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The 4-H dairy project is for members who want to learn more about dairy animals and who may want to care for and raise one or more female dairy animals. If ownership is not possible, this project also allows you to have a contract with a dairy to care for one or more animals. Members usually start with a heifer calf or yearling heifer. Older members may start with a producing cow. You should keep mild production records on all producing cows, using DHIA guidelines. This project also provides you an opportunity to start with a calf and raise it to a producing cow.
DAIRY, Level 1 - 2110
This level is for beginning members who may or may not own a dairy animal. Through the activities in this level, you will learn about the parts of the dairy cow, about various dairy breeds, cost to raise a calf, how to care for a dairy animal and much more. If you don't already have a dairy animal, some of the activities in this level will help you decide whether you want to raise dairy cattle in the future. Through these activities, you'll also learn things about yourself and develop important life skills, It may take up to three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Materials:
M Dig Into Dairy, BU6154, $3.50
M 4-H Dairy Project Manual, 2B1321, $1.50
M Dairy Feed Milk Sheet, 2FM122, $.15
L Dairy Group Activity Guide, BU6157, $3.50
DAIRY, Level 2 - 2120
This level offers new challenges and opportunities to explore a range of activities related to dairy cattle and the dairy industry. As achievement program is included to guide your efforts and provide an opportunity to be recognized for meeting your goals. In this level, you will learn about technological developments in the dairy industry, investigate current issues in the dairy industry, learn about dairy associations, find out how the dairy industry affects everyone worldwide, learn about the nutritional requirements of dairy cows, learn how to prepare a budget and more. It may take as long as three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Materials:
M Moooving Ahead, BU6155, $3.50
M 4-H Dairy Project Manual, 2B1321, $1.50
M Dairy Feed Milk Sheet, 2FM122, $.15
S Working with Dairy Cattle, 5016, $3.00
S Cattle Judging Made Easy, 5184, $2.00
L Dairy Group Activity Guide, BU6157, $3.50
DAIRY, Level 3 - 2130
By now, you are probably an expert on dairy cattle and certainly know more than you did when you started this project. Whether you raise one calf or several cows, you are in an excellent position to share your knowledge and experiences with others. This level provides you with several opportunities to develop your leadership skills as you strive to complete the dairy achievement program. You'll also find activities to help you manage your herd, explore careers and possibly become a radio/television personality. You may take as long as three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Materials:
M Leading the Way, BU6156, $3.50
M 4-H Dairy Project Manual, 2B1321, $1.50
M Dairy Feed Milk Sheet, 2FM122, $.15
S Working with Dairy Cattle, 5016, $3.00
S Cattle Judging Made Easy, 5184, $2.00
L Dairy Group Activity Guide, BU6157, $3.50
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 2199
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