Series to be eligible for end of year award prizes and to have updates on the contest throughout the year.
Register for the Copper State Livestock Judging SeriesAZ 4-H Stock Show & Expo Contest
The Arizona 4-H Stock Show & Expo Contest of the Copper State Livestock Judging Series will be held at the Pima County Fairgrounds on March 5th, 2022.
4-H Member Registration Non-4-H Member Registration