Success Story4-H Cavy
4-H Cavy
Author: Molly Jordan
Planning Unit: Bracken County CES
Major Program: Agriculture
Plan of Work: Youth Agriculture Education
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Animal science projects involved the development of a wide variety of skills that will enable youth to be successful throughout their lives. However, the typical animal science projects of beef, swine, sheep, or goats aren’t always feasible for some. Whether it be cost related to these projects or not having the room available.
The Bracken County 4-H Cavy Club is a way for youth to become involved in animal science projects without the big commitment of large animal projects. This year is the first year for this club in our county. With the help of a newly recruited volunteer, we have 23+ members. The meetings are held once a month afterschool. Topics revolve around the care and maintenance of guinea pigs. The purpose of this club is to establish a skillset in the youth much like that related to large animal projects.
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