4-H Earn-an-Animal Information Night

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The 4-H Earn-an-Animal program allows for 4-H members (ages 8-19) to earn funding towards a project animal to raise and show as their own. This program requires dedication from the youth member and support from their guardians. Youth accepted to the program will not only learn how to care for their animal, they will experience the process of researching, selecting and purchasing an animal. Participants accepted to the program will further develop their planning, time management, organization, and record keeping skills.

Animals available and award amounts

Meat Poultry

Laying Hen

Rabbit

Sheep

Swine

Goat

Dairy Calf

Beef Calf

4-H Earn-An-Animal participants are required to complete objectives before receiving reimbursement for their project animal. Objectives include: showing their animal at The Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show and the Otsego County Fair, displaying a presentation board of their project at the fair, and completing 4-H project records.

Application Deadline February 1, 2025.

To sign up and for more information Contact Teresa Adell 607-547-2536 x225 or 607-433-2521 or tla47@cornell.edu.