Margie margention, program associate, animal science, in cooperation with new jersey 4 h goat project advisory group. A resource guide for the 4h dairy project optional supplement for dairy projectsonetime purchase. Please double check and clarify with all goat project members in your club to make sure they are signed up for all the goat projects they want to do. The 4 h goat program is part of the animal science project. Whether youth own a dairy goat or are just curious about them, these activities provide enjoyable, handson experiences to introduce them to goats. National dairy goat curriculum offers three books for dairy goat project youth and one for dairy goat project helpers. This is the first step in the 4h pygmy goat advancement program. You can participate in market projects, breeding projects and even noncompetitive projects. Youth enrolled in the 4h goat project are to complete the lesson corresponding to his or her grade as of january 1 of the current year, plus a livestock feed or record sheet.
Guidelines for judging pygmy goats, national pygmy. Records should be turned in to the 4 h goat committee by july 1. Market goat, breeding meat goat, dairy goat, pygmy goat and fiber goat. Become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of livestock animal science. Meat goats animals projects kansas 4h youth development. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h goat project.
The nys 4h working goat committee offers a lending program which allows 4hers to borrow goat packs or harnesses for up to 3 months to see if these activities are for you. Petpygmy goat ui extension 4h youth development university. The 4h meat goat project is designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats. Members involved in the goat project will learn about traditional animal care including housing, feed and nutrition, as well as show preparation. The following resources for kentucky 4 h goat projects can be purchased from ohio state university. Copies are also available from your county extension office. The goat is an intelligent and interesting animal that is quick to learn, likes attention, is relatively small, does not require a. Goat project resources 4h youth development program. Please visit ohio states estore where these resources can be purchased.
Your advancements should be included as part of your project records. Yearling and older does born 7302018 or before awards. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. At the time of book submission, one question from the project book pertaining to both 4h and ffa project books will be answered by the exhibitor for use in the event of a tie. Planned work in an area of interest to the 4h member. Once a 4 h member has completed three years andor is carrying more than one dairy goat as a project, it is wise to transfer the individual animal pages 8 through 11 from this book to the 4 h dairy goat herd record book and carry the project on a herd basis from then on. Please double check and clarify with all goat project members in your club to make sure they are. California 4h projects california 4h youth development program. Pima county 4h pygmy goat project silent auction home.
Ccjla auction animals must meet requirements outlined in. The pygmy goat premier exhibitor with the highest point total from up to five of the following fairfield county junior fair activities will be declared fairfield countys pygmy goat premier exhibitor. Goat resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4 h 5r goat project and record book 4 h 5 kentucky proud livestock tag program. Please check with your 4h club leader for a specific list of projects your 4h club offers. The following resources for kentucky 4h goat projects can be purchased from ohio state university. Kids baby goats are locatedordered from breeders in the late fall, and purchased the following spring when the kid is old enough to be separated from its mother weaned, usually between 10 12 weeks old. Care for one or more pygmy goats for at least 90 days before exhibiting. Plants and animals table of contents goats petpygmy rev. The 4h goat program is part of the animal science project. Those who plan to take pygmy goats to the 2019 fairfield county fair are encouraged to attend the pygmy goat clinic on sunday, august 25th, 2019 at 4. Petpygmy goat ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho.
It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a goat project. Project book work will be evaluated by a separate judge at each specie skillathon. A fiber goat project is perfect for someone who likes goats, wants to learn how to spin, and likes to knit, crochet or weave. If you havent signed up yet, contact your county 4 h office and become a member today. In addition to learning about traditional animal care in a 4h goat project, you can explore the use of products that come from goats such as milk, meat and fiber. Meat goat record book marketing your 4 h market goat goats make wonderful 4 h livestock projects for 4 h members. Visit project central to take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. Meat goat record book marketing your 4h market goat goats make wonderful 4h livestock projects for 4h members. A meat project is a short term project that ends when you go to auction and sell your goat to the highest bidder.
The goat is an intelligent and interesting animal that is quick to learn, likes attention, is relatively small, does not require a great deal of space, and is fun to raise. Ccjla auction animals must meet requirements outlined in current auction committee rules. The texas 4h goat project is loads of fun and learning no kidding. It will now include a hands on skills portion and will be administered at the 4h fair upon conclusion of the pygmy goat show. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments and help guide. In future years, project leaders will administer the written portion of tests during the month of april. Champion nondairy champion nondairy 4 h cart and pack goat wednesday, july 31, 2019 following the pygmy goat show.
The most common goat project for youth is the market kid project. Cloverbuds age 57 may only enroll in pygmy goat or miniature novelty goat projects. Learn how to select, raise and care for a meat goat. This auction is to benefit the pima county 4h pygmy goat project. You should have suitably fenced pasture, feed, and necessary equip ment.
New jersey 4h goat project record book for use by all southwest florida and lee county fair 4h goat project members 201 8 p. Goatsdairy type, pygmy, angora and boermake great 4h projects. Attach feed tagsfarm ration fed in your record book. Get involved with the 4h goat project to learn all about animal health and nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. Review the project book, record sheet, and greentop to become familiar with the project before beginning. If you would like to support our channel you can donate here. Dairy goat project animal must be in the junior fair exhibitors possession by. If exhibiting more than one pygmy goat, only the highest class placing animal will be used for premier pygmy goat exhibitor scoring. Nov 16, 2018 the reference book is 4 h 5 r goat resource handbook.
The pennsylvania 4h program and penn state animal science department sponsors an award for the outstanding 4h market goat club leader in pennsylvania. Novice members are ineligible for outstanding goat project unless showing in the age division based on 4 h age age on. This project is great for young people interested in joining 4h but they live in the middle of town, or even an apartment, and cannot have a large stock animal. Carnahan center at jamestown community college 525 falconer street jamestown. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. If you have already signed up for this 4h project, come on in and get started. Opportunities as a 4h member, you will have an opportunity to. Selection, feeding, management, fitting, showing and responsible goat ownership are emphasized. There is only 1 goat project book but there are 6 separate projects exhibitors can do. Ccjla auction animals must meet requirements outlined in the current auction committee rules. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. Make a check list of things to complete as you work through the project. New jersey 4 h goat project record book for use by all southwest florida and lee county fair 4 h goat project members 201 8 p.
It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments and help guide your efforts to keep important records on your goat. Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4 h member 60 days prior to fair. This project teaches you to care for live animals by learning about. If you have already signed up for this 4 h project, come on in and get started. Apr, 2020 goatsdairy type, pygmy, angora and boermake great 4h projects. Goat resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4h 5r goat project and record book 4h 5 kentucky proud livestock tag program. California 4h projects learn by doing in an atmosphere where learning is fun is a basic philosophy of 4h. Presentation at the montgomery county 4h fair members will select and care for one or more dairy, market, angora, cashmere, pygmy, or pack goats and keep records each year. They are relatively easy to handle, interesting and inexpensive to keep. The reference book is 4 h 5 r goat resource handbook. The herd record book is not recommended for a member under 12 years of age. If you havent signed up yet, contact your county 4h office and become a member today. Champion nondairy champion nondairy 4h cart and pack goat wednesday, july 31, 2019 following the pygmy goat show. At the time of book submission, one question from the project book pertaining to both 4 h and ffa project books will be answered by the exhibitor for use in the event of a tie.
Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4h member 60 days prior to fair. However in other counties, 4hers can choose fiber, pygmy, pack and cart goat projects as well. Learn about the selection, breeding, nutrition, management, showmanship and health requirements of a pygmy goat, an increasingly popular pet. The ingham county goat project includes the dairy types, pygmy and market types. Each 4h member should complete their 4h project record to the best of their ability and turn it into their county 4h agent by the county due date.
The reference book is 4h 5 r goat resource handbook. Ages 8 and older members with one dairy goat should complete the dairy goat project book. The meat goat project is quickly growing with an increasing demand for meat products. You may add additional pages to the report form in sections 1,3,4,5,6,7. The nys 4 h working goat committee offers a lending program which allows 4 hers to borrow goat packs or harnesses for up to 3 months to see if these activities are for you. All livestock project members must participate in their respective specie skillathon in order to complete their 4h project.
Pima county 4h small stock projects cooperative extension. It is a mandatory requirement for the pygmy goat project that you complete the pygmy goat project judging for official completion of your project. Within the project, members find things to learn, to do, to make, and to explore. The hands on skills testing will always be held at the 4h fair. Knowledge test, doe class placing, wether class placing, showmanship, and goat project book contest. The program will help you learn about feeding, caring for, managing, selecting goat project and showing goats.
Your extension 4hyouth development agent or ffa advisor can. New mexico pygmy goat project greentop 4h pygmy goat project guidebook 100. Beginner pygmy goat records microsoft excel file intermediate pygmy goat records. Presentation at the montgomery county 4 h fair members will select and care for one or more dairy, market, angora, cashmere, pygmy, or pack goats and keep records each year. Youth producers resources wsu publications and records publications. Market goats the top 3 in each showmanship class will then compete for a top 5 overall in each of the age divisions. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4 h goat project. Once a 4h member has completed three years andor is carrying more than one dairy goat as a project, it is wise to transfer the individual animal pages 8 through 11 from this book to the 4h dairy goat herd record book and carry the project on a herd basis from then on. You should keep a record of your pygmy goat project on a 4h animal science record, 4h loolrounior or 4h 1002r senior.
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