Daviess/Caldwell County 4-H

University of Missouri Extension's 4-H educational program empowers young people to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults. As one of the nation's largest youth organizations, 4-H reaches youths, ages 8 to 18, in rural, urban and suburban settings, helping them become competent, capable, caring and contributing members of society.

News & Notes 4-H Newsletter
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2009 Fair Dates

Livestock Shows and Fair Dates (By species)

Missouri State Fair

2009 NW Health Form

Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance

 4-H Volunteer Training

Daviess County 4-H Clubs:

• BRUSHY SQUIRRELS  -  Jamesport Area
• KNEE HI  -  Gallatin Area

If you are interested in joining one of these Daviess County 4-H Clubs, please contact the extension office at 660-663-3232 or 888-663-3232.

Caldwell County 4-H Clubs:

• ACHIEVERS  -  Hamilton Area
• GO-GETTERS  -  Kidder/Hamilton Area
• PLEASANT HILL HUSTLERS - Braymer Area
• POLO TRAILBLAZERS- Polo Area
• KIDDER LONE STARS- Hamilton/Kidder Area

If you are interested in joining one of these Caldwell County 4-H Clubs, please contact the extension office at 660-663-3232 or 888-663-3232.

4-H Organizational Materials & Forms

• Missouri 4-H Century Family
• Youth Project Loans
• 2008 Fair Dates

Animal Ownership Dates
You must have OWNERSHIP of your animals as stated in the Missouri 4-H Clover
according to the following dates:

Steers---March 1
Market Lambs---June 1
Breeding Sheep---July 1
Goats---June 1
Dogs---April 1
Horses---May 1
Dairy---June 1
Swine---90 days before show
Boars---since farrowing
Rabbits---June 1
Meat Pen---5-10 weeks before show
Poultry---5-10 weeks before show

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What is the Real Purpose of Youth (4-H & FFA) Livestock Projects?

TRUSTWORTHINESS-includes honesty, promise, keeping and loyalty.
Daily feeding, watering of animals (promise keeping)
Adheres to possession deadline (honesty)
Adheres to withdrawal times on drugs and de-wormer
Only the appropriate use of approved drugs

RESPECT-induces courtesy and proper treatment of people and things.
Proper handling for animals, treat humanely
Proper care of animals.
Listens to and follows advice of leaders or advisors.
Recognizes that animal projects are dependent on 4-H'er and provides daily feed and water.

RESPONSIBILITY-includes the pursuit of excellence, accountability and perseverance.
Daily feeding and water (even on the busy, difficult day)
Goes beyond providing the daily needs of the animal in giving additional time and attention to produce a winner.
Adheres to deadline for entry forms and for arrival at livestock shows.
Never gives up in the show ring (perseverance)

FAIRNESS-involves consistently applying rules and standards appropriately for different age groups and ability levels.
Feed only approved livestock rations
Only the appropriate use of approved drugs
Accepts winning and losing with grace
Conduct in the show right follows recommended procedure
Fitting and grooming of animals follows recommended procedures

CARING-promoting the well being of people and things in a young person's world.  It denotes action and not just feeling.
Daily feed and watering
Provides clean barn/stall for animals
Treats animal humanely at all times

CITIZENSHIP-includes making the home community and county a better place to live for themselves and others.
Accepting instructions
Winning and losing with grace
Helping other at stock show
Teaching younger members
Treating animals humanely
Ensuring that your meat animal is safe for consumption

Missouri 4-H

About 4-H
(mission, motto,
pledge, and more!)

Volunteers
Giving time & commitment
directly from the heart

4-H Events
(statewide)

4-H materials and forms

4-H Projects