The annual Junior Livestock Sale is the climax of the year’s project activity of 4-H and FFA exhibitors. As a learning experience and business venture, these young men and women have selected, fed, and groomed their steers, lambs, broilers, goats, or hogs to take to the Louisiana State Fair to be judged, graded, and sold.

The Jr. Livestock Sale is their marketplace. During the auction, the exhibitors present their stock and receive a premium for their year of labor. By participating in this annual event, the exhibitors receive small-scale financial support for their hard work and dedication to their agricultural business. 

Originally sponsored by the Shreveport Kiwanis Club, the first Junior Livestock Sale was held in 1936 and had only one steer. Owned by Charles A. Harrison of Bienville Parish, the steer was called the “Baby Beef Champion.” The steer, which weighed 590 pounds, was purchased by Texas Avenue Café for 29 cents per pound.

The Shreveport Chamber of Commerce took over sponsorship of the sale in 1952, and in 1972, Ark-La-Tex Agriculture Council (ALTAC) became the sponsor. 

The 2024 ALTAC Jr. Livestock Sale will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Louisiana State Fair Sale Arena. The Buyer’s Breakfast is from 9 -10am. The Exhibitor/Buyer ‘Meet & Greet’ follows from 10-11am. Sale Activities start at 11:30am.

All Champions, Grand & Reserve, and Louisiana Bred Grand & Reserve, will sell first.

2024 Sale Order
Wood & Metal Ag Mechanics Champions & Reserve Champions
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Steers
La. Bred Grand & Reserve Champion Steers
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Sheep
La. Bred Grand & Reserve Champion Sheep
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Goats
La. Bred Grand & Reserve Champion Goats
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Poultry
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Swine
La. Bred Grand & Reserve Champion Swine
Steers
Sheep
Goats
Poultry
Swine