South Dakota State University’s Little International is underway on campus at SDSU’s Animal Science Arena.
The annual SDSU event is known as the nation’s largest two-day student-run agricultural exposition in the country. Little “I” is recognized as one of SDSU’s longest-standing traditions and provides 4-H, FFA, and college students opportunities to participate in judging showmanship and fitting competitions in goats, sheep, dairy cattle, beef cattle, or swine.
This year’s theme is “New Century, Same Legacy.” Isaac Berg, 101st Little International Manager, could not think of a better expression that encompasses the significance of this year’s event.
“The theme commemorates the enduring nature of Little International as an event that unites generations together,” Berg said. “It underscores Little International’s resilience in the face of change.”
The event started with 4-H and FFA contests this morning, with the preliminary rounds of collegiate fitting for each species to follow. Tonight, starting at 5 p.m., there will be opening ceremonies, with the final round for each species collegiate fitting.
The events held on Saturday, April 6, will proceed with the preliminary rounds of showmanship for experienced and novices for each of our species areas. Saturday evening, the showmanship finals and round-robin will take place.
For those unable to attend in person, Walton Webcasting will live stream the weekend’s lineup online via the SDSU Little International Facebook page.
For more information about this year’s event, check out our website, www.sdsulittleinternational.
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