older youth showing a beef steer to potential buyers from inside the show ring at the county fair during the livestock auction

Livestock Program

Delaware County 4-H has a wonderful livestock program. We offer educational clinics, shows, auction experience, and more.

Animal Ownership & Registration Guidelines

  • Dairy Goats-owned by June 15
  • Non-Auction Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Meat Goat-owned by June 15
  • Meat Goats-owned by May 15; registered for auction by May 17, 2024
  • Auction Beef-owned by January 8; registered for auction by January 8, 2024.
  • Sheep-owned by May 15; registered for auction by May 17, 2024
  • Swine-owned by May 15; registered for auction by May 17, 2024

Non-Ownership Animal Projects

Livestock Auction Projects

4-Hers may choose to raise and then sell their animal project in the 4-H Livestock Auction at the Delaware County Fair.  Project areas include meat goats, beef, sheep, and swine. Visit the 4-H Livestock Auction page for important deadlines, information, forms, and other resources.

Livestock Skillathon

Skillathons focus on experiential learning and allow youth to solidify their learning with hands-on experiences.

In New York state, the objectives of livestock skillathons are:

– To provide youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acquired in livestock judging, demonstrations, care, and exhibition of animals into one activity.
-To provide youth who have no opportunities for livestock ownership with an opportunity to learn about the importance of livestock and their products to the environment and economy.
-To encourage youth to continue expanding their knowledge and participation.
-To recognize youth for their total involvement in and comprehension of the livestock industry.
-To instill ethical values, good sportsmanship, and product evaluation skills.

Learn more about Livestock Skillathon’s here: Livestock Skillathon CALS

Find Livestock Skillathon study resources here: Study Resources

For more information, contact the 4-H Office or 4-H Staff

(607) 865-6531