Black Hawk College – East Campus

Anyone who attends BHC and is currently enrolled in at least 12 credit hours can be eligible to participate on the Livestock Judging Team. Designation of a specific major or degree plan is not required. The collegiate judging season runs from January to December. Although judging workouts begin in September of their freshmen year, members of the team start judging competitively their freshmen year, spring semester.

Time Away from Campus
During the fall semester, students tend to miss about one week of classes because of National Barrow Show, World Beef Expo, the Stockman, American Royal, National Western Stock Show and NAILE. In the spring semester, students will miss approximately two weeks of classes because of San Antonio, Houston, and NACTA.

Contest Results

National Barrow Show Ak-Sar-Ben World Beef Expo Stockman American Royal North American International Livestock Exposition Hoosier Beef Congress

National Western Stock Show Iowa Beef Expo San Antonio Stock Show Houston Stock Show Purdue Block & Bridle NACTA

Travel Expense
Black Hawk College will cover most of the expenses of traveling. Students will be responsible for paying for their meals. An estimated cost per day for spending money and food is about $20.

Scholarships
There are numerous Livestock Judging Scholarship available as well as other scholarships that are intended for Livestock Judging team members. We also accept any outside scholarships as well.

For more information contact:

Dan Hoge Professor Livestock Judging Coach 800-233-5671, ext. 1836

Brian Arnold Instructor Asst. Livestock Judging Coach 800-233-5671, Ext. 1834