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Covid-19_Umaine News_Umaine 4-H Centers Partner With Maine K–12 Schools To Provide Outdoor And Stem Education For Students, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications Sep 2020

Covid-19_Umaine News_Umaine 4-H Centers Partner With Maine K–12 Schools To Provide Outdoor And Stem Education For Students, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's 4-H Learning Centers playing a pivotal role in the education plans of K-12 schools in Maine communities.


Covid-19_Umaine News_Marble Talks With Daily Bulldog About Virtual Fair, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications Sep 2020

Covid-19_Umaine News_Marble Talks With Daily Bulldog About Virtual Fair, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Tara Marble, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth development professional talking with Daily Bulldog about their virtual fair


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Maine State Virtual Fair 2020, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Jul 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Maine State Virtual Fair 2020, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshot of University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Club's Maine State Virtual Fair 2020 webpage.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_4-H Quaranteen Virtual Science Cafés Webpage, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_4-H Quaranteen Virtual Science Cafés Webpage, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshots from University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpage showing various Maine 4-H online QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Market Goat Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger Sep 2019

Market Goat Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger

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This fact sheet offers quick tips for goat nutrition.


Market Steer Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger Sep 2019

Market Steer Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger

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This fact sheet offers quick tips for market steer nutrition.


Market Lamb Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger Sep 2019

Market Lamb Nutrition - Quick Tips, Joshua Dallin, Cody Zesiger

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This fact sheet offers quick tips for market lamb nutrition.


User Guide For The 4-H Livestock Weight Calculators, Cody Zesiger, Joshua Dallin, Matthew D. Garcia, Nicole Reed Aug 2019

User Guide For The 4-H Livestock Weight Calculators, Cody Zesiger, Joshua Dallin, Matthew D. Garcia, Nicole Reed

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This fact sheet is a user's guide for the 4-H livestock weight calculators.


4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Bioveterinary Science Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney Aug 2019

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Bioveterinary Science Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in Animal, dairy and veterinary science, with a bioveterinary emphasis.


4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Equine And Management Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney Aug 2019

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Equine And Management Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal, dairy and veterinary science, with equine and management emphasis.


4-H Career Readiness- Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Animal And Dairy Science Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney Aug 2019

4-H Career Readiness- Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Animal And Dairy Science Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal and dairy science..


4-H Career Readiness - Agribusiness, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney Aug 2019

4-H Career Readiness - Agribusiness, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in agribusiness.


4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney Aug 2019

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in Animal, dairy and veterinary science, with a biotechnology emphasis.


Understanding The Basics Of Rabbit Care, Nicloe Reed, Amanda Christensen Feb 2019

Understanding The Basics Of Rabbit Care, Nicloe Reed, Amanda Christensen

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This fact sheet is designed to give anyone interested in owning and raising rabbits an overview of the basics of rabbit care and the resources needed to get started.


Leadership Keys: Unlocking Doors To Success, Cindy Nelson Jan 2019

Leadership Keys: Unlocking Doors To Success, Cindy Nelson

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This leadership curriculum is designed to teach leadership skills to adolescents using the leadership keys theme and fun, hands-on activities. The five lessons are intended to be used in a series, but lessons and activities may be successfully used individually.


Swine First Aid, Basic Care, And Common Diseases In Show Hogs, Flip Booklet, Karah Nay, Dennis Worwood, Kerry A. Rood Sep 2018

Swine First Aid, Basic Care, And Common Diseases In Show Hogs, Flip Booklet, Karah Nay, Dennis Worwood, Kerry A. Rood

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This flip book provides guidelines for swine first aid, basic care, and common diseases of show hogs.


Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Steers And Heifers, Karah Nay, Matthew D. Garcia, Kerry A. Rood, Chelsea Walker Aug 2018

Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Steers And Heifers, Karah Nay, Matthew D. Garcia, Kerry A. Rood, Chelsea Walker

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to give youth and their parents a basic guide of what signs and symptoms to watch for to prevent illness or death. It includes instructions on how to take vitals, how to assist the veterinarian when called, the compiling of materials for a first aid kit, proper antibiotic administration, vaccinations, and preventive practices that the youth can implement while caring for their animal.


Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Hogs, Karah Nay, Dennis Worwood, Kerry A. Rood Aug 2018

Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Hogs, Karah Nay, Dennis Worwood, Kerry A. Rood

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to give youth and their parents a basic guide of what signs and symptoms to watch for to prevent illness or death. It includes instructions on how to take vitals, how to assist the veterinarian when called, the compiling of materials for a first aid kit, proper antibiotic administration, vaccinations, and preventive practices that the youth can implement while caring for their animal.


Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Goat Projects, Karah Nay, Deric Despain Aug 2018

Proper Care And Management Of Common Health Concerns With 4-H Goat Projects, Karah Nay, Deric Despain

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to give youth and their parents a basic guide of what signs and symptoms to watch for to prevent illness or death. It includes instructions on how to take vitals, how to assist the veterinarian when called, the compiling of materials for a first aid kit, proper antibiotic administration, vaccinations, and preventive practices that the youth can implement while caring for their animal.


Market Goats: Tips For Beginning A Livestock Project, Deric Despain, Karah Nay, Kevin Heaton Jul 2018

Market Goats: Tips For Beginning A Livestock Project, Deric Despain, Karah Nay, Kevin Heaton

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide several tips for beginning a market goat 4-H youth livestock project. 4-H market goat projects are gaining popularity, as seen by the increased level of competition and 4-H livestock shows.


Jr. Livestock Show: "Market Goats", Deric Despain, Karah Nay, Kevin Heaton May 2018

Jr. Livestock Show: "Market Goats", Deric Despain, Karah Nay, Kevin Heaton

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This fact sheet gives information for junior livestock show goats.It includes information of market goat breeds, selecting goats, traits for selection, structure and confirmation, and tips for showing goats.


4-H Agricultural Systems Technology, Joshua Dallin Dec 2017

4-H Agricultural Systems Technology, Joshua Dallin

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4-H gives youth an opportunity to explore different career paths, learn and practice new skills, and experience what a career in agricultural systems technology might be like.


4-H Agricultural Economics, Joshua Dallin Dec 2017

4-H Agricultural Economics, Joshua Dallin

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4-H gives youth an opportunity to explore different career paths, learn and practice new skills, and experience what a career in agricultural economics might be like.


4-H Agribusiness, Joshua Dallin Dec 2017

4-H Agribusiness, Joshua Dallin

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4-H gives youth an opportunity to explore different career paths, learn and practice new skills, and experience what a career in agribusiness might be like.


Working With 4-H Yough Who Have Disabilities, Aris Biedermann, Rebecca Mills Oct 2014

Working With 4-H Yough Who Have Disabilities, Aris Biedermann, Rebecca Mills

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This fact sheet gives tips on working with youth who have mental and/or physical disabilities.


Benchmark Survey, Sdsu Extension Jan 2014

Benchmark Survey, Sdsu Extension

SDSU Extension Reports and Outreach Materials

In 2011, SDSU Extension faced significant state and federal budget cuts (FY2012), which meant the concept of a traditional Extension system would not be financially feasible. In response to these cuts, SDSU Extension implemented a new staffing model, reorganized into eight Regional Extension Centers and emphasized a web-based delivery system through www.iGrow.org. How did these changes impact SDSU Extension’s ability to support its land-grant mission to provide educational programs that strengthen agriculture and natural resources, families and communities? To find out, SDSU Extension contracted with a third-party marketing firm to interview 400 crop and livestock producers throughout South Dakota. The …


4-H Dairy Youth Opportunities In Utah, Clark Israelsen, Justin Jenson, Allan Sulser Jun 2012

4-H Dairy Youth Opportunities In Utah, Clark Israelsen, Justin Jenson, Allan Sulser

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This publication discusses the different opportunities available to youth in Utah to become involved with Dairy 4-H.


Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives important information to consider when preparing to compete in a 4-H Hunter competition.


Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication outlines details of stadium jumping courses for horses.


Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter Aug 2008

Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter

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This publication provides steps to giving an effective 4-H food demonstration.