4-H Animal Project Resources
Animal Science
One of the iconic programs 4-H is known for are in the Animal Science category.
4-H member enjoy learning about animals, owning your own is not required.
Non- Owner opportunities do exist from learning to sharing animals as they are available.
"No matter where you live, you can learn how to take care of an animal!
Learning how to be responsible for another being takes practice – and 4-H members who experience animal projects practice those skills daily. And animal projects aren’t just for 4-H members who live in rural areas. You can learn how to take care of just about any animal you can think of, in just about any location – small ones like rabbits or ducks, mid-size like goats, or larger like steers, or horses. Or even more unique animals like miniature pigs." Ohio State 4-H
Ag and Markets Health Requirements
Beef Program:
Dog Program:
New York State 4-H Dog Program
Dairy Program:
New York State 4-H Dairy Program
- non-owner /grade id dairy cattle certificate
- Dairy Project Record Book
- 2022 Guernsey Calf Application
- Dairy Cattle Showmanship Video
Goat Program
Horse Program:
New York State Horse Program website
- Horse Enrollment (Due June 1st)
- Horse Project Book
- Horse Project Sheet
- Hands on Horse Record
- 4-H Horse Rule Book
- Horse Educational Events
Poultry Program:
New York State 4-H Avian & Poultry
Poultry members should use the Intent to Show form as their ID form.
All poultry must be from either an NPIP flock (with proof) or test negative for Pollorum.
Rabbits:
New York State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy
Cavy:
Sheep Program
Swine Program:
All Other Animals Record
Market Animal projects:
Marketing Your Livestock Project
Each species should have a record in the Market Animal Project Book
Record books are due the day animals arrive on the Fairgrounds.
Contact
Sasha Diederich
4-H Resource Educator
smd353@cornell.edu
607-734-4453 ext 218
Last updated January 2, 2024