Intermountain Livestock Judges Training

Intermountain Livestock Judges Training (IMLJT)

May 8-10, 2025

What is it?

A one-of-a-kind camp with a goal of preparing youth to compete in livestock judging contests as well as enter the ring as official judges at fairs and jackpots.

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FFA & Visiting Guests (without a zsuite account)

Utah 4-H Volunteers and Youth (must be logged in)

*includes three meals, workshop materials, and contest registration for livestock judging (must pay for livestock bowl separately)
Youth - $100
Adults - $150
Contest Only - $50
This training is for youth ages 8 - 18. Youth 8 - 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Lodging is on your own.

This Year's Camp

Utah has hosted the Intermountain Livestock Judges Training (IMLJT) for the past several years and we are thrilled to be inviting the western region back for another year!

This year's training will have a dedicated adult and youth track.

Adults Track: The ABC’s of Livestock Judging Contests

  • The positive impacts of livestock judging programs for our youth
  • The do’s and don’ts of putting together a contest, officiating, and taking reasons
  • Recruiting and coaching youth to success
  • Current trends and updates for judging livestock at fairs and jackpots

Youth Track: Sharp Eyes & Strong Voices: mastering Livestock evaluation and oral reasons

  • Evaluating hogs, sheep, goats, and beef
  • How to take notes and prepare a set of reasons
  • Presentation and successful sets of oral reasons
  • Keys to success – contest strategies and practice



Presenters

Coming soon!

 

*We invite all participants to join us for Livestock Bowl! This is a fun contest to test your critical thinking skills and general knowledge of the livestock industry. This is an INDIVIDUAL contest and will serve as a placement contest for youth hoping to participate at Utah 4-H State Contests that do not have a full county team.

RULES for Livestock Judging, Bowl, and the Livestock Skill-a-Thon (for 3rd–5th graders) can be found here.


Tentative Schedule

Thursday, May 8th
11:00 a.m. – Check-In
12:00 p.m. – General Session
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. – Livestock Evaluation
Dinner on your own

Friday, May 9th
8:30 a.m. – General Session
9:00 a.m. – Workshop Rotations
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 - 5:00 p.m. – Workshop Rotations
Dinner on your own

Saturday, May 10th
8:30 a.m. – Tour of Circle V Meats and Carcass Evaluation
9:45 a.m. – Check-in for contests
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Livestock Judging Contests
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. – Livestock Judging Contests Continued
*Tentative 3:00 p.m. – Livestock Judging Awards
4:00 p.m. – Livestock Bowl Contests


Questions or Inquiries?

Contact: Jessie Hadfield | jessie.hadfield@usu.edu | 435-623-3450