Spring 4-H Events
Spring 4-H Events
It’s no surprise that spring is one of the most hectic times of the year for the Ag industry, and that applies just as well to 4-H and FFA kids.
Weigh-ins
Remaining Weigh-ins are Swine (April 11 10am), Sheep (May 30 10am), and Goats (May 30 11am).
Animal Workshop
On Saturday, March 28, 4-H and FFA chapters in the county will be joined by Soda Springs Animal Clinic at the Event Center in Grace for a “Livestock Animal Husbandry Workshop.” The event is open to FFA students, local 4-H members, and livestock producers. The event is education focused, and will provide participants information about the proper care and management of their project animals for the upcoming Fair season. Topics will include dairy and husbandry practices, nutrition and feeding basics, disease prevention, responsible antibiotic use, and preparing for show season. The schedule will be as follows: Swine 1-2 p.m.; Sheep 2-3 p.m.; Goats 3-4 p.m., Beef 4-5 p.m.
Beef Judging Clinic and Contest
Friday, April 17th, at Dirk and Marnie Johnson’s Sale Barn
2055 Ivins Road in Bancroft
Schedule: 10am-10:30am, Livestock judging education
10:40 – 11:00, Judging Practice
11:00 am – 12:00 noon, judging contest
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm, lunch
12:30 – Announce winners.
Top three winners in each age division will receive prize money: $25, $50, $100, with an adult class and prizes for the top two places.
RSVP by calling the Extension Office at (208) 547-3205
Baby Farm Animal Day
Fairgrounds, April 24 1-3 p.m.
Join the University of Idaho Extension office for the Baby Farm Animal Day at the Caribou County Fairgrounds to learn more about 4-H animal science projects. Participants will have a chance to see and meet baby ducks, chicks, goats, lambs, rabbits, puppies, kittens, and more. The hands-on event provides a great opportunity to interact with animals and the youth who raise them for 4-H projects.
The event is free and no registration is required.
For these and other events, please contact the Caribou County Extension Office at 208-547-3205 or email [email protected]. The Extension Office is housed inside the Caribou County Event Center in Grace, right across from the Fairgrounds.
