4-H Goat Projects

Enrollment/Animal Possession

• Members must be enrolled in Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Novelty Goat, Pygmy Goat or Utility Goat project according to how their animal will be shown at fair by May 1st.
• To enroll in large animal projects, members must be age 8 by October 1st of the 4-H year.
• Cloverbuds (age 5-7) may only enroll in Pygmy Goat or Miniature (Novelty Goat) projects.
• Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member 60 days prior to fair.

Record Book

Complete a Clallam County 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.

• If you don’t own your animal, please talk to the owner to record estimated value and expenses.

Resources

WSU State 4-H Website: https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/search?q=livestock
WSU Animal Agriculture Youth Producers page: https://extension.wsu.edu/animalag/youth-producers/
Curriculum is available for check out at the Clallam County 4-H Extension office.

Breed/Health Requirements

See WA State 4-H Policy/Exhibitor Guide for rules about horned goats. No Bucks over 3 months of age. Animals will be vet-checked prior to enter in fair and must be free of parasites and diseases.

• All Sheep must have Scrapie Tag. https://agr.wa.gov for more info.
• County Fair Participation Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1st.
• All 4-H Members must participate in Fitting and Showing and herdsmanship.
• All animals must be able to be handled safely by the 4-H member. Animals demonstrating unsafe behavior must be removed from 4-H events and or fair.

Customary Showing Attire

Meat Goat/Pygmy Goat/Utility Goat: Collared shirt, Jeans, Leather Boots (slip on or lace up), Belt. Dairy Goat: White collared shirt, buttoned at the neck (tie or pin optional). White pants, Belt – black, white, or brown. No open toed shoes or shorts will be allowed!

Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction

4-H Members in the Meat Goat Project may participate in the livestock auction.
The PNWJLA is the only auction recognized by Clallam County 4-H, therefore it is the only auction that can be listed as a 4-H event in your record book.
Members and project animals must meet qualifications outlined in the Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction Rules including attendance of the Mandatory Parent meeting in Feb./March. Contact the PNWJLA for specific information about raising market goats.

Awards

See Clallam County 4-H Awards Handbook for award information and application instructions. Awards are given out at the Clallam County Celebrate 4-H Achievement Day in fall!

Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Large Animal Achievement Award

Livestock Judging Contest

Traditionally held at 4:00pm on the Wednesday of Fair. Juniors and up may participate. Learn more about Judging contests on the WSU 4-H website or contact your 4-H leader.

Quality Assurance Skill-a-thon

Traditionally held on Saturday morning of fair. Juniors and up may participate. Questions are based on Swine, Dairy, Beef, and Sheep. Quality Assurance Kits available for clubs to check out from the Extension office.

Round Robin Contest

Top Senior & Intermediate 4-H exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goats & Llamas compete against each other for the title of overall best showman. Rules are outlined in the Clallam County Fair Exhibitor Guide. Show is traditionally held at noon on the Sunday of fair.

State Fair

4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide http://extension.wsu.edu/4h/fairs/state-4-h-fair/

• State Fair Requirements: 4-H’er must notify the County Fair Barn Superintendent of the animal project they wish to enter at State Fair by Sunday morning of the county fair.
• 4-H’er must register in Fair Entry by the end of the Sunday of the county fair.
• Be a part of the qualifying allotment. See State 4-H fair Exhibitor’s guide, and or ask barn Superintendent.

At State Fair: Each Species of animal stalls as a county. All clubs in our county are stalled together and must share the responsibility of stall decorations. Members share herdsman ship duties with all members of our county exhibiting the same project.

Additional Information

Practice outings at the fairgrounds are strongly encouraged for all cattle and livestock projects.
Look for educational opportunities provided through the county 4-H program.

Clallam County Fair

Clallam County Fair Information

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.