SU Ag Center set to host its 82nd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show

Baton Rouge, La. – Small farmers from throughout the state will gather at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena from February 27 – March 1, 2025, to compete for an opportunity to be named grand champion during the Southern University Ag Center’s 82nd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show.
Several events have been planned leading up to the Annual Show. These events include the Boots and Bling Affair, a Livestock Give Day, and an Educational Expo for local students.
The full list of events with dates, times, and locations is listed below:
February 22, 2025 – Boots and Bling Affair
The 3rd annual Boots & Bling Affair will kick-off events for the 82nd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the F. G. Clark Activity Center on the Southern University campus. J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreedz will be the musical artists for the event. The attire is western and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Tickets are $40 for general admission floor seating and $250 per table. To purchase tickets visit, https://foundation.sus.edu/boots-and-bling/.
February 23, 2025 – Livestock Appreciation Luncheon
The luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena Multi-Purpose Building. This event will honor the individuals who have made an impact on the Livestock Show.
February 25, 2025 – Livestock Give Day
The Jaguar Nation is asked to participate in the 3rd Annual Livestock Give Day. Individuals are asked to donate $82 for the Livestock Show’s 82nd anniversary. Donations can be made online at, https://foundation.sus.edu/geauxlivestock/.
February 26, 2025 – The Educational Ag Expo
The Educational Expo will be held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena Multi-Purpose Building. It will provide students from East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes with the opportunity to explore over 40 agricultural stations containing displays, demonstrations, exhibits, and animals. Schools can register to attend the event at, https://www.suagcenter.com/form/1065.
February 27, 2025 – 82nd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show Begins
The Livestock Show will officially begin at 8 a.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. Animal check-in will start at 12 p.m.
February 28, 2025 - Livestock and Poultry Show & Night with the Stars Old Fashion Decorating Contest
Judging will continue at 9 a.m. in the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. The Friday Night with the Stars Old Fashion Decorating Contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. The event will allow participants to have fun with their animals one last time before the Junior Auction on Saturday morning.
March 1, 2025 – Awards Program and Junior Auction
Exhibitors who placed in the category of champion and showmanship will receive their awards during this program, which will be held at 8 a.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. The Junior Auction immediately follow the awards program.
About the Southern University Ag Center’s Livestock Show
The Southern University Ag Center’s State Livestock and Poultry Show was established in 1943 as a poultry show by J.W. Fisher, director of the College of Agriculture and Tom J. Jordan, state cooperative extension agent, along with a group of statewide vocational agricultural teachers, agricultural extension workers, and community leaders.
A dairy calf project was added in the second year and the show’s name was changed to the State Poultry and Dairy Show with youth exhibitors (participants) from limited-resource families.
This year, over 100 youth from across Louisiana will show around 160 animals during the event, allowing them to showcase their hard work in raising and caring for various breeds of cattle, hogs, sheep, lamb, goats, and poultry. Winners will receive premiums, banners, ribbons, rosettes, and trophy belt buckles.
The Livestock Show cultivates the development of responsibility, dedication, decision-making, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills to the youth who prepare throughout the year for competitions, through the possession and personal care of a live animal project.
Southern University is the only 1890 Land-Grant Institution that continues to hold a livestock show.
For additional information about the SU Ag Center's Annual Livestock Show visit, https://www.suagcenter.com/page/livestock-poultry-program.