The Kansas Junior Livestock Show LEAD Challenge is an education, advocacy, and leadership event that provides youth an opportunity to learn about current industry, production, and animal care issues, and then apply those learnings in a multi-event competition. Competition in the LEAD Challenge encourages KJLS exhibitors to develop not only the ability to show livestock, but also a well-rounded knowledge of animal agriculture and important advocacy skills. The LEAD Challenge consists of five main components: Listen & Learn sessions, prepared speeches, skill stations, mock job interviews and livestock showmanship.
LISTEN & LEARN SESSIONS
The Listen & Learn component consists of three sessions of educational workshops. Each 30-minute session will be held virtually prior to the show weekend and contestants are encouraged to participate live to be able to engage with the speakers. If you are unable to watch each session live, the sessions will be recorded and posted here within 24 hours. A short survey will follow each session, which must be completed for contestants to receive participation points.
PREPARED SPEECHES
Prepared speeches give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their public speaking skills. Each age division has a different topic to prepare a speech on. Speeches will be given on Friday, October 3, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building.
SKILL STATIONS
Skill stations give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of current industry challenges, animal production and livestock management in an interactive test format. The skill stations will be open Friday, October 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. The questions will be the same both days, so contestants only need to complete the exam one time.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Mock job interviews give contestants the opportunity to practice marketing themselves to future employers. Interviews will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. Contestants will be asked questions about their skills, extracurricular activities, and any work and/or leadership experience they have at this point in their lives. Contestants are welcome to bring a copy of their resume for the judges, but it is not required.
LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP
Livestock showmanship is considered the in-the-ring component of the LEAD Challenge. Showmanship allows contestants to receive points for demonstrating proper livestock handling techniques. Points will be awarded for participating in any of the show’s showmanship classes. There is no special or separate showmanship class you need to participate in for the LEAD Challenge.
AWARDS
Top five finishers overall in each age division will be awarded a physical and cash prize. Juniors will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place, $50 for fourth place and $25 for fifth place. Intermediates will receive $400 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place, $100 for fourth place and $75 for fifth place. Seniors will receive $500 for first place, $400 for second place, $300 for third place, $200 for fourth place and $100 for fifth place.
LISTEN & LEARN SESSIONS
The Listen & Learn component consists of three sessions of educational workshops. Each 30-minute session will be held virtually prior to the show weekend and contestants are encouraged to participate live to be able to engage with the speakers. If you are unable to watch each session live, the sessions will be recorded and posted here within 24 hours. A short survey will follow each session, which must be completed for contestants to receive participation points.
- Bridging the Gap and Engaging a Diversified Consumer Base with Jenny Betschart
- Animal Care & Welfare: Sharing Your Knowledge with Dr. Miriam Martin
- Gate to Plate: A Look into the Meat Supply Chain with Dr. Erin Beyer
PREPARED SPEECHES
Prepared speeches give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their public speaking skills. Each age division has a different topic to prepare a speech on. Speeches will be given on Friday, October 3, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building.
SKILL STATIONS
Skill stations give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of current industry challenges, animal production and livestock management in an interactive test format. The skill stations will be open Friday, October 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. The questions will be the same both days, so contestants only need to complete the exam one time.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Mock job interviews give contestants the opportunity to practice marketing themselves to future employers. Interviews will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. Contestants will be asked questions about their skills, extracurricular activities, and any work and/or leadership experience they have at this point in their lives. Contestants are welcome to bring a copy of their resume for the judges, but it is not required.
LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP
Livestock showmanship is considered the in-the-ring component of the LEAD Challenge. Showmanship allows contestants to receive points for demonstrating proper livestock handling techniques. Points will be awarded for participating in any of the show’s showmanship classes. There is no special or separate showmanship class you need to participate in for the LEAD Challenge.
AWARDS
Top five finishers overall in each age division will be awarded a physical and cash prize. Juniors will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place, $50 for fourth place and $25 for fifth place. Intermediates will receive $400 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place, $100 for fourth place and $75 for fifth place. Seniors will receive $500 for first place, $400 for second place, $300 for third place, $200 for fourth place and $100 for fifth place.
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