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Alabama 4-H Animals Annual Report

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Ruth Johnson, Senior Level II 4-H Poultry Que State Champion, Morgan County 4-H

Ruth Johnson

This is Alabama 4-H at Auburn University 2023

4‑H animal science programs engage and excite young people in topics such as veterinary science, biotechnology, and raising and training animals.

“Find something you enjoy then do it with everything you have. Don’t be afraid of getting out of your comfort zone. You never know what you’ll find out about yourself.” —Ruth Johnson, Senior Level II 4-H Poultry Que State Champion, Morgan County 4-H

Horse

  • 280+ ENTRIES in 6 different youth events
  • 4,085 YOUTHS entered in the 4-H Horse Project across the state
  • 17 NEW HORSE JUDGING COACHES trained
  • $35k REVENUE generated from program and entry fees as well as donations

Livestock

  • 56 CONTESTANTS in the 2023 State Livestock Judging Contest June 20
    • 37 SENIORS & 19 JUNIORS
  • 48 4-H PARTICIPANTS in the SLE Livestock Judging Contest 2023
    • 15 SENIORS & 23 JUNIORS

“The most valuable skill I have gained from livestock judging and these contests is my confidence in public speaking. During the reasons portion of a contest, we must defend our opinion, and I would not be SGA vice president at my college without that skill.” —Emily Anne Morgan, Crenshaw/Coffee 4-H

Small Animals

Jordan Seegars (left), National Champion in 4-H Avian Bowl, Limestone County 4-

Jordan Seegars (left)

The ability to focus under pressure is the top skill gained as indicated by senior level poultry competitors.

  • $12.5k+ were generated from entry fees and in-kind donations.
  • 500 YOUTHS participated in either 4-H Chick Chain or 4-H Poultry Project.
  • 7k CHICKENS were raised by 4-H members.
  • 29 COUNTIES participated in either 4-H Chick Chain or the 4-H Poultry Project.
  • 2 4-H NATIONAL AVIAN BOWL CHAMPIONS were from Limestone County.
  • 37 dz EGGS from 12 COUNTIES entered in the 4-H Golden Egg Contest, which is a 30% increase over last year. Marengo County has been home to the 4-H Golden Egg Contest State Champion 3 times!
  • 276 MEMBERS from 25 COUNTIES participated in the 4-H Rabbit Project.

“4-H Avian Bowl is great even if you have no knowledge of poultry.” —Jordan Seegars, National Champion in 4-H Avian Bowl, Limestone County 4-H

Visit www.alabama4h.com for more information.

 

Brigid McCrea, Extension Specialist, Poultry, Auburn University

Revised April 2024, Alabama 4-H Animals Annual Report, 4HYD-2405

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