Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Trey Harbor, a Future Farmers of America (FFA) member of Gatesville, captured the Reserve Champion Southdown Lamb in the Junior Wether Lamb Show at the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) on January 28.
The annual show hosted junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $27,300 in Junior Wether Lamb Show premiums.
Hosting 4-H and FFA members from 243 of Texas’ 254 counties, the FWSSR takes pride in providing agriculture and livestock production learning opportunities to students competing in livestock shows, judging contests and other competitions. Students have the opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills gained through raising livestock and preparing for other competitions while competing for premium awards, scholarships, and the chance to sell their animals in the Jr. Sale of Champions.
“Generations of families have competed in the Fort Worth Stock Show, and it remains a cherished rite of passage for many who plan to make agriculture a career or who want to be a part of a school’s team program,” said Stock Show President Brad Barnes. “Even after decades of being involved in this show, I remain in awe of these young people and am more convinced than ever that the agriculture and food production is truly the lifeblood of this great nation.”
The 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo was held from Friday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 3. With the theme being where the “West Is Fun,” the event featured an authentic western vibe, including a rodeo in the Dickies Arena, food, shopping, livestock shows, live music, carnival-midway, equestrian competitions, petting zoo and more.
For more information on the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, visit www.fwssr.com.
