4-H goat project is loads of fun and learning – no KIDDING! Get involved with the 4-H goat project to learn all about animal health and nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. You can participate in market projects, breeding projects and even non-competitive projects. Make it your own! This is a great way to gain valuable experiences while making lifelong friends.In the goat project, you will be responsible for purchasing and taking care of your goat. You can choose to specialize your project and knowledge on either meat, hair, or dairy production. When considering a livestock project there are a few things to keep in mind. This is an incredibly rewarding experience that takes commitment and with the goat project in most cases for the county level it is about eight months of time. The best way to learn how to get started is to contact your local county extension office. They can explain how to participate and point you in the right direction for a goat and the focus you choose – meat, dairy or hair.
In this project you will learn:
With market goats, you can show at all Major Livestock Shows. There are national breed shows for goats as well as market shows for sheep in every county across the state.
Livestock Judging
Held at 4-H Roundup each year, competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event if showing at Roundup. Livestock Judging is a great way to learn decision making and public speaking and is at most major stock shows.
Quiz bowl
Grades:
Held at 4-H Roundup each year, competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event. This is a contest that will help your student learn more about his or her project while getting the opportunity to compete on a state level.
Skillathon
Grades:
In this project you will learn:
- Responsibility
- Proper nutrition
- Proper care for your animal
- Decision making
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Community Service
With market goats, you can show at all Major Livestock Shows. There are national breed shows for goats as well as market shows for sheep in every county across the state.
Livestock Judging
Held at 4-H Roundup each year, competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event if showing at Roundup. Livestock Judging is a great way to learn decision making and public speaking and is at most major stock shows.
Quiz bowl
Grades:
- Junior – 3-5
- Intermediate – 6-8
- Senior – 9-12
Held at 4-H Roundup each year, competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event. This is a contest that will help your student learn more about his or her project while getting the opportunity to compete on a state level.
Skillathon
Grades:
- Junior – 3-5
- Intermediate – 6-8
- Senior – 9‐12
