Bottlebucket calf project skills relate to selecting an appropriate calf, housing, nutrition, observing the calf and using management practices to maintain the calfs health. Clover kids will also need to turn in a record book, however, theirs is a little different. The 4h member is also being provided with this list of questions that might be asked by the. It was time for the younguns to shine, such as 6yearold treyton holcomb and his 2monthold calf, buck, thursday afternoon at the hall county fairs 4h bucket calf show at. With the support and guidance of parents and 4h leaders, youth involved in 4h youth. At the fair, support 4h by ordering from the 4h food stand, which features a variety of snacks, beverages and of course, the popular walking taco. Record keeping worksheet bottle bucket calf isu extension store. While nebraska 4h does not accept career portfolios for statelevel award and recognition consideration, some counties may use career portfolios. The lancaster county super fair, held at the lancaster event center, is produced by the lancaster county agricultural society. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. For a copy of the bucket calf record book, visit the laurens county 4 h webpage or the visit the laurens county 4 h office. Rvd county fair bucket calf practice river valley district.
To teach basic beef management skills without a large investment. Fourh members are recognized at the annual county achievement program for record books. National 4h conference national 4h congress national 4h week national food challenge one day 4h rabbit extravaganza shooting sports state dog show state 4h horse show state 4h whep contest tamu horse judging camp texas 4h center camps texas 4h congress even years texas 4h leadership conference texas 4h roundup. The exhibitor must have given care to the animal as part of hisher 4 h project and trained the calf to lead. Weld county fair july 24august 3, 2020 celebrating 102 years of fun in 2020. To teach basic record keeping and communication skills. Bucket calf is only available in the junior division. Tags are available at county or district kstate research and extension office.
It was time for the younguns to shine, such as 6yearold treyton holcomb and his 2monthold calf, buck, thursday afternoon at the hall county fairs 4 h bucket calf show at. Cloverbud books consist of cover sheet, story maximum of two pages per year if not first bucket calf project record book, cloverbud should add to. Logan county 4h 4h youth development the oklahoma 4h program is committed to positive youth development by providing young people with opportunities to belong to an organization where they can grow as individuals and master new skills that will benefit them throughout life, with the goal of participants giving back to their community through. Bite into beef engages youth in activities to identify breeds, locate parts, judge, halter break a calf, fit a steer, show a calf, recognize a healthy animal, select feed ingredients and shop for beef and beef byproducts. County fair bucket calf information the bucket calf judging at the county fair consists of an interview between the 4h member and the judge, as well as the showmanship portion in the ring. York county 4h blast july 21, 2017 york county 4h blast. Bucket calf record beginning picture optional ending picture optional write a short story telling about where you got your calf, shots or medicine given to your calf, what you have learned from this project, and the fun you had raising your calf.
Hardin county 4h bottlebucket calf record 4her name. The 4h bucket calf project is designed to introduce youth 712 yearsold to beef and dairy 4h projects. For a copy of the bucket calf record book, visit the laurens county 4h webpage or the visit the laurens county 4h office. Bucket calf project 4h record book record book can be completed in 4h members handwriting or typed. Bucket calf project identification certificate due in extension office.
Bucket calf classes are judged by conference method. Please consult your county fair book for specific rules and show information. Identification tag calf with official 4h eartag by. Each exhibitor will need to fill out the bucket calf record for county fair interview sheet and bring it to the interview. This material can be used as a part of your 4h record book at the county and state levels. Bucket calf 403020 bucket calves must have been born after march 1, 2019. Logan county 4h oklahoma cooperative extension service.
The record book portion is unique to the bucket calf project, and exhibitors log as much information about raising the calf into the book throughout the course of raising the calf. Calf must have been raised on a bottle andor have been bucket fed. This material can be used as a part of your 4h record book at the county and. All bucket calves must be on fairgrounds and all written records turned in to the county fair 4h office by the time specified in the fair book. Bucket calf project record book exhibitors name club or chapter. These calves are only eligible to be shown in the bucket bottle calf class and showmanship. Our knowledge and experience allows us to offer financal solutions that are made to meet your individual needs. Bucket calf project record book nebraska extension. Your feeder calf record book has charts for income and expenses. As americas largest youth development organization, 4 h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow.
Each exhibitor will need to fill out the bucket calf record for county. Market class rabbit entries do not count toward an exhibitors 12 maximum rabbits. Member may identify up to three animals but will be limited to one calf for exhibit at fair. List some of your goals for the year and what plan you have to. This application will generate individual cow productivity by keeping annual calf performance. County fair bucket calf information kansas state university.
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in kansas 4 h. To teach proper health care, environmental needs and nutritional requirements of young cattle. Logan county 4 h 4 h youth development the oklahoma 4 h program is committed to positive youth development by providing young people with opportunities to belong to an organization where they can grow as individuals and master new skills that will benefit them throughout life, with the goal of participants giving back to their community through. Whether you select a calf from your family herd or purchase one, the calf has value and costs money. Apr 10, 2016 how to organize your 4 h record book duration. Calves must be identified with 4 h ear tag on bucket bottle identification sheet. To design a cattle project to fit the physical size and maturity level of younger members. New in 4h at super fair announce university of nebraska. Calves must have been shown at the previous super fair and complete another record book for the second year. It is a composite of all 4h and non4h projectsactivities throughout the individuals 4h career. The participant may turn in a record book for competition. While nebraska 4 h does not accept career portfolios for statelevel award and recognition consideration, some counties may use career portfolios. Primary members will turn their record book in at fair in the general projects division on friday, july 19.
To have a record of all of your 4 h accomplishments in one place. As americas largest youth development organization, 4h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. York county 4h blast smore newsletters for education. When completing your project book, please keep these things in mind. Beef bucket calf bf100 712 year olds calf must be born between january 1 and april 30 of current year. The beef project teaches the fundamentals of the beef cattle industry. Cloverbud books consist of cover sheet, story maximum of two pages per year if not first bucket calf project record book, cloverbud should add to previous years story, picture pages can have up to. Animals 4 h bucket calf record pdf fillin file 87 kb ne4h9020 nebraska 4 h animal record pdf fillin file 167 kb breeding beef. Submit completed project books to county 4 h agent 4 h bucket calf project record book. Exhibitors 3rd 12th grades as of october 1, 2018, must be 4 hffa members of box elder county and must abide by membership general rules.
Each year, herd performance should be summarized e. Kansas award portfolios arranged alphabetically complete with 4h story specific to that project. The nebraska 4h career portfolio is an annual recordkeeping system used by nebraska 4h youth. In addition, there will be costs for feed, grooming and show supplies, medicine and other supplies. With things like the calf scramble for scholarships and money towards your next project, the memories gained through this project are going to last a lifetime. Only one bucket calf per 4h member may be shown at the county fair although participants may own two or more calves. Do as much of the work as possible on your own with some help from your. It is a composite of all 4 h and non 4 h projectsactivities throughout the individuals 4 h career. A guide to cattle producers and youth raising 4hffa beef projects nebraska 4h livestock program website nebraska 4h premier animal science event pase website. Our mission is your success is more than a tagline for us. Fourh members are recognized at the annual county achieve. Books will be organized in one book with tabbed dividers. Kansas award portfolios arranged alphabetically complete with 4 h story specific to that project. Members age 810 will turn in their records in august as part of the regular record book judging program.
Bucket calf record books should be turned in on or before january 2018. A prize will be given to those who turn in an uptodate record book by noon on thursday of fair week to the fair office to be judged so prizes can be awarded before the show. This material can be used as a part of your 4 h record book at the county and state levels. Calf may be purchased or orphaned but idea is for calf to be bottle fed. The judge will evaluate completed record books before the show begins. Record books bucket calf record books are available from the extension office. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local extension office. To teach basic beefdairy management skills without a large investment. The beef project is an excellent way to learn about raising, caring for and managing beef. If you are showing a bucket calf at the fair your record book must be turned into the extension office by july 21st. Primary members will turn their record book in at fair in the general projects division on friday, july 24. Bucket calf exhibitors are encouraged to fill out a bucket calf record lit no.
Calves must be identified with 4h ear tag on bucketbottle identification sheet. Youth grades 4 6 and adult partners work together raising a calf, focusing on housing, nutrition. For a copy of the bucket calf record book, visit the laurens county 4. One easy way to do this is to write on a calendar or in a diary. Calf may be beef, dairy, cross, heifer, steer, or bull. All bucket calves will weighin with weight entries to be recorded in record books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. To provide greater consistency in judging while improving the educational impact of the project. Bucket calf and bottle goat project record books now. Gave 20 pictures to other 4hers for their record books 20 0809 x x photo took 60 pictures for horse club used 20 in historian book. All bucket calves must be on fairgrounds and all written records turned in to the county fair 4 h office by the time specified in the fair book. Mar 30, 2012 bottlebucket calf 4h youth development curriculum guide stay safe and healthy.
Exhibitor must have completed quality assurance classes and hold a quality. To teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young cattle. Calf book allows you to track calving data, calf weaning and yearling performance and generate reports by sire or entire calf crop. Logan county osu extension 215 fairgrounds rd, ste. The nebraska 4 h career portfolio is an annual record keeping system used by nebraska 4 h youth. An overall grand champion bucket calf project will not be selected. Health requirements should be set by local fair boards and listed in the fair book. Animals 4h bucket calf record pdf fillin file 87 kb ne4h9020 nebraska 4h animal record pdf fillin file 167 kb breeding beef. The semen tank function allows you to manage your semenembryo inventory. Many 4h youth choose to showcase their completed 4h projects at county and state fairs. It is important to consider income and costs, especially if you purchase a calf. Rite in the rain weatherproof beef calving record notebook, 3 x 4 58, yellow cover no. Calf book will allow you to enter breeding information on your cowherd and project calving dates. Secondyear bucket calf junior and intermediate age divisions.
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