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Opportunities with 4-H
Livestock Projects
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Overview
• Numerous opportunities available in
4-H and FFA other than showing
livestock
• Opportunities help develop life skills
and promote service learning
• Allow youth to travel all over
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Beef Opportunities
Event
BEEF:
Beef Quiz
Bowl
BEEF:
Beef
Educational
Presentation
Information
Contact Information
This activity helps 4-H’ers increase their
knowledge of beef cattle and the 4-H
Beef Program. Clubs can use this “game
show” activity as an effective and fun
teaching method any time during the
year. 4-H members who do not own beef
cattle can participate. Counties and
districts schedule their Beef Bowls at
various times of the year. State 1st and
2nd place teams advance to national
competition. Refer to the “4-H Quiz Bowl
Guide.”
Beef demonstration allows 4-H members
to give presentations on all aspects
involving the beef industry. Such topics
include reproduction, health care, breeds
and breed characteristics, and other
management aspects.
Kevin Chilek
Extension Program
Specialist - 4-H
(979) 845-6800
[email protected]
Dr. Andy Herring
Associate Professor
(979) 845-5065
[email protected]
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Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Sheep and Goat
Opportunities
SHEEP &
GOAT: 4-H
Goat Camp
This program is for beginning and
intermediate youth involved in meat goat
projects. It includes sessions on ethics,
facilities, selection, nutrition, health,
management, fitting and showmanship.
The camp is held in July and sponsored
by the Animal Science Department.
Dr. Shawn Ramsey
Associate Professor
(979) 845-7616
[email protected]
SHEEP &
GOAT: Goat
and Lamb
Camps
Programs that discuss selection, health
management, feeding, exercising,
washing and shearing, showmanship, and
hands on experiences. Cost - $85.00,
Each camp takes place in June.
Cash
(432) 264-5110
CBERRY@howardcoll
ege.edu
SHEEP &
GOAT:
Aggieland
Lamb & Goat
Camp
A three day program dedicated to
teaching parents and students the
fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health,
facilities, selection, and showmanship.
Date – July, Cost - $80.00
Dr. Shawn Ramsey
Associate Professor
(979) 845-7616
[email protected]
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Sheep and Goat
Opportunities
SHEEP &
GOAT: Goat
Judging
Contest &
Goat Bowl
Scott Horner
This annual event is open to all 4-H
Dairy Goat Specialist
members and is held on the first Saturday
(936) 857-3926
in August at .
[email protected]
SHEEP &
GOAT: Goat
Kid Giveaway
Program
The Cooperative Extension Program, in
cooperation with the , sponsors this
program to bring quality dairy, boer, or
miniature goats and interested 4-H
members together. The 4-H members do
not have to have experience with goats,
but they must show a high level of interest
and responsibility, and have adequate
facilities and help to successfully raise a
goat. After the 4-H member receives a
goat, he or she is obligated to fulfill a
contract with the Cooperative Extension
Program at . The 4-H Goat Kid Giveaway
is held each year during the Dairy Goat
Field Day on the first Saturday in May at .
Scott Horner
Dairy Goat Specialist
(936) 857-3926
[email protected]
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Sheep and Goat
Opportunities
SHEEP &
GOAT: Sheep
And Goat Youth
Leadership
Workshop
SHEEP &
GOAT: Sheep
Skillathon
This workshop is a week-long intensive training
tour of the sheep and goat industry. Participants
learn about all facets of the industry. The
workshop is offered to junior and senior age
youth during the summer of odd numbered
years.
To enhance the educational experience of
exhibiting sheep projects at the San Antonio
Stock Show & Rodeo. To bring a production and
industry perspective to the 4H and FFA sheep
exhibitor.
Dr. Frank Craddock,
Extension Sheep & Goat
Specialist
(915) 653-4576
[email protected]
Dr. Frank Craddock,
Extension Sheep & Goat
Specialist
(915) 653-4576
[email protected]
SHEEP &
GOAT: Sheep
and/or Goat
Educational
Presentation
Relate to the production of sheep and/or goats
or to the utilization of their meat, milk or fiber.
Dr. Frank Craddock,
Extension Sheep & Goat
Specialist
(915) 653-4576
[email protected]
SHEEP &
GOAT: Sheep
and Goat
Showmanship
Clinics
Teaches youth the proper techniques in
becoming a good showman. Includes edict in
the ring, preparation for show, helping others in
the ring, and tips for becoming a good
showman.
Jamie Steen
Extension Sheep & Goat
Assistant
(325) 653-4576
[email protected]
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Swine Opportunities
Event
Information
The Pork Leadership Camp is a week-long
SWINE:
intensive training tour of the pork industry
Pork Producers across . Participants learn about the production,
Association Pork marketing, processing and merchandising of
Leadership Tour pork, and critical issues facing the pork industry.
Available for Jr. and Sr. in High School
This program is for beginning and intermediate
SWINE:
youth involved in swine projects. It includes
Junior Livestock sessions on ethics, showmanship, feeding,
Association Pig nutrition, housing, and clipping and fitting. The
Camp
camp is held in April and sponsored by the
Texas Club Pig Association.
Academic competition that includes a written
test, demonstration of knowledge through
demonstrating skills, individual quiz bowl
SWINE:
competition, and a public speech. Scores from
Swine Skill-Aeach portion of contest will be added together to
Thon
determine individuals. Takes place at San
Antonio Livestock Exhibition, Star of Texas Fair
and Rodeo, and State 4-H Roundup.
Contact Information
Dr. Jodi Sterle,
Extension Swine
Specialist
(979) 845-2714
[email protected]
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Extension
Swine Specialist
(979) 845-2714
[email protected]
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Extension
Swine Specialist
(979) 845-2714
[email protected]
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Judging Opportunities
Event
JUDGING:
Livestock
Judging
Information
Contact Information
The three national livestock judging
events 4-H youth can compete in are:
North American Livestock Exposition— , ,
November; American Royal Livestock
Show— , , November; and National
Western Livestock Show— , January. The
top three teams from 4-H Roundup
Contact local County
represent on the national level. Partial
Extension Agent
donor support may be provided to eligible
teams for each event; however, teams
raise money for the remainder of needed
funding. County teams must qualify at
county and district to advance to 4-H
Roundup.
Texas 4-H and Youth Development
Conclusions
• Numerous opportunities available in 4H and FFA other than showing
livestock
• Opportunities help develop life skills
and promote service learning
• Allow youth to travel all over
Texas 4-H and Youth Development