4H the study of Plants and Animals

[valley ranch]

http://animalscience.psu.edu/4-h


4-H Animal Programs

4-H Animal Programs

• Horses
• Dairy Cattle
• Beef Cattle
• Companion Animals
• Goats
• Sheep
• Swine
• Poultry

4-H Animal Programs
4-H Animal Programs
Pennsylvania 4-H Animal Programs are open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. As a 4-H member, you can learn about animal care by participating in events, shows, and hands-on projects.

About 4-H
Pennsylvania 4-H Animal Programs are open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. As a 4-H member, you can learn about animal care by participating in events, shows, and hands-on projects.


4-H Animal Programs

Horses
The Pennsylvania 4-H horse Program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management. Youth who participate in 4-H horse programs develop skills that include leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, teamwork, community service, a positive attitude, and a sense of self worth.


Dairy Cattle
Pennsylvania's 4-H Dairy teams have been very competitive in national dairy judging and quiz bowl competitions. A wide variety of activities are available for young people to build their skills and learn more about the dairy industry.


Beef Cattle
Raising beef animals can help youth growth personally and learn skills that will help them become more responsible. The skills learned in raising livestock also carry over into other aspects of 4-H life.


Companion Animals
Youth interested in dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, and other small companion animals can participate in 4-H Small Animal projects and learn about companion animal health, nutrition, and more. Youth can also participate in the Veterinary Science "Skills for Life" Series.


Goats
The Pennsylvania 4-H Goat Program is open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. Members learn about the Goat industry through events, shows and hands-on projects.


Sheep
The 4-H Sheep Program helps youth to gain a better understanding of the basics of sheep production, nutritional needs of sheep, how to keep sheep healthy and how to correct health problems, and more.


Swine
The Pennsylvania 4-H Swine Program is open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. Members learn about the swine industry through events, shows and hands-on projects.


Poultry
Youth of all walks of life, both urban and rural, are involved in the 4-H poultry program. Projects include embryology, raising and rearing poultry, and poultry and egg consumer projects. These projects motivate youth to learn teamwork, develop interpersonal skills, build enthusiasm, and enjoy challenges.

 

[valley ranch]

These young people study and raise plants and animals. They study and learn by hands on growing and raising their choice of crop or creature.

Every state has Students who participate in 4H, while not all become Farmers, Ranchers, Veterinarians or work in the field of healthy food, they all learn a great deal while producing some of the healthiest animals or plants that can be raised.

Our Vet raised animals as a young girl, that's what sparked her interest.

Even in cities there is the 4H

Head, Heart, Hands and Health: What 4-H means

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/head_heart_hands_and_health_what_4-h_means

If you have childern, you would do well to interest them in the 4H a university near you may have a program with extensions in your town or city.

 

[valley ranch]

Not all country girls stay in the country.

 

[valley ranch]

Not crazy about her singing but I hear she can raise a healthy colt!

 

[journey11]

We've got our last 4-H meeting of the year tonight. Ava's doing a presentation on WV spring wildflowers. Such a great learning opportunity. Club dues are only $1 to participate (goes toward insurance), so no reason anyone could not join. Project books are provided free. Lots of opportunities for community service and to develop leadership skills. We love 4-H! Make the Best Better!

 

[seedcorn]

It is a GREAT organization.

 

[valley ranch]

I'm not connected to 4H in any way. If asked to speak to or for them I will. If they want advice or help, not a problem. If they want to advise me on better raising of animals, I'll listen.

I bought an animal, a Saanen Goat named Eve, that was raised as a 4H project, healthiest best groomed darling to be found.

They, the 4H is a/the solution not a problem.

 

[ninnymary]

Well I have been learning a lot about 4-H. Thank you valley ranch. I didn't even know what the 4 H's were.

Oh, and love Jennifer Nettles' singing.

Mary