4-H and FFA beef project members are reminded of the Market Beef Weigh-In to be held Saturday, December 13th, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Kalona Sale Barn. 

Ten calves may be weighed in for the county fair or state fair exhibition. A maximum of three market beef can be exhibited at the county fair and a maximum of two market beef can be exhibited at the state fair. To prepare before the weigh-in, families should look over the December Beef 4-H Newsletter. 

Families should bring the pre-scale form completed to the weigh-in. The costs are $5 per ear tag for all beef. Retinal scanning will be done for those nominating for the state fair with a $10 per head fee. Bring money to pay all fees on December 13th. Any potential market beef projects for the 2025-2026 year must attend a county-led weigh-in site to collect start weights and tag numbers.