Meat Goat Projects
- Learn about breeds, health care, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing and careers.
- Care for one or more meat goats for at least 70 days before exhibiting.
- Become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of livestock animal science.
- Develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision-making capabilities and public speaking skills by participation in demonstrations, tours and exhibits.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Meat Goat Breeding
A meat goat breeding project is a long term project. The 4-H member begins with a doe kid and cares for her through breeding age and on to kidding. Meat goat projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge about the industry, production and more importantly, develop life skills to be positive contributors to society.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.