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| Copyright 2007, Beaver County 4-H Stockman's Club. All Rights Reserved. Last Revised 2/24/07 |
| What is the Beaver County 4-H Stockman's Club? |
4-H is an exciting and progressive youth development program. 4-H'ers
learn skills they will use for the rest of their lives-leadership,
communication, decision-making, self-confidence, and morals. The
program is a family-oriented, informal education program based in
communities in all 67 counties throughout Pennsylvania.
Projects are tools used to teach 4-H members responsibility and
decision making skills, as well as help them develop an appreciation of
the value of hard work and to take initiative. Working on a 4-H project
enables a 4-H'er to learn about a variety of subjects or develop a skill.
4-H'ers may choose from more than 150 projects, including gardening,
sewing, pet care, rocketry, wildlife, livestock, horses, foods and nutrition,
child care, and leadership. Beaver County boasts 15 4-H clubs,
comprised of 432 members and run by 120 adult volunteer leaders.
Approximately 100 members are enrolled in market, beef, sheep and
swine projects.
Market project and record books completed by the Beaver County 4-H
members are judged at the club level. Members also have the
opportunity to compete in several county contests, such as livestock
judging, public speaking and demonstrations. Qualifying members may
advance to regional and state competitions.
In addition, members may participate in several county, regional, state
and national events. These include the Southwest Regional 4-H
Livestock Overnighter, Southwest 4-H Teen Leader Retreat, Southwest
4-H Livestock Tour, 4-H Capital Days, 4-H Ambassador Program, Penn
State 4-H Achievement Days, and the National 4-H Congress.
learn skills they will use for the rest of their lives-leadership,
communication, decision-making, self-confidence, and morals. The
program is a family-oriented, informal education program based in
communities in all 67 counties throughout Pennsylvania.
Projects are tools used to teach 4-H members responsibility and
decision making skills, as well as help them develop an appreciation of
the value of hard work and to take initiative. Working on a 4-H project
enables a 4-H'er to learn about a variety of subjects or develop a skill.
4-H'ers may choose from more than 150 projects, including gardening,
sewing, pet care, rocketry, wildlife, livestock, horses, foods and nutrition,
child care, and leadership. Beaver County boasts 15 4-H clubs,
comprised of 432 members and run by 120 adult volunteer leaders.
Approximately 100 members are enrolled in market, beef, sheep and
swine projects.
Market project and record books completed by the Beaver County 4-H
members are judged at the club level. Members also have the
opportunity to compete in several county contests, such as livestock
judging, public speaking and demonstrations. Qualifying members may
advance to regional and state competitions.
In addition, members may participate in several county, regional, state
and national events. These include the Southwest Regional 4-H
Livestock Overnighter, Southwest 4-H Teen Leader Retreat, Southwest
4-H Livestock Tour, 4-H Capital Days, 4-H Ambassador Program, Penn
State 4-H Achievement Days, and the National 4-H Congress.
| What is 4-H? |
New Members sign up is on 4th Wednesday in October at 7:30
p.m. The meeting is held at the Hookstown Grange located at the
Hookstown Fairgrounds on Route 168. 4-H Club members must
have past their 8th birthday - but must not have past their 19th
birthday before January 1, 2007.
p.m. The meeting is held at the Hookstown Grange located at the
Hookstown Fairgrounds on Route 168. 4-H Club members must
have past their 8th birthday - but must not have past their 19th
birthday before January 1, 2007.
| Sign-Ups |
Involvement in the market livestock projects teaches young people a
number of skills throughout the year. They begin by selecting their
animal, then decide what and how much to feed. All project animals
are grain-fed and handled with the best of care. Animal performance,
such as rate of gain and feed efficiency, is monitored on all project
animals. Members are assisted by their 4-H volunteer leaders and
family. They spend many hours grooming and training their animal(s)
to prepare for shows at the fair.
After months of care and feeding, members show and sell their project
animals. All animals exhibited must meet specific state health
requirements. The animals are divided into classes based on final
weights. The animals are judged by livestock experts.
The members hope that the sale proceeds will help them recover the
cost of protection as well as realize a return on their investment. Many
will reinvest their funds for future project animals or advance to the
livestock breeding 4-H project. Some members also use this money to
finance their advanced education. A small portion of the proceeds
(about 3%) is deducted to cover costs incurred in operating the show
and sale
number of skills throughout the year. They begin by selecting their
animal, then decide what and how much to feed. All project animals
are grain-fed and handled with the best of care. Animal performance,
such as rate of gain and feed efficiency, is monitored on all project
animals. Members are assisted by their 4-H volunteer leaders and
family. They spend many hours grooming and training their animal(s)
to prepare for shows at the fair.
After months of care and feeding, members show and sell their project
animals. All animals exhibited must meet specific state health
requirements. The animals are divided into classes based on final
weights. The animals are judged by livestock experts.
The members hope that the sale proceeds will help them recover the
cost of protection as well as realize a return on their investment. Many
will reinvest their funds for future project animals or advance to the
livestock breeding 4-H project. Some members also use this money to
finance their advanced education. A small portion of the proceeds
(about 3%) is deducted to cover costs incurred in operating the show
and sale
| What is 4-H? 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills *See Below for more information* |
| The Mission of 4-H Penn State Cooperative Extension Youth Development Programs Helping young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society. National 4-H Mission (National 4-H Council) 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. |
