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4-H Livestock

2024 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

Thursday, February 8, 2024 (All day)

Reception 10:00 a.m.

Sale 11:00 a.m.

State Fairgrounds | Jackson, MS


Sale of Junior Champions Mission

  • Promote 4-H and FFA livestock programs in Mississippi
  • Promote economic, educational, and personal development opportunities for youth
  • Motivate and increase interest in the junior livestock program

Sale of Junior Champions Facts

  • Began in 1970; 2024 will mark the 55th sale
  • Previous 54 sales grossed $8,970,529.40
  • First sale grossed $7,621.35 on 22 animals
  • 2023 sale grossed $456,285 on 48 animals

Sale of Junior Champions Scholarship Program

  • 1993: First scholarship awarded for $1,000
  • 2023: Presented 39 scholarships totaling $61,500
  • 836 scholarships awarded to date, totaling $1,132,700
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Contacts

Portrait of Dr. Dean Jousan
Extension Professor
Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist