Market Livestock & Poultry

County Fair and Livestock 

Box Elder County 4-H programs support the directors of the Junior Livestock of Box Elder show by offering educational clinics and 4-H club support. For questions regarding the rules and regulations of the Junior Livestock of Box Elder Show we encourage youth to reach out to the directors of their species using the links below. 
*Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal projects as of September 1, 2025.

Livestock Education Series

USU Extension's role in the Junior Livestock program is to provide educational opportunities. The Board of Directors for The Junior Livestock of Box Elder may have additional requirements for the county show and auction. Please visit their website for this information. 

Junior Livestock of Box Elder Portfolio Information 

Junior livestock of Box Elder participants are required to do a 4-H Portfolio AND they must also submit a balance sheet to the JLOBE website before November 1st to meet show requirements. Youth have the opportunity to compete for prizes and feedback in the county's 4-H portfolio contest (due October 1st). Participation in this contest would count as your JLOBE submission. Portfolio samples, video tutorials, and other resources can be found on our contest page linked below.

Portfolio Info     Balance Sheet     JLOBE Website   

Livestock Portfolio Objectives

  • Summarize your project for the current year and specifically the skills you have developed, knowledge you have gained, and goals you have achieved.
  • Describe your 4-H leadership experiences and how you have grown as a person.
  • Provide details on the impacts of 4-H community service and how these experiences have affected your community.
  • Explain how your involvement in the Utah 4-H Junior Livestock project has impacted your life and challenged you to grow outside of your comfort zone.



Livestock Judging Team
Livestock Judging Team

The 4-H Livestock Judging Club teaches youth how to evaluate and rank animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and swine based on industry standards for structure, muscle, balance, and overall quality. Members develop skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and decision-making as they present oral reasons to justify their placings. The club offers hands-on learning and  teamwork. *This club meets January - June twice a month. For more information on joinging email marci.borg@usu.edu.



Carcass Contest Winners
Carcass Contest

The 4-H Livestock Carcass Contest is an educational event where youth participants learn how industry experts evaluate the quality of meat animals after harvest by entering their show animal in the Carcass Contest at the JLOBE at the County Fair. Examining carcass traits such as muscle, fat cover, marbling, and yield, members gain a deeper understanding of how live animal management affects meat quality and value. The contest helps develop critical thinking, decision-making, and industry knowledge, connecting animal husbandry practices to real-world outcomes in the meat production chain. *While animals are entered into this contest during the County Fair the education night and awards event takes place after the fair, in the Fall.  


Utah Junior Turkey Show 

Most everyone knows 4-H and FFA are organizations that help youth develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives.  Youth are able to develop skills such as how to run a meeting, express opinions in front of a group, set goals, and be responsible for caring and feeding of a livestock project.  Through these experiences, members gain leadership, self-confidence and develop trust and responsibility. The Utah State Junior Turkey Show is just one of many programs that assist youth in developing these traits. 

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