How to Pick Your Lamb for the Fair.
4-H/FFA Sheep Project; Selection and Management Checklist
4-H/FFA Sheep Project
Selection and Management Checklist
Lamb finish weights based on height at lamb shoulder and weigh.
FSA makes loans to individual rural youths to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and similar organizations.
Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work. The project must be planned and operated with the help of the organization adviser, produce sufficient income to repay the loan, and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience.
Who may borrow?
To qualify for a loan, an applicant must:
- be a citizen of the United States (or a permanent resident), which includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;
- be between 10 and 20 years old;
- live in a town of less than 10,000 people;
- be unable to obtain a loan from other sources; and
- conduct a modest income-producing project in a supervised program of work, as outlined above.
Applicants must also be capable of planning, managing, and operating the project under guidance and assistance from a project adviser. The project adviser must recommend the project and the loan, and agree to provide adequate supervision.
What are some possible projects?
These loans may be used to finance nearly any kind of income-producing project. Some common projects include livestock and crop production, lawn and garden services, repair shops, and roadside stands.
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News Letter covers the news for 4-H Clubs in Ada County. Provide information as to activities you can attend or join. A calendar of events for a two month period. Check here and stay informed.
News Letter covers the news for 4-H Clubs in Canyon County. Provide information as to activities you can attend or join. A calendar of events for a two month period. Check here and stay informed.
For Kids Links to learn about sheep
Learning About Sheep, Learning About Lamb and Learning About Wool.
Kids Links Additional Sheep Resources on the Web
Agriculture Media, Agriculture Media(CANADA), Agriculture Trade Associations, Agriculture University, Agriculture Youth Organizations, Breed Associations, Government, Government(CANADA), Industry Professionals, Industry Professionals(S. AFRICA), and State Sheep Associations.
Fast Facts Sheep News & Information on the Web
Sheep Production, Sheep Ecology, American Wool, Sheep Losses Due To Predators, and Facts About American Lamb
Sheep News Information Regarding Current Lamb Market Situation
Year-Long Exchange Students
Need Host Families
Year-Long Exchange Student
Students are from Japan or Europe and are of high school age. A host family need only provide room and board. Host families can consist of single adults, retired couples or families with or without teenage children.
For more information, contact Claudine Zender ASAP at 208-885-4637.
Families need not make a firm commitment at this time.
2008 Treasure Valley Dairy Heifer Replacement Project
Applications due by Friday, February 29th
Applications for the 2008 Treasure Valley Dairy Heifer Replacement Project are now available. All participants will select a heifer during Selection Day in April. Applicants must be a currently enrolled 4-H or FFA member. Financial Assistance will be available to first year applicants based on need. A one page application for financial assistance is included in the application packet. Applications are due to the Canyon County Extension office by Friday, February 29th. Applications are
available from the Canyon County Extension office or online at http://extension.ag.uidaho.edu/canyon.
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The History of 4-H
National 4-H Headquarters
4-H Centennial
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American Sheep Industry Association Conducting Photo Contest
The contest is open to all who wish to enter, which means you don't have to be involved in the U.S. sheep, lamb, wool or goat industries to participate. The only rule is that your photograph must include sheep or goats.
The photos will be judged on focus, content, color tone, composition and appeal. A total of $1,000 will be awarded: $200 for the grand-prize winner; $150 for the first runner-up; $100 for the second runner-up; and $50 each to 11 honorable mentions. See Additional entry rules.
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