If you want to get involved in your local stock show competition scene but don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. Not everyone grows up showing livestock, but it’s tough to ignore the benefits of participating in these events as well as being involved in agriculture. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, agriculture and related industries supply more than 21 million U.S. jobs and 5.5% of GDP. Here are six tips for getting started in stock show competition