Beef Project

In the 4-H Beef project, youth can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd, while market animals produce meat products for people. In this project, youth will learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of livestock; demonstrate knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices; and learn the value of scientific research and its influence on animals and the meat industry. Youth participants will learn about different breeds and animal selection, develop skills for financing, balanced rations, disease/parasite management, and marketing. 4-H Beef project youth are encouraged to participate in the annual Alaska 4-H State Livestock Contest.

 

POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Animal Sciences
  • Farm Management
  • Food Science
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
  • Veterinary Technician or Technologist

POSSIBLE CAREERS

  • Agriculture
  • Veterinarian

RESOURCES

4-H Curriculum and Guides

Exhibit Requirements and Guidelines

Plants and Animals Projects

Ag in the Classroom
Animals
Aquaculture
Beef
Birds and Poultry
Cats
Dogs
Raising Guide Dogs
Dairy Cattle
Goats (dairy, hair, meat)
Horse/Pony
Rabbits/Cavies
Sheep
Small Lap Animals, Pets
Swine
Alpacas and Llamas
Emus and Ostriches
Plants
Crops/Weeds
Flower Garden/House
Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable
Junior Master Gardener
Ornamental Horticulture

 

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks