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