4-H Youth Development
The UI Extension 4-H Youth Development program is a leader in guiding Idaho’s youth to become responsible, productive citizens. 4-H is open year round to youth from five to 18 years old. The 4-H year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.
Youth Livestock Field Days
These are one-day workshops that teach youth about raising 4-H market projects (beef, swine, sheep, goat).
Hosted by Washington State University and University of Idaho Extension.
Enrollment is done through the 4HOnline website. If you have questions or need help with the enrollment process, please contact the UI Extension, Nez Perce County office at 208-799-3096 or nezperce@uidaho.edu.
Participants 8 to 18 years old take part in a wide variety of project, leadership and citizenship activities, including competitive events. Special needs individuals older than 18 are eligible to participate if they are enrolled in high school.
Cloverbuds is designed for youth ages 5 to 7 years old and focuses on non-competitive group learning experiences.
A modest fee ($15 for regular members or $6 for Cloverbuds) provides program support.
4-H livestock and small animal projects are designed to teach youth the principles of animal science. With each project, participants learn current industry standards of sound breeding, feeding and management practices.
Initial Weigh-in Dates
- May 9, 2019 — Market Beef and Stocker/Feeders
- June 10, 2019 — Market Swine
- June 17, 2019 — Market Lambs and Goats
- 4-H and FFA Healthy Animal Exhibitors Handbook (PDF)
- Determining how big your project animal should be at initial weigh-in (PDF)
Animal Record Books and Project Forms
- 4-H Secretary’s Record Book #92607 (PDF)
- 4-H Club Treasurer Record Book #91615-NPC (PDF)
- 4-H Club Treasurer Record Book #91615 (Excel)
- Idaho 4-H Animal Science Skills Checklist (PDF)
Non-Market, Breeding, Horse, Pet
- 4-H Animal Project Record Book #91940 (PDF)
- Record Book Involvement Insert #91910 (PDF)
- Permanent Individual Animal Record #72101 (Word)
- Horse Permanent Animal Record #72650 (PDF)
- PNW Horse Contest Guide (PDF)
- Egg Production Record (PDF)
- Breeding or Dairy Cattle Identification Certificate (PDF)
- Breeding Sheep Identification Certificate (PDF)
- Breeding Swine Identification Certificate (PDF)
- Non-Market or Breeding Goat Certificate (PDF)
Horse Projects
Market Animal Record Books and Project Forms
- 4-H Animal Project Record Book #91940 (PDF)
- Record Book Involvement Insert #91910 (PDF)
- Seven Steps in Selecting Market Project Animals (PDF)
Market Beef
Weigh-in: May 9, 2019 | 3-7 p.m. | Van Buren Feedlot (132 days on feed)
Final target weight:
- Market Beef: 1,050 to 1,500 pounds
- Stocker/Feeder: 500 to 900 pounds
Market Lamb
Weigh-in: June 17, 2019 | 2-7 p.m. | Nez Perce County Fairgrounds (93 days on feed)
Final target weight: 100 to 160 pounds
Market Swine
- Market Swine Country of Origin Labeling (COOL form) (PDF)
- Market-Swine-Growth-Chart (PDF)
- How to Calculate Pig Weight Using Measuring Tape (PDF)
Weigh-in: June 10, 2019 | 2-7 p.m. | Nez Perce County Fairgrounds (100 days on feed)
Final target weight: 215 to 300 pounds
Market Goat
Weigh-in: June 17, 2019 | 2-7 p.m. | Nez Perce County Fairgrounds (93 days on feed)
Final target weight: 50 to 130 pounds
Market Rabbit
Final target weight: 3 to 5 pounds
Citizenship Washington Focus is a wonderful opportunity that helps youth ages 15 to 19-years-old identify and understand their active role in society. This unique 4-H youth program combines educational workshops and operational simulations with educational field trips and professional consultations. Topic highlights include youth issues, the U.S. Constitution and the federal government.
4-H home, career and leisure projects help members learn by doing.
Record Books and Project Forms
- 4-H Secretary’s Record Book #92607 (PDF)
- 4-H Club Treasurer Record Book #91615-NPC (PDF)
- 4-H Club Treasurer Record Book #91615 (Excel)
- 4-H Project Record Book #91950 (Word) (PDF)
- Record Book Involvement Insert #91910 (PDF)
- Food Project Cost Comparison (PDF). This is an additional record book worksheet for intermediate and senior members comparing the cost of preparing their food item exhibited at the fair to purchasing the item pre-made commercially.
Nez Perce County Special Awards
Additional project support material and information can be found on the UI Extension 4-H Projects page or by contacting the UI Extension, Nez Perce County office at 208-799-3096 or by email.