4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair, Nebraska State Fair and/or Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must identify and weigh-in their projects on Thursday, Jan. 22, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2.
4-H’ers planning on exhibiting market beef at State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben must have DNA sampled. There is a $6 per head charge. It is encouraged to have DNA pulled at the time of weigh-in. Exhibitors have until April 1 to identify, weigh and pull DNA on any market beef that may go to State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben. All other market livestock possibly going to State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben will need to be DNA sampled, with a later date to be announced.