Local 4H, FFA members bring home FWSSR accolades

Weatherford Democrat, Texas
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Feb. 5—FORT WORTH — Several local students showed up and showed out at the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

Emilee Munchrath, an FFA member from Graford, captured Senior Heifer Calf Champion with GDLC All Hail The Queen in the Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show at the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 21. Nathaniel Green, a FFA member from Weatherford, captured Late Spring Herifer Calf Champion with BVF Ruby the same day. The 2024 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $34,350 in junior breeding heifer show premiums.

Landrie Lain, a 4-H member from Weatherford, captured Grand Champion Wether Lamb and Champion Medium Wool or Crossbred Lamb in the Junior Wether Lamb Show at the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 28. The 2024 Show hosted junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $27,300 in Junior Wether Lamb Show premiums.

Selah Salmons, a 4-H member from Weatherford, captured Medium Weight Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow in the Junior Barrow Show on Jan. 28. The 2024 Show hosted junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $205,556 in premiums, including $32,445 in Junior Barrow Show premiums.

The Deacon CP, exhibited by Tommy Stewart from Poolville, captured Youth Division: Junior Champion Steer in the Texas Longhorn Breeder's of Tomorrow Show on Jan. 14. The 2024 Show hosted exhibitors from across America competing for awards and premiums.

Hosting 4-H and FFA members from 243 of Texas' 254 counties, the FWSSR takes pride in providing agriculture and livestock production learning opportunities to students competing in livestock shows, judging contests and other competitions. Students have the opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills gained through raising livestock and preparing for other competitions while competing for premium awards, scholarships and the chance to sell their animals in the Jr. Sale of Champions. Their experiences not only enlighten them on the importance of stewardship and helping feed the world, but also helps provide the resources to attend college and enter exciting career paths.

"Generations of families have competed in the Fort Worth Stock Show and it remains a cherished rite of passage for many who plan to make agriculture a career or who want to be a part of a school's team program," said Stock Show President Brad Barnes. "Even after decades of being involved in this show, I remain in awe of these young people and am more convinced than ever that the agriculture and food production is truly the lifeblood of this great nation."

The 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo ran Jan. 12 through Feb. 3.