The Impact of Raising and Exhibiting Selected 4-H Livestock Projects on the Development of Life and Project Skills

Responses from 176 of 420 4-H members involved in livestock projects showed they were able to accomplish skills in sportsmanship, safety, and animal grooming and selection but were less confident about animal health care. The sense of responsibility acquired from these projects was applied to homewo...

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Published in:Journal of agricultural education 2003-09, Vol.44 (3), p.1-11
Main Authors: Rusk, Clinton P, Summerlot-Early, Jill M, Machtmes, Krisanna L, Talbert, B. Allen, Balschweid, Mark A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4 H Programs
Adolescents
Animal Husbandry
Livestock
Responsibility
Skill Development
Student Projects
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Summary:Responses from 176 of 420 4-H members involved in livestock projects showed they were able to accomplish skills in sportsmanship, safety, and animal grooming and selection but were less confident about animal health care. The sense of responsibility acquired from these projects was applied to homework, punctuality, and care for younger siblings. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)
ISSN:1042-0541
1042-0541
DOI:10.5032/jae.2003.03001