Area Animal Science Day’s June 26 judging contest

Attention Rock County 4-H Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat) Judges (Submitted by Alissa Grenawalt, Rock County 4-H Livestock Judging Coach) Registration for the Area Animal Science Day’s June 26 judging contest is coming up soon and it’s time to register our team(s).   If you plan to attend, please complete the Google Form and we’ll […]

2022 Rock County Bayer Award

2022 Rock County Bayer Award Local farmer, Alissa Grenawalt, Beloit, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Rock County 4-H Leaders Council. The Rock County 4-H Leaders Council will use the funds to enrich the educational opportunities for youth enrolled in meat animal projects. Grenawalt is currently a Rock […]

4-H Livestock Team Updates 2023

Opportunities for All 4-H Members–Especially Those in Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats! Upcoming livestock educational events:  Saturday, March 25, 2023:State Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest: UW-Madison Campus – All day  Opportunity for Juniors, Seniors and Mixed Teams to take care of 2 state contests in one day!Below are links to the resource guides […]

Important YQCA Information! Time Sensitive!

YQCA is available as an online program for youth everywhere in the United States. YQCA is also offered as an instructor-led training and as a test out certification. Contact the entity requiring your YQCA certification to see which is available in your state, or contact help@yqcaprogram.org. Learn more about each type of training here. Please contact YQCA […]

Animal Sciences Virtual Education Series!

Are you enrolled in projects in animal sciences?  If so, plan to register for upcoming sessions starting at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. These sessions will provide awareness and knowledge of animal agriculture and careers that are associated with the session topic. Session dates and topics are: March 3, Food Safety Challenge  April […]

Wisconsin State Fair’s All for One Goat Show

Entries are open for the “All for One Goat Show” on Sat., August 7! The All for One Livestock Show is for youth (between 8-17 years of age) with an intellectual disability. Each participant learns how to care for and show the animal before competing. Participants will be paired with two youth mentors and a goat […]

Blain’s and Nutrena Virtual Show Edge Clinic

(A Free & Fun Interactive Virtual Show Clinic for Exhibitors of Beef, Goats, Sheep, Swine) Mon., May 24, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Blains 2021 Virtual Show Edge Clinic Flyer Join Nutrena’s show feed experts as they dive deeper into the benefits of feeding ShowEdge to get your animals “show ready!” Topics include: Show Animal Nutrition 101 Daily […]

4-H Animal Project Leader Planning Meetings

Rock County 4-H animal project leaders in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy Goat, and Meat Goat are invited to participate in planning meetings to discuss/plan meetings, educational opportunities, events, etc. for 4-H animal project members.  Meetings will be held on Zoom and the agenda and Zoom link will be emailed to animal project leaders who are […]

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