K-State Junior Producer Days

Junior producer days are hosted to provide educational material and hands-on experiences for youth, parents, leaders, extension agents, and ag teachers. Various speakers share information on topics such as selection, nutrition, showmanship, fitting, reproduction, feeding, and disease control. Talks, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and door prizes are present at all events. Beef and Sheep days are hosted in even years and Swine and Meat Goat days are hosted in odd years. Specific dates and program topics are typically released in mid-fall each year.

Education materials from previous events are located under the "Education Materials and Resources" tab.

2027 Junior Swine Producer Day

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Cost: $25/person
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2027
Location: Bilbrey Family Event Center, Manhattan, KS
Flyer - Coming Soon!

2027 Junior Meat Goat Producer Day

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
Cost: $25/person
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2027
Location: Bilbrey Family Events Center, Manhattan, KS
*There will be an optional tour of the KSU Sheep & Meat Goat Center on Saturday afternoon once the program concludes.
Flyer - Coming Soon!

*All attendees, including youth and adults, must register.

**Only those who register by the appropriate deadline will receive a t-shirt.

***Late registration cost - $35/person.

****No refunds.

An instructor-led YQCA class will NOT be offered at the junior producer day events this year. Contact your local extension office for training options in your local area.