Give this record completed to your club leader at the close of the project year to receive credit. The exhibitor should demonstrate knowledge learned and enthusiasm about the dairy project. The deadline for applications or nominations for the 15 awards is july 15. Then, list the three most important things you learned in this project during the past year in the boxes below. Maryland youth dairy project record with sample entries in italics. If you have questions, ask for help from other members, your parents, leaders or 4h staff. Learn how to care, manage, and keep records for one or more dairy cows. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Overall outstanding dairy exhibitor award sponsored by skagit farmers supply is awarded by the dairy superintendents to the top skagit county 4h member who best exemplifies good sportsmanship, cooperation, participation and leadership. Your record will be a way to share your project with others. A record book must accompany all projects with entries recorded up to friday before fair. Instructions for completing 2018 commercial dairy heifers record books the record books will be evaluated by a committee of 4h and ffa jr. You can lease an animal andor participate in a variety of the activities and events that the new hampshire 4h dairy project has to offer. Pennsylvania state university, college of agricultural sciences records, 18672011 45.
Each family should have the 4 h dairy resource book. H animal leaseborrow program the objective of this program is to allow youth who do not have the resources to raiseown a 4. Its a great way to explore 4 h projects without enrolling in all of them. The 4h cloverbud project is a program of burnett county 4h program which is coordinated through burnett county uwextension.
Objective of 4h dairy project record book you will learn key lessons on how to keep an effective record book. Each member needs to complete the 4 h dairy cow andor calves and heifers project and record book or the online spreadsheets. A resource guide for the 4 h dairy project optional supplement for dairy projectsonetime purchase 126 dairy cow project and record book. This information is helpful in applying for 4h awards and scholarships. Gbf095 4h dairy record keep this record up to date. You dont need to own dairy animals or live on a farm to participate. Pennsylvania 4 h dairy cow project project book and record book, undated. Although it involves a statelevel competitive judging event, its primary function is educational.
By signing below, i am stating that i have completed this record book myself and, to the best of my knowledge, the information included in it is correct. The 4h dairy project offers yearround events and activities for youth. H dairy project record book page 5 animal care and management because your project is a living creature, it requires regular care and management. Your record book is a record of all your 4h projects and activities for the year. This means that when you transport your livestock from the farm to an event, or any club activity, the manifest must be completed. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the national directory of 4h materials and do a key word search for dairy dairy 1. Pennsylvania 4h dairy program, state college, pa 2020. Explore the dairy industry, from raising and showing a cow to manufacturing and marketing dairy products. Read through this record book before you start recording information. Pennsylvania 4h horse production project guidelines. Now in its third year, the camp previously offered programming for equine and livestock 4h members.
New hampshire 4h dairy cattle project unh extension. Pima county 4h livestock projects cooperative extension the. Jim crowley memorial award interviews high schoolers in grades 10 through 12 and enrolled in the 4h dairy project are invited to apply for the james w. Pennsylvania 4 h horse production project guidelines revised april 20 foals of the current year must be born by may 1 in order to show at any 4 h sponsored production show.
It is suggested that the selfdetermined project be used with the national 4 h curriculum project book as a resource for the desired species. It is recommended that foals are born by early spring so they may be weaned prior to showing. You dont have to have your own dairy cow to participate in the new hampshire 4h dairy cattle project. Pennsylvania 4 h dairy program, state college, pennsylvania.
Complete this required project and record book every year a lactating dairy cow project is taken. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources. Dept 10 4h and vocational union county west end fair. The new hampshire 4h dairy cattle project is a rewarding project that focuses on raising dairy cattle for milk production and breeding. Pennsylvania 4h dairy project record book photo of project animal here club county. The 4 h cloverbud project is a program of burnett county 4 h program which is coordinated through burnett county uwextension. F0265a pennsylvania 4h interstate exchange project. Oct 26, 2015 the 4 h club goat project book contains learning activities for raising goats, project activities and project record sheets. Record book instructions keep your record book up to date. While not easy, the benefits of completing a record book are very tangible.
Pennsylvania 4h dairy cow project project book and record book, undated. Here is a place to explain what you regularly do for or with your animal on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Projects one project report form for every project completed meetings held meetings attended club meetings attended this year percent attended during the current year, 80% attendance is. By signing below, i am stating that i have completed this record book myself and, to the best of. Sample members record book kathryn combs 1234 sunshine court redding, ca 96001 cedar river 4h club pine county california state. You will understand what is involved in caring for and raising a dairy animal. Mar 26, 2020 dairy project record book new for 2020 dairy bowl the primary objective of 4 h dairy bowl contest is to provide an opportunity for 4 h youth to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. Record keeping and completing a 4h record book describing the work of a members project is an important part of 4h. Pennsylvania livestock judging manual optional supplement for sheep projects. Dairy and dairy goat project record book 4h dar 01 is an animal. Improve lives the lsu agcenter and the lsu college of agriculture visit the lsu ag center facebook page. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments.
Objective of 4 h dairy project record book you will learn key lessons on how to keep an effective record book. In rising to the top, advanced youth practice body condition scoring, selecting through records, mastitis detection, balancing a ration, pregnancy detection, delivery of calf, promoting dairy products and exploring career opportunities youth will learn many things, including how to. Pima county 4h livestock projects cooperative extension. You will learn key lessons on how to keep an effective record book. H youth voices learn how 4h youth are making a difference. A roundup of 4h news for may 19, 2016 farm and dairy. All 4h livestock exhibitors in dairy, beef, goats, horse, poultry, rabbits. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide. Virginia 4h dairy project cornell cooperative extension. Pennsylvania 4h dairy program, state college, pennsylvania. A minimum completed club 4 h record book consists of the following items.
The primary objective of 4h dairy bowl contest is to provide. Keep this record as part of your personal 4h records. All members that are taking part in 4h must have a record book of what their animals eat, how they are medicated, and how the animals. Pennsylvania state university, college of agricultural sciences records, 18672011. The information in this cloverbud record book is true and of. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide 2014 4h year revised 22014 introduction to guide. The 4h dairy project is part of the animal science project. This record book is a tool to guide youth in keeping an accurate record of their expenses and other important records pertaining to dairy cattle or dairy goats. Dairy cow project and record book from ohio 4h recorded. The 4h name and emblem are protected by 18 usc 707. Visit project central to take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. This project record book is for recordkeeping only. You will be able to set goals, establish methods of achieving them and determine if you met them at the end of the year.
It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the dairy curriculum as a resource. Pennsylvania 4 h forestry judging is an activity and a 4 h project designed to teach youth about the fundamentals of forest management. Members will be exposed to numerous project areas with the guidance of older members and adult helpers. Supplemental guidebook for the 4h dairy cow project and record book. Complete this portion of the record book preproject or once animals are purchased. A0605b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills evaluation sheet level 1.
Pennsylvania state university, college of agricultural. To be eligible to compete at county level or further shows, all 4 h members must have completed appropriate project requirements as determined by their respective county. The list of 4h and ffa members that are selected to receive record book awards will be posted at the respective specie show office as soon as they are available. Each member must participate in a state approved quality assurance training and the wayne county or ohio state fair dairy skillathon in order to be eligible. The 4 h goat project book has been divided into separate sections to make downloading the document faster for those who have slower connection speeds. You will be able to see updates about certain events and activities that will be. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. The information in this guide is for the purpose of aiding your project recordkeeping in farmerons online platform. The 4 h cloverbud project, burnett county 4 h, uwextension and their partners do not discriminate against anyone for reasons of race, color, gendersex, gender identity, creed, disability, religion, national origin. The beginning of the 4 h year is a good time to begin thinking about what you would like to do or learn in 4 h during the upcoming. A county may enter a maximum of 20 junior contestants cloverleaf and junior participants and a maximum of 20 senior contestants. Raising a swine as your 4 h project is a great opportunity as hogs are the smartest animals in the barnyard. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a. H animal project the opportunity to have a project animal through leasing or borrowing.
For complete descriptions of ohio 4h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. Dairy cow project and record book osu extension publications. The program will help you learn about the selection, production, management, health and showing of dairy animals. Nys 4h dairy program 4h dairy curriculum holstein foundation educational workbooks nys 4h dairy certificate for unregistered and nonowned dairy cows 2015 dairy cattle rules and classes state fair 4h dairy cattle entry form 4h cloverbud dairy record sheet 4. If you have already signed up for this 4h project, come on in and get started. We offer project options for raising cattle and goats both for beef and dairy purposes. Pennsylvania 4 h dairy project record book photo of project animal here club county. Maryland 4h animal science dairy project record name 4h age primary club name years in 4h years in this project i have completed this record and believe all information to be complete and accurate. This guide has been prepared to assist you in completing the livestock and horse erecords. Gbf095 4 h dairy record keep this record up to date. I understand that this is a completed dairy heifercow project record book as required. As a helper for the horse project, one of your primary goals is to help youth gain knowledge about.
At the end of the 4h year, when your record book is complete, your 4h club leader will probably ask to see this record book. University of vermont extension 4h dairy project record. Maryland 4h animal science dairy project record name 4h age primary club name years in 4h years in this project i have completed this record and believe all. Dairy project record book new for 2020 dairy bowl the primary objective of 4h dairy bowl contest is to provide an opportunity for 4h youth to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive setting. Remember records are no better than what you put into them. In level 1, identify the breeds of dairy cattle, identify the body parts of cows, understand the life cycle of cows, explore milk production, and learn to fit and show cattle. Dairy and dairy goat project record book 4h dar 01 is an animal sciences publication suggested for 4h members age 8 and up. Information about how to raise these animals can be found in various 4h project guides. Any steer tagged by may 30 can be kept for the pennsylvania farm show. Its a great way to explore 4h projects without enrolling in all of them. In cowabunga, youth explore dairy cattle breeds, select calves, identify body parts, recognize desirable traits, pack a show box, groom and show a calf and identify stages of calving and care. Record book this book is designed for members to record information on their project animal and other. Other clubs and projects outside of 4h or other 4h programs club name projects the three most important things i learned. If enrolled without an animal, check with your extension agent for approval.
West virginia 4h breeding livestock intermediate record. Forest resources management is learned through participation in this activity. Record keeping forms can help you keep a record of your activities. Your 4h dairy project record book introduction this dairy project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in the 4h dairy cattle project. Selected as member of state 4h dairy judging team to harrisburg, pennsylvania and madison, wisconsin. Pennsylvania 4h dairy project record book penn state extension. Dairy cattle ui extension 4h youth development university of. My 4 h dairy project record book hunterdon county, nj.
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