State Fair

Scott Moore before the Jersey Show	Livestock Shows Livestock shows have always been a focal point of State Fairs. Each year at the NC State Fair, ANS Club Members have the opportunity to halter break and train University animals to be exhibited during the Fair. Many students would otherwise not have the opportunity to show an animal. Hogs, beef cattle, dairy cattle and meat goats are exhibited annually.
Milk booth worker studying before her shift Fundraisers The State Fair is also a chance for the club to raise money for travel and event expenses. Club members can help offset costs and educate the public about agriculture. Milking Booth It's amazing the number of people who have never milked a cow! For one dollar, any Fair-goer can milk a cow, with the help of a Club member, and receive a free carton of ice cold milk! Cattleman's Steak Booth Partnerships between the Animal Science Club and the NC Cattlemen's Association provide a quality meal at the Fair. Club members offer their culinary talents to prepare the ribeye sandwiches in return for a percentage of the profits. This money aides the club in funding their trip to the National Block and Bridle Convention, hosting the Alumni Reunion, providing necessary items for Adopt-A-Family and general Club expenses. The Ark The State Fair Ark features different breeds of livestock that can be found on farms across the state, including cattle, sheep, goats and swine. This exhibit will educate fairgoers on these breeds, their distinct characteristics and their function through signage and exhibit staff. This year was the first year that the Animal Science Club has participated in the Ark. For 10 days the club members feed, watered, and cared for the animals. For the first time this year, the milking booth was also in the Ark exhibit and will allow fairgoers an opportunity to try milking a cow. The exhibit is located in front of the Jim Graham Building at the site of the old Red Cross building.
Club members work at the steak booth	Junior Shows Juniors from across the State bring their livestock projects to the Fair in competition for NC's best market animals. Club members act as ring masters for the Junior shows, assisting showmen with unruly animals and directing them where to go.