Extension
It Starts With Us
Educating Youth in Farm Knowledge and Skills
Livestock and Equine Issues
Stahler, Harned
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Beef
According to the USDA, there is a high possibility that there will be 9 billion people to feed, clothe, and provide shelter for by 2050. And more than likely this population will need to be supported with fewer resources, more regulations and less understanding of where our food comes from and what it takes to get it from the farm to your table. We can’t afford to have a population that doesn’t value agriculture. The Boyd County Extension Council also recognized the need for agriculture education and requested that agriculture education continue including youth livestock and equine programs.
One purpose of the livestock and equine projects is to teach young people how to properly feed, fit and show their animals as well as provide an opportunity for personal growth and development. Responsibility, confidence, decision making, and commitment are beneficial life skills that can be learned through agriculture education at any age.
Program participants will take care of their projects daily including: feeding, grooming, and preparing to be shown possibly competitively.
Participants will learn proper nutrition of their specific project, budgeting skills, and space/housing needs.
Initial Outcome: Participants gain more detailed knowledge.
Indicator: Participants exhibit knowledge in dealing with and caring for projects and when conversing with others.
Method: Attendance to minimum required educational hours by certified presenters
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome: The importance of budgeting and record keeping is recognized.
Indicator: Complete and accurate record books.
Method: Record book assessments and placing at county and district competitions
Timeline: Annually
Long-term Outcome: Participants will successfully raise animals, and crops.
Indicator: Participants exhibiting in the County Fair and attending educational opportunities.
Method: Personal contacts, surveys, pre and post tests, and interviews
Timeline:Annually
Audience: 4-H age youth and Cloverbuds with an expressed interest in livestock
Project or Activity: Exhibit an animal and record book in the county fair
Content or Curriculum: 4-H livestock curriculum
Inputs: extension property, species specific clinics, personal contacts as needed, certified leaders and volunteers,
Date: continuous
Audience: Boyd County livestock club members
Project or Activity: club meetings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H livestock curriculum
Inputs: curriculum, agents, parents, certified leaders, extension facilities
Date: Each month
Audience: 4-H Livestock Club members
Project or Activity: showmanship clinic
Content or Curriculum: livestock curriculum
Inputs: agents, parents, certified leaders, parents, volunteers, extension facilities,
Date: annually
Audience: 4-H livestock Club
Project or Activity: Animal show and sale
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H livestock kit
Inputs: agents, parents, volunteers, community sponsors, Boyd County Fair Board
Date:Summer
Audience: 4-H Livestock Club
Project or Activity: banquet
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Inputs: agents, parents, certified leaders
Date: early fall
Audience: 4-H Horse club members
Project or Activity: monthly club meetings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H certified horse kit
Inputs: agents, facilities, certified leaders, parents
Date: Throughout the year
Audience: 4-H Club members
Project or Activity: horse shows
Content or Curriculum: 4-H horse kit
Inputs: agents, certified leaders, facilities, parents
Date: September through July
Audience: 4-H Club members
Project or Activity: District horse show
Content or Curriculum: certified horse kit
Inputs: agents, parents, judges, certified leaders, local businesses, facilities
Date: May/June
Audience: 4-H horse club members
Project or Activity: overnight horse camp
Content or Curriculum: horse kit
Inputs: agents, certified leaders, parents, volunteers, facilities
Date:Spring
Audience: 4-H horse drill team members
Project or Activity: overnight camp
Content or Curriculum: horse kit
Inputs: agent, certified leaders, parents, volunteers, facilities, veterinarians
Date:spring
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Author: Lyndall Harned
Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)
The Boyd County Youth Livestock Show was once again held during the County Fair. This year was a testament to what well trained volunteer leaders can do when called upon. I am usually therefor the fair and specifically the multiple livestock shows and showmanship competitions. I was not able to make it this year so it fell upon the volunteers to fill in. And by all accounts, they did a great job. The shows went off without any problems. They handled everything from organ
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H professionals and volunteers must work to make sure that youth, regardless of their physical or mental conditions, have the opportunity to be fully involved in the 4-H program. All youth--whether rich or poor, gifted or disabled--deserve the chance to reach their fullest potential.About 19% of youths have disabilities or special health care needs, and 6% of youths experience developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs (National Survey of Children's Health, 2016). Despite the bene
