Who can participate:
- 4-H youth members, rising 6th-12th grade (join 4-H at v2.4honline.com)
What we'll do:
- Learn to evaluate quality livestock for production and health.
- Learn about livestock husbandry, including nutrition and feed, pasture and hay, equipment, health and disease management, and more!
- Learn about careers in the agriculture, horticulture, and livestock industry.
- Get lots of hands-on experience at local and regional farms and research stations!
Did you know? Skills you gain through livestock judging and giving reasons can prepare you for careers including veterinarian, farm manager, teacher, lawyer, researcher, presenter, healthcare worker, and more!
Livestock Judging, Skillathon & Quiz Bowl Program
Mondays in May, 3:30-5:00pm at Extension Center
- May 11th & 18th with transportation from Madison High
Summer: Mondays & Wednesdays in June-July, 1:00-4:00pm
- June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
- (no meetings July 4th week)
- July 6, 8, *13, *15, 20, 22
- *Might switch to Tuesday/Thursday for field days
State 4-H Livestock Judging, Skillathon, & Quiz Bowl Contests
- Travel July 29; Compete July 30-Aug 1 at NCSU Campus/Beef Unit in Raleigh
Program Requirements: Attend majority of practices and compete at state contests. We understand that summer can be a busy season with camps and vacations, but we ask that participants miss no more than 4 meetings and let us know ahead of time if they will be absent.
Cost: $40 for the summer program, plus up to $200 for Livestock Judging Contest in Raleigh, Jul 29-Aug 1 (we will try to reduce cost through sponsorships; scholarships also available).
Contact: 828-649-2411
Peyton Duckett: peyton_duckett@ncsu.edu
Misty Varnell: misty_varnell@ncsu.edu
