Proudly supporting youth livestock exhibitors across our communities.
4-H & FFA Members!
The Rockingham Cooperative Show Team is our way of building a community around the hardworking youth livestock exhibitors we proudly support across our service area.
Whether you’re raising a steer, a pig, a lamb, or a goat, and whether it’s your first or fifth year, you’re part of a team that’s here to help you succeed - from barn to show ring.
If you’ve purchased your feed, show supplies, or grooming equipment from Rockingham Cooperatve, used our 0% Youth Livestock Financing program, attended Market Animal College or any other Show Team events, congratulations - you’re already on the team!
What Is the Show Team
Free to join - just participate in any of our youth livestock programs
Access to expert guidance from Rockingham Cooperative Show Team Specialists
Monthly prize drawings for Show Team members (including backpacks)
Seasonal promotions, educational tools, and in-store events
A private Facebook group for sharing updates and connecting with others
Join us at an Upcoming Show Team Meetings & Events
Show Team Launch Meetings
(all show team launch meetings begin at 6 pm)
Northern Virginia (Frederick County Fairgrounds) - Thursday, October 23rd
Shenandoah Valley (Weyers Cave Community Center) - Wednesday, October 29th
Central Virginia (Carver Center 4-H Meeting Room in Culpeper) - Monday, November 3rd
Pre-Registration is encouraged for all meetings! Follow the links to rsvp.
Show Team Feed Meetings
Join us for after-hours shopping & educational events this spring across our locations. Attendance at these meetings counts toward Show Team Premiere Exhibitor status.
@ Stuarts Draft Ag Supply - Tuesday, February 24th - sponsored by Kalmbach Feeds
@ Strasburg Ace Hardware - Thursday, March 26th - sponsored by Kalmbach Feeds
@ Harrisonburg Ag/Outdoors - Tuesday, April 7th - sponsored by Purina Honor Show
Pre-Registration is encouraged for all meetings! Follow the links to rsvp.
Market Animal College
One of our most widely attended events over the years is Market Animal College which is the premiere youth livestock training event in Virginia, providing hands-on learning opportunities for youth interested in showing livestock of all ages and experiences! Mark your calendars for our event on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Show Team Premiere Exhibitor Incentive Program
Rockingham Cooperative is proud to support youth livestock exhibitors through our Show Team Premiere Exhibitor Incentive Program. This program rewards dedication, participation, and excellence in the show ring.
How to Become a Premiere Exhibitor
To earn Premiere Exhibitor status, youth must:
Attend at least two of the three Show Team events:
A Show Team Launch Meeting (Oct-Nov 2025)
A Show Team Educational Meeting (Spring/Summer 2026)
Market Animal College (April 25, 2026)
2. Submit a letter requesting Rockingham Cooperative’s support at your county show or sale event.
Exclusive Rewards for Premiere Exhibitors
Exhibitors who complete these requirements will be recognized as Premiere Exhibitors and will receive a FREE exclusive Rockingham Cooperative Show Team hat. This hat is only available to Premiere Exhibitors and represents the hard work and commitment it takes to achieve this honor. Thanks to Kalmbach Feeds for sponsoring these hats!
Your season, your spotlight, your Premiere moment.
0% Youth Livestock Financing Program
Each year, we are pleased to offer special incentives, promotions and opportunities in support of these programs, including 0% Financing (until the first check is received) on products within our feed, feeding equipment, animal health and show supply departments. The 4-H/FFA 0% Financing Program is available to any 4-H/FFA member showing market livestock during the current show/show year. Financing applications can be found, here, and need to be re-filed each year. Print out the 4-H/FFA Livestock Agreement Form and bring it in to see your local store manager for program specifics.
Market Livestock Showcase
Submit your show photo’s here, showcasing your market project and you might be picked to be featured in upcoming Rockingham Cooperative market animal promotions. Showcase your finished project, and any Rockingham Cooperative feeds/products that you used throughout the year.
Introducing Amino Power Show Feeds
Amino Power Show Feeds are available at your local Rockingham Cooperative. This line of show feed, milled at Rockingham Mill in Dayton, offers nutrition for cattle, goats, lambs & hogs so you can supplement to achieve your desired result with your show animals – year round.
The lamb, goat, and cattle feed are textured with a hefty molasses covering to ensure palatability, and the hog feed is a mash for consistent consumption. All four types of feed hold similar science in each bag, with a focus on amino acid profiles to ensure maximum digestibility and absorption of nutrients for your show livestock. Many youth exhibitors and breeders have chosen to feed Amino Power for its ability to maximize genetic potential and for its economical price-point.
Rockingham Cooperative is proud to be in a place where we are able to support our local 4-H & FFA youth exhibitors. $1 from each bag of Amino Power Show Feed sold goes back into our 4-H & FFA Youth Livestock Support Fund, to purchase animals at the county livestock show and sales we support each year! Purchase a bag of Amino Power Show Feed for your livestock and notice the difference it provides in their lean muscle growth and feed conversion.
Find out more about the Amino Power Show Feed line, here.
Proud Supporters of the Future of Agriculture!
Rockingham Cooperative proudly attends and supports over 20 youth livestock premium auctions across our service area to directly support members of our Show Team.
We know that it may be difficult for all of our Show Team members to visit a Rockingham Cooperative location due to geographical and scheduling issues. That is why we’ve made a simple online form for 4-H & FFA youth exhibitors to submit their request for support prior to their county fair.
Can’t wait to see you at your county fair this summer!
Seeking Feedback on the Growth of Your Livestock??
Whether you’re feeding for a blue ribbon or trying to make the sale floor, our Show Team Specialists are here to support your success. Fill out the form below to give us an update on your 4-H or FFA project, and one of our team members will follow up with personalized recommendations.
