Logan County - 4-H Teaching Life Skills Through Livestock Projects

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County Impact Statements - Logan County
4-H Teaching Life Skills Through Livestock Projects

A steer is more than just a pretty face. 4-H members learn to select, care, groom, and show their projects before the judge’s critical eye.

4-H livestock projects form a bond between members, parents, leaders and their animals. More is passed on than just tradition and livestock skills. Relationships are built, communication is opened, and confidence gained. Livestock project goals are clearly defined and as a result project members develop an "I Can Do It" attitude.

Ron Koch is a good example of a future business and community leader. Parents, Ronnie and Joyce Koch, along with other livestock club leaders, have seen Ron excel in livestock judging, selection, feeding and showmanship. The great thing about Ron is that he always comes to work and takes time to help the younger 4-H members with their projects. All the kids look up to him.

Steve and Judy Hall said they were a little apprehensive about raising pigs for the first time. But sons, Spencer and Jamison, prevailed on mom and dad. The boys had a ball and were impressed with all the contests and activities relating to swine. It was a great experience.

The goal of 4-H is to produce blue ribbon kids, not champion animals. They are the tool to help parents and project members grow and learn through those difficult teenage years. Self confidence and job skills developed from hard work and the hands-on experience is priceless. Livestock projects form the basis for career selection and college studies. College professors comment that rural kids do well in school because they know what they want to do and are willing to work for it.

Impacts

108 of the county’s 185 4-H club members have livestock projects.
48 youth are enrolled in poultry projects accounting for 392 fair exhibits.
42 4-H’ers exhibited 96 pigs at the county fairs.
Katie Hammonds 261 lb. gilt topped 42 other entries in the ultrasound carcass contest. Her pig tested 62.3% lean with a 10.5 sq. inch loin eye and .48 inches of backfat.
14 horse project members accumulated 84 points to win the Northwest District Horse Show near Ozark.
64 head of cattle were shown by 37 youth.
152 Paris and Scranton students have participated in the Ag in the Classroom Bt. Corn Demonstration.
372 Booneville and Magazine students have participated in the Forestry in the Classroom project.

Logan County - Booneville
Cooperative Extension Service
Courthouse • 366 North Broadway • Room 24
Booneville, AR 72927
Phone (479) 675-2787 • Fax (479) 675-4086

Logan County - Paris
Cooperative Extension Service
Courthouse • 25 West Walnut • Room 15
Paris, AR 72855
Phone (479) 963-2360 • Fax (479) 963-2590

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County Impact Statements - Logan County
4-H Teaching Life Skills Through Livestock Projects