2026 University of Florida Youth Meat and Livestock Judging Clinics

Extension Agents, Volunteer Leaders, & Agriculture Teachers Interested in fielding Meat or Livestock Judging Teams in 2026 … Bring your students to Gainesville for one trip as the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences will host two concurrently running judging clinics.

Students are not able to participate in both and must select one or the other.

The Meat Judging program will be held at the UF Animal Sciences Building in the Meat Processing Center. The Livestock Judging program will be held at the UF Horse Teaching Unit.

Participants (youth and adult) in the Meat Judging Clinic will need to dress warmly, wear close-toed shoes, and bring hard hats and frocks. If needed, contact Kyle Mendes to possibly borrow UF equipment. The Horse Teaching Unit is a covered open-air facility, so be prepared for weather variations.

The program is targeted to 4-H and FFA youth ages 11-18 (4-H Intermediates & Seniors, FFA Middle & High School), leaders/coaches, teachers/advisors, and Extension Agents. There will be a $25 per person registration fee for both youth and adults.

Both clinics will start at 2 pm on Friday, January 23rd and again at 8 am on Saturday, January 24th. There will be not be a dinner this year, instead snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the sessions(we have reduced the registration cost for this reason). The program will be over by 5:30pm on Friday and by noon on Saturday.

For more information contact

Kyle Mendes for the meat judging clinic a21lbmRlczE1IHwgdWZsICEgZWR1

Allyson Trimble for the livestock judging clinic dHJpbWJsZWFrIHwgdWZsICEgZWR1

DEAD LINE TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 19, 2026

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

The livestock program will be held outside and the meat clinic will be held in a 35F cooler. so appropriate clothing should be brought

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No

What is the refund policy?

No refund

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes