Livestock Lessons is a new animal science experience for Wisconsin youth. Giving a Livestock Lesson is an opportunity for you to share your learning with others and to teach others about animal sciences.
The potential topics for your lessons are endless! We would love for you to submit your 4-H demonstrations, FFA public speaking entries, any videos and written work that aligns with work your already doing. This time period will allow us to see you talk about acquiring your animal project or caring for newborn animals. No matter what topic you choose, remember that the most impactful presentations are both accurate and engaging. Be creative, be funny, be serious, just be you! Think about something you have learned in your animal science project or something that you enjoy doing and prepare to share it.
Round 2 of the Wisconsin Livestock Lessons will include many ways for youth to show their work and interests.
For grades 3-8: (only one submission per category)
- An oral video presentation
- Written Public Service Announcement (PSA)
For grades 9-13th: (only one submission per category)
- An oral video presentation
- Written Public Service Announcement (PSA)
- SAE Project Slides
Livestock Lessons are open to all youth who are interested in the animal projects. Each youth can enter one submission in both oral presentation and written public service announcements. Entries will be divided into the following grade judging categories from the 2020-2021 school year: Junior (Grades 3-5); Intermediate (Grades 6-8); and Senior (Grades 9-13).
For older youth grades, 9-13, there is a new entry category: SAE Project Slides. The SAE Project Slides are to assist older youth in framing out topics of interest and exploring careers, which can assist them in completing their SAE application.
Each FFA Chapter that submits three or more SAE Project Entries will qualify for special recognition at the 2021 WAAE Professional Development Conference. The Wisconsin FFA Foundation will be supporting this new competition, with funds for qualifying chapters!
Submissions are due March 19. The top entries in each division will receive monetary awards and may be featured on Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program social media, YouTube channels, and other media outlets.
Oral Video Presentations, Public Service Announcements (PSA), and SAE Google Slides must be submitted by March 19.
Additional program information and how to submit your Livestock Lessons can be found by going to the Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program site: https://bit.ly/LivestockLessons We look forward to what our Wisconsin youth submit and how we can grow this program moving forward into other animal species and topics in due time. Can’t wait to see your ideas! Contact Bernie O’Rourke at borourke2@wisc.edu, UW Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, for questions.
2 Educational Credits
After submitting your “Livestock Lesson” please complete the Out-of-County Google form at http://bit.ly/fdllivestockpoints and include the link to your video or SAE Google Slides or attach your written PSA document to earn 2 points toward the 2021 FDL County Market Livestock Sale.
