4-H Livestock Achievement Program
Get Ready to Show What You Know!
Livestock Achievement Day
April 20, 2024
Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Day will be held at Reedley College on Saturday, April 20th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Members will SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW about their species of livestock by participating in written and skills knowledge challenges. See the Livestock Achievement Resources for the skills and knowledge you'll want to brush up on before the big day!
PRE-REGISTRATION by April 8th WAS REQUIRED!
Registration is now closed
More information will be posted and sent out in emails directly to those registered. Livestock will be provided and no 4-H uniform is required, but members must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots. A registration fee of $2/member will be collected on the day of the event. Participants must be enrolled in the listed livestock project and pre-registered for this event in order to participate.
If have questions, please contact Susanne Carroll at (559) 269-9959
Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement Program
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.
Livestock Achievement Levels for 2024
Check out the link below to see what your level is for Livestock Achievement this year:
Livestock Achievement Levels 2024
Members who received a Gold in 2023 have moved 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. (Members who received a Blue are encouraged to move up.)
Highlight on a Great Livestock Resource
Look at this important resource from the state 4-H Office regarding Animal Science Projects exhibited at fairs.
4-H Animal Science Projects and Fairs