Little InternationaL AT SDSU

South Dakota State University’s Little International began on campus in 1921 and was modeled after the International Livestock Show during the 20th Century in Chicago. Since its inception, SDSU’s Little “I” has established a rich tradition of legacy and learning. Little International is the largest two-day student-run livestock exhibition in the nation. The event allows students to gain skills in showmanship, animal husbandry, and agriculture-based career paths. In addition to showing livestock, students may participate in wool judging, meats judging, dairy product creation, machinery sales, and more. This year’s theme, “Pride in the Past, Power in the Present” is a perfect summary of what has formed the past 100 years and will continue to form us for the next 100 years.