4-H Livestock Achievement Program

Livestock Achievement Day: April 18th, 2026
It’s time to register for Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Day, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Reedley College. This is a chance for all Fresno County 4-H members who are currently enrolled in Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat, or Dairy Goat Projects to show what they know about the livestock that they raise by completing skills and information related to their animals.
Be sure to register immediately to ensure we have ample supplies for everyone. There will be a $5/member registration fee collected on the day of the event. There will be fitting clinics for all species of livestock and YQCA training, as well, so don't miss out on this livestock-filled day! Registration closes on Monday, April 6th.
Updates about the big day will be sent out in emails directly to those registered. Livestock will be provided. Reminder - you must be enrolled in the livestock project species to be eligible to participate & YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER
Pre-registration is required! Register here!
See the Livestock Achievement Resources for the skills and knowledge that you'll want to brush up on before the big day!

Members who received a Gold in 2025 will move up to the next level this year. Members who received a Blue, Red, or White can repeat the level from last year or move up to the next level, but members who received a Blue are strongly encouraged to move up! If you do not see your name listed in the link below and have never participated in Livestock Achievement Day, you'll begin with Level 1 this year. If you have participated in the past and do not see your name listed. contact the 4-H Office or Susanne Carroll (559) 269-9959 for information.

Click below to see what level you completed in 2025.

Livestock Achievement Awards 2025

Literacy in agriculture and animal science is an important part of the 4-H program. The Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Program encourages members enrolled in the Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat, or Dairy Goat Projects to become knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of:

anatomy
physiology
animal care
nutrition
management and handling techniques
evaluation
reproduction
meat and milk production
exhibiting
marketing

In April of each year, livestock project members have an opportunity to show off their knowledge and skills related to their species of livestock at Livestock Achievement Day. Members are scored and awarded medals or ribbons based on their proficiency.

All 4-H members who are enrolled in a Beef, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat, or Dairy Goat Project are eligible to participate in the Livestock Achievement Program for that species. Participation in the Livestock Achievement Program is strongly encouraged but is optional. If a project leader does not follow the program, members are still eligible to participate on their own.

All members will begin with Level I of the Livestock Achievement Program. There are five proficiency levels for each species. The focus for each level is:

Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, and Meat Goats
- Levels 1 and 2 - market animal production
- Levels 3, 4, & 5 - breeding animal production as well as advanced skills and knowledge including the processing and marketing of meat animals
Dairy Goats
- Levels 1 and 2 - basic care and handling of dairy goats
- Levels 3, 4, & 5 - advanced skills and knowledge including milking and milk handling

By participating in the Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Program, livestock project members will increase their knowledge and skill development in their livestock projects, gain valuable life and leadership skills and experiences, and have an opportunity to excel inside and outside of the show ring!

For more information about the Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Program, contact the 4-H office or Livestock Achievement Committee Member, Susanne Carroll (559) 269-9959.