The hair goats project involves raising and caring for animals. Youth learn animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing, youth may also participate in mohair judging contests. The 4-H goat project offers outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership.
FULL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PDF
ADULT PROJECT LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION: PDF
STATE RESOURCES: LINK
The following Bexar County Clubs currently participate in this project. Please reference the Club Directory if you’d like to join a club that participates in this project. If your club does not participate in this project, and would like to please contact your Extension Agent for more information.
CLUBS:
- Helotes LSO
- Helotes Unlimited
- Helotes Plus
- East Central
- St. Hedwig
- Northeast
PROJECT EXPERIENCES:
(Please reference our 4-H Calendar for upcoming events, validation, and registration deadlines.)- Sheep and/or Goats Educational Presentation (county, district, and state levels)
- State Mohair Judging Contest
- 4-H Mohair judging contests, county livestock shows, major livestock shows
- Texas Sheep and Goat Youth Leadership Workshop
- SpecTra – Ag & Natural Resources (limited to 22 senior aged participants)
EXTENSION AGENT CONTACT:
Kevin Knapick
Email: Kevin.knapick@ag.tamu.edu
Phone: 210-631-0400
