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LIVESTOCK JUDGING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
It
is that time again for us to start our livestock judging practices for the 2010 and 2011 year. We will have our first practice
on August 29th 6 to 8pm at the Butler farm. Please let all interested know when and where we will be meeting.
I would like to thank each of the students who participated last year and congratulate them on an outstanding job.
The following are possible events for this up coming year. GREAT 2009 and 2010 2010 – 2011 Schedule 1.
Oct. 2nd Western Maryland annual
goat field day and skill-a-thon 2. Oct
2nd Keystone Junior & Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest - Harrisburg, PA 3.
Nov 15, 16 and 17th National 4-H
livestock judging contest (Louisville, KY) Jared, Preston, Ashley and Katie 4. Feb TBA Stockman’s contest Virginia 5.
April 8th West
Virginia Beef Expo 6. May
14th Maryland Sheep and Wool Contest (Howard county) 7. June 4th WV Sheep Judging Contest (Petersburg) 8.
July
WV State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest We will set the remainder of practices during the first meeting This team is open to all interested 4-H’ers
and has had great success at the State and National levels. No experience is required! Anyone interested
in joining the team should call Matt Ware at 671-9694 or Mark Hostuttler at 839-2368.
Horse
Judging with Cookie Lynch I just wanted to take a
moment to let you all know that meetings for anyone interested in horse judging will be held every Sunday beginning January
10th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Sulphur Springs Stables. I am very excited as this will be my second year as
a volunteer leader for 4-H representing some of the horse judging teams. Our team last year had fun and
learned so much! We will begin by going over general rules and filling out paperwork. The weeks to follow
will include going over many different horses and looking at halter classes and riding classes. We will
all also learn to give oral reasons - even as juniors! We will also have a few guests come in to talk to
our 4-Hers and help them judge the classes. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
~
Cookie 304-261-8323 Animal Science 101 Horse Program - Meghan Manor, Instructor This program is designed by 4-H members. You do not have to have a horse to participate, even during opportunities
to “bring your own horse.” My responsibilities as the leader/instructor include providing structured learning
experiences, personal guidance, and counseling project opportunities for 4-H members. You can expect fun-filled educational
opportunities that provide social and instructive experiences. Our next classes will be held January 17, 24, and 31; 1pm at
Opequon Elementary School. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns, or additional educational
opportunities you may be interested in doing.
~ Meghan 304-886-7039
or mlmanor85@aol.com
Check Your Project Book! We
have included an insert this year to help guide you through project expectations and exhibit requirements. You will also find
your Project Leader listed on this sheet, as well as on the final page of this newsletter. If you have
any questions about your project please give them a call - They are happy to help!
Complete list of 4-H Animal Science & Project Leaders
2010 Project & Exhibit Requirements
SWINE RESOURCES
Swine Project Leader Mark Hostuttler has put together the items below for members
to use. If you have any questions please contact him at Mark.hostuttler@ars.usda.gov
This is an Excel program that you could follow to help you obtain target weights for your Swine.
Click Here for a PowerPoint presentation about raising Swine
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June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, David E. Miller, Director, Cooperative Extension Service,
West Virginia University. West
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