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.

2021 Buyer Contact Information can be found on the Livestock Forms page (button below).

LIVESTOCK FORMS
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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

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CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS 2021

4/21/23: Blood Draw, etc. Clinic / contact Millie Tormey for details 907-460-0763

5/8/21: Hog Workshop / contact Amy Harmon harmonfamily@gmail.com for details

7/20/21: Reindeer / all about reindeer: general care, knowledge, showmanship, as a 4-H project! / target group: auction participants / workshop size is limited / contact Crystal or Kayleena Roberts to reserve your spot: 907-232-3982

7/29-30/21: Leggett's You Gotta Believe Livestock Camp / information and registration can be downloaded HERE / contact Erin Sturdivant ee_sturdivant@yahoo.com for questions

8/1: First Aid Certification / 1pm / First aid (animals and humans), CPR, trauma readiness / target group: ALL / 
location: 6681 W. Fuller Lake Circle, Wasilla / contact Tina Rodriguez Big Lake Backyard and Rebel Riders 4-H biglake4h@gmail.com

8/4: Hog Butchering / 9am / anatomy, humane slaughter, processing / target group: market youth / location: 6681 W. Fuller Lake Circle, Wasilla / contact Chandra McCain-Finch for more info biglake4h@gmail.com 

8/4: Rabbit Processing / 10am / rabbit terminology, feed and nutrition, humane processing / target group: market youth / location: 6681 W. Fuller Lake Circle, Wasilla / contact Chandra McCain-Finch for more info biglake4h@gmail.com

8/4: Chicken and Turkey Processing / 10:30am / poultry anatomy, terminology, humane slaughter and processing / target group: market youth / location: 6681 W. Fuller Lake Circle, Wasilla / contact Chandra McCain-Finch for more info biglake4h@gmail.com

8/7/: Sheep Showmanship / beginning and advanced showmanship, ethics, nutrition, and a few breeds / target group: youth wanting to learn how to show a lamb / Presenter: Attie Jo Tormey / contact Millie Tormey for details and to sign up mtormey@mtaonline.net

8/17: Poster Clinic / 4:30-6:30pm / make up your posters for the fair! / target group: 4-H livestock youth / location: Tormey House / limited space and supplies: bring what you can / contact Millie Tormey for details and to sign up BY 8/15. 907-460-0736

8/18: Quizbowl Games / 6:30pm / livestock general knowledge games / target group: all 4-H livestock youth / location: Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm / contact Crystal or Kayleena Roberts (Pioneer Peak 4-H) for more info 907-232-3982