Livestock Program

4-H Livestock Project

Raising livestock is always a popular 4-H activity, with many opportunities to breed, raise, show and market various species. Whether raising rabbits or a 1000 pound steer, youth can enjoy the many benefits of this project area.

The Mat Su/Copper River 4-H Livestock Committee meets monthly (usually the 1st Thursday of the month) to plan activities, make program determinations and other project decisions. All are welcome to attend!

Please see our "forms" page for livestock forms!

4-H Junior Market Livestock Project

The Mat Su/Copper River 4-H District conducts a Junior Market Livestock Auction each year on the Saturday before Labor Day during the Alaska State Fair. This exciting event is the culmination of many months of hard work, training, educational activities, presentations and more by our 4-H members raising a variety of quality Alaskan grown livestock. These animals may be purchased by businesses or individuals, or donations may be made to the Charitable Buyers Club, who then use these funds to purchase animals for food banks and similar organizations.

Youth interested in participating must enroll in 4-H and meet several requirements and deadlines, so contact the CES Office as soon as possible for further details.

2022 Buyer Contact Information can be found on the Livestock Forms page (button below).

LIVESTOCK FORMS

You must register online to participate in the livestock auction program via this link: https://forms.gle/zpsR3uWLWmbGkjzdA This registration takes the place of the old paper contract and is due April 22
Follow us on facebook for the latest information and announcements: Matsu Copper River 4-H Livestock Group
Rally Days

June 8: 3-8pm Alaska State Fairgrounds. Large livestock animals are required to come get a vet check, ear tag, and will be weighed. Bring your record books with vaccination information.
June 9: optional workshops. Time 3-8pm

VIRTUAL LIVESTOCK WORKSHOPS

Poultry showmanship
https://youtu.be/b0LoipbZmfQ

Producing broilers chickens for show
https://youtu.be/iB5BTQ6vI3Y

Sheep showmanship
https://youtu.be/0fTMV4bUFjo

Pig workshop
https://youtu.be/cL5DJDAr-RQ

Workshops from our Alaska Volunteer Leaders Organization 2021 Forum
Does Feeding Livestock Make Cent$
drive.google.com/file/d/1GIX2garjpnr6NgmghXPD2O-ZbQskv1Oa/view?usp=sharing

Feed is the driving force to success
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRsl67KgRu8hDFv7jBF0GJClTPsufcdI/view?usp=sharing

The Exceptional Small Animal Showman: Handling https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_kb17YWLsH9wgxZysPloQp8ZiIANbBX3/view?usp=sharing

2022 Junior Market Livestock Possession Dates

CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS 2022

February

2/19: ARCC Youth Event for ARCC and 4-H Rabbit and Cavy owners

1pm
1951 Hemmer Rd. Palmer
Host: Granite Peak Pioneers 4-H Club
Questions: April Wright 907-414-1919

March

3/4: ARCC Double Youth Show

Target group: ARCC Youth and all 4-H with rabbits/cavies or are interested in them.
1951 Hemmer Rd. Palmer
Host: Granite Peak Pioneers 4-H Club
Questions and time: April Wright 907-414-1919

3/15: Small Stock Skillathon Prep

3rd-12th grade
Location: Tormey's house (15605 E. Jupiter Av. Palmer)
Host: Pioneer Peak 4-H Club
Limited space
Questions and call to reserve spot: Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982

3/22: Small Stock Skillathon

3rd-12th grade
Location: Tormey's house (15605 E. Jupiter Av. Palmer)
Host: Pioneer Peak 4-H Club
Limited space
All test scores will be posted on the Mat-Su Livestock Facebook page.
Questions and call to reserve spot: Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982

3/29: Large Livestock Skillathon Prep

3rd-12th grade
Location: Tormey's house (15605 E. Jupiter Av. Palmer)
Host: Pioneer Peak 4-H Club
Limited space
Questions and call to reserve spot: Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982

April

4/5: Large Livestock Skillathon

3rd-12th grade
Location: Tormey's house (15605 E. Jupiter Av. Palmer)
Host: Pioneer Peak 4-H Club
Limited space
All test scores will be posted on the Mat-Su Livestock Facebook page.
Questions and call to reserve spot: Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982

4/12: BioSecurity in 4-H Animal Projects

4:00 pm
4-H youth older than Cloverbud (8+)
Location: CES office (1509 S. Georgeson Dr. Palmer)
Host: Wasilla Explorers 4-H
RSVP: Mary Tryon marytryon67@icloud.com

4/12: Choosing Breeding Stock in Small Animals

5:00 pm
4-H youth older than Cloverbud (8+)
Location: CES office (1509 S. Georgeson Dr. Palmer)
Host: Wasilla Explorers 4-H
RSVP: Mary Tryon marytryon67@icloud.com

4/19: Smallstock Showmanship

4:00 pm
4-H youth older than Cloverbud (8+)
Location: CES office (1509 S. Georgeson Dr. Palmer)
Host: Wasilla Explorers 4-H
RSVP: Mary Tryon marytryon67@icloud.com

4/19: Necessary Fair Equipment and Smallstock Market Inserts

5:00 pm
4-H youth older than Cloverbud (8+)
Location: CES office (1509 S. Georgeson Dr. Palmer)
Host: Wasilla Explorers 4-H
RSVP: Mary Tryon marytryon67@icloud.com

4/22: Poultry Workshop

6:00 pm
All 4-H youth interested in poultry projects
Location: Sutton Library (11301 Chickaloon Way, Sutton)
Host: Granite Peak Pioneers 4-H
Questions? April Wright apriljoankathryn@gmail.com

4/24: Rabbit Showmanship/Care

3:00 pm
4-H youth with Smallstock projects
Location: Frosty Meadow Farm
Host: Big Lake Backyard 4-H
RSVP: by 4/15 with Chandra McCain cmccain1980@gmail.com

4/24: Record Book Clinic

4:00 pm
All 4-H members! Bring record book!
Location: Frosty Meadow Farm
Host: Big Lake Backyard 4-H
RSVP: by 4/15 with Chandra McCain cmccain1980@gmail.com

4/24: Poultry Parts/Care ID Clinic

5:00 pm
All 4-H members!
Location: Frosty Meadow Farm
Host: Big Lake Backyard 4-H
RSVP: by 4/15 with Chandra McCain cmccain1980@gmail.com

June

6/9: Record Book Clinic

Junior 4-Hers and 1st timers
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds, Barn
Host: Winner's Circle 4-H
Please bring your record book!
Questions? Amy Harmon harmonfamily@gmail.com