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May-June 2015
Leake County 4-H
Inside this issue:
Agent’s corner…..1
Livestock Report…..2
Horse Show
Information…..3
Shooting Sports…..3
Project Achievement
Day…..4
Calendar of Events…..5
Agent’s Corner
Greetings! My name is Tyler Braud and I started as the
Agriculture and Natural Resources/4-H Extension Agent on April
1, 2015. I received my bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from
Louisiana State University in 2013 and will graduate on May 8,
2015 with a master’s degree in Animal Science from Mississippi
State University. My first month in Leake County was extremely
busy, but I am loving every minute of it!
Please read through this newsletter. In this issue you will
find highlights from January-April, as well as information on
upcoming events and activities. I look forward to working with
and getting to know each of you. Please do not hesitate to e-mail
me or call the office if you have any questions or would like
additional information on any upcoming activities.
Regards,
Tyler J. Braud
Tyler J. Braud
ANR/4-H Extension Agent
729 East Main
Carthage, MS 39051
[email protected]
601-267-8036
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May-June 2015
2015 Livestock Show Season
The 41st Annual Leake County Livestock Show was held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at
the Carthage Coliseum. 4-H members showed goats and beef cattle at the county show. The
Southwest District Livestock Show was held February 2-5 and the Dixie National Junior
Round-Up was held on February 5-12, 2015 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson,
MS. The Leake County Livestock exhibitors had a successful 2015 4-H show season.
Exhibitors were recognized at the annual Leake County Livestock Banquet on March 31,
2015 at McMillan Park. The results from county show are displayed below. Congratulations
to all of our livestock exhibitors on a great year!
Goat Show
Sr. Champion Showman– Dylan Carpenter
Jr. Champion Showman– Anna Vowell
Grand Champion Comm. Doe– Dylan Carpenter
Res. Champion Comm. Doe– Dylan Carpenter
Grand Champion Market Goat– Dylan Carpenter
Res. Champion Market Goat– Dylan Carpenter
Beef Show
Grand Champion Commercial Heifer– Taylor Vowell
Res. Champion Comm. Heifer– Kalyn Smith
Champion Co. Bred Comm. Heifer– Kalyn smith
Champion Beefmaster Heifer– Austin Alford
Res. Champion Beefmaster Heifer– Mary Kathryn Simmons
Champion Beefmaster Bull– Austin Alford
Res. Champion Beefmaster Bull– Ty Reeves
Supreme Beef Breeding– Austin Alford
Grand Champion Market Steer– Kalyn Smith
Res. Champion Market Steer– Kalyn Smith
Champion Co. Bred Market Steer– Kalyn Smith
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May-June 2015
2015 4-H Horse Shows
The Southwest District 4-H Horse Show will be held
June 11-13 and the State Horse Show will be held June
23-27 at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS. All
exhibitors, parents, and volunteers must be ethics
certified by June 1, 2015. Please call the office to
schedule a time to complete the ethics certification.
Exhibitors: don’t forget that original registration papers
and grade horse forms must be with you at the district
and state shows. Also, don’t forget that a negative
coggins test is required.
Shooting Sports
The 2015 Southwest District Shooting Sports Competition
was held on Saturday, April 25 in Pearl, MS. 35 4-H
members represented Leake County at this event. The
following 4-H members placed at the district competition:
Kyle Pigg (Shotgun), Hunter Moore (Muzzleloader, Air
Pistol, Hunting), Jessey Withers (Muzzleloader, Hunting),
Alaina Donald (Hunting), Wesley Donald (Hunting), MaryKate Kitchings (Hunting), Amanda Konya (Hunting, 22
Pistol), Jed Roland (Air Pistol), Garrett Joiner (Air Pistol),
Austin Thornton (Hunting, Air Pistol), Colten James
(Archery), Mason Brock (22 Rifle, 22 Pistol), Anna Vowell
(22 Rifle), Jessica Fortune (One handed 22 Pistol, two
handed 22 Pistol), Taylor Vowell (Air Pistol), Makhal
Leflore (Air Rifle, Air Pistol), Cameron Johnson (Air Pistol),
Brandon McMurry (Air Pistol), Jonathan Walker (Air Rifle),
Gregory White (Air Rifle), Montiese Townsend (Air Rifle),
and Wesley Sullivan (Air Rifle). Congratulations to all of our
shooting sports participants on a great district shoot! The
State Invitational will be held July 17-18 and the location is
TBA. Jessey Withers, Hunter Moore, and Austin
Thornton will be representing Leake County at the
National Competition in Grand Island, NE June 21-26.
GOOD LUCK!
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May-June 2015
Southwest District Project Achievement Day
The Southwest District Project Achievement Day is scheduled for June 17 at Hinds
Community College in Raymond, MS. This event is for youth ages 8-13. The deadline to
enter is May 20. Contact the Extension office if you would like to participate in this event or
if you would like more information.
Project Achievement Day Agenda
9:00 am – Registration
9:30 am – Open Assembly
10:00 am – Visual Presentation/Misc. Contests and Workshops Begin
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Judging and Workshops Begin and Share-the-Fun Continues
2:30 pm – Awards and Closing Ceremony
3:15 pm - Adjourn
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May-June 2015
Calendar of Events
May 27-29
Club Congress, MSU
June 11-13
SW District 4-H Horse Show, Jackson, MS
June 17
SW District Project Achievement Day, Raymond, MS
June 21-26
National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, Grand Island, Nebraska
June 23-27
MS State 4-H Horse Show, Jackson, MS
July 4
Independence Day Holiday
July 10
4-H Livestock Judging Contest, MSU
July 28-August 2
Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships
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