4-H Livestock

Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Swine

Participants will learn how to provide proper care and training for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goat, and swine.  We have a livestock show during the summer where 4-H’ers can show off all that they have learned. You do not have to own an animal to be a member of this group. 4-H members must attend at least three meetings in order to exhibit project animals at regional and state shows.

All meetings will begin at 5:00 pm in the BARN at Lane Agri Park. 2026-2027 Dates:

• October 12
• November 9
• December 14
• January 11
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10

Poultry Club

Contact: Michael Shirley, 4-H Volunteer- boroviewfarm@gmail.com

Learn all about chickens! In this club, students learn about selection, evaluation, nutrition, healthcare, reproduction, marketing and more while developing important life skills like responsibility, hard work, decision making, communication, and critical thinking. 

All meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the BARN at Lane Agri Park Unless otherwise stated. 2026-2027 Dates:

• September 8
• October 13
• November 10
• December 8
• January 12
• February 9
• March 9
• April 13
• May 11 (in the kitchen of the Auditorium, front building of the property)

4-H Chick Chain

Participants in the 4-H Chick Chain receive baby chicks during Spring Break. They are responsible for caring for the chicks until they bring their best five birds back for the 4-H Poultry Show and Sale, usually in August. The money raised from the sale is divided up (after expenses) and given back to the participants (as long as they meet all requirements). They also get to keep the rest of their chickens at home. There is a fee for this group.  We will accept applications until the end of February or until the group is full. All chicks will be vaccinated for Marek’s Disease.

Registration for Chick Chain starts in November.