Department Hosts Judging Events

The Department of Animal Science and undergraduates in the Animal Science & Management Major hosted the 14th Annual Community College Judging Field Day at the Cole Facility on October 10, 1997. Nearly 100 agriculture students from California and Oregon participated in this year's event, with Modesto Junior College winning the High Team Award. One again, having a junior division at this year's field day permitted participation by the State Champion 4-H and FFA Teams from both states. The Field Day concluded with an Awards Ceremony and BBQ at the Animal Science Teaching Facility.

Since 1948 the Department of Animal Science has hosted an open work-out for Senior and Community College Teams traveling to the Cow Palace contest in San Francisco. Ten teams form as far away as Kansas and Texas stopped in Davis on October 31 to stretch their legs and refine their evaluation skills. Once again, our highly competent staff and undergraduate students did a superb job of displaying outstanding livestock and providing the same courtesy we receive when visiting other agricultural colleges.

In March, the Department and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host over 2,000 Future Farmers of America and 4-H students, who will participate in over twenty competitions and performances.