Livestock (Swine, Sheep, Goats ,Beef, Dairy, Llamas )
Superintendents | Telephone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
Shelly Reese | 765-412-7478 | tippeminilivestock@gmail.com |
The mini 4-H large animal project is designed to provide an opportunity for mentorship and learning about swine, sheep and goats, Beef, Dairy & llamas as show animals.
This project is for youth who are currently in Kindergarten, First or Second grade as of January 1st of the current year.
All Mini 4-Hers will need to complete Fair Entry during the designated time as communicated by the Extension Office, when completing Fair Entry the mini 4-Her will simply select Mini 4-H swine, sheep, goats, beef, dairy or llamas and provide the requested information. Mini 4-H member must have their mentor secured by the end of the Fair Entry deadline. Late entries will not be accepted.
Kindergarten or first grades may exhibit a total of 1 animal from eachof the following species: Swine, Sheep or Goat.
Second grade - may exhibit a total of 1 animal from each of the following species: Swine, Sheet, Goat, Beef, Dariy or Llamas.
Mini 4-H exhibitors will partner with a current 4-H member that will act as a mentor in the species they wish to show. Mini 4-H member will show one of their mentor’s animals. Mini 4-H member will not be allowed to bring their own large animal from home to show. If Mini 4-H member is not able to find a mentor then the project superintendent will work with them to find a mentor. Mini 4-H member is encouraged to help their mentor care for their animal during the week of the fair. It will be at the discretion of the Mini 4-H member and their guardian(s) if the mentor will accompany the Mini 4-H member in the show ring. Mini 4-H member must have thier mentor secured by the end of the Fair Entry deadline. Late sign ups will not be accepted after the Fair Entry deadline has passed.
The Mini 4-H large animal show will be broken down into species and grade level. There will not be a traditional placing of animals or exhibitors. This is meant to be a showmanship and learning experience for the Mini 4-H member. The mini 4-H exhibition for each species will take place on that species respective show day. See the fair schedule for show days and times for mini 4-H.