The youth programs of the Animal Sciences Dept. of the Un. of Florida coordinates and implements state level 4-H educational and competitive events for Livestock & Horse. We also work closely w/ the Fla FFA on events which serve both organizatitions.
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- State 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Sc...
UF Horse Teaching Unit
Saturday, December 12 at 9:00am - 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging an...
UF HTU & Meats Proc. Center
Friday, January 8 at 1:00pm
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
Well it looks like it's been 2 months since I said a discussion of the Area & State Horse show changes was coming soon. And now they are finally ready to share! Check out the new classes and class list here, http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/s
animal.ifas.ufl.edu
No "Open" Division. All classes are listed under the four main divisions. Classes are also renumbered so all classes in a division are together, as opposed to all the halter, then all the showmanship, then all the mounted classes.
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
It's almost time for the Florida 4-H/FFA Horse Judging School! The program is December 12 at UF's Horse Teaching Unit. The program is for youth 8-18 and there will be instruction useful to youth at all levels. Get the full details in the "Events" section here, or go straight to http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/h
Youth Programs: State Horse Judging - Department of Animal Sciences - UF/IFAS: Solutions for Your Li
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The 2009/2010 State 4-H/FFA Horse Judging School will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the University of Florida Horse teaching Unit in Gainesville. The school will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and last until about 3:00 p.m. ...
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
The University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences is hosting a judging clinic and practice contest for both Livestock and meats judging. The Meat Judging program will be held at the UF Animal Sciences Building in the Meat Processing Center. The Livestock Judging program will be held at the UF Horse Teaching Unit....
The program is targeted to 4-H and FFA youth ages 11-18 (4-H Intermediates & Seniors, FFA Middle & High School), leaders/coaches, teachers/advisors, and Extension Agents. There will be a $15 per person registration fee for both youth and adults. Please see http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/livesto
Both clinics will start at 1 pm on Friday, January 8th and again at 8 am on Saturday, January 9th. There will be a dinner for participants in both programs (included in the registration fee) Friday at 6:30pm.
-Open to FL 4-H and FFA members, 11-18 yrs
Time:1:00PM Friday, January 8th
Location:UF HTU & Meats Proc. Center
Amy Cowart Crawford
This Saturday, November 7th, it's 4-H Day at Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres! In honor of 100 years of 4-H, all 4-H members will get in for a discounted admission price of $6.00.
Come Get Lost in our "Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H" Cornfield Maze and
enjoy a Farmtastic Day! Please visit our website for more details
www.connerscornfieldmaze.com
www.connerscornfieldmaze.com
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
Don't forget about the Swine Showmanship Clinic on November 21 at the FL State Fairgounds. It is open to all 4-H and FFA members, so spread the word! It's listed in the "events" on this page, and full info is at http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/livesto
Youth Programs:Swine Showmanship Clinic- Department of Animal Sciences - UF/IFAS: Solutions for Your
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The Florida State Fair and UF Extension are hosting a youth Swine Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Lykes indoor arena. The clinic will be from 10 am until 3 pm, with lunch provided for youth and their parents. ...
Dawn Jennings Our 4-H Young Riders Club had a great day at the St. Johns Co. Cracker Day today!!
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences lost a week to jury duty, but now we are back & working on summaries and explanations of the changes for the 2010 Area & State 4-H Horse Shows. We will get that info shared ASAP.
Fred Springer The St. Johns County Agricultural Fair (www.stjohnsfair.com) is having the first annual A.D.G.A. sanctioned Dairy Goat Show October 23-25, 2009, there are 244 goats from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina entered. For more information email Fred Springer, DVM (UF Dairy Sc. 1992/Vet Med 1996) at fred@tricountyvets.com
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St. Johns County once again celebrates it's rich agricultural heritage when the 6th Annual St. Johns County Agricultural Fair returns to the fairgrounds October 20-25. Our kids have worked very ...
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
Are you keeping an eye on the H1N1 virus? Read the updates from the Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dvision of Animal Industry, http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/livesto
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From Thomas J. Holt, State Veterinarian: The 2009 (also termed Novel H1N1) H1N1 Influenza is currently circulating in the U.S. Fortunately, we have not had any cases of 2009 H1N1 flu in swine populations in Florida or anywhere in the U.S. ...
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences The new Florida law regarding helmets for youth on equines goes into effect this Thursday, Oct.1 It requires youth 16 & under to wear a helmet on any publicly owned property (roads, trails, parks, schools, etc.). There are some additional rules, and some exceptions. Read and understand the ...whole law yourself at http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2009-10
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Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences The State 4-H Horse Advisory Board met yesterday and decided on some new & exciting plans for the Area & State Horse Shows. Keep an eye out for those plans on our website and from info we send to your 4-H agent. Over the course of the Fall we will discuss the changes & their implications here.
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences It might be early in the program year, but it's never too early to start learning more about the events you may be aprticipating in later. Check out the info on the Horse Judging and Swine Showmanship clinics added to the "Events" box.
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
The 2009/2010 State 4-H/FFA Horse Judging School will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the University of Florida Horse teaching Unit in Gainesville. The school will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and last until about 3:00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. The primary objective of the school is to assist in the prepar...ation of judging teams for the State Contests. Anyone interested in horse shows and horse judging should benefit from this opportunity and is encouraged to attend.
There is a $3.00 per person charge (youth and adults) to attend the horse judging school. Full information and preregistration forms can be found at http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/horse/h
-Open to all FL 4-H and FFA members
Time:9:00AM Saturday, December 12th
Location:UF Horse Teaching Unit
Florida 4-H, Animal Sciences
The Florida State Fair and UF Extension are hosting a youth Swine Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Lykes indoor arena. The clinic will be from 10 am until 3 pm, with lunch provided for youth and their parents. Pre-registrations forms with payment are due by November 13. For the full informati...on, visit http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/youth/livesto
-Open to all Florida 4-H and FFA members
Time:10:00AM Saturday, November 21st
Location:Florida State Fairgrounds, Lykes Arena
