This year, 4-H youth will be able to participate in a first-of-its-kind event through the North West Region of LSU AgCenter’s Northwest District Commercial Heifer Pen of 3 Show and Sale.

This event allows 4-H youth throughout the NW region to participate in a livestock project other than the traditional show ring cattle projects. This is a family-oriented project, and the 4-H youth select, raise, and enter a pen of 3 heifers that are uniform in their breed type and age.

Youth learn how to properly care for livestock and keep records on feed costs, veterinary expenses, etc., through completing a detailed record book. The proceeds from selling these heifers will be used for college savings and to purchase future 4-H livestock project animals.

Fifteen 4-H’ers from around the NW Region are participating in this year’s event, with forty-five heifers consigned to sell. Red River Livestock in Coushatta, LA, will host the Pen of 3 Show and Sale. These heifers will sell at the beginning of the regular sale on January 24, 2024, at 11am. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase some and help support local 4-H’ers simultaneously.