March 15, 2024
2024 State Livestock Nomination Information Released
The information for state livestock nominations has been released. All market animals and commercial breeding females must be state nominated to be eligible for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS. The process transitioned to an online system in 2022, so there are no longer physical forms for families to complete and mail. Families will purchase DNA envelopes in advance, submit their animal and exhibitor information online, then mail their completed and signed DNA samples by the deadline. Extension Agents and FFA Advisors will approve nominations online. Exhibitors who nominated animals last year (in 2023) need to use their existing ShoWorks account. The first steps for families planning to nominate animals this year are to locate their KSU Family Name and Nomination Number, complete their 2024 Declaration Form, and have the kids within the family renew their YQCA certification. Market Beef nominations will be due May 1, with Small Livestock and Commercial Heifer due by June 15. The deadline to order DNA envelopes is 10 days prior to the nomination deadline for each specie, which is April 20 and June 5, respectively. Information may be found under the “Nomination Information” tab on the youth livestock website: http://bit.ly/ksunominations.