Educational Value Of Livestock Shows And Fairs

Author

Hoover Carden, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College

Date of Award

8-1964

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Degree Discipline

Agriculture

Abstract

Purpose of the study

This study has been undertaken in an effort to determine the extent to which livestock shows and fairs and exhibits contribute to the educational growth of those who participate and to determine if it is advisable for others to participate.

Background of shows and fairs

In 1914 and 1917 passage of the Smith-Lever Act and the Smith-Hughes Act made available instruction in vocational agriculture and extension work in the high schools and counties throughout the United States. Since that time, teachers of vocational agriculture and county agents have employed numerous teaching methods in the training of students and 4-H club members. One of the devices used to a varying extent and with varying success throughout the states has been tine holding of livestock shows and fairs. Shows and fairs may be local, district, area, state, sectional, and national in scope.

Fairs in which youth participants are sponsored by many different agencies. Individuals may sponsor them more frequently they are supported or promoted by organizations such schools, county planning groups, subcommittees, and some civic organizations. Financial aid comes from diverse sources, for instance, in Illinois, race track funds are used for livestock shows and fairs. California has similar source for their funds; while Nebraska supports its shows and fairs by county tax levy. Each fair held in Arkansas is allowed five hundred dollars from state tax funds. In Texas, funds are received for support of livestock shows and fairs through gate receipts, donations from civic organizations, merchants, and by advertising.

Committee Chair/Advisor

E. M. Norris

Committee Member

J. M. Coruthers

Committee Member

J. M. Coruthers

Publisher

Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College

Rights

© 2021 Prairie View A & M University

Date of Digitization

1/18/2022

Contributing Institution

John B Coleman Library

City of Publication

Prairie View

MIME Type

Application/PDF

Recommended Citation

Carden, H. (1964). Educational Value Of Livestock Shows And Fairs. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/933