Welcome to Kentucky 4-H & Youth

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers projects and activities in the areas of beef cattle, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, equine, and food science.  

 EVENTS (2025)

• May 28 - State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
• May 31 – State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
• June 17-18 - Kentucky 4-H State Horse Contest
• June 28-July 2 - Kentucky State Fair 4-H Horse Show
• July 6-10 - Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat
• July 26 - Chicken & Turkey BBQ Contest
• July 26 - 4-H Egg Chef Challenge
• Aug. 14 - Poultry Showmanship Contest
• Aug. 15 - Kentucky 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
• Aug. 15 - Avian Bowl Contest
• Kentucky 4-H/FFA Market Animal Validations (due dates)

NEWS

• 4AA-2FSO: Horse and Horseless Activities for 4-H Clubs
  (Dr. Fernanda Camargo)
  5/21•UK M-G CAFE Extension Publications
• Trip Packing
  KY 4-H Horse, Hit the Trail Series
  5/16•Kentucky 4-H Horse
• From the Horse's Mouth (May 2025)
  (Dr. Camargo, Anna Draeger)
  5/9•KY 4-H Horse
• Hit the Trail Series, Truck & Trailer Checks
  (Anna Draeger)
  5/9•KY 4-H Horse
• Hit the Trail Series, How to Prepare the Rider
  (Anna Draeger)
  5/1•KY 4-H Horse Program
• Kentucky 4-H Horse Program: 2025 program updates
  (Dr. Camargo)
  5/1•KY 4-H Horse Program
• How to Prepare Your Horse
  (Anna Draeger) - Hit the Trail Series
  4/28•KY 4-H Horse Program