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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryLivestock members gain life skills



Livestock members gain life skills

Author: Owen Prim

Planning Unit: Campbell County CES

Major Program: Agriculture

Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development - Youth Agriculture Education

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

 With the number of farms and acres of farmland in Campbell County decreasing each year, the general public’s appreciation for and understanding of animal agriculture is decreasing also.  This makes the task of educating our youth about animal agriculture and the benefits and life skills that can be gained from 4-H Animal Projects even more important.   Livestock Projects are some of the longest-running and easily identifiable aspects of 4-H.  These projects range in all sizes and can work for families with lots of space or acreage and for those with limited space or acreage.  The 4-H Livestock Projects continue to be popular in Campbell County.  We have members in the beef, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and rabbit projects.  

 Over the last several years this 4-H Agent has worked with certified livestock club leaders so that 4-H & FFA members have a full and well-rounded educational experience in the livestock projects.  Campbell County currently has four certified livestock volunteers.  Members participate in club meetings; clinics & field days; county, district and state fair livestock shows; North American International Livestock Exposition and judging events at the Kentucky Beef Expo and the UK AG Day.

 In 2024, 41 4-H and FFA members participated in the Alexandria Fair youth Livestock Shows.   The livestock auction generated over $93,000.00 which was a new record for 28 animals and 4 country hams.  In addition to the financial benefit 4-H members also have the opportunities for positive youth development in mastery, belonging, independence and generosity.  This program fosters mastery by learning about animal science and sustainable agriculture practices, belonging by interacting and connecting with adults and youth with similar interests, independence by practicing leadership skills and independent thinking and generosity by participating in community service and citizenship activities.

 Our youth are required to complete and turn in 4-H record books in order to show at the fair and personal announcer’s sheets for the livestock sale.  These documents serve as great evaluation tools.   Youth reported gaining life skills such as sportsmanship and self-confidence by showing their animals as well as decision making skills when participating in judging events and when selecting their project animals.

 

 

 

 






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