As families start preparing for spring cattle exhibitions and county fair projects, there are some things to know before you show. Extension Livestock Specialist Bernie O’Rourke joins us. She wears a few hats during fair season. With Extension, she works with families involved in youth organizations who are getting involved with animal projects. At home, she’s a sheep producer and a mom to avid showmen. She walks us through a few reminders ahead of the fair season from proper identification to meeting auction requirements. She starts us off with saying: no matter the species you bring into the ring, having a relationship with a veterinarian is a must. She reminds families to read through the fair book -- not just first-time exhibitors but seasoned showmen as well because it might be updated. And finally, she encourages families to maintain a positive attitude through the whole process. Not everyone gets this type of opportunity to be involved with livestock or the fair community.

As families start preparing for spring cattle exhibitions and county fair projects, there are some things to know before you show. Extension Livestock Specialist Bernie O’Rourke joins us. She wears a few hats during fair season. With Extension, she works with families involved in youth organizations who are getting involved with animal projects. At home, she’s a sheep producer and a mom to avid showmen. She walks us through a few reminders ahead of the fair season from proper identification to meeting auction requirements. She starts us off with saying: no matter the species you bring into the ring, having a relationship with a veterinarian is a must. She reminds families to read through the fair book -- not just first-time exhibitors but seasoned showmen as well because it might be updated. And finally, she encourages families to maintain a positive attitude through the whole process. Not everyone gets this type of opportunity to be involved with livestock or the fair community.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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