NYS 4-H Youth Development
A sheep project is particularly well adapted to the rural family home with a small plot of land or even to homes with large yards in suburban areas that permit animals. Market lamb projects are particularly desirable youth activities in many areas of New York State.
The 2008 NYS Fair Winning Sheep Bowl Team L to R: Jacob Belewich, Oneida Katie Gray, Tompkins Tom Davis, Orange Marie Roenke, Tompkins Rosemary Roenke
AUDIENCE: Youth 5 to 19 years of age.
The New York State 4-H Sheep Achievement Award Program provides goals and rewards specifically designed for young New York sheep project members.
4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl Information
Sheep Bowl Stats: Youth from 12 counties participated in the 8th annual 4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl. Many thanks go to 4-H Program Leader, Tom Davis of Orange County for moderating and Dr. Michael Thonney, Professor in the Department of Animal Science, for serving as official judge.
All of the resources and curricula required to help 4-H members achieve their educational goals are found below.
PRIMARY RESOURCES:
- On-line 4-H Sheep Production Guide
- SID Sheep Production Handbook (Best single reference on sheep production in the world)
- Cornell Extension Sheep Page
- SID Youth Guide(Lessons for Youth, well-adapted to 4-H clubs)
- Minnesota General Livestock Bowl Questions
The most current SIDS material can be obtained directly through the American Sheep Industry Association, Inc. at 6911 South Yosemite Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112. If you have any questions, please call: (303) 771-3500 extension 32, or you may email questions or comments to: info@sheepusa.org
SUPPORTING RESOURCES:
- Patches and certificates corresponding to the various levels of achievement in the New York State 4-H Sheep Achievement Award Program.
- The 4-H Sheep Skills for Life Series developed by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System (4-HCCS) is part of the national 4-H reviewed and recommended resource collection. Price ranges vary according to quantity. Orders made prior to May 1 receive discounts. The average price per book is approximately $3.30 each. The 4-HCCS website is located at: http://www.n4hccs.org/
Many species topics are available. Here are the Sheep related titles: Sheep 1 Rams, Lambs & You
Sheep 2 Shear Delight
Sheep 3 Leading the Flock; Sheep 4 Helper's Guide - Your Sheep: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing. 1993. by Paula Simmons and Darrell Salsbury, DVM. Storey Communications, Inc. Schoolhouse Road, Pownal, Vermont 05261. Current price $12.95.
- Ohio State University Learning Lab Kits are available at the Ohio State website (linked above) or by contacting Communications and Technology Media Distribution (614) 292-1607 or E-mail pubs@ag.osu.edu to order.
Pamphlets are available from:
Dana Palmer
123 Morrison
Hall
Animal Science Department
Cornell University
Ithaca, New
York 14853
607-255-4706.
VIDEO TAPES:
- Profit in a Farm Flock
- Baby Lamb Survival
- Prevent Baby Lamb Starvation
- The Sheep Management Center
- Replacement Ewe Selection in Range Operations
- Raising Orphan Lambs
- Introduction to Flock Health
- Harvesting Your Wool Crop
- Planning a Working Facility for Sheep
- Ram Management
- Training a Sheep Dog
- Wool Preparation and Marketing Wool
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