DID YOU KNOW...you must submit an eligibility form to our office to participate in 4-H Events ?

DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY FORM

1. Download the Eligibility Form (​click here - this will take you to the BAND app)

2. Fill out the lines highlighted in yellow (including the one at the very bottom of the page)

3. Email the form to jackie.robertson@ag.tamu.edu at least a week prior to the event

4. You will be copied on the email sent to the school

5. 4-H follows the same UIL rules for eligibility to participate in an off campus activity

6. Questions...email Jakcie at jackie.robertson@ag.tamu.edu

NOTE:  This also lets the school district know your kiddo will be out of class and gives them the opportunity to grant an excused absence.                   We have not had difficulties with school districts giving an excused absence in the past.

               However, it is at their discretion whether they grant one or not.

Embracing Our Past. Engaging Our Present. Defining Our Future.

Texas Youth Livestock & Agriculture provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy. We are committed to helping ensure the successful development of young people involved in agriculture through our programs and resources. Check out our pages on youth livestock projects, Quality Counts, Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program and Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine and Poultry Ambassador Programs to learn more!

Beef Cattle

The beef cattle project allows youth to explore the various aspects of the cattle industry such as livestock selection, nutrition, and animal husbandry. Not only does this project help 4-Hers grow their animal science knowledge, but also allows them to develop important life skills. Youth can become involved with the beef cattle project in many ways.

Goats

The meat goat project involves raising and caring for live animals while learning about animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection, and marketing. The 4-H goat project offers outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership.

Sheep

The sheep project teaches youth to care for live animals while learning about animal health and nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. In the 4-H sheep project individuals learn decision making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership. They may participate in market projects, breeding projects and non-competitive projects.

Swine

The swine project allows youth to explore the various aspects of the swine industry such as livestock selection, nutrition, and animal husbandry.

Rabbits

The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. There are three project options: Market Rabbit Project (breeding and raising rabbits for meat); Rabbit Breeding Project (breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics); and Pet Project (maintaining rabbits for companionship).

Equine

Even if you don't own a horse, there are multiple opportunities to be involved with the horse project in 4-H. From horse judging to quiz bowl, there is something for everyone to expand their horse knowledge and skills.

Poultry

The poultry project teaches members poultry production and marketing by managing poultry projects. Project topics include broilers, capons, turkeys, egg production, and development from egg to chick.