Childress County Youth Project Show Is This Weekend
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Take a look at this week’s Childress County Youth Project Show schedule.
The Childress County Youth Project Show (CCYPS) is this Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mashburn Event Center.
“We will roughly have 35 head of hogs, 10 lambs, 6 goats, about 8 head of cattle and several chickens and rabbits,” Childress County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources Cory Whitaker said.
The kids with sheep, goats, cattle and hogs have been working these animals for several months by washing, blowing, feeding and working on their showmanship skills, he added. These kids put a lot of time and money in their projects.
Childress High School Ag teacher and FFA Sponsor Saydee Jo Finch agreed. The students have spent their days working with the animals, deciding on feed programs, fitting and practicing plus countless other things, she added.
“The students have worked for many months with early mornings, late nights and long hours preparing for this show,” Saydee Jo said. “They show more dedication than I can express! All of their hard work is fixing to pay off.”
“County show is the time for these kids to show off their animals,” said Cory, who encourages the public to attend. “It’s good for the public to come out and support them.”
It’s looking to be an exciting show this year, Saydee Jo said.
“We have several species of animals, several interesting ag mechanics projects, a raffle, as well as floral design students who will be designing the centerpieces for the buyer’s dinner,” she explained. “It’s gearing up to be an exciting weekend!”
The Childress County Youth Project Show is free to attend. It starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9 with the rabbit show. It ends with the fancy chicken show.
On Saturday, Jan. 10, the show starts at 9 a.m. with the lambs. After that, it’s the penned cattle announcement, goats, heifers, steers, swine and ag mechanics. The Premium Auction Buyers’ Dinner is at 5 p.m., and the Premium Auction follows at 6 p.m.
When I asked Cory what attendees can expect, he said this: “We will get to see these animals at their best. Lots of blood, sweat and tears go into these projects.”
Saydee Jo added this, “A large variety of sizes, species, creativity and skill levels will be showcased this weekend. Come to support these students at the show and premium sale.”
Attendees will also get to witness an emphasis on long-term goals and pursuing lifelong agricultural endeavors, she said. The exhibitors have learned responsibility, how to push through, problem-solving, how to take ownership, the importance of work ethic and taking pride in what you can accomplish with a little bit of effort.
“We are teaching the youth of Childress to always be the one to help out and be kind,” Saydee Jo said. “You never know when you might need someone to help you.”
The exhibitors have worked hard all year for this show, and she would love to see the community to see what they have to offer.
“I believe these kids need to be showcased to show the community we are not doomed,” Sadyee Jo said. “The next generation of agriculturists leaves us in great hands.”
