Also, some 4-H youth/families, particularly those new to the program, may not be comfortable entering their information on their own. We recognize not all families have computer and/or internet access consistently available.
#Youth and family event planning tools registration
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure registration is completed accurately before the deadline of June 1st at 11:59p.m.4HOnline data entry for 4-H animal identification is the exhibitor’s responsibility.As affidavits are for unofficial use, they will not be accepted as an official form of ‘back up’ when checking in at State Fair.
Data that is collected on the unofficial affidavit correlates directly to the animal identification documentation entered in 4HOnline.The unofficial affidavits provide a tool for exhibitors when collecting the needed information for animal entry into 4HOnline.Affidavits will be available for unofficial use.DNA collection is no longer required for 4-H livestock.Changes to State Fair 4-H Animal Project Requirements/Participation For the purpose of this document, changes are identified and explained below. The strategies proposed in this document may bring specific questions, but consistency is the key for implementation. The message of 4-H Youth Development does not change, but the methods that drive the program forward often need to change with the times. This will provide the best array of involvement and participation in order to provide 4-H Youth a positive “youth experience.” Methods Necessary paperwork assists participants to increase the well-being of animals while understanding ethical and safe practices for human consumption.Ĭounty and state animal project events will use the above objectives to move forward in 4-H Youth Development. Caring, feeding, fitting and exhibiting animals allows youth to gain experience with animal projects. Objective #4: To teach youth proper animal husbandry practices and spark career interests.Positive interactions with mentors and other participants allow for exhibitors to increase their knowledge of recommended practices and procedures while building tolerance for other opinions. Objective #3: Animal projects build character through experience in a competitive environment.When youth take responsibility for these aspects, they receive a more complete experience that prepares them for the future. Decision making and planning are keys to building awareness and following through to project completion. Objective #2: Animal projects assist youth in developing life skills.Objective #1: To promote personal growth and development by providing an educational experience for youth that emphasizes belonging, independence, generosity and mastery through the pathway of animal projects.The South Dakota 4-H Youth Development Program defines the following objectives for the basis for “youth experience” with their animal project(s). We have a responsibility to collaboratively move to the larger intent of every 4-H event 4-H Youth Development. Long considered a model program for youth to experience American Agriculture, animal projects have moved beyond animal husbandry practices to include intense scrutiny as part of the food supply feeding the world. To place emphasis on “youth experience,” the following objectives outline animal project purposes beyond event management to include youth development principles. FoundationĪnimal projects are an important aspect of the 4-H Program. 4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition.” It is important to build the framework of design in order to develop the highest level of success for our youth.