4-H Beef

4-H Beef Project

The 4-H Beef program, along with related activities such as workshops and tours, offers youth a fun and hands-on learning experience. This program helps develop both beef-related skills (such as nutrition, housing, and healthcare) and valuable life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication). Youth learn these skills under the guidance of caring adults.

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Beef at the Fair!

Each 4-H member is required to show their own animal, with an adult or older teen present to provide assistance if needed. The Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fair Board mandates rabies vaccinations for all animals.

• Lease Beef Cattle Identification Form must be submitted to the 4-H office by June 15th.
• Animal Entry Deadline: July 1, 2025
• Entry Requirements: Any recognized beef breed may be entered, including both purebred and grade animals.
• Restrictions: No bulls will be allowed in the Junior Fair Classes. Cloverbud exhibitors are limited to calf classes only. All Cloverbud exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon.
• Assistance: An adult or older teen must be in close proximity to provide assistance if needed during the event.

Last updated August 29, 2025