Gallery
Is my child eligible? Any student 8 years of age and up, who is a member of a 4H club or FFA chapter, who lives in Marion County or attends a Marion County school may participate
Are there any special documents needed to enter? YES! Please see all links listed under the “Resources” to make sure all rules are followed. Please read all of the rules thoroughly!
2024 Winners
- American Division
Lightweight Grand Champion – Callie Rae Cassidy
Lightweight Reserve Grand Champion – Julie Hettinger
Heavyweight Grand Champion – Chloe Davis
Heavyweight Reserve Grand Champion – Madison Wall
Cow Grand Champion – Julia Hettinger
Cow Reserve Grand Champion – Chloe Davis - Commercial Division
Lightweight Grand Champion – Breely Yeomans
Lightweight Reserve Grand Champion – Madison Schade
Heavyweight Grand Champion – Aubree Buchkovich
Heavyweight Reserve Grand Champion – Carson Oliver
Cow Grand Champion – Lyla Huggins
Cow Reserve Grand Champion – Reagan Barlow - Showmanship
- Junior – Addalyn Upton, Majestick Oaks 4H
- Intermediate – Madison Wall, Town & Country 4H
- Senior – Ashlyn Wan, VHS FFA
- Record Book
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- Junior – Khloe O’Cull, Caprine 4H
- Intermediate – Kamdyn Howard, Town & Country 4H
- Senior – Scarlett Earnest, Southern Roots 4H
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- Skill-A-Thon
- Junior – Paislee Lewis, Belleview Bald Eagles 4H
- Intermediate – Alyssa Morgan, Town & Country 4H
- Senior – Reagan Barlow, Southern Roots 4H
- Herdsman Award
- Madison Schade, Lucky Learners 4H
- Premier Exhibitor
- Paislee Lewis, Belleview Bald Eagles 4H
- Bertie Hill Award
- Riley Hall, Lucky Learners 4H
Resources
Once you have your Premise ID number, you can call Wayne Brown to order an RFID tag! 352-361-7585
Scholarships / Special Awards
Bess Miller Award
Every year, Marion County Cattlewomen recognize a young lady in honor of Bess Miller. Bess Miller served as a working member of both the Marion County Cattlewomen and Florida CattleWomen Inc. She was a beloved member for many years, who was passionate about the youth of our county in the agriculture industry.
Bertie Hill Award
Every year, Marion County Cattlewomen recognize a young lady in honor of Bertie Hill. Bertie Hill was one of the most active and outstanding members of Marion County Cattlewomen. She was an encouraging role model of our youth participating in the Beef Industry.
Carey Robbins Award
The Carey Robbins Trophy sponsored by the Ocala Lions Club, has been given annually at the Southeastern Youth Fair since its inception in 1983. This award was initiated to honor an outstanding FFA member who shows expertise in the Steer and Beef Program. Members of the Ocala Lions Club knew Carey Robbins to be a longtime friend of agriculture and youth in Marion County. Carey died suddenly in 1975. He was, at that time, a director of the Southeastern Youth Fair, Florida Cattlemen’s Association, State Forestry Association, and the Florida Farm Bureau. He was past president of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association and served as Assistant County Extension Agent for Marion County between 1948 and 1953. Carey was a man who worked hard in all that he did whether it was family, work, or church activities. He involved himself in many youth activities and felt the main emphasis of 4-H and FFA to produce “Blue Ribbon Young’uns.” He felt the experience gained in doing fair projects outweighed any monetary profit gained in the project. The projects were only good in so much as they developed the person involved. We thank the Lions Club for carrying on this important emphasis through the Carey Robbins Award.
Marion County Cattlewomen’s Scholarship
Premier Exhibitor Award
- Award is given to an Intermediate or Senior exhibitor, based on place in Showmanship, Record Book Raw Score, and Skillathon Raw Score.
Herdsman Award
- Contestants are selected on their knowledge of the beef cattle industry, leadership, showmanship and record keeping of their beef projects.
Cattlewomen Alumni Showmanship
- This is a fun competition that any alumnus can participate in on the day of the Beef Heifer Show. It is a fun fundraiser for the Marion County Cattlewomen. The money raised goes to scholarships for our youth.
Rules
Thank You Beef
Heifer Sponsors
Advance Carpet Care
Amy Perryman Livestock Ultra Sounding
Baldwin Angus Ranch
BHS Alumni
Blackstone Livestock Co.
Cheryl Friedman & Becca Falke
Colt Cattle Co.
CreativeFotos ByTracy
Crystal Waldron
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Freel
Edwards Cattle Company
Glyn-Dale Builders
Integrity Site Development Inc
Jack & Ginny Williams/Coon Hollow Farm
LeFils Farms
Loury’s Land Service
Loury’s Land Service
M & M Cattle
Marilyn Grant
Marion County Cattlewomen
Nails by Jessica at Polished
Next Level RV – Sean & Diana Dunston
Patriot Waste
Roberts Real Estate – Sylvia Leitner
Robie Cattle Ranch, LLC
Russ & Priscilla Randall
Southern Charm Aesthetics
Southern Pro Fence & Gate
Sunny Hill Cattle
The Hensley Family
Valerie Dailey – Showcase Properties