4H/FFA career development day held at fairgrounds

PRESCOTT – Buses from across the state filled the Nevada County Fairgrounds Monday for the 4H/FFA Career Development Day.

A total of 764 students from 50 school districts participated in the event. Along with the fairgrounds, events were also held at the OYEA barn, the Nevada County Industrial Park and Reddin’s tree farm.

The contest consisted of Jr and Sr livestock judging, Jr and Sr Forestry, Land, Poultry, Vet science, Agriculture Business, Wildlife, and Agronomy.

Volunteers and staff from organizations such as Nevada County 4-H, Prescott FFA, Nevada FFA, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Southern Arkansas University Agriculture Department, University of Arkansas Livestock Judging team, and specialists from University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture prepare the contest. The Nevada County Economic Development Council helps with the hospitality room. Local 4-H members and leaders serve as group leaders at the contest sites. Lunch is provided to all participants, teachers, and volunteers by Farm Credit Services.

The preparation of the Land Judging pits and maintenance of the grounds by the City of Prescott and the Nevada County Road Department are instrumental in the event’s success.

Winning teams and high point individuals will receive plaques. This contest is quickly developing a reputation for being the top preparatory event for the upcoming District and State FFA and State 4-H Contests.