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Learning Objectives      

Learning activities focus on these major concepts:

Nutrition, Reproduction, Selection, Facilities, Health, Management, Breeding and Genetics, Fitting and Showing, Economics and Records, Meats and Mead Marketing, Wool and Wool Marketing.

 

Sheep Curriculum      

SH100  Market Lamb
     S117 Sheep 4-H Project Leader Notebook, Level 1, ages 7-8
     4H745 CCS Lambs, Rams and You, ages 7-10
     S115 Sheep 4-H Project Leader Notebook, Level 2, ages 9-11
     4H746 CCS Shear Delight, ages 11-13

SH200 Breeding Sheep
     S117 Sheep 4-H Project Leader Notebook, Level 3, ages 12-14
     4H747 CCS Leading The Flock, 14 and Older
     S117 Sheep 4-H Project Leader Notebook, Level 4, 14 and Older

 

General Sheep Resources      

MG37  Sheep Member Guide and Annual Report

P1029 4-H Market Livestock Record

P1106  Kansas 4-H Generic Record Form

4H748 CCS Sheep Helper's Guide

4H749  CCS Lamb Pattern

S92 Livestock Judging Guide

 

Emerald Circle Recognition      

Donor: Kansas Sheep Auxiliary

Counry: Medal presented at your County Achievement Night

State: Medallion

National: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship

 

Special Programs & Events      

Event: State Sheep Show, Kansas State Fair
     Donor: Grand Drive Committee, Kansas State Fair
     Award: Cash Premium and trophy buckle to Grand Champion
     Donor:  Kansas Sheep Association Purebred Committee
     Award: Additional cash premium will be pro-rated among the champion and reserve champion breeds.

Event: Livestock Judging, Manhattan, August 20, 2008
     Donor: Kansas Livestock Association
     Award: Trip to Louisville, KY
     Donor: Kansas Farm Bureau
     Award: Trip to National Western, Denver, CO
     Donor: Joe Lewis Endowment
     Award: Trip to American Royal, Kansas City

Event: Beef, Sheep, Swine Skillathon, Kansas State Fair