Students from across the TCFA (Texas Cattle FeedersAssociation) region made their way to West TexasA&M University in Canyon on Friday, July 28 for the 2023 Junior Fed Beef Challenge.
Over 60 contestants in third through 12th grades delivered phenomenal performances in categories such as written exam, junior presentations, senior interviews, top carcass and others.
The goal of the contest is to expose youth to the ins and outs of feeding cattle and build the next generation of cattle feeders. Youth who participate in the contest are tasked with feeding a pen of steers, taking a written exam and participating in interviews and oral presentations. The performance of their cattle is also factored into their overall score.