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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Sierra County) |
| Date | September 28, 2007, 3:41 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Showmanship in the 4-H steer and heifer project is important for youth to properly present their projects in a junior livestock show. Youth need experience in grooming, feeding, preparation for show, and showmanship prior to the show to increase their success and knowledge in the beef project. In an effort to educate these youth the agent conducted a steer and heifer training and jackpot for Sierra county youth. 9 youth worked on 10 beef animal projects and gained valuable knowledge in selecting, feeding, presenting, and demonstrating the best qualities of their livestock. Youth were presented awards for there efforts at the completion of the jackpot. This program helps to promote success in the Sierra County Beef project and assists new 4-H members with answers in presenting and demonstrating their projects. |