{"id":4580,"date":"2018-03-06T14:07:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T22:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/?page_id=4580"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:31:48","slug":"4-h-beef-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/4h\/membersandfamilies\/4-h-beef-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Beef Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left wsu-spacing-after--xsmall wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 3840w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/4-H.banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\"\n\t\talt=\"A black banner image with icons representing the various programs of the 4H Program.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--dark-left wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"title-id-69efcf74a49e0\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>4-H Beef<br>Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"321\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2069\/2018\/02\/Picture1-396x321.jpg\" alt=\"4-H members at the Clallam County Fair showing cattle.\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/Picture1-396x321.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/Picture1-792x642.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/Picture1-768x623.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/Picture1.jpg 962w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__59085\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Enrollment\/Animal Possession<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__59085\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li>Members must be enrolled in the Beef Cattle, Sheep, or Swine project by <strong>May 1st.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enroll in large animal projects, members must be age 8 by October 1<sup>st<\/sup> of the 4-H year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member the following # of days prior to fair:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Market Beef: 120 days, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Breeding Beef: 90 days,<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__61172\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Record Book<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__61172\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Complete a 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clallam County 4-H Book: Use one general project record for each project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t own your animal, please talk to the owner to record estimated value and expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__86034\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Breed\/Health Requirements<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__86034\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Animals will be vet-checked prior to enter in fair and must be free of parasites and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All Cattle must have RFID tag to be entered into the Clallam County Fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See Exhibitor Guide for information on requirements for out-of-state animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cattle showing evidence of ringworm lesions and\/or warts will be rejected by the fair vet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See Exhibitor Guide for Brucellosis vaccination\/test requirements for heifers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__95638\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">County Fair Participation<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__95638\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All 4-H Members must participate in Fitting and Showing and herdsmanship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vet&#8217;s word is final. Always treat the vet with respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clallam.net\/Fair\/\">Clallam County Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clubs with Beef projects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Port Angeles\/Sequim Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pure Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lambchops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rascals 4-H Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port Angeles Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forks Area:<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__43387\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Customary Showing Attire<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__43387\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Neat, clean, and professional. A collared, western style shirt, jeans in good condition, western boots or good sturdy leather shoes, and belt. No open toed shoes or shorts will be allowed!<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__68015\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__68015\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>4-H Members in the Beef, Sheep, or Swine Projects may participate in the livestock auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnwjla.com\/\">PNWJLA<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 animals.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__37171\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Awards<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__37171\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Large Animal Achievement Award<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__47067\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Livestock Judging Contest<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__47067\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Traditionally held at 5:00pm on the Wednesday of Fair. Juniors and up may participate. Learn more about Judging contests by visiting our WSU 4-H website or contacting your 4-H leader.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__6895\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Quality Assurance Skill-a-thon<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__6895\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>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.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__31417\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Round Robin Contest<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__31417\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Top Senior 4-H exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goats &amp; 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.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__57186\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">State Fair<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__57186\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/fairs\/state-4-h-fair\/\">4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State Fair Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4-H\u2019er 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-H&#8217;er must register in Fair Entry by the end of the Sunday of the county fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a part of the qualifying allotment. See State 4-H fair Exhibitor\u2019s guide, and or ask barn Superintendent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At State Fair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Each Species of animal stalls as a county. All clubs in our county are stalled together and must share the responsibility of stall decorations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members share herdsman ship duties with all members of our county exhibiting the same project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__43174\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Additional Information<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__43174\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__81315\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">WSU 4-H resources:<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__81315\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animal-science\/livestock\/beef-cattle\/\">WSU 4-H Beef Cattle Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/animalag\/youth-producers\/\">WSU Animal Agriculture Youth Producers<\/a> Page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/\">WSU Publications<\/a> Store<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<p><i>Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.&nbsp;<\/i><i>Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/i><\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&amp;nbsp; Enrollment\/Animal Possession Members must be enrolled in the Beef Cattle, Sheep, or Swine project by May 1st. 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