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Elliott County has a higher population of livestock than it does people. The Elliott County Extension Council and 4H Livestock Council feels as though the 4-H Livestock Program is a great way for youth to begin to feel the love for Livestock Production. Livestock production is a rewarding revenue for a growing family and in order for our youth to continue this scale of production in the future their hands need to have some experience.
Elliott County 4-H Livestock Senior members will begin taking more initiative in raising their 4-H livestock projects. Youth will continue agriculture practices into adulthood and will use agriculture resources available to farmers. The retention rate for Elliott County 4-H Livestock as well as, new members will increase by ten percent. Youth will have increased confidence, knowledge and responsibility of ownership.
Fifty percent of Elliott County 4-Hers will participate in livestock event classes. The youth participating in these programs will gain an appreciation for agriculture and the agriculture lifestyle. The youth will learn responsibility and commitment. The youth will become proficient at record keeping and finances, as well as the confidence to perform and exhibit their projects in front of large crowds.
Elliott County 4-Hers will improve their knowledge about their 4-H species. Participants will learn how to budget for purchases of essential items such as feed, fencing and show supplies and the importance of the responsibility of caring for their species which is totally dependent on them on a daily basis. Youth will learn about multiple species, breeds and sources of feeds. Youth will learn the importance of showmanship and sportsmanship as well as, become familiar with auctioneering practices. Senior 4-Hers will assist Cloverbuds and Juniors in classes and events.
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Youth will successfully raise an animal and exhibit it at the Elliott County Fair.
Method: Number entered for the show.
Timeline: Annually
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Youth will be capable of identifying animal breeds and species as well as body parts and cuts of meat.
Method: Observation and Pre and Post Test.
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Number of youth participants will increase. Youth will increase confidence, knowledge and skills and serve as role models to new participants.
Method: Observation and registration/sign in forms.
Timeline: Annually
Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Elliott County 4-Hers will start to raise their own 4-H projects.
Method: Observations and word of mouth.
Timeline: Annually
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club/Community
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, parents, Certified leaders and Soil Conservation
Date: August or September of each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club/Community
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Banquet
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, parents, Certified leader and Soil Conservation
Date: October of each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: Showmanship Clinic
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, Certified Leaders, parents, MSU Livestock Judging Team
Date: June each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club-Beef External parts, breeds, cuts of meat and EPDs
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, Certified leaders, parents and Soil Conservation
Date: February-July each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club-Sheep External parts, breeds, cuts of meat and digestive system
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, Certified leaders, parents and Soil Conservation
Date: February-July each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club-Goat External parts, breeds, cuts of meat and diseases
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, Certified leaders, parents and Soil Conservation
Date: February-July each year
Audience: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club-Swine External parts, breeds, cuts of meat and identification via ear notch
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Livestock Manual
Inputs: Ag agent, 4-H agent, KDA, Certified leaders, parents and Soil Conservation
Date: February-July each year
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
4-H livestock member, Megan Pennington, was featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Mountain Telephone's Connection magazine. Megan is a 7 year member of the Elliott County 4-H Livestock Club and has participated in local, district, and state level livestock shows. Megan has developed a passion for the cattle industry after being introduced through 4-H livestock. Megan has grown the scope of her livestock project from one market steer project to having two breeding heifer projects and a ma
