Informational Meeting
Monday, January 4, 2021 6:30 p.m.
Meet by Zoom or at Agricultural Resources Center, 1175 South Brady Ave., Newton, NC
Ages 8 - 18
Register online
Does your child have an interest in learning about raising and showing livestock?
*Then this is the project for your family!*
- Receive a week old dairy calf for the low startup cost of $125
- Learn to raise, care for and show a dairy steer
- Your child will have the opportunity to show the dairy steer in at least 2 shows
- Your child will be trained in showmanship and grooming techniques.
- Volunteers and a veterinarian will be available to answer questions.
- Animals must be sold at end of project.
Families that register for the project will receive more detailed training about caring for the calf/steer at a required evening workshop on January 18, 6:30 pm.
Register to attend, For more information contact: Glenn Detweiler, N.C. Cooperative Extension Livestock Agent, 828-465-8240 or 405-219-1902 text; Donna Mull, 4-H Agent, N.C. Cooperative Extension, donna_mull@ncsu.edu or 828-465-8240. Pre-registration to attend the Informational Meeting is REQUIRED to help us with planning and meeting COVID-19 safety guidelines. For a complete list of 4-H clubs, contact the office or visit the Catawba County website.
