UPDATES - Aug. 10, 2009
IMPORTANT DATES SET: Several important dates were set at last week’s 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee meeting. The next meeting will be Aug. 24 at the County Administration Building, Room B1-501, 7 p.m.
Steer Ownership Deadline: Sept. 2, 2009
Steer Weigh-in: Sept. 12, 2009
Swine Ownership Deadline: Nov. 25, 2009
Swine Weigh-in: Dec. 5, 2009
Mandatory Vet/Animal Handling/Report Card Check:
Feb. 6, 2010
Final Weigh-in: March 12, 2010
STEERS & AID: Byron and Sam have arranged for some local ranchers to offer show quality steers for sale to the 4-H’ers. If you’re looking to get into showing steers for the first time, this may be for you.
The 4-H Office also has a loan program for 4-H’ers wanting to start a market animal project. The loan covers the cost of purchasing the animal. It’s interest free, and is paid off at the time of sale at the annual Livestock Show & Sale.