Wilkinson Part of Legislative Livestock Event

50th District State Senator John Wilkinson was among state legislators who participated in this year’s annual Legislative Livestock Showdown.

It took place during the 2014 Georgia National Fair at the New South Arena in Perry, Georgia.

Co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia National Fair, this event brings together members of the Georgia General Assembly with students of Georgia’s FFA and 4-H organizations.

Wilkinson, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee, led the Senate team against the House team.

The two legislative groups, along with assistance from 10 experienced 4-H and FFA livestock show participants, showed in the showmanship competition where legislators were judged on how they handled their animals in the showmanship ring.

Points were tallied to determine the winning team and this year’s trophy went to the House.