Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Start the Year as a 4-H Livestock Scholar

Congratulations to the following youth who took 1st place honors in December's livestock tests.

  • Swine: Jr - Gavin Douglas, Int - Morgan Balding, Sr - Savanna Steed
  • Sheep: Jr - Courtney Green, Int - Conner Green, Sr - Savanna Steed
  • Beef: Int - Kennedy Douglas, Sr - Lindsey Rendon
  • Goats: Jr - Nathan Pearce, Int - Lauren Pearce

There's still time for you to participate in the 4-H Livestock Testing Program, and it's easy to get started. Study the specfic pages announced for the month.  You can purchase the reference manuals from the 4-H office. Come to the 4-H office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. from the 15th until the end of the month to take the test at a time that is convenient for your family.  It usually takes about 10 minutes to take the test.

We take your high three test scores, plus your County Fair test score and give you 10 bonus points for EACH monthly test you take to determine your final score. You could be one of 12 youth who earn a belt buckles that will be presented during the County Fair.

January's Test Schedule:
  • Swine: Digestive System/Nutrition, Ch 7 & 8 (Pg. 7.1 - 8.5)
  • Sheep: Nutrition, Ch 4 (Pg. 49-55)
  • Beef: Nutrition, Ch 7 (Pg. 7.1- 7.16)
  • Goats: Nutrition, Ch 5 (Pg. 61-72)
Have questions?  Call us at the 4-H office (801) 399-8202.