In the goat project, you will be responsible for purchasing and taking care of your goat. You can choose to specialize your project and knowledge on either meat, hair, or dairy production. When considering a livestock project there are a few things to keep in mind. This is an incredibly rewarding experience that takes commitment and with the goat project in most cases for the county level it is about eight months of time. The best way to learn how to get started is to contact your local county extension office. They can explain how to participate and point you in the right direction for a goat and the focus you choose – meat, dairy or hair. This project is about 8 months commitment. All goats are validated for County and Major Stock shows during the month of October.
STATE RESOURCES: LINK
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Sheep & Goat Explore Book (Curriculum) – Downloadable PDF
Sheep and Goats 101 – Downloadable Powerpoint
Proper Usage of Drugs in Show Market Animals – Downloadable Powerpoint
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)
- Livestock judging contests, County livestock shows, major livestock shows, district, and state levels
- 4-H Goat Judging Contest
- Texas Sheep and Goat Youth Leadership Workshop
- Howard College Goat Camp
- SpecTra – Ag & Natural Resources (limited to 22 senior aged participants)
- Youth sheep and goat short course
- 4-H Goat Give Away and Field Day
- Texas A&M Goat Camp
- 4-H Goat Judging Contest PVA&M
EXTENSION AGENT CONTACT:
Sam Womble
Email: Sam.Womble@ag.tamu.edu
Phone: 210-631-0400
