4-H Livestock

Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Swine

Contact: Anthony Tuggle, County Director

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.

Meetings are held 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the following Dates and Buildings at Lane Agri Park

2025 Dates:

• October 13 – Community Center Bldg.
• November 10 – BARN
• December 8 – Community Center Bldg.
• January 12 – Community Center Bldg.
• February 9 – Community Center Bldg.
• March 9 – Community Center Bldg.
• April 13 – BARN
• May 11 – Community Center Bldg.

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. 2025-2026 Dates:

October 14

November 11

December 9

January 13

February 10

March 10

April 14

May 12 (in the kitchen of the Auditorium, front building of the property)

June 6 (10am to 2pm) All About Racing Pigeons

July 14

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 October/November.