Beef Project
The Beef project is open to youth age 8-18. Your involvement in this project allows you the opportunity to develop and use new life skills by caring for a market animal or building your own herd.
The Larimer County Beef Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Beef project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
Why Participate in a Beef Project:
- Opportunity to learn about raising a market animal
- Build budgeting skills
- Learn about accurate record-keeping
Special Considerations:
Before starting a beef project, you should consider that it may have a sizeable investment in excess of $2,000. You should develop a cash flow budget and be sure that you have adequate funding for this project. You can contact our office if you have questions about the equipment and materials needed.
2023 - 2024 Year Project Orientation
Date: October 13, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Loveland/Fort Collins Rooms in the McKee Building at The Ranch
This is a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of the beef project and how to be successful with your project animal.
Starting Out - Beginner
Inspiring youth to:
- Learn about beef cattle
- How to identify the parts of a calf
- Identify breeds of cattle
- Different types of feeds
- Evaluating different beef animals
- Purchase, feed and care for animals
- Evaluate project with leader
- Learn about goal setting
- Learn how to keep records
- Exhibit an animal on tour, achievement day or at the fair
- Learn how to assume responsibility
Learning More - Intermediate
Inspiring youth to:
- Learn about nutritional requirements for beef cattle
- Learn about a cow’s digestive system
- Identifying common cattle diseases
- Learn about goal setting
- Gain knowledge of sound management practices
- Exhibit an animal on tour, achievement day or at the fair
- Develop sportsmanship
- Develop public speaking skills
Exploring Depth - Advanced
Inspiring youth to:
- How to deal with current issues relating to raising beef
- Gain leadership skills by helping others learn about cattle
- Explore career opportunities in the beef industry
- Investigating technology's impact on beef production
- Exhibit an animal on tour, achievement day or at the fair
- Build lifelong friendship
All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete. For more information on enrollment visit Join 4-H.
4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year.
Record Book Check-In Sheet
Junior:
Intermediate:
Senior:
Project Letter:
Thinking about signing up for the Beef Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact:
Bailey Schilling
4-H Livestock Agent
970-498-6022
schillbw@co.larimer.co.us
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Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English. Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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