YOUTH LIVESTOCK SKILLS EDUCATION
Extension Education
Cindy Ham
CEA-4-H/Agriculture
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Arkadelphia
Abstract
\r\n Projects are the foundation of 4-H work. Project work can help youth achieve goals in life by teaching them life skills through learn-by-doing activities. Youth in Franklin County learn about livestock production and management through individual project work in beef, swine, sheep and goats. In addition to the hands-on knowledge gained through their own individual livestock projects, youth were also trained through educational workshops, skill-a-thon activities, showmanship competitions, participation in the state fair junior ambassador program, and exhibition in junior livestock shows on the county, district, state and national level. The Livestock Skills activities give youth the opportunity to exhibit their knowledge gained through their beef, swine, sheep and goat projects, educational workshops and livestock shows. Through participation in Livestock Skills activities youth gain additional knowledge in the production and management of meat animals. Livestock Skills education involves identification of breeds, livestock equipment, retail meat cuts, and livestock feeds, a written exam of the total livestock industry, evaluation of livestock feeding and performance and management decisions based on quality assurance. Four youth from Franklin County represented Arkansas at the National 4-H Livestock Skills competition in Louisville, Kentucky in 2011 as a result of winning the state livestock skills contest.
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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: C.M. Ham
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Ham, C. County Extension Agent - Interim Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72949