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Beef Expo scheduled for April 18 & 19
Livestock Update, February 2003
Mark L. Wahlberg, Extension Animal Scientist, 4-H Livestock, VA Tech
The 2003 Virginia Beef Expo will again be held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, this year on April 18 & 19. This event will include sales of a number of breeds of cattle, an extensive trade show of products and services for the beef industry, and shows and contests for 4-H and FFA members. Details can be found at 2 websites. The 4-H Livestock website (see above for the address) contains information about the Beef Expo youth programs. In addition, the Virginia Cattlemen's Association has a web site dedicated to the Beef Expo. You can access this at http://www.vacattlemen.org/events.html.