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  • District Programs
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    • Bethel
    • Bristol Bay/Dillingham
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    • Kenai Peninsula
    • Kodiak >
      • Kodiak 4-H At Home Kits 2021
      • Kodiak Celebrates National 4-H Week
      • Interested Members
      • Kodiak Agriculture - Inspiring the Next Generation
      • Kodiak 4-H Camps
    • Mat Su/Copper River >
      • MatSu/Copper River 4-H News
      • MS/CR Scholarships
      • MS/CR At-Home Learning
      • 4-H at the Alaska State Fair
      • Livestock Program
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    • Sitka
    • Southeast >
      • AK Experience Camp
      • Enroll in 4-H
  • Statewide Programs
    • Citizen Science
    • Teen Leadership Opportunities >
      • Youth in Governance
      • Youth Ambassador
    • Learn By Doing At Home
    • STEM / Healthy Habits >
      • Upcoming Events
    • Shooting Sports
    • Public Presentations >
      • 2022 Alaska Statewide Presentation Contest
    • Alaska 4-H Livestock >
      • State Livestock Contest
    • Alaska 4-H Horse Program
    • 4-H Exchange Program
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    • Learn & Lead Series
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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 t
o attend! Please watch your email and our district Facebook page for information regarding the upcoming meetings.


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
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Mat-Su/Copper River District Livestock Committee

This committee is comprised of elected positions that serve 1 year terms. One of the main roles of this committee is to coordinate and facilitate the annual Mat-Su/Copper River District 4-H Livestock Auction. Board officers for the 2022-2023 4-H year are:
  • President: Chanel Pratt
  • Vice President: Karleen Wilson
  • Secretary: Glenna Stanley
  • Treasurer: Heather Corbridge
  • Corresponding Secretary: Amy Harmon

Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, Cooperative Extension Service office. 1509 S. Georgeson Rd. Palmer.
COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
LINK to Past 4-H Livestock Auction Committee Agendas and Minutes
  1. 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
  2. Follow us on facebook for the latest information and announcements: Matsu Copper River 4-H Livestock Group
  3. 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

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

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

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2022 Junior Market Livestock Possession Dates
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CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS 2023
October
10/26: Swine AI and Boar Selection Clinic
  • 6909 N. Elwood Nurses Circle
  • Target group: all 4-Hers and livestock
  • Host: Big Lake Backyard 4-H Club
  • Questions: Kerri Rehak
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