NDSU Extension - 4-H Animal Science

NDSU Extension - 4-H Animal Science Inspiring youth to impact the future of the agriculture industry.
The life skills gained on a judging team is invaluable.

Animal Science activities and projects can provide opportunities for youth to develop responsibility, patience, understanding, and a multitude of life skills by regularly caring for animals. Furthermore, by learning to feed and care for animals, 4-H members involved in the Animal Science projects learn about animal health, nutrition, physiology, evaluation and reproduction. Animal Science is diver

se and does not always just incorporate the animal, as the environment is a key component of sustainability too. A 4-H member can learn breeds of animals, their characteristics, uses, how to identify them and their influence in the industry. As a result, they can then apply this knowledge to our current industry. Members in the 4-H Animal Science area learn to understand marketing and the economic importance of the livestock industry as well as how to keep and use records. Our 4-H lead to inspire and industry, they are our future. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print) print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact NDSU Extension at 701-231-1865. NDSU Land Acknowledgement
We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

Making 4-H camp memories!
06/04/2026

Making 4-H camp memories!

Last week we were so lucky to welcome Joey and Meagan to 4-H Livestock Camp!
06/02/2026

Last week we were so lucky to welcome Joey and Meagan to 4-H Livestock Camp!

06/02/2026

Last week at 4-H Livestock Camp teams lost big or claimed the deals of a century at the annual bull sale!

HUGE THANK YOU to Dale Pahlke, Dakota Community Bank and Trust for bringing the true auction feel and Keller Broken Heart Ranch for supplying the catalogs, videos, and stock that make the activity so exciting!

Shearing, clipping, combing, oh my! It’s been a busy two days of fitting and clipping lessons at 4-H Livestock Camp! A H...
05/30/2026

Shearing, clipping, combing, oh my! It’s been a busy two days of fitting and clipping lessons at 4-H Livestock Camp!

A HUGE Thank You to our experts!

Joey Bailey - Swine 🐖
Charlotte Wilson - Meat Goats 🐐
Dr. Rachel Gibbs - Sheep 🐑
Daniel Biggs - Beef 🐂
ShiAnne Boehm - Dairy Cattle 🐄
Sarah Bedgar - Dairy Goats 🐐

Last chance to attend this leadership conference in Fargo!
05/29/2026

Last chance to attend this leadership conference in Fargo!

Hurry! You're almost out of time! Registration for the 2026 Extension Youth Conference closes June 1.

Run over to ndsu.ag/eyc2026 to reserve your spot at EYC! (4-H membership is not required to attend)

The Extension Youth Conference is June 22 - June 25 at NDSU. This leadership conference is open to all youth who have finished the seventh grade. Become a "Lead -a-saurus Rex", make connections, learn skills during workshops, be inspired, laugh, dance and more!

It’s rise and shine on Day 3 of 4-H Livestock Camp! Every camper knows the rule: They get breakfast before you get break...
05/28/2026

It’s rise and shine on Day 3 of 4-H Livestock Camp! Every camper knows the rule: They get breakfast before you get breakfast!

We have 2.5 more days of learning and having fun here in Washburn!

All the cool critters know that it’s 4-H Livestock Camp this week at 4-H Camp in Washburn! Kids and livestock are moving...
05/26/2026

All the cool critters know that it’s 4-H Livestock Camp this week at 4-H Camp in Washburn! Kids and livestock are moving in!

For our North Dakota State Fair youth!
05/26/2026

For our North Dakota State Fair youth!

It's that time of year again! Apply for the graduating class scholarship from the North Dakota State Fair.

Qualified applicants will be recognized as the “North Dakota State Fair Graduating Class of 2026” during a presentation at the North Dakota State Fair. Six graduates will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship through a random drawing. Attendance is required to be eligible.

Learn more and apply >>> https://ndstatefair.com/scholarships-grants/graduating-class-scholarship-application/

Staff pets!!!
05/26/2026

Staff pets!!!

05/21/2026

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