Representing FFA and 4-H clubs from Banks, Franklin, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, 25 young people competed for awards, ribbons and cash prizes in the fall 2019 show. Together, the students entered 47 cattle in the competition held at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Livestock Center in Jefferson on August 17. Chandler Akins, from Nashville, GA, served as the 2019 judge, evaluating heifers and steers, as well as showmanship, during the event.

Young people competing in the Quality Beef Show use the experience and judge’s feedback to prepare for the statewide competition in Perry. Each year since 1969, Jackson EMC has sponsored the Quality Beef Show to honor the contribution the agriculture industry makes to Northeast Georgia’s economy. FFA and 4-H club students spend countless hours preparing the cattle to look their best. This includes shampooing, moussing and hair drying; polishing hooves; trimming hair and combing tails.

Exhibitors may enter up to two heifers or steers per class and up to four head in the entire show. Heifers are shown by breed. The top two heifers in each breed class compete for Breed and Reserve Breed Champion of their respective breeds. All the Breed Champions then compete for Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion. Steers are shown by weight, and the top two steers from each class compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steer of the Show.

For a complete listing of all the show classifications and the rules and regulations of the competition, please see your 4-H or FFA club advisor.

Photos

Photos of the student competitors are available in the Quality Beef Show photo gallery.

2019 Winners